Dive in With Committed NVC Community

A retreat for seasoned practitioners ready to explore deeper NVC consciousness & healing, in the beauty of the redwoods.

February 27 - March 3, 2026

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The Santa Cruz Spring Retreat

 

This isn’t just another workshop—it’s an annual call for rejuvenation, growth, and community building, held in the redwood forest just outside of Silicon Valley (45 min from the airport in San Jose, CA).

Guided by NVC Certified Trainers, Kristin Masters and Mary Goyer, this immersive weekend is designed specifically for intermediate and advanced NVC practitioners.

Together, we’ll explore interdependence, strengthen communication skills, and live the profound consciousness of Nonviolent Communication (NVC)—all while surrounded by spectacular beauty.

What Makes This Retreat Special 

⚖️ Explore systemic applications.

Explore how systemic and personal patterns shape your relationships. Learn to speak your truth with clarity, listen with empathy, and navigate conflict with confidence—all while attuning deeper dynamics, such as use of power.

 🕊️ Cultivate self-compassion.

Tenderly work with shame, shadow material, and life-alienating beliefs to restore balance, resilience, and grace in how you relate to yourself and others -- especially those who are causing impact on entire communities and the earth. 

🧩 Live NVC beyond the formula.

Move past OFNR into a fully integrated practice. Engage in real-life applications that reveal the dance between inner growth and the larger social systems we move within.

🫶 Build beloved community.

Join deep, supportive conversations that nurture trust, vulnerability, and authentic connection as you experience the power of NVC with the warmest people you've ever met.

Whole-Body Nourishment

 

🌿 In-Person Empathy

Dive into juicy NVC topics, rich empathy practices, and deep exploration with seasoned trainers.

🌿 Immersive Nature

Hike among ancient redwoods, walk the labyrinth, meditate, journal, or simply rest in nature’s embrace.

🌿 Creative Expression

Engage in art, music, and reflective practices to unlock new layers of self-awareness.

🌿 Playful Learning

Participate in empathy games that make deep learning both fun and unforgettable.

🌿 Delicious, Simple Meals

Enjoy wholesome meals prepared by our onsite chef, with options to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

⚠️ Important Note:
If you’re newer to NVC or haven’t experienced a live retreat, we’d love to welcome you to our beginner-friendly retreat in April. [Click here to learn more about that event.]

Friday, February 27 - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

 

Each day offers a gentle rhythm of deep NVC practice, creativity, meditation, music, and time to wander the forest trails or rest in quiet reflection.

You’ll leave renewed, more grounded in empathy, and connected to a supportive community that shares your passion for conscious communication.

Ideal for Intermediate/Advanced NVC practitioners.

Register Today

Choose from three accommodation options designed to support more accessibility for participants.

 

We’re committed to making this retreat as accessible as possible. Space for camping and limited scholarship funds can be requested by emailing us directly.

Double Occupancy Rooms

$1325

  • 2 people per room, shared bath
  • 3 meals/day included
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Triple Occupancy Rooms

$925

  • 3 people per room (one on floor mattress), shared bath
  • 3 meals/day included
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Commuters Only

$680

  • Stay offsite and join us for all programming
  • 2 meals/day included (no breakfast)
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This is your chance to step away from the noise, reconnect with your NVC practice, and return home renewed—and deeply connected to a like-minded community. Spaces are filling quickly—don’t wait to reserve your spot.

❤️ With love,

Mary & Kristin

This is your chance to step away from the noise, reconnect with your NVC practice, and return home renewed—and deeply connected to a like-minded community. Spaces are filling quickly—don’t wait to reserve your spot.

❤️ With love,

Mary & Kristin