The Inner Compass Retreat Navigating Your Nature through Art and Qigong

Move out of cognitive overdrive and back into physiological alignment. Join Adventure Therapy PNW at the historic Whidbey Institute for an all-inclusive, five-day somatic sanctuary featuring guided Qigong, process-based art exploration, forest bathing, and deep nervous system recovery.

An Invitation to Drop into Your Body and Co-Regulate with the Land.
In a fast-paced world, it is easy to find ourselves stuck in a cycle of constant output and chronic, low-grade stress. When our nervous systems get stuck in overdrive, we lose touch with our inner landscape.
This autumn, you are invited to hit pause on the routine. Hosted by Adventure Therapy PNW, the Inner Compass Retreat is an intimate, five-day, all-inclusive somatic sanctuary nestled within the lush old-growth forest of the historic Whidbey Institute in Clinton, WA.
Co-facilitated by Ava Larsen and featured guest specialist, this trauma-informed immersion balances structured mind-body practices with ample spaciousness to simply rest, integrate, and breathe. Together, we will utilize the grounding medicine of the Pacific Northwest canopy as our primary co-therapist.
🌿 The Pillars of Your Restorative Experience:
Somatic Regulation: Daily guided Qigong and intuitive movement blocks specifically designed to clear stagnant energy, release physical tension, and tone the vagus nerve.
Process-Oriented Arts: Low-pressure, expressive art exploration to externalize internal narratives and uncover insights beyond traditional language (absolutely no artistic background required).
Eco-Therapeutic Nature Work: Guided forest bathing, experiential activities, evening fire circles for shared reflection, and stargazing under the clear autumn sky.
Cellular Recovery: Access to a traditional wood-fired sauna, peaceful forest lodging tucked into the treeline, and fresh, organic meals prepared daily to fully nurture your physical vessel.