Awake in the Wild: Coming to our Senses in Nature (MC2D26)

Registration closes at 8:30am (Pacific Time) on May 9, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Please read Important Notes below.*

Program to be held on the land only

Description:
Come meditate in the serenity and beauty of the meadows, trees, and hills at Spirit Rock. This immersive, nature-based daylong offers potent sensory awareness practices that cultivate insight, interconnection, and love—an antidote to the busyness and stress of modern life.

During our time together, you will learn how to meditate outdoors through a variety of practices, all grounded in a mindful sensory attention which not only deepens insight but also opens the heart to a profound love for the earth and all beings.

This daylong will support you in developing a contemplative relationship to the earth, deepening your understanding of mindfulness in nature, knowing yourself as earth, and discovering nature as refuge, teacher, and source of wisdom and awakening. Come prepared for moments of awe, mystery, stillness, and unexpected delight as you discover nature’s power to inspire and awaken.

*IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?

PLEASE READ: Location, What to Bring

• Location: Entire program is held outdoors in the Seneca Meadow, near the new Stupa (after meeting in Community Meditation Center at 9:30am)
• The program will take place rain or shine (all weather conditions).

What to Bring:

• Your own seating (camping chair, cushion, blanket, etc.)
• Lunch and any snacks you might need; meals are not provided by Spirit Rock
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good tread for walking on unpaved earth
• Water bottle(s)
• Daypack (optional)
• Warm layers and rain gear for all weather conditions
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Fragrance-free bug spray and tick spray

Sliding Scale Rates: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock and your fellow practitioners who need to pay less.**

Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $70
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial scholarships, may be available for in-person programs. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

• NO REFUNDS.
• Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
• No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior