HOMECOMING 2025 - Anchoring Love
Join us for our annual Homecoming Conference, a weekend dedicated to connection, inspiration, and community. This year’s theme, Love in Action, invites us to explore how love can be expressed and embodied in meaningful ways—both personally and collectively.
Each day begins with a meet & greet over complimentary light breakfast and refreshments, offering the perfect chance to connect with fellow attendees. On Saturday evening, enjoy a special social gathering at the historic Swannanoa Palace, a highlight of the weekend.
Check out our 2024 Homecoming on our YouTube page.
DETAILS:
DATE/TIME: September 20th & 21st, 2025.
LOCATION: The Russell Museum, 518 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA, 22980
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SPEAKER DETAILS:
Margaret Ruhe - Speaker | VP of The University of Science and Philosophy.
Margaret Ruhe worked closely with Lao Russell for a decade, serving as her personal secretary until Lao’s passing in 1988. She has since built a 25-year career as a Realtor in the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area and previously worked as a finance manager in advertising. Margaret is an active member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and the New Biology Clinic, with lifelong interests in gardening, soil and human health, and the teachings of Walter and Lao Russell.
Ken Pierson - Speaker | Author | Addiction Specialist
Kenneth Pierson is an acclaimed author and speaker whose transformative "Thought-Life Connection" method empowers individuals to overcome addiction and embrace spiritual principles for a more fulfilling life. Rising from a challenging childhood on the streets of Los Angeles, Ken has spent over 30 years guiding thousands through 12-Step workshops and online seminars. His powerful message of resilience, love, and higher truth continues to inspire positive change worldwide.
Alex Crenshaw, MBA - Speaker | Founder of the Zen Institute | Personal Growth Coach
Alex Crenshaw is the founder of the Zen Institute and a dedicated practitioner of Zen Buddhism, with over a decade of training at centers in New York and California. A former corporate accountant with an MBA from Wake Forest University, he has merged his business background with spiritual practice to explore human potential and the subconscious mind. He has taught meditation at Folsom State Prison, mentored at-risk youth as a CASA volunteer, and contributed to organizations supporting homeless and abused children. Alex currently works for a Fortune 500 company and shares his insights through talks, media appearances, and workshops across the U.S.
Darren Colomb - Speaker | Scientist | Inventor
Since 2015, Darren Colomb has been replicating the conical coil concepts described by Dr. Walter Russell to explore the intersection of physics and metaphysics. His research has focused on alternative energy technologies aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels. After leading experimental generator designs at the University level, Darren now continues this work in the private sector, advancing innovative approaches to energy generation.
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY 09/20/25 10:00AM – 8:00PM
· 10:00 – 10:30: Meet ‘n’ Greet - Light Breakfast/Coffee
· 10:30 – 11:00: Welcome & Introduction - President, Richard Dulaney
· 11:00 – 12:00: Speaker - Margaret Ruhe
· 12:00 – 1:15: Lunch (INCLUDED in General Admission)
· 1:15– 1:30: Reflection - Master of Ceremonies, Kim Faith
· 1:30 – 2:30: Speaker – Ken Pierson
· 2:30 – 2:45: Reflection - Master of Ceremonies, Kim Faith
· 2:45 - 3:30: Interactive Activity/Final Words
· **BONUS** 4:00 - 8:00 pm: Sunset Picnic Dinner at Swannanoa Palace w/live music
SUNDAY 09/21/25 10:00AM – 4:00PM
· 10:00 – 10:30: Meet ‘n’ Greet - Light Breakfast/Coffee
· 10:30 – 11:00: Welcome & Introduction - Master of Ceremonies - Kim Faith
· 11:00 – 12:00: Speaker - Alex Crenshaw
· 12:00– 1:15: Lunch (INCLUDED in General Admission)
· 1:15 – 1:30: Reflection - - Master of Ceremonies, Kim Faith
· 1:30 – 2:30: Speaker – Darren Colomb
· 2:30 – 3:30: Reflection - Master of Ceremonies, Kim Faith
· 3:30 - 4:00: Final Words - President, Richard Dulaney
Monday, September 22nd, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST - Join us for a bonus day, following Homecoming weekend, where we will be learning about Space Geometry in a workshop led by Alex Crewnshaw. Admission to this workshop is free. RSVP here!
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