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The Courage Experiment (Fall 2026).
This Fall, a glorious group of like-hearted, diverse-thinking folk with wide-ranging backgrounds will gather together for The Courage Experiment: a weekend of telling better stories about what it is to be human, what it is to belong…and You might want to be there.
November 20-22, 2026.
Friday from 7-9p, Saturday from 9-4p, Sunday from 9-Noon.
Almonte, Ontario.
The Courage Experiment is a series of weekend gatherings: part class, part conversation, part practice. It’s a small group setting in a beautiful spot where like-hearted people from all walks of life can cultivate things like connection and belonging, curiosity and care in the places they live and work….which is no small thing in this world that oh-so-often feels oh-so-artificial, oh-so-independent. There is no guarantee that you’ll walk out of these weekend experiences with everything you need to grow a better world (that kind of promise would be a huge over-sell, eh?); however, we can say that all of the good-to-know information and good-for-the-soul explorations will spark a whole lot of curiosity about ways you can bring a bit more ‘human’ (i.e.: connection, care, curiosity, grace, wonder) into the places you live and work…and provide you with all kinds of insight, resources and support to do so. That’s no small thing.
Becoming is the theme for this session of The Courage Experiment. We’ll study the Enneagram of Becoming over the weekend—an exploration of the holy idea that we all carry a sliver of the sacred in us. This new-old teaching will provide a way to wade into and conjure up our better stories, remind us of what it is to be human (and why that matters) and give a glimpse of how to cultivate and kindle the courage it takes to become more and more courageous and connected in this fast-moving, ever-changing world.
Also? There will be practices throughout the weekend to rekindle things like wonder and grace, curiosity and connection. Some traditions call these kinds of practices ‘contemplative’ while other traditions simply call them reflective, mindful, awe-evoking, gratitude-growing, wholehearted. Whatever you call them, they are simply good for the soul. We might sing a bit. And for sure there will be pie.
As mentioned above, you might want to be there. It’s oh-so-good for the soul. And oh-so-needed in the world.
Questions? Drop Angie Arendt a note: angie@bigstonehouse.org.
Note: No prerequisites are required—if you are new to the Enneagram? Great. If you’ve been around it for years? Also great. There will be all kinds of insights and a-ha’s, wow’s and wonderment, conversations and questions to remind you of what you’re here for and spark some hope no matter your level of experience.
Also: registration fee is quoted in USD.
This Fall, a glorious group of like-hearted, diverse-thinking folk with wide-ranging backgrounds will gather together for The Courage Experiment: a weekend of telling better stories about what it is to be human, what it is to belong…and You might want to be there.
November 20-22, 2026.
Friday from 7-9p, Saturday from 9-4p, Sunday from 9-Noon.
Almonte, Ontario.
The Courage Experiment is a series of weekend gatherings: part class, part conversation, part practice. It’s a small group setting in a beautiful spot where like-hearted people from all walks of life can cultivate things like connection and belonging, curiosity and care in the places they live and work….which is no small thing in this world that oh-so-often feels oh-so-artificial, oh-so-independent. There is no guarantee that you’ll walk out of these weekend experiences with everything you need to grow a better world (that kind of promise would be a huge over-sell, eh?); however, we can say that all of the good-to-know information and good-for-the-soul explorations will spark a whole lot of curiosity about ways you can bring a bit more ‘human’ (i.e.: connection, care, curiosity, grace, wonder) into the places you live and work…and provide you with all kinds of insight, resources and support to do so. That’s no small thing.
Becoming is the theme for this session of The Courage Experiment. We’ll study the Enneagram of Becoming over the weekend—an exploration of the holy idea that we all carry a sliver of the sacred in us. This new-old teaching will provide a way to wade into and conjure up our better stories, remind us of what it is to be human (and why that matters) and give a glimpse of how to cultivate and kindle the courage it takes to become more and more courageous and connected in this fast-moving, ever-changing world.
Also? There will be practices throughout the weekend to rekindle things like wonder and grace, curiosity and connection. Some traditions call these kinds of practices ‘contemplative’ while other traditions simply call them reflective, mindful, awe-evoking, gratitude-growing, wholehearted. Whatever you call them, they are simply good for the soul. We might sing a bit. And for sure there will be pie.
As mentioned above, you might want to be there. It’s oh-so-good for the soul. And oh-so-needed in the world.
Questions? Drop Angie Arendt a note: angie@bigstonehouse.org.
Note: No prerequisites are required—if you are new to the Enneagram? Great. If you’ve been around it for years? Also great. There will be all kinds of insights and a-ha’s, wow’s and wonderment, conversations and questions to remind you of what you’re here for and spark some hope no matter your level of experience.
Also: registration fee is quoted in USD.

