The Family Retreat (268X23) - Application

Admission for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to maintain a diverse community of practitioners – see Selection Details below for more information.

Prerequisite: At least ONE parent/caregiver must have attended a silent meditation retreat of at least 4 nights at a Buddhist meditation center.

Open to: Families with children ages 7-15

Description:
Find joy in a retreat for the whole family! This will be a time for you and your family to rest, reconnect, play, and enjoy. This is a four-night residential retreat for adults and their children ages 7-15 years old.

The days will combine age-appropriate meditation and Dharma teachings, games, arts and crafts, nature time, and more. Kids and teens will have organized time each day to be with same-age peers, fully supervised by our outstanding mindful leaders. Adults will also have their own time to practice, relax, and receive Dharma from the teachers.

The family retreat creates a safe and nurturing environment where all family constellations, races, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and belong. Children and adults from participant families often forge lifelong friendships on this retreat.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale rates are for 4 nights of accommodation, which includes food and lodging; and all the family activities that are unique to this retreat.

Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teachers.

Benefactor – $1180
Sustainer – $860
Base – $560
Reduced Rate – $400
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship Rate (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $220
BIPOC Scholarship Rate (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $220

Important Notes:
Scholarship offerings: 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.

*Subject to change depending upon COVID-19 situation.

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

Selection Details:
Applications were accepted between February 28-April 14, 2023 (end of the day). Applications were accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, whichever comes first. The “lottery-style” selection process helps us balance many factors to create equity, diversity, inclusion, and access across our community of practitioners. The factors include: age, gender, scholarship needs & availability, affinity group participation, and stage of practice (new to experienced). Applications received after the close date are automatically placed on the wait list. Notification rounds can move quickly in the first few weeks applications are open, so we recommend staying ready. You may be accepted sooner than you realize!

You will be notified about the selection results no later than April 20, 2023. If you have been offered a space, you will have three days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next family in line.

Cancellation Policy for Residential Retreats*:
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 Rate 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 or death in family