The Natural Clarity of Awareness: Courage, Connection, and Compassion (386R26) - On Land

Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 30, 2026. 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” information below.

Retreat to be held: in the Upper Retreat Hall; it is a concurrent retreat with another retreat happening at the same time.

Description

Throughout this retreat, we will explore qualities of attention that refine our mindfulness practice and provide the ground for insight into the truth of the way things are. Inclining our minds towards a deeply restful, non-reactive attention opens us to tranquility and joy. Clear, moment-to-moment perception unclouds our attention, shedding light on our habitual entanglement with changing experience and guiding us towards a liberating connection with life. These capacities of mind are available to all of us. They are the seeds of awakening, and they are the foundation for integration of mindfulness, wise action, and compassion into our daily life.

This retreat will include Dharma teachings; mindfulness meditation instructions for stillness, walking, and other mindful movement; and instructions on the heart quality of lovingkindness.

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

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are for 4 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 – $2440
Benefactor Rate – $1960
Sustainer Rate – $1480
Basic Rate – $980
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $380

Scholarship offerings: Scholarships are limited to those with significant financial need. If you need a scholarship to attend, do not continue registering now as this will disqualify you from a scholarship opportunity in this retreat. We encourage you to complete the Scholarship Interest Form – Click Here. Scholarship allocation dates are included in the form.

Pay in full or Payment plan: You can either pay in full or pay a deposit when you register. Payment plans are available to everyone! If you choose the deposit option, the remaining balance will be automatically 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 (Sept 7)
• $100: 8-12 weeks before (Sept 8 – Oct 5)
• $175: 4-8 weeks before (Oct 6 – Nov 2)
• $300: 2-4 weeks before (Nov 3 – Nov 16)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Nov 17)

Scholarship and Commuter Rate Cancellation Fees:

• Full refund: On or before 12 weeks (Sept 7)
• $75: 8-12 weeks before (Sept 8 – Oct 5)
• $100: 4-8 weeks before (Oct 6 – Nov 2)
• $200: 2-4 weeks before (Nov 3 – Nov 16)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Nov 17)

*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.

Prerequisite to Attend as a Commuter:
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. 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 questions about being a retreat commuter, please email Registration@spiritrock.org

Commuter Sliding Scale:
Sustainer-Commuter – $740
Basic-Commuter – $500

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