Insight Meditation Retreat (246X23)

Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.

Interested in Commuting to the retreat? – learn more below.

Hybrid Retreat: To create greater accessibility and inclusivity, we’re offering this retreat in two formats over the same dates.

The Two Formats are:
1. On-land Residential Retreat – Admission by lottery-style application
2. Online Retreat (via Zoom) – Registration open now

Open to: Everyone

Retreat Description:

This is a silent retreat designed especially for those relatively new to the practices of Insight Meditation (vipassanā). The retreat includes systematic instructions on vipassanā meditation—both sitting and walking—as well as lovingkindness practices, meetings with teachers, and evening talks highlighting the central teachings of the Buddha and their practical application in our lives.

This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings.

On-land Retreat Details:
Arrival Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m.

Residential Retreat Sliding Scale: $385-$3640*
Supporter Rate w/single room guarantee-$3640
Benefactor – $2870
Sustainer – $2205
BASE – $1435
Reduced – $910 (limited)
Scholarship Rates (BIPOC; M/K; YA) – $385 (limited)
*Fees do not include a donation to the teacher(s)

Online Retreat Details:
The online retreat is broadcasted live via Zoom from Spirit Rock’s Upper Meditation Hall, including meditation instructions, Dharma talks, and silent meditation practices throughout each day. Practice meetings are also offered via Zoom with a Spirit Rock teacher specifically dedicated to our online practitioners. Please note: the on-land teachers will not be available for online practice meetings. Affinity group practice sessions will also be available.

Our dedicated online teacher for this retreat is Shelly Graf.

Opening Day Start Time: TBD ~5:00-6:00pm; includes a technology open house/orientation
Closing Day End Time: TBD ~11:00am

Online retreat includes:

• Zoom hall for all teaching sessions
• Practice meetings with the online teacher

Online Sliding Scale: $175-$2100*
Benefactor – $2100
Sustainer – $1350
BASE – $750
Scholarship Rates (BIPOC; M/K) – $175
*Fees do not include a donation to the teacher(s)

Important Notes for On-land Retreat:
Scholarship offerings for On-Land Retreats: All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “no one turned away”-type scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings.

Room Occupancy Update*: We have double and single occupancy rooms. Many of our rooms are single occupancy (only 16 of 80 rooms are double occupancy). We offer a “guaranteed single room” rate and these will be limited (16). This rate guarantees a single room while helping to support scholarships and all we do here at Spirit Rock. The remaining single rooms are not exclusive to the top end of the sliding scale; however, they are initially prioritized for those with serious medical needs.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ Updates on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats.

Cancellation Policy for Residential Retreats as of April 2022*:
Standard Cancellation Fee Schedule:

• $100 On or before 8 weeks
• $175 4-8 weeks before
• $300 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

Scholarship Rates Cancellation Fees:

• $75 On or before 8 weeks
• $100 4-8 weeks before
• $200 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

*Fees reduced for serious illness, including COVID, or death in family

Retreat Commuter Option:
The retreat commuter option will only become available once the retreat is full with a waitlist.

Prerequisite to Attend as a Commuter:
You must have attended at least one 7-night or two 5-night silent, Insight (vipassanā) meditation residential retreats PRIOR to attending this retreat.

What is a retreat commuter?
A Retreat Commuter is a practitioner who attends a full residential retreat, including all meals, but they are not provided with overnight accommodations. Instead practitioners stay in their own home or find local accommodations. A communal resting area is provided during the day while on campus for the retreat. The retreat commuter is expected to attend the entire retreat just like residential retreatants. Special reduced rates are listed below.

If you have questions about being a retreat commuter, please email Registration@spiritrock.org

Commuter Sliding Scale:
Benefactor – $1435
Sustainer – $1075
Base- $720