Biomimicry for Social Innovation presents
Living Systems Leadership Retreat for Women
Toby Herzlich / Karen Allen / Brandi Mack
August 31–September 5, 2026
(5 nights / 6 days)
The call of our time is for women to step forward to lead in new ways, embodying approaches that are adaptive, resilient, collaborative, and networked – practices that the natural world has masterfully evolved over nearly 4 billion years.
The retreat revolves around six “Living Systems Leadership Practices,” deep patterns distilled from nature’s evolutionary wisdom that can serve as guidance for our own regenerative work.
Our days will be filled with intimate experiences of the local ecosystem, getting to know the plants, animals, and birds of this special place, and what they can teach us about ourselves and our own communities. We will practice the art of listening, observing, wondering, and distilling insights from direct experiences of nature, in collaborative engagement with a diverse group of purposeful women/womxn.
“This workshop allows a closer, more informed relationship to the Natural world that we can mirror in our own professional and personal lives to become a creative force in reshaping the future.” – 2024 participant
A limited number of partial scholarships are available by application.
For more information and to register, contact: toby@bio-sis.net
