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Learning Pillar Programs

Immersive Education with Greater Purpose

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The 1440 Learning Pillars are critical to our vision of creating hope for living well, and importantly contribute to our mission purpose in support of providing holistic resources, tools, and curriculum expertly designed to complement your individual and organizational needs. Participants learn to Live Well, Lead Well, Love Well, Work Well and Wonder Well while on our philanthropic campus in the redwoods.

Nearly every type of group has the opportunity to thrive at 1440 – from venture capital and technology companies in Silicon Valley, to healthcare networks looking to improve resilience amongst their teams, to conferences looking to bring together thought-leaders in their fields. Explore in more detail how these pillars can create transformative change in your life. 

Live Well Conferences & Mindfulness Symposiums

Live Well Conferences & Mindfulness Symposiums

The Live Well Learning Pillars at 1440 importantly contribute to our mission purpose by promoting holistic health, healing, and lifelong learning. Through self-care and mental health workshops, participants gain tools to navigate trauma, stress, and burnout. Healthcare training programs offer immersive education for medical professionals and students, enhancing patient care through global health insights. Our Food as Medicine methodology provides hands-on nutrition education to help prevent diet-related conditions and promote long-term wellness. Each faculty-led experience blends expert instruction with practical application, equipping participants with knowledge and skills that improve individual well-being and contribute to healthier communities. 

Lead Well Meetings & Retreats

Lead Well Meetings & Retreats

Amplify your board meeting, leadership retreat, and organizational offsite with the 1440 Lead Well Learning Pillar that offers immersive programs that blend experiential learning, mentorship, and professional development. Through indoor and outdoor classrooms, participants explore authentic leadership, build mentoring skills, and develop adaptive strategies for today’s complex business landscape. Programs are led by expert faculty and designed to foster strategic thinking, innovation, and high-performance team development. Leaders from diverse sectors gain practical tools, deepen self-awareness, and form lasting networks. These experiences empower individuals to lead with purpose, navigate disruption, and drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities.

Love Well Resiliency Workshops

Love Well Resiliency Workshops

Educational programs aligned with the Love Well learning pillar foster peace, belonging, and community. Through workshops led by 1440 Adjunct Faculty, participants gain tools to build trust, authentic connections, and brave spaces across diverse groups. Organizations are empowered to become catalysts for change by enhancing their advocacy skills and understanding of public policy. Staff and volunteers learn to effectively address issues like education, criminal justice reform, equity, and abuse —transforming their efforts into impactful action for communities worldwide.

Work Well Continuing Education, Training & Organizational Wellness

Work Well Continuing Education, Training & Organizational Wellness

All organizations and teams deserve the opportunity to thrive. Our Work Well learning pillar helps enhance organizational wellness, emotional intelligence, and professional growth for groups of all types. Organizational wellness training equips HR and wellness professionals with tools to foster inclusive, healthy workplaces, while self-awareness development helps participants build emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication skills for stronger team dynamics. Many programs at 1440 offer Continuing Education credits as well through faculty-led training in certifications, volunteerism, research, and more—advancing personal and professional development. Together, these programs cultivate resilient, engaged teams and empower individuals to lead with purpose and impact across diverse organizational settings.

Wonder Well Innovation Gatherings

Wonder Well Innovation Gatherings

Inspire and enrich the world through the Wonder Well learning pillar, which energizes hope through education, nature, innovation, and community. Forward-thinking organizations and think-tank groups find inspiration at 1440 through uniting global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators to build meaningful relationships and drive positive change. Environmental action education transforms learning into activism, empowering participants to protect ecosystems and promote policies that sustain life. Workshops teach how to advocate for places, plants, animals, and resources — ensuring all living things thrive and flourish in a healthier, more connected world.