The Feathered Pipe Newsletter is a monthly publication offering thoughts of inspiration from voices within the Feathered Pipe community. Here we share ongoing updates about our programs and activities as well as simply trying to bring a bit more light into world. Click the “Stay Connected” button below to receive our newsletter direct to your email inbox.
Feb 26, 2023 - We are just resetting back into “real life” here in Limburg (Netherlands) after Carnaval. In the US we know about this Christian celebration through Mardi Gras. Observing superficially, it may look like nothing more than wild debauchery. But it actually serves a deep human need. It’s a chance to really let loose and reset. Read More
Feb 12, 2023 - Feathered Pipe Scholarship Applications are open from Now until Feb 26, 2023. Thanks to many generous donors, we are honored to offer $30,000 in scholarships to apply towards eight of our 2023 main season retreats! Read More
Jan 29, 2023 - Love at work. What comes to mind when you hear that? For me it evokes a few ideas. 1. Workplace romance. 2. The power of love in action, or love just doing its thing. 3. Bringing compassion and deep understanding to the work environment. Read More
Jan 15, 2023 - While we await spring at the Ranch when we can open up for our in-person programs, the Feathered Pipe Foundation works throughout the year to build and serve a broad community by providing quality and accessible-to-all information online and by keeping connected with you. Read More
Jan 1, 2023 - The changing of the years brings a period of reflection for me. It can be bittersweet, but also can be a source of inspiration for what’s next. There is the lingering sadness of losses, the semisweet feeling of change and awareness about the passage of time, and there are the wonderful things to savor and carry forward. Read More
Dec 26, 2022 - We are nearly half way to our end-of-year fundraising goal thanks to the many generous donations we’ve already received! It’s not too late to donate. Can you help us meet our goal? Read More
Dec 7, 2022 - Please join us for our annual online LOVEfest and FUNdraiser via Zoom on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9am PT/12 noon ET. Enjoy entertainment provided by our Feathered Pipe Family, watch the slideshow of the best of 2022 Ranch photos*, and get the chance to bring our positive energy together virtually. Read More
Nov 20, 2022 - The past while hasn’t been without its ups and downs. Aside from the lingering bizarre feeling of the pandemic times, several friends have passed away and I’ve had personal, health, and work-related challenges as I know many of us have, but ultimately I feel grateful for it all. Read More
Nov 7, 2022 - As it gets cold outside and the days grow shorter, we look more towards heartwarming activities inside or online. I’ve got a couple to recommend. Two of our sister non-profits, Veterans Yoga Project and the Tibetan Children's Education Foundation have upcoming events. Read More
Oct 23, 2022 - Thank you all for making the 2022 season a smashing success! We are happy to announce: 2023 Feathered Pipe Ranch retreats are now open for registration! Please view our incredible lineup and register to reserve your place here. Read More
Oct 9, 2022 - Greetings from the Feathered Pipe Ranch where we are busy tucking in the facilities before winter covers all with a blanket of snow. We just finished one of the most remarkable season of our almost fifty years of service. Read More
Aug 14, 2022 - We were blessed with another sudden downpour the day before yesterday. Our skies now are a glorious azure blue, and the aspen meadows remain verdant green and cool. So cool that one of our larger, fur-covered friends has taken up residence there! Read More