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
April 12 - May 17, 2026 | 6 Sundays | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Spring 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
April 12 - May 17, 2026 | 6 Sundays | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Spring High School Meditation Series
In this 6-week series, learn to meditate, relax deeply, speak your truth, strengthen your mind, and build healthier relationships with electronics—while connecting with other teens. Through mindfulness and Insight Meditation, we’ll reconnect to ourselves and cultivate more ease, wisdom, and compassion. Each class includes movement, community-building games, meditation instruction, and council (witnessing the group’s collective wisdom).
Family | On-Land
Sunday, April 19 | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Spring Family Day
Family Days are a wonderful opportunity to spend time connecting with your children, yourself, and a supportive community. Come play, share, learn, and open your heart! The morning program includes mindfulness activities for everyone. Then, during the second half of the day, youth ages 4-12 will attend age-appropriate groups with Spirit Rock mindfulness leaders where they will play, create, sing, and practice together. Caregivers will have an opportunity to meditate, listen to a Dharma talk, and connect with each other.
Family | On-Land
July 29 - August 2, 2026 | Wednesday - Sunday | 4 nights
The Family Retreat - Application 2026
Applications Now Open (January 20, 2026). 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.
Family | On-Land
July 29 - August 2, 2026 | Wednesday - Sunday | 4 nights
The Family Retreat
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.
