Contemplative Policy Retreats

Multi-day gatherings in serene settings where leaders step away from daily pressures to reflect deeply on the values and purposes of democratic governance. Participants include elected officials, civil servants, civil society leaders, journalists, and social innovators—all attending in their personal capacity.

Retreat Elements:

• Structured silence and contemplative prayer/meditation

• Facilitated dialogues on ethical dilemmas in governance

• Informal fellowship building across ideological lines

• Personal reflection and discernment exercises

• Shared meals encouraging relationship development

Themes Include:

• "Contemplating Democracy in the Digital Era"

• "Ethics of Leadership in Divided Societies"

• "Servant Leadership in Public Life"

• "Truth-Telling and Transparency in Governance"