Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on September 14, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Description:
This day invites us to pause from the fast-paced rhythm of daily life and immerse ourselves in a sacred day of mindfulness and reflection. Rooted in interdependence, we will explore the deep, inseparable relationship between personal well-being and the health of the earth. Integrating the wisdom of the Dharma with the teachings of the biosphere, these practices foster a profound understanding of how all—humans, animals, plants, and the planet—are interconnected.
Our time together combines meditation, nature walks, group discussions, and creative reflection to help deepen our connection with the natural world and nurture our own sense of responsibility for its care. We will be guided to recognize the earth not as a separate being, but as a vibrant, interconnected web. We will offer practical tools to support us in feeling more deeply grounded, connected, and empowered to recognize ourselves as part of a living, intelligent earth.
Food Offering for Teachers and Potluck for all
To preserve and uplift this part of our lineage and tradition, we encourage you to bring food offerings to share with the teachers (and fellow participants) if you wish. Please bring only vegetarian food to share and please bring any serving utensils your dish requires. If your dish includes nuts, dairy, or gluten, please label your dishes. We will have labels and markers on the food offerings table for this purpose.
We will set up a buffet table and provide compostable plates/utensils. We request that folks bring all food in reusable containers that they can use to bring any leftovers home with them at the end of the event. All food must go home at the end of the day.
What to Bring:
Besides bringing food to offer, we will likely have some outdoor practice, so please consider bringing these items just in case:
- Lunch and/or potluck item to share (see above); note: lunch is not provided by Spirit Rock
- Water bottle
- Closed-toe walking/hiking shoes
- Clothing layers
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- Fragrance-free bug spray and tick spray
Our beautiful land is home to turkeys, deer, and lizards, as well as ticks, bees, wasps, and snakes, including rattlesnakes. Weather is variable and can be cool in the morning and warm up as the day progresses.
Sliding Scale: 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.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (AA1D25)**
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 the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Online Sliding Scale: (AA1Z25)***
Benefactor – $175
Sustainer – $95
Basic – $75
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45
***Online Program: All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.
*Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.
On-Land Attendees
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
- Bring a lunch for yourself and/or to offer monastics (optional) and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided by Spirit Rock.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land: Daylongs, Multiday Programs (1-3 days), Family Programs, CEC fees:
- 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
