COMMUNITY Welcoming and Engaging

Simply gathering in community on the land: we’ve found that’s what people most desire, after years of pandemic isolation and disruption.

In June 2022, over 40 people gathered at the Commons to celebrate its completion. In cool wet weather, we toured the beautiful Commons building and gathered on the newly-completed flagstone patio to share remarks, poems and praise. For most attendees it was their first time back on the land since the pandemic began Beyond words, food, and drink, it’s the heartfelt greetings and smiles that carried the day - in the simple joy of gathering together

A larger outdoor event in September brought 90 people together for food, drink, friendship and community. Remarks from staff, board, and key program leaders were followed by a beautiful and tasty meal from Chefs Christyn and Gina Conversations flowed before, during and after the meal. The day ended with the ringing of the Salmon Bell, commemorating the return of the larger community to the Whidbey Institute and our shared hope for the future

Watch for updates on the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary celebrations, planned for September 1517, 2023 We’ll be celebrating the past and the future, full of hope and gratitude - as always, in community.