HERE COME THE WHALES
Join Buddy Wakefield and Dr. Jeremy Goldberg for an immersive, all-inclusive creativity and mindset experience in the Pacific Northwest, September 10 -13.
This experience is for you if...
- You're in agreement that vulnerability made every movie, sang every song, and wrote every poem that ever plugged a life back into itself;
- You want to spend four days living with and learning from a group of intentional and inspiring humans playing big-me-big-you, cards on the table, eyes, ears, and heart wide open;
- You're willing to meet all facilitators and participants halfway in a safe group setting, building trust quickly;
- You're a professional or aspiring artist/student who knows your work can make an impact;
- You're serious about showing up for your highest excitement creatively, talking about taking the next step has become exhausting, and you're ready to actually follow through;
- You are open to the possibility that you are the only thing blocking the arrival of your ideal life.
Witnessing is fundamental to the infrastructure of healing.
That's what we're here to do.
Experience form.
Take up space.
See and be seen.
Pivot to the bigger picture possibilities.
Claim truths you haven't noticed, admitted, or accepted.
Gather worth, and store some for the impending winter.
Many hands make light work, and we have enough to go around.
Bring your baggage.
You are welcome here.
What will you get out of this?
By the end of this experience, we intend for you to feel seen, heard, and witnessed.
CLARITY
Distill your thoughts and ideas through the point of connection in everything, a patient and experiential approach to bare-knuckle writing and full-hearted living.
GUIDANCE
Fundamentally sound answers to your questions; everything from making a living as an artist to curating your bold moves, channeling your in voice out, and winning in the dissolution of shame.
GROWTH
Performance, memory, and life skills cultivated via authentic connections with others on a similar path. Step outside your comfort zone and lean into the presence of possibility.
"The universe always rewards joyful risks."
- Jack Plotnick -
We'll be here:
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THE WORKSHOPS
Daily workshops will cover multiple aspects cultivating a mindset of creativity, self-belief, and confidence.
- The Point of Connection in Everything - A Writing Process
- Meditation vs. Anger - The Creative Channel
- Procrastination and Fear - Establishing Heart-Centered Rituals
- Rewriting Your Story - Exploring Identity, Authenticity, and Sovereignty
- Nightly discourse and a Q&A session
THE SCHEDULE
Get to the house, and we'll take care of the rest, including food, accomodation, workshops, and fun.
September 10
- Arrive in the afternoon after 4pm.
- Enjoy a delicious family dinner.
- Introductions.
(NOTE: Buddy loves icebreakers. A lot.)
September 11
- Optional morning meditation and workout before breakfast.
- Enjoy the first workshop, followed by a scrumptious lunch.
- Free time in the afternoon. Go for a hike in the nearby forest.
- Another workshop before giving you the whole evening free for you to explore, get outdoors, be alone or connect with the rest of the participants.
- After a delicious dinner, have some hot tea, a Q&A, and poetry.
September 12
- Same as above, but perhaps with an added surprise.
- Two new workshops.
September 13
- Clean up and check out.
- Hit the road for Family Vacation: We have a date with some marine mammals and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- Where is this taking place? We reserved a massive and stunning space 45 minutes northeast of Seattle. We'll be staying inland for the retreat, before going to the water on Sunday.
- Are we all going to live and eat together? Absolutely.
- Seriously? Yes.
- How many people will be there? We are keeping this event small and there are only 𝖥̶̶̶𝖮̶̶̶𝖴̶̶̶𝖱̶̶̶𝖳̶̶̶𝖤̶̶̶𝖤̶̶̶𝖭̶ ̶𝖳̶𝖮̶𝖳̶𝖠̶𝖫̶ nine more spaces available.
- What is the sleeping situation? You will have your own bed in a shared room with 2-3 other participants.
- What's included? Everything except for your flights, and transportation getting to the house. We will cover all the food, accomodation, workshops, and whale watching.
- What's the food situation? We will have an amazing private chef living with us and you will be very well fed. Our goal is to have you experience health, simplicity, and a vibrant experience in your body throughout the entire time you’re with us. We’re going to make sure you’re completely satisfied, buzzing from head to toe, and exquisitely nourished. And yes, there will be coffee and tea provided and available each day. We can also cater to food allergies and preferences so please let us know if you have specific requirements.
- What will the weather be like? According to Google, "In most years, Seattle averages a daily maximum temperature for September that's between 69 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 23 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 52 and 55 °F (11 to 13 °C). The days at Seattle begin to cool down quickly during September."
- What should I wear? Bring pants, sweaters, and warm clothing - things that feel good.
Meet your hosts:
Buddy Wakefield was the first author released on Write Bloody Publishing. He is a three-time world champion spoken word artist, and the most toured performance poet in history. With appearances on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, BBC, ABC Radio National, and albums signed to both Sage Francis’ Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records, Buddy has shared the stage with nearly every notable performance poet in the world in over 2,000 venues internationally, including The Great Lawn of Central Park, Zimbabwe’s Shoko Festival, House of Blues New Orleans, and San Quentin State Penitentiary. You can learn more about him by clicking here. You can follow him on Instagram @BuddyWakefield.
Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is making kindness cool and the world better than it was yesterday. (Check out his inspiring TEDx talk by clicking here.) He worked for governments and universities for over a decade, is an expert in human behavior, and spent five years studying how our brains influence our actions and then wrote a PhD thesis about it. A ferocious optimist who desperately wants you to shine your light bright, he coaches private clients, leads retreats, gives talks and hosts a podcast and workshops. Learn more here, or on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because this trip requires a tremendous amount of planning, refunds are NOT available. Your first payment on the payment plan thus serves as a non-refundable deposit. If two consecutive monthly payments are missed, your spot will be forfeited and made available to the waiting list. If you paid as a single lump sum and need to cancel, $300 will be recognized as a non-refundable deposit. If you have other questions, please message us and we'll get back to you ASAP.