When

October 16 -- 19, 2025

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Where

Unity Village

(near Kansas City, Missouri)

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What

Three full days (Thursday afternoon to Sunday afternoon) of inspiration, learning, renewal, and collaboration as we co-create a world that works for all beings on the planet. This includes workshops on Ahimsa (non-violence & respect for all living beings), mindfulness, paradigm shifts, the power of the few, the natural world and our place in it. Meditation, body movement, labyrinth, walking trails, prayer circles, and more.

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how

$429 for all three days (includes three catered plant-based lunches and dinners). Register for the retreat at the bottom of this page to save your spot. Breakfast is usually offered by your hotel of choice or at The Fillmore Cafe (not part of retreat meal plan)

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accommodations
 

You can stay at the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center just a short walk to/from the event space, simply mention you are attending the Whole Planet Spirituality Retreat for a special rate of $139/night when you call the hotel at 816-347-5537

Or you can stay at the Fillmore Manor Air B&B or other hotels in Lee's Summit, such as Best Western, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, Best Value Inn, or Super 8

For ground transportation to/from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), we recommend BATS (Better Alternative Transportation Service). BATS reliably serves Unity retreats and will coordinate shared rides to give you the best price possible.

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who

Organized by Rev. Carol Saunders, an ordained Unity and interfaith minister, founder/host of The Spiritual Forum Podcast, author of Wolf and the Lamb and The Forgotten Teachings of Charles Fillmore (How Our Relationship with Animals Connects to Universal Love, Ethical Living, Spiritual Development and World Peace). Carol believes social movements are only truly effective when they are movements of Love and Peace.​

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featured speaker

Timber Hawkeye is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religionless, and The Opposite of Namaste. His books and the Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast offer a secular mindfulness practice to be at peace with the world (both within and around us). Living by the Buddhist precept of doing less harm, and still following the monastic vows even after leaving the monastery, his resolve remains to lead a life of purpose, congruence, and conviction. Timber's intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire a simple and uncomplicated life.