Deepening Practices Weekends
Portal into Sacred text
MAR 20-22 or DEC 4-6, 2026
w/ Joan Jordan Grant + Lael Sorensen
Sacred texts offer maps for navigating life—but how to bring them alive for modern souls? We take up texts (TBD) through inquiry and inner exploration in order to meet their beauty and power.
More info: download pdf.
Dying Matters: 8 Life-Changing Conversations
MAY 22-24, 2026
with Jan Booth
This weekend we will embark on a deep exploration of what it means to befriend death as a vital part of living a life of meaning. Through immersive experiential practices and reflective exercises, you’ll develop a new relationship with the concept of mortality—one that is rooted in curiosity, courage, and awareness.
More info: download pdf.
Beauty in Silence Intensive
NOV 16-20, 2026
with Eric Erickson
During Silent Week, the most vital questions are the ones we bring to our dialogue with Silence, with the support of our fellow retreatants. With Silence at the center, each day we will engage in five 25-minute periods of contemplative prayer, about 90 minutes of group discussion of excerpts from the chosen text, free time in the afternoons with the opportunity for individual spiritual guidance, and take most meals and our evenings in Silence.
Weekend Recovery Cornerstone Programs
Steps 1-3
MAR 27-29 or OCT 16-18, 2026
with Liz Leuthner and Piers Kaniuka
An immersive weekend with the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, out of which we will read and share our experiences. The weekend culminates in taking a 3rd step together. Contemplative practices in silence and heart woven through the program lend depth and weight to the weekend.
More info: download pdf.
Silence, Heart, Earth
SEP 18-20, 2026
Faculty TBD
Finding the courage to face the world with soul requires a new stance. A series of simple soul practices brings us to open-hearted presence to the stones, the plants, each other and the future. There is space in the schedule for contemplative time alone - or in community.
More info: download pdf.
12-Step Yoga
NOV 13-15, 2026
with Liz Leuthner
We will explore basic yoga postures and breathing techniques, and incorporate ancient yoga and 12-step philosophies into a physical and spiritual practice that is accessible to all people drawn to explore spiritual recovery from addiction to substances and behaviors.
More info: download pdf.
Recovery in Light of Inner Christianity
with Piers Kaniuka
This 4-part training explores 12-step recovery in light of the Christianity of Rudolf Steiner and Valentin Tomberg. Special attention will be paid to the role played by powerlessness and conscience in both traditions. Open to all interested in healing and the Christian esoteric tradition.
Training cost: $4,000; includes room and board.
MAY 7-10 | JUL 09-12 | OCT 08-11 | DEC 10-11. 2026
Exploring the work of Valentin Tomberg
with Joel Park + Phillip Malone
A weekend with Joel Park and Phillip Malone of the Sophia Foundation. Contact The Alcyon Center office for more information on this weekend - invitation only.
JUL 23-26, 2026