Seeding Self-Renewal

April 9th - 12th, 2026

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Arrival: April 9th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: April 12th 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$180 + 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$180 + 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

The destiny of Earth seed is to take root among the stars.

— Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower

In spring’s awakening, renewal bursts into the open — vibrant, visible, and alive with possibility. This season calls us outward, inviting fresh growth, clarity, and the courage to bloom. As our intentions and ambitions sprout, we are asked to tend what is ready to flourish, compost what no longer serves, and sow new seeds of becoming. Whether we are feeling stuck at a crossroads in life or work, transitioning through relationships, or beginning a new project, now is the time to seed self-renewal.

In this workshop, we will turn to the teachings of nature, the stars, embodiment, guided inquiry, and collective wisdom — all for the sake of regenerative growth.

Through highly interactive journaling prompts, paired and small group discussions, guided movement meditations, and other ritual practices for renewal, participants will discover tools to clarify hopes and dreams, release old beliefs and behaviors, and chart new strategies for curating the future. Join us as we align with nature’s rhythm of emergence to refresh our worlds and seed possibilities for life to come.

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

Retreat Faculty

Didier Sylvain

Didier Sylvain is a creative healing practitioner, leadership trainer, and  executive coach. Through The Presence Project, he guides leaders, teams, and organizations to deepen alignment, embody vision, and lead with clarity, courage, and effectiveness. His work draws on adaptive leadership, somatics, the creative arts, and ancestral wisdom to help people unlock their full brilliance. Didier [...]
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