30th Annual Circle of Life

Feb 6-7, 2026

In person (Bend, OR) or Online

An Evening Talk & Full Day Retreat in which the wisdom teachings of John Philip Newell and the spiritual practices of Cami Twilling call us to be aware of the sacredness of the Earth and every human being as key to the way of transformation and healing in our lives and the world.  The retreat focuses on the main themes of John Philip's award-winning book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World. 

Program Details & Registration

Workshops and Presentations

Dr. Kevin Dieter is available for workshops and presentations on a variety of topics on End-of-Life Care.

Dr. Kevin Dieter, hospice physician and educator, on a stage making a Tedx presentation on the Celtic tradition of embracing death and dying, and the journey of his own education on end-of-life matters.

Presentations

Dr. Dieter is available for speaking engagements and brief presentations to community groups and clubs. Use the contact button below to request a speaking engagement.

Watch Dr. Dieter’s TEDx talk

Watch Dr. Dieter’s Q&A about hospice

People in a meeting room watching a presentation on a screen

Workshops

Dr. Dieter is available for single or multiple-day workshops for medical professionals and students.

Use the contact button below to inquire about scheduling a workshop.

Mountain landscape at sunrise with snow-capped peaks and an orange-yellow sky.

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That’s how the light gets in

—Leonard Cohen “Anthem”