The Language of the Soul – How the Words You Choose Shape the Life You Live

A weekend with Mark Nepo

Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

Single occupancy $585, Double occupancy $535 per person 
(includes an ensuite bathroom and all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
Commuter $385
(includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner)

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Registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of Mark’s book to be 
autographed at Sunday’s book signing where refreshments and light fare will be served.

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​​​About this offering

Poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo offers a weekend program based on his latest book “The Language of the Soul,” which uncovers the original meanings of words to help us remember what it means to be fully alive.

Words have always been more than tools for communication—they are vessels of meaning, portals to the Sacred, and medicine for the soul. In his new book, Mark explores the deep, often forgotten roots of 228 words from 31 languages and traditions, revealing their original, undiluted power to awaken, connect and heal. 

This program invites us to walk along a timeless river of understanding, where ancient expressions are reawakened and everyday language is imbued with depth and resonance that can help us live now. For words, when opened with care and wonder, can carry us back to ourselves—and forward into the world with greater compassion, clarity and grace.

About the presenter

Mark Nepo is a returning and beloved Mercy by the Sea facilitator. He is a poet and spiritual adviser who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for more than 40 years. He describes himself as a “student of all spiritual paths.” Nepo is best known for his “New York Times” #1 bestseller, “The Book of Awakening.” He has published more than 25 books and recorded 15 audio projects. His many books have been translated into more than 20 languages.