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The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Ancestors, Bodhisattvas, and Collective Liberation (SW1M23)

Spring Washam

February 18 - 19, 2023

Date and Time Details:
Saturday and Sunday
February 18-19, 2023
10:00am–5:00pm US Pacific Time

On-Land in our Community Meditation Center or
Online via Zoom

Contact: Spirit Rock Registration
Registration@spiritrock.org

  • Benefactor – $620.00
  • Sustainer – $470.00
  • Base – $280.00
  • Mudita/Karuna Scholarship-Limited/CMC – $140.00
  • BIPOC Scholarship-Limited/CMC – $140.00

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

  • NO REFUNDS.
  • Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = if you cancel 2 business days or more prior to program start (Pacific Time)
  • No Open Credit = if cancel less than 2 business days prior
To request a credit or donate your fees, please email us by the deadline above so we have a record of your cancellation. Credits must be used within one year of their date of issue. Credits cannot be accessed at the door or online.

Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.

Registration for On-Land closes at 9:00 am (Pacific Time) on February 18, 2023. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Please read “Important Notes” below**


2-Day “Commuter” Retreat (Non-Residential) to be held on the land!

Open to: Everyone

Description:
All are welcome to join this weekend retreat celebrating Black History Month and honoring great bodhisattvas throughout time. We will explore the consciousness and heart of Harriet Tubman and her journey to freedom. Through her life and experiences, we will explore the path and archetype of the bodhisattva and the stages of awakening power and compassion. This weekend will include meditation practice, talks, interactive group sessions, and sacred music. This will be a magical weekend you don’t want to miss!

Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

On-Land Sliding Scale: $140-$620 (On-land/SW1M23)**
Benefactor – $620
Sustainer – $470
BASE – $280
Scholarship Rate – $140
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.

Online Sliding Scale: $50-$600 (Online/SW1Z23)***
Benefactor – $600
Sustainer – $450
BASE – $250
Scholarship Rate – $50
***Online Program: All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.


**Important Notes:

Access to Recording

  • A recording will be available for all participants (on land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording.

On-Land Attendees

  • Bring a sack lunch, daily, and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
  • The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center in the Great Hall.
  • This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.

On-Land COVID Protocols

  • Proof of Negative Test Result: All practitioners must bring proof (a photo or actual test) of a same-day negative antigen test that they have taken prior to arrival. Practitioners who do not arrive with a negative test will be given one prior to admittance. Individuals will not be admitted to the retreat if the test result is positive for COVID-19.
  • Proof of Vaccination + Booster (at least 1) is Required: You will be required to present your vaccination + booster card and picture ID at the door to gain admittance. No proof, no admittance.
  • Masking: Masking will be optional in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the lower campus. (Masking is still required in the upper campus.) We will be following California’s use of the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels to inform us of which prevention actions to use. We strongly recommend you decide which prevention behaviors to use and when, based on your own risk for severe illness and that of members of your household, their risk tolerance, and setting-specific factors.
  • PLEASE READ – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats/Programs.

Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:

  • NO REFUNDS.
  • Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
  • No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior

About the Teacher

Spring Washam

Considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities; Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is one of […]

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