The Depths of Winter: An Insight and Continuum Retreat (204R27) - On Land

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on January 18, 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.

Retreat to be held: Spirit Rock’s Upper Retreat Hall*

Description

During this mid-winter retreat, we will consciously align with the wisdom within our bodies and the long nights. Practicing in relative darkness can support deep letting go—shedding old narratives and cultural spells that no longer serve. Compassionate listening supports us to nourish these gestating seeds within our hearts, ripe and emergent, to meet the uncertainty and possibilities within these unprecedented times.

This unique retreat will weave together Insight Meditation practice with the embodied fluid movement of Continuum. Continuum is a somatic practice that uses breath, sound, and intrinsic movement to dissolve fixed patterns and awaken the body’s innate intelligence.

Held in noble silence, each day includes Dharma reflections, somatic Continuum explorations, guided meditation, and teacher-led question and answer periods. We will also offer night gazing, candlelight practice, and time to rest and be in nature.

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

*This retreat will be held concurrently with another, with all sessions located in the upper Retreat Hall in the upper campus. It offers a unique opportunity to practice in a smaller, more intimate retreat environment.

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are for 7 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 – $4375
Benefactor Rate – $3500
Sustainer Rate – $2625
Basic Rate – $1750
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $665

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 – $1330
Basic-Commuter – $875

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