PROGRAMME

WHAT TO EXPECT

Nature, Stillness & Movement
In the stunning, natural setting of Finca Bell-Lloc, we will jostle our imagination into view by connectingwith nature, body and mind. Offerings will include reflective walks, meditation and somatic practices.

Inspiration, Thought Provocation & Collaboration
Through a curated mosaic of Insight Talks, Campfire Sessions and Collective Action Workshops, we will make leaps across disciplines, gain new perspectives and entertain new possibilities in our philanthropic work.

Connection & Community
Our gathering is designed to strengthen the bonds and foster meaningful connections within our GPC community by an ongoing weave of inner work, trustful dialogue and deep listening.

SCHEDULE


Day 1 - Sunday, 29 October
13:30 Synergos Bus departs from Barcelona Airport, Terminal I
15:30 Arrivals at Finca Bell-Lloc
18:00 Welcome Reception
18:30 In Conversation with Victoria Engelhorn and Kurt Engelhorn, Brugarol, facilitated by Bruce McCombie, Synergos
19:30 Community Meal

Day 2 - Monday, 30 October
07:30     Option 1: Somatic Exercises
Option 2: Morning Meditation, facilitated by Ajay Dahiya, Synergos
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Welcome & Check-ins, facilitated by Peggy Dulany, Synergos
09:45 Conversation with Synergos CEO, facilitated by Ajay Dahiya, Synergos
10:15

Imagination Lab
facilitated by Diego Galafassi, Hum Studio Interactive and Pascale Deau, Deau Family
11:15 Coffee Break
11:45

Insight Talks:
Victor Koo, Tianren Culture
One Wisdom - From Outer Actions to Inner Transformation
Victor will explain how re-imagining philanthropy requires us to contemplate on the shared root cause of problems, namely the profound loss of connection to oneself, other people, and to nature and other beings
12:00 Campfire Session: Tracy Ferron, Life on Earth Art
12:30 "Farm to Table" Lunch
14:00 Woven Studio: Re-imagining Venture Philanthropy
14:30

Insight Talk:
Gary Shearer, The Saville Foundation
Listening
15:30 Wine Tour & Wine Tasting (optional)
17:00 Wrap up & Close of Day 2
17:30 Downtime
19:00 Community Meal

Day 3 - Tuesday, 31 October
07:30 Option 1: Somatic Exercises
Option 2: Morning Meditation, facilitated by Peter Brach
Peter will offer a simple but effective technique for deeply tapping into prayer, reverence, and devotional experiences. He will guide you toward imbibing in the quietude of your soul, where you can learn to enter the inner temple to worship the Divine Beloved with full, heartfelt attention. Peter will then ask you to reflect and engage in deep listening to improve your ability as a philanthropist - lovers of humankind.
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Check-In & Reflections from Day 2, Peggy Dulany, Synergos
09:30

Insight Talks:
Johannes Zundel, Berghof Foundation

Addressing the Polycrisis Together
Peter Brach, Brach Family Foundation
We are not facing one crisis but many. We are in a polycrisis that can no longer be solved piecemeal alone. Comprehensive, holistic thinking is paramount when addressing complex, intertwined challenges. In this Insight talk, Peter Brach will present a host of approaches for achieving extensive, broad impact that are generally not being considered.
10:00

Fireside Chat: Reimagining Healthy Aging
Jack Lowe, Fit for Life, facilitated by Bruce McCombie Synergos
10:30 Coffee Break
11:00 Climate & Environment Collective Action: Where Passion Meets Action
facilitated by Melissa Durda, Synergos
Speakers include Leena Dandekar of Raintree Foundation and Martin Schwab of Ocean Born Foundation
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Reflective Walk or Bus to Mas Salva
14:00 Olive Tasting at Mas Salva (optional)
15:00 Interactive Workshop
facilitated by Tracy Ferron, Life on Earth Art  
17:00 Reflective Walk or Bus to the Main House
17:30 Downtime
19:00 Climate Justice: The Moral Case for Collective Action
Dr. Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland 
19:30 Community Meal with traditional Spanish music

Day 4 - Wednesday 1 November
07:30 Option 1: Somatic Exercises
Option 2: - Morning Meditation, facilitated by Ajay Dahiya, Synergos
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Check-In & Reflections from Day 3
09:15

Philanthropy: An Act of Radical Love
Rodney McKenzie, The Fetzer Institute
In this Insight Talk, Rodney will share his joyous vision of Philanthropy as an act of Radical Love whose force, when activated, transforms and transcends our limiting beliefs and unlocks our potential to bring the world we envision into being.

9:30 Reflective Walk
10:30 Coffee Break
11:00 Closing Circle
facilitated by Ajay Dahiya, Synergos
12:00 Community Meal
14:30 Synergos Bus departs Finca Bell-Lloc to Barcelona Airport
Guests should be advised to book flights departing after 18:00