The Shannon Institute will offer two cohorts in 2025:

Option 1: Monthly In-Person Sessions

Our in-person cohort begins and ends with overnight retreats. In between, the cohort meets monthly on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at various locations throughout the Twin Cities.

This cohort is designed for participants living or working in the Twin Cities.

Opening Retreat: March 13 & 14 with an overnight stay on Thursday, March 13th (8 am Thursday - 4 pm Friday)

Monthly Sessions:

• April 10 & 11

• May 8 & 9

• June 12 & 13

• July 17 & 18

• August 14 & 15

• September 18 & 19

• October 23 & 24

Closing Retreat: November 13 & 14 with an overnight stay on Thursday, November 13th (8 am Thursday - 4 pm Friday)

Option 2: Monthly Hybrid Sessions (both In-Person and Virtual)

Our hybrid cohort includes three overnight, in-person retreats and additional virtual sessions in between retreats.

This cohort is open to participants from all locations, Twin Cities and otherwise.

Opening Retreat: March 6 & 7 with a program-provided overnight stay on Thursday, March 6th (8 am Thursday - 4 pm Friday) *an additional night's stay is offered at a courtesy for those traveling from out of state; out of state travelers have the option of arriving to the Twin Cities on Wednesday evening.

Monthly Virtual Sessions:

• April 3 & 4

• May 1 & 2

• June 5 & 6

Summer Retreat: July 10 & 11 with a program-provided overnight stay on Thursday, July 10th (8 am Thursday - 4 pm Friday) *an additional night's stay is offered at a courtesy for those traveling from out of state; out of state travelers have the option of arriving to the Twin Cities on Wednesday evening.

Monthly Virtual Sessions:

• August 7 & 8

• September 11 & 12

• October 9 & 10

Closing Retreat: November 6 & 7 with a program-provided overnight stay on Thursday, November 6th (8 am Thursday - 4 pm Friday) *an additional night's stay is offered at a courtesy for those traveling from out of state; out of state travelers have the option of arriving to the Twin Cities on Wednesday evening.

Program Tuition

The full cost of participation is $3,000. This tuition covers room and board during overnight retreats, meals during all in-person sessions, and all facilitator-provided materials. Program participants may utilize personal funds, professional development funds, or a combination of both for their tuition payments. Quarterly payment plans are available as well.

If you have any questions about the program, schedule, or fees, send us an email at shannoninstitute@gmail.com