This retreat was like a drink of fresh spring water. I left with renewed hope and confidence, clarity on the specific issues that had been troubling me, and energy to continue my meditation practice at home. These retreats, and meditations in general, are precious gifts.
Family
Mindfulness and Dharma practice can offer benefits at almost any age, whether you’re 5 or 85. For more than two decades, Spirit Rock has been offering unique, fun, and heartful programming for children, teens, parents, and families. Whether you join us for a meditation class for teens or a retreat for your whole family, we welcome you to Spirit Rock!
Upcoming Family Programs
Family | Online
January 26 - March 9, 2025 | 6 Sundays | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Winter High School Series
In this 6-week series, learn how to meditate, relax deeply, speak your truth, develop your mind, and integrate healthy use of electronics all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we will take time to reconnect to ourselves in order to experience more ease, wisdom, and compassion. Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council—a practice of witnessing the group’s collective wisdom.
Family | Online
January 26 - March 9, 2025 | Sunday - Sunday | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Winter Middle School Series
In this 6-week series, learn how to meditate, relax deeply, speak your truth, develop your mind, and integrate healthy use of electronics all while hanging out with other great people your age. Through the practices of mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we will take time to reconnect to ourselves in order to experience more ease, wisdom, and compassion. Classes will include movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council—a practice of witnessing the group’s collective wisdom.
Family | Online
February 23 - March 16, 2025 | 4 Sessions | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Parents
By its very nature, parenting is both beautiful and challenging. Some of the deepest challenges come from within our own minds and hearts as we navigate the constant change, uncertainty, and activating of our own childhood traumas. This four-part offering with meditation teacher, author, musician, and fellow parent Ofosu Jones-Quartey, will provide a safe space for parents to meditate, rest, share from the heart, and learn practical mindfulness and self-compassion practices to support their lives as people and as parents.
Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Family | On-Land
Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Spring Family Day
Family Days are a wonderful opportunity to spend the day connecting with your children, yourself and a community of supportive peers. Come play, share, learn, and open your heart!
Family | On-Land
July 30 - August 3, 2025 | Wednesday - Sunday | 4 nights
The Family Retreat
Applications Open February 19, 2025. Find joy in a retreat for the whole family and take time together to rest, reconnect, play, and enjoy! This four-night residential retreat for adults and children ages 7-15 years old will combine meditation and Dharma teachings, games, arts and crafts, nature time, and more. Kids and teens will have organized time each day to be with peers, fully supervised by our mindful leaders, and adults will also have time to practice, relax, and receive Dharma from the teachers.
Talks From Family & Teen Retreats
Navigating the joys and challenges of family life is a rich ground for practice. Experience a taste of the Spirit Rock family program in these Dharma talks from past family and teen retreats.
