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Greening Tools
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Things to bring:
1. small hand clippers
2. unusual greens & berries
3. clear tiny lights you'd like to pass on
4. cookies to share
5. craft wire
6. duct tape

Many thanks!
Postponed
By Mira Steinbrecher • Part of
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Will be held in early Feb., 2012
Sept. Gathering
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Postponed until Nov. 17-20. Please mark your calendars & register soon at:
   http://www.whidbeyinstitute.org/conversation/id/be52e4/about
Building the Labyrinth
By Warren Lynn • Part of Labyrinth
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I remember when the labyrinth came to be. I was on sabbatical and spending a few weeks at Whidbey Institute. The Thomas Berry Hall was under construction. The sanctuary was yet a dream. The Story House was still a covered, but open-sided shelter. And,... (more)
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Hi Warren - what spectacular pictures!  I am so honored with the energy and pride you hold in the Labyrinth.    I'd love to ... »»
recent photos of W.I. labyrinth at:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenlynn/sets/72157626649902498/
Thank You, Warren.  What an amazing story. 
What a fantastic event!
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This gathering of leading thinkers, innovators, and artists who are working to make the world a better place was inspiring, educational, and life-changing for many. As a professional business consultant, I walked away with new material to apply to my ... (more)
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Videos of plenary sessions are available here: http://www.livestream.com/decisive10
The Sky Loop
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The Trails on Chinook lands have long been a sacred meander upon which Spirit invites humans to dance with the more-than-human world. Even though a few years have passed since my last visit, I vividly remember certain places along the trail. There is ... (more)

A Place of Renewal
By Ken Otter • Part of Seeds Sown
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In my various roles and responsibilities is has been a challenge to find a place for me to be a participant and to focus on my own renewal and learning. POL has been providing this to me for over two years now.  Having returned from my second ... (more)
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Welcome aboard, Ken!  How many people can fit on a board, now that I think of it?  Do you mind if we wait until things warm up a ... »»
Powers of Leadership
By Scott Mauk • Part of Seeds Sown
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           I have been contemplating about the POL cycle and the annual retreats I have been involved with over many years. There are several ongoing themes that are critical components of my

... (more)
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Beautiful, Scott!  You light up several key aspects of the PoL work beautifully.  And I love your recognition of the shadow ... »»
The Power of Reflection
By Laura Pierce • Part of Seeds Sown
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The Whidbey Institute has been a steady force for good in my life over the past 13 years. The first program I attended was Geoff Bellman's workshop for consultants in 1998 or 1999, just as I was launching my practice.  In 2007-2008, I attended ... (more)
Thomas Berry: Ancient Law of Hospitality
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I saw this piece today in Nippun Mehta's Innernet Weekly newsletter. The Whidbey Institute's hospitality, as evidenced by the amazing experience of dining here, resonates with deep truths that are re-emerging.

Perhaps our greatest resource for peace ... (more)
Inspired by Whidbey Bioneers: Thriving Attitude
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Major kudos to the Whidbey Institute for hosting such an inspiring weekend!

An idea: What if we could reconvene at the Institute perhaps on a quarterly basis to continue our conversations around sustainability solutions and build upon this ... (more)
Bioneers
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I have just returned from Bioneers at Whidbey Institute.  I feel so inspired by all the great work being done for the planet.  I have attended Bioneers in California for many years.  It was a joy to gather with friends on Whidbey ... (more)
Praying with N.A. style flute in the sanctuary
By Warren Lynn • Part of Sanctuary
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Whenever I am able to visit Whidbey Institute I try to make time to sit in silence in the sanctuary, and then finish my time with a prayer of gratitude for the spaciousness and wisdom therein. But such prayers are not of words or thoughts; rather ... (more)
Welcome!
By Le Tat • Part of
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Hi Justin,

Welcome and thank you for joining our community. Hope we can connect on the land sometime.

Le

 
Great new website
By Virginia Felton • Part of
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Congratulations to all who have had a part in bringing this beautifly website to fruition. It is such a lovely representation of the Institute lands and mission. Well Done!

The Madrona Restaurant’s Display Counter Painting
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The following was contributed by Jerry Wennstrom.

I began volunteering at Chinook’s Madrona Restaurant in about 1989. The restaurant had a built-in counter that held the cash register. The counter had the overall shape of a display case, with ... (more)
I'm attending
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After spending an afternoon with Elias Amidon who leads the course, it was clear to me that he embodies what I want to embodied.  Equanimity, inclusion, clarity, practicality and love.  He doesn't just teach it in theory, he lives it in ... (more)
Loving the new website!
By Bruce Herbert • Part of
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Beautiful new website -- thank you!  (Glad to see that the 'donate' button is already live.)
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Heaven on Earth
By Maria Bäck • Part of Heron
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I arrived at the Whidbey Institute on a Sunday. I had booked a personal retreat cabin and was assigned the Heron. This wonderful cabin exudes peace and tranquility, and promises sweet dreams at night. It has a very comfortable bed, and the lovely ... (more)
Ideas on what volunteers could assist with
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With the fabulous functionality to creating galleries now available - it thereby assisting in enhancing the experience online - it would be helpful with more pictures of:

- Accommodation interior - shared houses and cabins
- Photos of surroundings - ... (more)
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