Workshops and Retreats: Hands-On Experiential Learning for Profound Change

The Voisen Cooperative offers a series of engaging workshops, “mini” and nature-based destination retreats that focus on leadership, communication, personal growth, and organizational change through self-exploration. All of our retreats and workshops are comfortable, relaxed and open encounters of no more than 25 people looking for ways to be more present, mindful, calm and fulfilled in their everyday, ordinary life.

Lead and facilitated by the founders of The Voisen Cooperative, Greg and Sean Voisen, a unique and engaging father-son duo, our workshops and retreats are available both as public offerings, and more frequently, as private sessions for leadership teams from corporations or non-profits.

Small Groups, Big Wisdom


All smiles after the nature hike at our May ‘05 retreat in Santa Cruz.
“… a blend of both traditional Eastern wisdom and Western psychology and philosophy …”

We intentionally keep our groups small and intimate in order to build a community of openness with our participants. And all of our learning sessions, whether in the form of a retreat, half-day or all-day workshop, are guided and influenced by a blend of both traditional Eastern wisdom and Western psychology and philosophy. Greg Voisen draws on his graduate studies, research and training in psychology from the University of Santa Monica, as well as over 25 years of experience and wisdom from his work as a consultant, coach and entrepreneur. Sean Voisen draws from his studies of Zen meditation and philosophy, the Japanese martial art of Aikido, and experience as both an entrepreneur and cancer survivor.

Our Offerings

Currently, retreats and workshops are offered based on one of two core themes:

Never Mind the Noise: Thriving in a World of Ever-Increasing Complexity

The Voisen Cooperative’s flagship workshop and retreat curriculum, “Never Mind the Noise” focuses on the tools and practices everyone needs for a life of more sanity and less stress in the bustling modern world. Take a look at our in-depth information on “Never Mind the Noise” »

The Ecoliterate Leader: Exploring an Integral Approach to Transformative Leadership

Our newest workshop and retreat series, “The Ecoliterate Leader” offers an effective, radical and integral approach to leadership by re-examining the natural and human systems in which leaders operate. Take a look at our in-depth information on “The Ecoliterate Leader” »

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Our Teachings at a Glance

Upcoming Workshops and Retreats

Praise and Press for Our Workshops and Retreats

The recent retreat with the management of West Pak was exceptional … The strategic planning and visioning session was excellent. —

Five times greater interest than in any course previously offered … 92% wanted more! —

My wife and I are both 65. The Soulistic Retreat, facilitated by Greg Voisen, renewed our confidence that we could be intergenerational team members. We tested our physical limits, and discovered new spiritual strengths. —

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