The RCC Ecosystem of Transformation
The Retreat Center Collaboration (RCC) evolves in 2025–26, guided by core values. With a new Program Director, concentric support circles foster trust, wisdom & impact.
Finding your people
Retreat leaders met in person after years online, finding rare peer support in shared challenges and inspiration—sparking RCC’s vision for small peer groups.
Embracing the Practice of Listening
At RCC, the Listening Circle offers a space of resilience, connection, and active listening—a network of mutual support and genuine dialogue for leaders in complex times.
We are Each Other’s Magnitude: Celebrating Our Community Contributions
On this call, the RCC Stewardship Circle gathered with community members to celebrate community and wish farewell to Brenda and Nanci.
A Letter from Nanci Lee
Nanci Lee reflects on the gifts and challenges of our time as she steps down from her role on the Stewardship Circle.
A Letter from Brenda Salgado
Brenda Salgado offers gratitude as she steps down from her role as RHI program director.
RCC Evolution - March 2025
On this call, the RCC Stewardship Circle gathered with community members to share updates on the new RCC staffing model, membership, and discuss ways retreat centers can foster cultures of belonging.
Nurturing Our Nervous System within Beloved Community
Community members joined RHI Director Brenda Salgado for a special Racial Healing Workshop. This call provided an opportunity for participants to ground in body and breath, and to engage in Toltec breath and energy practices to resource themselves for the times ahead.
Resilience Within Climate Chaos, Part 3
On this Community Call, participants reflected on the salient challenges of our time, as well as the possibilities we imagine are ahead for ourselves and retreat centers.
Places of Refuge: Sense-Making of the US Election
RCC community members joined this ninety-minute call to share space, process U.S. election results, and imagine the role of retreat centers going forward.
Embodying Resilience: A Path Forward Together
Community members joined the Racial Healing Initiative for a special 90 minute post-election Community Call. This was a dedicated space for grounding, reflecting, and cultivating collective healing after the U.S. presidential election.
Fine-Tuning Your Guest Experience with Equity and Racial Healing in Mind
On a recent Community Call, Nanci Lee shared her reflections on reparative land practices and BIPOC circles at Tatamagouche Centre. Participants were invited to discuss their own practices and experiences of radical hospitality in their organizations.
Resilience Within Climate Chaos, Part 2
On this Community Call, participants discussed the recent impacts of wildfires and hurricanes on retreat centers in the community. We also explored a disaster scenario as groundwork for future calls on the increasingly-urgent topic of resilience.
How Our Centers Serve in Politically Divided Times
On this Community Call, community members discussed ways retreat centers can serve as spaces of refuge, healing, and learning during times of political upheaval.
RCC Evolution - August Update
On this call, the RCC Stewardship Circle gathered with community members to share updates on the hiring process for RCC Collaborative Director and to discuss ways retreat centers can foster cultures of belonging.
Managing Risks at Retreat Centers
On this Community Call, community members came together to join Eve Wachhaus of Adamah for a discussion about what risk can look like at retreat centers.
I am left wondering: 5 insights I have upon leaving Hollyhock
Peter Wrinch reflects on the insights he has gleaned during his time as CEO of Hollyhock.
Racial Healing Workshop: Seasonal Attunement, Ritual, and Food Sovereignty
Community members gathered for a celebration of solstice and a conversation exploring how seasonal retreat center programs connect to racial healing.
RCC is seeking a Collaborative Director
RCC is is excited to find our next director! Our next director will work collaboratively with staff, leadership, and network members to grow the robust relationships and resources that will support our next phase of growth.
Resilience Within Climate Chaos
On this Community Call, Stanley Wu and Oren Slozberg led a discussion about resilience. Participants helped to identify different kinds of resilience and suggested first steps towards strengthening personal and organizational resilience going into the future.