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October 25-30, 2026 | Pricing Coming Soon!The Radical Sabbatical
What to ExpectWhat was the question that ignited your life in Science? Take a week to re-search alternative ways to re-enliven the heart of your Science, within community.
The structure of the week will include dialogue, workshopping, hand-crafting, contact with Nature, meals together, and all the surprises that emerge.
❋ Structure & EmergenceWe will explore the dynamics of an intellectual community to cultivate never-before-considered questions in tension with each of our personal independent pursuits in Science.
❋ Community & IndependenceWhile the activities will be guided by expert facilitators, what will actually happen depends on how you bring your desire to explore what is possible in our co-invented structures of Science.
❋ Facilitation & ExplorationThis week will be intensive — applying all the rigor and discipline we bring to the precise effort of scientific research — and simultaneously a great playful celebration: like a reunion with all your beloved friends!
❋ Serious & Fun[Include Mission Statement]
Day One (October 25)Arrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In4:00-7:00pm
Welcome Banquet7:00pm - ?
A Typical Full Day: Days Two-Five (October 26-29)Theme: Origins
First we name our origins — so we can take a first step beyond what we know: Separation from our comfortable realm of “things we know” about our Science.
Group Breakfast8:00am
Exploration Dialogue9:30am
Catered Lunch12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Evening ReflectionCatered Dinner6:30pm
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Day Six (October 30)The Return
Now begins the real challenge. What is it that you can name as your new question — your new quest in your Science? On the final day together we will take a moment to find words and small encouraging steps we can take together on our return journey back to our home institutions.
Community Breakfast8:00am
Final Reflections9:00am
Bag Lunch12:00pm
Check Out1:00pm
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If invited to, you can confirm your commitment by registering.
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The Sabbatical takes place at the Lifebridge Sanctuary in Rosendale, NY, USA. The nearest international airport is JFK outside New York City. Plan to arrive by the afternoon of Sunday, October 25, 2026 and depart the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026.
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You will receive communications to prepare yourself. Both what to pack and how to communicate with the whole cohort before your arrival.