Join Kristan Childs and Teddy Kellam for the Work That Reconnects spiral, a joyful and coherent path to inner wisdom and vitality during unsteady times.
“To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe — to participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it, lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it — is a wonder beyond words.” ―Joanna Macy
In a time of unravelling, become a soulful weaver. Pause, gather in connection with an open heart, and learn to wind the strands of worry and overwhelm into your own unique tapestry of purpose, vitality, and joyful resolve. Nourish your inner world to sustain meaningful action in the outer world. Hold, as Francis Weller urges, “grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and be stretched large by them.”
Our journey blends practices that enliven the body, imagination, and spirit. Through somatic awareness, experiential group processes, soulful rituals, guided meditation, connection with the more-than-human world, cultivating awe, resting in community, song, and play, we stoke the hope that buoys our determination to make the world a more loving place.
Traverse the elements of Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects spiral: Grounding in Gratitude, Honoring our Pain for the World, Seeing with New & Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth. The spiral reminds us that we are deeply connected with the web of life. There we find abundant resources to sustain our journey and care for the collective.
Leave with bright eyes and bursting with ideas, practices, and micro-rituals, so that the deepening and expansion can sustain you in the long term. Re-enter the world with your cup brimming over with inspiration for a life-affirming future.
Date & Time Details:
Program begins: May 22, 2026 6:30pm
Program ends: May 27, 2026 1:30pm
View a sample program schedule.
What You’ll Gain
Teachings from Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects, Francis Weller’s 5 Gates of Grief, and the concept of Active Hope
Learn to connect with ancestors and descendants through imaginative Deep Time activities
A broader definition of sustainable activism
Learn new ways to hone your unique gifts that will help lead you towards a life-affirming future
Who This Program is For
Those interested in deepening their sense of inter-being with the natural world
Those who want to learn how to walk with their pain for the world without being overwhelmed by it
What You’ll Experience
Nature practices, guided meditation, movement/somatics, creative interactive activities, small and large group discussions, journaling prompts and sharing, earth-based rituals, poetry, and singing.
Package Pricing: Click Register Now to view availability of accommodations and all-inclusive pricing. Learn more about our accommodation types.
Scholarships: Hollyhock programs are enriched by welcoming a multitude of voices and experiences that reflect global plurality. The Hollyhock scholarship program is one of the key strategies we employ to expand program access to underrepresented and marginalized communities. Learn more and apply.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel more than 30 days before the start of the program, you'll be refunded the balance minus the 20% non-refundable deposit. No refunds or credits within 30 days of arrival. Please see Full Terms and Conditions for more information.