Summer Gathering event featuring keynote speaker Lakshmi Prasanna
August 7 - 9 White Feather Ranch Placerville, CA
Sowing the Seeds of Social Connection
Event Update!
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Event Update! 〰️
As our event approaches, we are excited to share our itinerary with you!
White Feather Ranch is located at 5595 White Feather Way, Placerville, CA 95667. The security code is 3325, followed by the ‘send’ button. If you are using cell service to navigate to the ranch, please be aware that cell service can be spotty in some areas.
FRIDAY - 8/7
1-2 pm - Arrive at the House, register, and settle in.
AS we trickle in, we will have the chance to register, take in the ranch and settle in. Bring a pack lunch for the afternoon, our cooks for the event are volunteer attendees and will be arriving at this time as well. All House beds are assigned. Meal prep and meal cleanup signups, as well as Sunday clean up crew signups, will be encouraged during registration.
2-3:30 pm - Introduction in the Barn.
Once everyone is settled, we will have a chance to meet everyone in a general setting, as well as make beginning connection with our Home Groups.
3:30 - 4 pm - Tea Break.
Snacks!
4-5:30 pm - Talk with Dr. Lakshmi.
Dr. Lakshmi’s talk will be recorded so that we can share the experience with others in the future.
6-7:30 pm - Dinner in the Barn.
Our first chance to sit down and break bread as a group.
7:30-8:30 pm - Peace Circle Gathering.
Eurythmy w/Amber & Alison and a talk with Nancy.
8:30-10 pm - (optional) Meteor shower watching
The Perseid meteor shower coupled with the New Moon (and the ranch’s remote location) makes this an exceptional night for stargazing.
SATURDAY - 8/8
7 - 8 am - Breakfast in the Barn
8:15 - 9 am - Eurythmy
location TBA
9 - 10:30 am - Painting
10:30 am - Tea/coffee break
11 am - 12 pm - Discussion group
led by Dr. Lakshmi
12:30 - 2 pm - Lunchtime in the Barn
2 - 4 pm - Discussion Group
talk with Dr. Lakshmi
Dr. Lakshmi’s talk will be recorded so that we can share the experience with others in the future.
4 pm - 4:30 - Daily review
A chance to review the day and find harmony together, through both singing and fellowship.
4:30 - 6 pm -Talk by Lakshmi
Dr. Lakshmi’s talk will be recorded so that we can share the experience with others in the future.
6 pm - Dinner in Barn
7 pm - Creative gathering with Nancy
Hosted by Andrew, we will share poems, create music together, and dance!
8:30 - 10 pm - (Optional) Stargazing
Another chance to experience the Perseid meteor shower in near-perfect conditions.
SUNDAY - 8/9
7 - 8 am - Breakfast in the Barn
8:15 - 9 am - Eurythmy
9 - 10:30 am - Painting
10:30 am - 12 pm - Tea break & closing discussion with Lakshmi
12:30 pm - Delicious Indian Goodbye Luncheon
Clean up & Close by 3 pm
As the warmth of summer settles over us, nature enters its period of richest growth. Spring rain gives way to summer sun, making room for the quiet, steady process of ripening. Our in-person communities also require loving attention and tender care. Please join us as we focus on maturing our relationships, deepening our roots, and learning what it truly means to tend to our collective well-being.
This summer, we invite you to step away from the noise of the modern world and join us on August 7-9, 2026 for a unique three-day social gathering dedicated to exploring a vital question for our time: What is social health, and how do we harvest its bounty to nourish our souls?
Together, we will dispel the myths that challenge our social health. Come and spend time fostering genuine human connection, away from the algorithms and digital platforms that promote division.
Inner Work is a community-led and funded organization. Tuition is applied directly towards facilities, facilitators, lodging and nourishment for attendees. This three-day event is priced from $100.00 to $175.00, set on a needs-based sliding scale. If you would like to attend but need tuition assistance, please email us at innerworkfifthchamber@gmail.com so that we can find a solution that works for all.
❋ Shared MealsBreaking bread together forms a foundation for genuine community.
❋ Artistic RenewalEngaging in singing, movement, and creative projects to harmonize our collective energy.
Dedicating time for us to practice self-quieting techniques, deep observation, and artistic contemplation.
❋ The Art of Becoming Present❋ External TherapiesExploring somatic experiences that allows the inner work to flourish.
Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
❋ A Supportive SpaceReserve your seat
Healthy communities do not happen by accident; they require a willingness to get our hands dirty in the metaphoric (and literal) soil of life. When we slow down enough to listen to one another, to sing together, and to study together, we begin to bear the true fruits of social connection. Join us this summer to connect, rest, and practice the quiet art of community. Please sign up today to reserve your seat at our table, or to gift a seat to someone else!
Inner Work is a community-led and funded organization. Tuition is applied directly towards facilities, facilitators, lodging and nourishment for attendees. This three-day event is priced from $100.00 to $175.00, set on a needs-based sliding scale.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
By clicking this link and completing the short form, you will reserve your spot at this event. After completing the registration form, we encourage you to make a $50 deposit. Deposits can be made via:
Venmo - @Katherine-Lehman-10
CashApp - $kgleh
Checks are accepted, please email innerworkfifthchamber@gmail.com to make arrangements to pay via check
As a community-led organization, we are also happy to provide a platform for our community members. If you would like to give a presentation during this workshop, please send an email to innerworkfifthchamber@gmail.com to join our roster!
Connect with yourself and others as you escape the noise of everyday life.