Rooted in Love: Heart Qualities and the Living Elements (242R27) - On Land

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on June 29, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early.

Interested in Commuting to the retreat? – learn more below.
In need of a scholarship? – see “Scholarship offerings” section.

Designed to support the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community only

Description

You are warmly welcomed, exactly as you are. Our annual BIPOC retreat invites practitioners of all levels to explore and rest in the sacred meeting place of the heart and the natural world. Drawing on the brahmavihāras—mettā (lovingkindness), karuṇā (compassion), muditā (joy), and upekkhā (equanimity)—we will let the living elements be our teachers. Earth grounds us in belonging; water flows through our grief and tenderness; fire illuminates our joy and resilience; air reminds us of our breath and interdependence; and space holds it all with boundless openness. Together, these rich inner and outer landscapes become a pathway to freedom—a practice for the whole of life.

During our time together, you’ll experience silent seated and walking practice, along with the presence of saṅgha. Come let your roots grow deeper in the blessings of the three jewels (the ability to awaken, the teachings, and spiritual community), aligning with the living elements of connection.

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

Assistant Teachers: Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith and Gina LaRoche

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are for 6 nights including food and lodging. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock’s efforts in offering lower sliding scale rates and supporting the large number of scholarship requests.

Registration fees DO NOT include teacher dana. At the end of the retreat, there will be an invitation to offer dana to the teachers and to Spirit Rock.

Supporter Rate w/guaranteed single room – $3750
Benefactor Rate – $3000
Sustainer Rate – $2250
Basic Rate – $1500
Toni Ko Scholarship Rate (1st time retreatants, ages 27-55 yrs) – $50
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $570

Scholarship offerings: Scholarships are limited to those with significant financial need. If you need a scholarship to attend, we encourage you to complete the Scholarship Request Form which will be available starting July 15, 2026 up until the retreat starts. Scholarship allocations generally occur 4-5 months prior to the start of the retreat, and will continue as space is available.

Pay in full or Payment plan: You can either pay in full or pay a minimum 30% deposit when you register. Payment plans are available to everyone! If you choose the deposit option, the remaining balance will be automatically set up and charged to your payment card in equal installments on a monthly basis. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the retreat start.

Cancellation Policy (Residential Retreats):*
Standard Cancellation Fees:

• $50: On or before 12 weeks
• $100: 8-12 weeks before
• $175: 4-8 weeks before
• $300: 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

Scholarship and Commuter Rate Cancellation Fees:

• Full refund: On or before 12 weeks
• $75: 8-12 weeks before
• $100: 4-8 weeks before
• $200: 2-4 weeks before
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before

*Fees reduced for serious illness or death in family

Retreat Commuter Option

The retreat commuter option will only become available once the retreat is FULL with a waitlist. However, if your personal circumstances preclude you from attending a residential retreat (e.g. staying overnight), please reach out to us as we may be able to offer you a commuter spot sooner and we would be happy to have a conversation with you. (“Personal circumstances” could be situations like if you are a sole caregiver, or parent w/young children where you need to be home each night, for example.)

Prerequisite for Commuters:
You must have attended at least one weeklong silent residential retreat (5-7 nights) in Insight (vipassanā) meditation 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 at their own expense. 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 for retreat commuters.

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

Commuter Sliding Scale:
Sustainer-Commuter – $1140
Basic-Commuter – $750

Current Covid-19 Safety Protocols for residential retreats