Dedicated Practitioner Program (DPPT26)

This registration page is ONLY for those who have been accepted into the DPP7 program. If you were not offered a spot, we kindly ask that you do not continue your registration and check in with the DPP8 Administrative Coordinator: DPP8@spiritrock.org.

PROGRAM DATES: May 2026 – May 2028

Residential Retreat Dates: all retreats are held in-person at Spirit Rock; five immersive, 7-night retreats focusing on study, practice and connection in Sangha.

Retreat 1: May 10 – 17, 2026
Retreat 2: Nov 14 – 21, 2026
Retreat 3: May 16 – 23, 2027
Retreat 4: Nov 14 – 21, 2027
Retreat 5: May 15 – 22, 2028

PROGRAM FEES

Participation in DPP requires a financial commitment. Payment plans are available for all levels of the sliding scale. Scholarship support is available to anyone experiencing financial hardship; however, scholarships are limited.

Upon acceptance into DPP and to secure your spot, ALL participants will be asked to pay a minimum deposit of 25% (based on the rate you select). Should you need to cancel after you have paid your deposit, but prior to Jan 5, 2026, all fees will be refunded minus a $200 non-refundable fee.

You may pay the entire program fee in full or set up an installment plan for the remainder of the balance (after the initial 25% deposit). The payment plan will start the month following your deposit; and debit over 18 monthly installments during the first year and a half of the program. Installments can only be set up on credit cards. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Standard Sliding Scale:
Supporter Rate – $24,260 (w/guaranteed single room)
Benefactor Rate – $19,500
Sustainer Rate – $15,230 (covers cost of program)
Basic Rate – $11,030

Scholarship Sliding Scale:
Scholarship Rate 1 – $7,900
Scholarship Rate 2 – $5,500

Program fees include:

• Accommodations and meals at all five residential retreats
• Program materials, via our Online Learning Platform
• Access to online community building groups

Program fees do NOT include:

• Teacher support (dana) at all retreats; which is typically offered after each retreat
• Texts and some supplemental books required by the teaching team
• Transportation costs to/from your home to Spirit Rock
• Mentor and monthly group teacher support (dana) for meetings with a mentoring teacher

CANCELLATION POLICY & FEES
Participating in DPP8 will require your commitment of both time and financial resources. We will not be able to fill your space once the program starts. If you need to withdraw from the program, the following fee structure will apply.

$200 non-refundable, flat fee = on or before Jan 5, 2026 (applies to ALL participants) (deducted from your 25% minimum deposit)
10% fee* = Jan 6 – Mar 7, 2026
15% fee* = Mar 8 – May 8, 2026
25% fee* = May 9 – Nov 12, 2026
45% fee* = Nov 13, 2026 – May 14, 2027
65% fee* = May 15, 2027 – Nov 12, 2027
85% fee* = Nov 13, 2027 – May 13, 2028
No refunds = On or after May 14, 2028
*Fee deducted from refund; fee is a percentage of the total amount agreed to pay.