The Way Out Is In is a six-day invitational retreat hosted by Global Optimism in partnership with Plum Village, the mindfulness practice community founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Bringing together leaders working across climate, nature, policy, philanthropy, business, media, academia, and civil society, the retreat offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and explore how we meet these times with greater presence, resilience, and compassion.
Guided by Plum Village monastics, participants engage in meditation, mindful movement, silence, deep listening, time in nature, and meaningful dialogue with peers from around the world. Together, we explore a simple but profound understanding: that how we lead is as important as what we do, and that caring for ourselves and one another is essential to sustaining the work of creating a more just and thriving future.
As an invitational retreat, we bring together a carefully curated group of participants, with places intentionally limited to foster trust, meaningful connection, and deep practice.