International Gurdjieff Movement Retreats

In addition to retreats at the Whidbey Akhaldans 4th Way School in Washington, we offer students the opportunity to participate in the Work through international retreats. In 2023, we will offer retreats in South Africa and Portugal. Read more about these offerings below.

Our international retreats feature a blend of experiences designed to facilitate deeper connection to ourselves, to others, and to nature. Together, we participate in morning sittings; Gurdjieff Movements and Exercises to develop capacities of awareness and attention; discussion, sharing, and exploration of Fourth Way themes. We consciously collaborate with one another during this time, including preparing and sharing meals together, working in Nature together, sharing, and reflecting on our experiences together.

our international retreats feature a blend of experiences designed to facilitate deeper connection to ourselves, to others, and to nature

Participants are offered the unique opportunity to experience continuous community living, and regular processing of the arising frictions and reactions that are an inevitable part of coexistence. Powerful challenges and subtle shocks will arise as we cultivate deeper self-understanding; these are delivered and processed in a safe and compassionate space. They prove remarkable and insightful fodder for our group discussions, and one-on-one coaching with Carol in the course of the retreat.

Upcoming Events:

Gurdjieff Movements in Estonia – 2024

  • April 17th – One day taster in Tallinn.
  • April 19-25 – A 7 Day  Residential Retreat in Estonia. Join an established group of seekers in a beautiful setting deep in the forests of Estonia for an incredible journey of self-discovery with space for integration, creativity, deepening and sharing. For more information, click here.

Please contact Carol with any non-logistical questions: whidbeyakhaldans@gmail.com

Gurdjieff Movements in Portugal – 2024

  • March 22 and 23 – One day tasters in Lisbon.
  • March 28 to April 2 – A 6 Day “Silent” Residential Retreat in Portugal. This is an exceptional and unique opportunity to explore your innermost landscape in new and empowering ways while immersed in the seclusion and peaceful setting of Quinta da Enxara. This beautiful center is ocated 45min from Lisbon, in an area surrounded by green fields and spring bloom this time of the year. For more information, price, accommodation, transportation etc please click here.

Leading-Balance Retreat in Portugal – August 2-8, 2024

For all those seeking inner balance with and through leadership, this retreat will provide a unique opportunity to break through old confining habits and patterns of reaction and open new pathways for inner and outer transformation. Combining the best of cutting edge innovation and creativity methodologies with ancient wisdom techniques including mind/heart-blowing Gurdjieff Movements. For information, click here.

Gurdjieff Movements in Germany – 2024

  • October 25-29 – A 6 Day non-Residential Retreat in Berlin. Explore the connections to yourself, other sincere seekers and the vibrant city of Berlin in this non-residential (you will need to secure accommodation) Gurdjieff Movements Intensive. For information, click here.

Please contact Carol with any non-logistical questions: whidbeyakhaldans@gmail.com

Want to host a retreat for Carol? 

Now that travel is once again open, Carol is eager to share this Work literally anywhere in the world where there is a group of sincere seekers. Please contact her at: whidbeyakhaldans@gmail.com