WOMEN/NON-BINARY RETREAT 2026
Please join us for the 2026 Women’s Retreat at Asilomar, Finding Grace through Life Transitions, Friday, February 27 - March 1, 2026.
Here's a peek at what's in store-we're thrilled to welcome two extraordinary speakers:
Diane Friedlaender – A community-builder at heart, Diane has taught more than 25 courses at Stanford University on community building, leadership, purpose, and resilience. She creates transformative spaces where people can imagine together, connect across difference, and move toward collective liberation.
Gigi Otálvaro-Hormillosa, Ph.D. – With 12 years at Stanford University, most recently as Associate Director of Stanford Living Education, Gigi brings a unique blend of academic insight and embodied practice. As a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Yoqi® Qigong Associate Instructor, she'll be sharing these powerful gifts with us at the retreat.
Plus, we've curated an incredible lineup of activities: Karaoke, Laughter Yoga, Mahjong, hiking, and so much more. There's something for everyone to connect, play, and recharge.
FCCPA Women’s/Non-binary Retreat, February 27-March 1, 2026
THEME: Finding Grace through Life Transitions.
Friday, Feb 27, 2026
8:45 am - 12:00 pm - Early arrival kayaking (contact Beate if you are interested)
3:00 pm - Check-in at Asilomar
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Call to Movement - Gigi, Kilm Room (laughter yoga)
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 pm - Orientation & Worship - Outdoor Firepit (weather permitting)
8:00 pm - Fellowship in Main Hall.
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
7:30 - 8:15 am - Optional meditation/Chi Gong - Gigi - Kiln Room
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Music - Nova
9:25 am - Group Photo
9:30 - 11:00 am - Guest Speaker, Community Leader, Diane Friedlaender
· Conversations about navigating transitions
· Incorporating gratitude, purpose, awe, and joy
· Grounding meditation practices; drawing on purpose and values to help us.
11:20 - 11:40 am - Breakout groups - Diane
11:45 - 11:55 am- Group debrief
11:55 am - Gratitude walk in nature (towards lunch location)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Free time, activities may include:
Mah Jong Lesson
Knit or Crochet Lesson
Boardwalk hike
Guided Historical walk of the property. Please RSVP via this form.
Soup-making station for Sunday night dinner
5:30 - 6:05 pm - Optional Sunset gathering
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 pm - Worship and Music - Eileen & Nova (Kiln Room)
8:00 pm - Karaoke and many games - (Kiln Room)
Sunday, Mar 2, 2026
7:30 - 8:15 am - Optional yoga TBD
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Check out, bags out of rooms
9:30 - 10:20 am - Breakout Groups - Diane - Kiln Room
10:30 - 10:45 am - Break
10:45 - 11:15 am - Worship
11:15 - 11:30 am - Gratitude Circle - Diane and Nova
11:30 - 12:00 pm - Shutdown/Clean out conference room - All hands on deck
12:00 Noon - Final lunch and departure
Here's a peek at what's in store-we're thrilled to welcome two extraordinary speakers:
Diane Friedlaender – A community-builder at heart, Diane has taught more than 25 courses at Stanford University on community building, leadership, purpose, and resilience. She creates transformative spaces where people can imagine together, connect across difference, and move toward collective liberation.
Gigi Otálvaro-Hormillosa, Ph.D. – With 12 years at Stanford University, most recently as Associate Director of Stanford Living Education, Gigi brings a unique blend of academic insight and embodied practice. As a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Yoqi® Qigong Associate Instructor, she'll be sharing these powerful gifts with us at the retreat.
Plus, we've curated an incredible lineup of activities: Karaoke, Laughter Yoga, Mahjong, hiking, and so much more. There's something for everyone to connect, play, and recharge.
FCCPA Women’s/Non-binary Retreat, February 27-March 1, 2026
THEME: Finding Grace through Life Transitions.
Friday, Feb 27, 2026
8:45 am - 12:00 pm - Early arrival kayaking (contact Beate if you are interested)
3:00 pm - Check-in at Asilomar
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Call to Movement - Gigi, Kilm Room (laughter yoga)
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 pm - Orientation & Worship - Outdoor Firepit (weather permitting)
8:00 pm - Fellowship in Main Hall.
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
7:30 - 8:15 am - Optional meditation/Chi Gong - Gigi - Kiln Room
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Music - Nova
9:25 am - Group Photo
9:30 - 11:00 am - Guest Speaker, Community Leader, Diane Friedlaender
· Conversations about navigating transitions
· Incorporating gratitude, purpose, awe, and joy
· Grounding meditation practices; drawing on purpose and values to help us.
11:20 - 11:40 am - Breakout groups - Diane
11:45 - 11:55 am- Group debrief
11:55 am - Gratitude walk in nature (towards lunch location)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 pm - Free time, activities may include:
Mah Jong Lesson
Knit or Crochet Lesson
Boardwalk hike
Guided Historical walk of the property. Please RSVP via this form.
Soup-making station for Sunday night dinner
5:30 - 6:05 pm - Optional Sunset gathering
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:15 - 8:00 pm - Worship and Music - Eileen & Nova (Kiln Room)
8:00 pm - Karaoke and many games - (Kiln Room)
Sunday, Mar 2, 2026
7:30 - 8:15 am - Optional yoga TBD
7:30 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am - Check out, bags out of rooms
9:30 - 10:20 am - Breakout Groups - Diane - Kiln Room
10:30 - 10:45 am - Break
10:45 - 11:15 am - Worship
11:15 - 11:30 am - Gratitude Circle - Diane and Nova
11:30 - 12:00 pm - Shutdown/Clean out conference room - All hands on deck
12:00 Noon - Final lunch and departure
FCCPA Women/Non-Binary Retreat 2026: at Asilomar-800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950