The Spirit of Creativity: Awakening the Heart through Meditation, Qigong, Story, and Song (256R27) - On Land

Registration closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 6, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early.

Applying for a residential scholarship? – see our Financial Support FAQs.
Interested in Commuting to the retreat? – learn more below.

Description

Discover how meditation, creative expression, and Dharma wisdom can work together to open your heart, brighten your awareness, and connect you more deeply to your own life and our shared world. Within the container of noble silence, every day we’ll practice:

• meditation to gather and settle the mind and heart
• qigong to open the free flow of creative energy
• mindful writing to honor and share our unique stories
• singing together to free our authentic voices in community

No experience or special talents needed. Creativity is your birthright. All voices belong and are warmly welcomed!

Important Note: Due to the uniqueness of this creative retreat, this retreat is NOT fully silent; however, there will be an abundance of silent meditative periods. This style of retreat may not be a fit for everyone.

Financial Details

Sliding Scale fees are for 5 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 – $3,125
Benefactor Rate – $2,500
Sustainer Rate – $1,875
Basic Rate – $1,250
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, Mudita/Karuna, or Young Adult [ages 18-26 yrs]) – $475
Present Parent Scholarship (low-to-modest income parent/legal guardian raising children under 18) – $50*
*See eligibility requirements here>> Financial Support FAQs

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 (Jun 15)
• $100: 8-12 weeks before (Jun 16 – Jul 13)
• $175: 4-8 weeks before (Jul 14 – Aug 10)
• $300: 2-4 weeks before (Aug 11 – Aug 24)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Aug 25)

Scholarship and Commuter Rate Cancellation Fees:

• Full refund: On or before 12 weeks (Jun 15)
• $75: 8-12 weeks before (Jun 16 – Jul 13)
• $100: 4-8 weeks before (Jul 14 – Aug 10)
• $200: 2-4 weeks before (Aug 11 – Aug 24)
• No refunds as of 2 weeks before (Aug 25)

**Fees reduced for serious illness or death in family

Retreat Commuter Option

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 accommodation 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.

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.

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

Commuter Sliding Scale:
Sustainer-Commuter – $950
Basic-Commuter – $625

Current Covid-19 Safety Protocols for residential retreats