Sky Meadow Institute | A Center for Metamodern Thought

advancing systems-based thinking about the things that matter most

Sky Meadow Institute operates on a 115-acre organic homestead and retreat center in northern Vermont.

Through event programming, pioneering research, a book press, and online content, the Institute aims to advance metamodern and integrative thinking by bringing a complexity lens to issues of meaning and value.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Mar 01
Virtual Event | Philosophy Portal: "Culture and Religion"
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Mar 01, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 31, 2025, 11:50 PM
A month-long, 4-event offering through Philosophy Portal with Brendan Graham Dempsey, Jim Palmer, Rob Zahn, and Kevin Crouse for $50.
Wed, Apr 16
Spring Residency
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Apr 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – Apr 23, 2025, 12:00 PM
A free work-exchange opportunity to work the land, learn permaculture techniques, meditate, and connect with Earth and others.
Tue, May 13
Metamodern Spirituality Lab - PRE-RETREAT - Spring '25
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May 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – May 16, 2025, 4:00 PM
Join us up to 3 days early to help co-construct the weekend's opening ritual and spend more time connecting.
Fri, May 16
Metamodern Spirituality Lab - Spring '25
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May 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
Explorations into new forms of meaning and spirituality in metamodernity, led by Layman Pascal. Lab theme: "The Subtle"
Thu, Jun 26
Virtual Event | evolve: Metamodern Spirituality
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How can we reimagine a religion for the future? An online inquiry with Brendan Graham Dempsey & Mike Kauschke
Sat, Jul 19
Vermont Ecovillage Tour
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Jul 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – Jul 26, 2025, 12:00 PM
8 DAYS | Explore sustainable living across Vermont's vibrant ecovillages
Thu, Aug 28
Metamodern Academy with Hanzi Freinacht
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Aug 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – Aug 31, 2025, 12:00 PM
Join Hanzi for a 3-day gathering on metamodern politics in the glorious beauty of northern Vermont.
Fri, Oct 24
Metamodern Spirituality Lab - Fall '25
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Oct 24, 2025, 4:00 PM – Oct 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
Explorations into new forms of meaning and spirituality in metamodernity, led by Layman Pascal. Lab theme: TBD

Research

The Cultural Complexity Index (CCI) is a joint initiative with the Institute of Applied Metatheory and Lectica Institute that is bringing a complexity lens to cultural evolution and the transformation of meaning systems through history.

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