“Caverly meets each person, each moment, as they are, and gently provides gateways for softening into love.”

— Sue, Consultant

Connecting with the Source of Compassion

A Transformative Residential Meditation Retreat

with Caverly Morgan and special guest Dr. Kristin Neff

December 10 - 15, 2024

Whidbey Institute (WA)

This retreat is currently sold-out, but the waitlist is short! Click the button below to join the waitlist.

Join us for a profound journey into the heart of compassion.

Guided by Caverly Morgan and special guest Dr. Kristin Neff, this five-day experiential retreat is designed to help you access and embody your unlimited, Big Self, where natural wisdom and compassion reside.

Connect with your compassionate nature.

Many of us struggle to offer ourselves compassion because we are identified with a limited, separate sense of self. This smaller self often feels inadequate, unworthy, or lacking the resources and knowledge to truly care for itself. This is the self that suffers.

Opening our hearts transforms our lives, granting us greater peace and resilience in the face of emotional challenges. We become happier and more satisfied. But when we cling to the notion of a limited self that must control everything, we amplify our suffering. We may even criticize ourselves for not being self-compassionate enough, creating a vicious cycle of judgment and inadequacy.

However, when we connect with our Big Self—the aspect of our being that is inherently wise, loving, and not separate from the whole—compassion flows effortlessly. It's from this deep wellspring within our true nature that we can genuinely open our hearts to ourselves and others.

This retreat invites you to explore these profound questions: Who is the self in self-compassion? What is the heart that opens to ourselves, others, and life itself? Is there an "I" doing anything at all, or are we simply resting in our true nature?

What You'll Learn:

How to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with kindness and care.
How to relate to difficult emotions with greater ease.
How to take the effort out of self-compassion practice.
How to access your true nature, which is naturally compassionate.
How to rest in Being, the heart of who we are.

What You Can Expect:

Teachings and Guided Meditations: Engage in insightful teachings and guided meditations to deepen your understanding and experience of compassion.
Dyads and Group Discussions: Connect with fellow participants through structured dyads and open group discussions, fostering a supportive community.
Q&A Sessions: Gain clarity and personal insights during interactive Q&A sessions with Caverly Morgan and Dr. Kristin Neff.
Journaling: Reflect on your experiences and insights through guided journaling exercises.
Restorative Time: Explore Whidbey Institute’s scenic trail system, wander the tranquil labyrinth and gardens, or simply rest. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
Nourishing Organic Meals: Enjoy delicious meals crafted by Whidbey Institute’s chef specially prepared for our group.

About Whidbey Institute

Our time together will be held in the container of the Whidbey Institute, replete with farm houses and cabins dotting a serene meadow and woodlands. Nestled amongst a 106-acre conservation forest on South Whidbey Island, WA, the Whidbey Institute is dedicated to nurturing the conditions for transformational learning and growth.

tuition for this retreat is being offered on a sliding scale; Limited Partial scholarships are also available.

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Please Note: Although CUE’s are not being offered at this retreat, participants can be provided a Certification of Completion. Registrants will receive more information about this closer to the retreat.

Being Resourced for the Times Ahead: Consciously Setting Intentions for the New Year

January 11th, 2025 | 9 am - 4:30 pm

Zoom and In-Person at Seattle Insight Meditation (University Friends)

4001 9th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105

Join us for a daylong retreat to awaken to the heart of who you are.

Step into the New Year with all its complexity, resourced by clarity, intention, and the gifts of practice at our day of contemplation and meditation. This immersive, daylong experience invites you to pause, reflect, and set the tone for 2025 with conscious, compassionate, awareness. Even in the darkest times, one light can make a magnificent difference. Those in beloved community, remembering what is real and true, returning our true nature, creates a collective light that is much brighter than any one person can ignite. Our world needs this light now.

Through guided meditations, teachings, and mindful inquiry, we’ll explore the essence of our true nature–uncovering the peace and happiness that resides within. In turn, we’ll set intentions on behalf of this true nature, the heart of who we are. This will support us as we act in the world in the unfolding times we are facing.

What you can expect:

Our time together will focus on how we can align with the heart of who we are-- we'll explore recognizing how conditioned thoughts can create suffering, and we'll cultivate ways to move beyond these patterns. The powerful, conscious intentions you create for the year ahead will support you in living in accordance with your true nature in your everyday life. Journaling, partner reflections, and other engaging practices and contemplative technologies will help you reflect on the lessons of the past year while envisioning the possibilities for the future.

All are welcome.

Whether you're an experienced meditator or new to the practice, this daylong retreat will offer a space to reconnect with your deepest values, let go of limiting beliefs, and create a foundation for a year guided by mindfulness and purpose. All are welcome. Join us to awaken to the heart of who you are–your true nature–and welcome the New Year with clarity and purpose.

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Writing from Presence

AN extended Winter weekend Retreat

with Caverly Morgan and Ashley Dahl

February 14 - 17, 2025

Whidbey Institute (WA)

Winter, with its serene stillness and enveloping darkness, invites us into a deep space of introspection and creativity. Join us for a weekend where meditation meets the practice of writing, guided by author and spiritual teacher Caverly Morgan.

Imagine gentle rains, the hush of a forest, and muted skies as the backdrop for delving into contemplative writing practices that transcend conventional boundaries. Experience the profound support of channeling what lies beyond the ego, inviting it gently onto the page. Together, we'll drop into deep listening and explore the boundless landscape of creative expression.

This retreat isn't about producing a finished piece; it's about journeying beneath the conditioned mind and attuning to the voice that emerges from the depths of your being and presence. Whether you're a seasoned writer or simply curious about putting pen to paper, you'll find an evocative invitation to explore this open and mysterious landscape. Through meditation and periods of silence, you'll be supported in allowing creativity to flow freely and authentically.

This retreat will also feature Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) with Ashley Dahl, MSW, CMT-P, to further support you in tapping into your innate and boundless creativity, without effort.

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