• Welcome to EarthRise
    Center at IONS

    Conferences, Workshops & Retreats — bring yours or attend ours!

    © 2011 Claudia K. Holt. All rights reserved.
  • Books and Gifts
    @ EarthRise

    Exceptional Books & Exquisite Treasures

    M-Th: 12:30–2 pm • Fri: 12–7 pm
    Sat & Sun: 12:30–2 pm & 6–7:30 pm

    Additional hours as posted

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  • Cultivating Knowledge and Wisdom

    EarthRise hosts thousands of mind-body-spirit explorers who come to study with internationally acclaimed educators, scientists, philosophers, health practitioners, life and business coaches, artists, and spiritual masters.

    © 2010 Susan Lambert, All rights reserved.
  • Meditative Beauty and Cosmic Order

    When I went to the Moon…the presence of divinity became almost palpable and I knew that life in the universe was not just an accident based on random processes. The knowledge came to me directly—noetically. It was knowledge gained through subjective awareness.
    – Edgar Mitchell

    © 2009 Steve Uzzell. All rights reserved.
  • Connect with Spirit

    Create your own sacred rhythm by sitting in silence, walking our labyrinth, or communing with nature.

    © 2010 Susan Lambert. All rights reserved.
  • Communion with Nature

    The sacred energy of the land, once inhabited by the Miwok Indians, can be felt as you gaze out over rolling hills and soaring vistas, observe foraging deer, listen to the mating songs of wild turkeys, or meditate in one of the fragrant, natural cathedrals canopied by ancient coast live oaks, buckeye, and bay trees.

    © 2009 Steve Uzzell. All rights reserved.
Hosted Programs
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  • Tornados that Reshape Your World

    Jean Houston, PhD

    Jun 7, 2013 – Jun 9, 2013

    You’ll learn new practices that can be used to guide your tornadoes of change and collaborate with the powers that call you into a deeper, higher, more profound way of thinking, feeling, and being. more...

  • Advanced Training for MBCT and MBSR Teachers

    Char Wilkins, LCSW, Susan Woods, LICSW

    Jun 9, 2013 – Jun 14, 2013

    The heart of this training program focuses on developing skills that strengthen an embodied mindful presence, mindful inquiry, and examines the theme, rationale, intention, and practice skills for each of the eight MBCT and MBSR sessions. This advanced training is for MBCT and MBSR teachers who wish to deepen their understanding. more...

  • The Women's Visionary Congress

    Jun 14, 2013 – Jun 16, 2013

    The Women's Visionary Congress (WVC) is a gathering of visionary women healers, scholars, activists, and artists who study consciousness and altered states. The WVC supports the transfer of knowledge among women who apply the insights of their research and spiritual path. more...

  • Transfiguration Retreat 2013

    Institute of Awakened Mutuality

    Jun 23, 2013 – Jun 30, 2013

    The Institute of Awakened Mutuality is excited to announce the 2013 Transfiguration Retreat. Together with an extraordinary gathering of Waking Down in Mutuality practitioners, mentors, and teachers, we will create an intensely powerful transmission field and sacred container for individual and group awakening. more...

About IONS
  • About IONS

    The Institute of Noetic Sciences was founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell. To learn more about our history and our work, go here.

Conscious Living Workshops
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  • Bouncing Back

    Linda Graham, MFT

    May 24, 2013 – May 26, 2013

    Welcome to an experiential weekend of strengthening your inner resources and the natural resilience that supports your well-being and flourishing. You’ll learn more than a dozen tools and techniques – drawn from the intersection of brain science, relational psychology, and mindfulness practices – that will help you handle the everyday disappointments and extraordinary disasters of life with more calm, courage, and flexibility. more...

    May 24, 2013 – May 26, 2013
  • Personal Retreat Weekend

    May 24, 2013 – May 26, 2013

    For all of you who have been requesting an EarthRise weekend of R & R and quiet reflection with no plans other than quiet walks, exceptional food, and a dip in the hot tub—now is the time. Join us for this weekend of personal time to reflect in nature and be supported by the uncomplicated life at EarthRise. more...

    May 24, 2013 – May 26, 2013
  • Personal Retreat Weekend

    Jun 7, 2013 – Jun 9, 2013

    For all of you who have been requesting an EarthRise weekend of R & R and quiet reflection with no plans other than quiet walks, exceptional food, and a dip in the hot tub—now is the time. Join us for this weekend of personal time to reflect in nature and be supported by the uncomplicated life at EarthRise. more...

    Jun 7, 2013 – Jun 9, 2013
  • Writing Yourself Alive

    Roger Housden

    Jul 5, 2013 – Jul 7, 2013

    Become more alive as you discover the rewards of curiosity, see and listen with fresh eyes and ears, and rewrite life-changing moments. In bringing loving attention to ourselves and our world, the writing practices of this weekend encourage access to joy, wonder, and awe; vulnerability and tenderness; and above all, truth. Writing experience not necessary. more...

    Jul 5, 2013 – Jul 7, 2013
  • Personal Retreat Weekend

    Jul 5, 2013 – Jul 7, 2013

    For all of you who have been requesting an EarthRise weekend of R & R and quiet reflection with no plans other than quiet walks, exceptional food, and a dip in the hot tub—now is the time. Join us for this weekend of personal time to reflect in nature and be supported by the uncomplicated life at EarthRise. more...

    Jul 5, 2013 – Jul 7, 2013
  • Personal Retreat Weekend

    Aug 23, 2013 – Aug 25, 2013

    For all of you who have been requesting an EarthRise weekend of R & R and quiet reflection with no plans other than quiet walks, exceptional food, and a dip in the hot tub—now is the time. Join us for this weekend of personal time to reflect in nature and be supported by the uncomplicated life at EarthRise. more...

    Aug 23, 2013 – Aug 25, 2013
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Jean Houston raves about EarthRise at IONS!

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    Jean Houston has held retreats at EarthRise for many years. In this 3 minute video she shares why she is passionate about EarthRise and IONS.

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Art at EarthRise
  • Kaz Tanahashi

    Current Exhibit:

    Circle, Circle, Circle
    Brushwork by Kazuaki Tanahashi

    April 9 — June 19, 2013

Events for Individuals
  • If you are an individual interested in attending a retreat at IONS, please visit our Events listing to find out about the retreats happening here and how to register.

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