By popular demand, Al is opening the doors to his Blue Monastery retreat site in West Virginia. Get ready to enjoy the peak fall foliage during sunny fall days and cool fall events on the top of an idyllic mountain in the WV hills. In this remote and rustic setting, we will explore movement, discover connection, and build community. This Mini Genius retreat will run any 3 days between November 9-13, with staggered arrival and departure dates for participants. (Additional days, up to 5 total, can be added for an additional fee.)
What’s included:
1 copy of The Genius in Your Wound: Life’s Worst Can Reveal Your Best, by Allan Dayhoff, Jr., D.Min.
1 week of guided journaling through questions
1 pre-trip meeting at a home or coffee shop
Rustic lodging with sparse amenities (e.g., outdoor shower, limited electricity)
All daily meals (local & seasonal)
Guided reflections & conversations
Supplies for all activities
Dance events, hands-on projects, & other shared activities
1 additional week of guided reflective journaling
NOTE: Through the month of October 2026, Blue Monastery will be undergoing upgrades. Email geniusretreats@gmail.com to learn how you can defray the partial or full cost of the November retreat by volunteering time, materials, or funds to support the development project.
By popular demand, Al is opening the doors to his Blue Monastery retreat site in West Virginia. Get ready to enjoy the peak fall foliage during sunny fall days and cool fall events on the top of an idyllic mountain in the WV hills. In this remote and rustic setting, we will explore movement, discover connection, and build community. This Mini Genius retreat will run any 3 days between November 9-13, with staggered arrival and departure dates for participants. (Additional days, up to 5 total, can be added for an additional fee.)
What’s included:
1 copy of The Genius in Your Wound: Life’s Worst Can Reveal Your Best, by Allan Dayhoff, Jr., D.Min.
1 week of guided journaling through questions
1 pre-trip meeting at a home or coffee shop
Rustic lodging with sparse amenities (e.g., outdoor shower, limited electricity)
All daily meals (local & seasonal)
Guided reflections & conversations
Supplies for all activities
Dance events, hands-on projects, & other shared activities
1 additional week of guided reflective journaling
NOTE: Through the month of October 2026, Blue Monastery will be undergoing upgrades. Email geniusretreats@gmail.com to learn how you can defray the partial or full cost of the November retreat by volunteering time, materials, or funds to support the development project.
