Welcome to the Retreat!
Where: Unity Village, Missouri near Kansas City (also limited virtual option)
When: October 29 - November 1, 2026
In our sixth year, we are once again calling all spiritually minded, planet-conscious and animal-loving people to enjoy three full days (Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon) of inspiration, learning, renewal and collaboration as we co-create a world that works for all beings on the planet. Experience the sacredness of the Unity Village grounds, home of the Unity movement where co-founders Charles and Myrtle Fillmore pioneered and advocated for ethical vegetarianism in the early 1900’s. Participate in the awakening of consciousness in the heart of our nation. Recognizing that we are all at different stages of our evolutionary process, we invite anyone - vegan, vegetarian or curious omnivore - who is open to sharing, learning and connecting. All lunches and dinners will be plant-based.
Our retreat theme this year is “Above All, Love All.” This reminds us to be steadfast, radiant expressions in all of our encounters. It calls us to embrace all of creation in our circle of compassion and align our actions to the best of our ability with lovingkindness. It urges us to be love even in the most challenging of circumstances, toward ourselves and difficult people. It sometimes calls us to stand up, be firm or resistant. Love is one of the highest vibrational expressions and when our actions come from that space, we raise the collective consciousness. Our movement toward a world that works for all must be led by and imbued with love, because it is simply not possible to create a world of non-violence and care if we act violently and uncaring toward ourselves or others, even our presumed enemies. We will be challenging ourselves with these ideas during our time together. We will also enjoy fabulous plant-based meals, engage in spiritual practices and ceremony, honor our animal friends and their habitats, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Unity Village. Bring your heart and willingness to connect with other wonderful people who are also called to live as love, above all.
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