
July 24, 2025—July 27, 2025
Synthesis For a Changing World: A Summit & Festival of Synthesis

Synthesis for a Changing World
“Like it or not, everyone is a part of the universal and we must somehow tune in and willingly participate in the rhythms of universal life.”- Roberto Assagioli
The Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis (AAP) is delighted to convene this international gathering.
The world is facing significant changes, and we stand at a threshold.
In this moment, we are called to remember our deep belonging—to each other, to the Earth, to the Great Mystery of life. It is essential that we come together to forge powerful pathways of resilience, courage, and kinship; to explore soulful ways to navigate these uncertain times, weaving our shared practices in creativity, wisdom and will towards an emerging vision of a more connected and whole world.
Inspired by the work of Roberto Assagioli, founder of Psychosynthesis, Synthesis for a Changing World invites us to move beyond the familiar patterns and silos of our thinking, training and disciplines. With guests from the sciences, other transpersonal modalities and the wider psychological and psycho-social communities, it is deeply aligned with the three-fold vision of Garrison.
FEATURED PRESENTERS & INVITED GUESTS
Anne and Tom Yeomans | Valerie Silidker | Didi Firman | Jon Schottland | Amy Spalding Fecher |
Molly Young Brown and many others!
PLUS Internationally: Kenneth Sorensen (Norway) | Petra Guggisberg Nocelli (Switzerland) & more …
WHAT TO EXPECT
This Summit is designed to identify and address essential questions:
·What is being asked of us now, at this critical time, both individually and collectively?
·What does the future hold, and how can we help shape it?
·What new collaborations may be required in these times, and how do we best support these?
You Will Experience:
·International Presenters & Experiential Workshops
·Psychosynthesis Street Fair, Dialogue Groups & Conversation Circles
·Festival, Arts, Music, Ceremony, and Nature related activities
“As long as self is defined as a singular noun, the planet is cooked”. Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, Garrison, 2011
graphic by Clare Goodwin
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
“Various discounts are available for members, students and other professional groups. You will have received an access code. Please make your selection below as displayed: you will be asked to enter the code on the next screen, and the payable costs will be adjusted then. The Synthesis Fund may be able to assist beyond what a person can afford. For information please email: conference@aap-psychosynthesis.org.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Meals: Vegetarian meals are prepared daily and served in the main dining room. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Accommodation On and Offsite: There are Single, Double and Dorm rooms available. If you wish to stay off-site, please register as a commuter. All prices shown below, are per person rates.
Please note: Garrison Institute does not have a guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs only. Dorm rooms are on the fourth floor.
Program Fee: The AAP’s program fee of $290 is included in the overall pricing.
Early Bird Pricing: Sign up before March 6, 2025 and receive the early bird rates outlined below!
GETTING HERE
For details on how to get here, please visit this page.
COVID-19
The health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority for the Garrison Institute. To attend a retreat or event all guests, teachers, and staff are required to self-test (at home antigen test is acceptable) within the 48-hour window prior to arriving for a retreat on site, and to bring a 2nd self-test kit when coming on site. We encourage everyone to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and other illnesses before your visit. If you experience symptoms or have a positive diagnosis, please notify us immediately at events@garrisoninstitute.org We will continue to follow any COVID-19 guidelines set forth by our local officials, New York State and the CDC.