In-Person: Monday Night Meditation & Dharma Talk

Aging, Dying, and Awakening

May 26 - May 30, 2021
Silent meditation retreat Online

Sliding Scale Pricing

Choose your rate

We offer our retreats on a sliding scale to make the Dharma accessible to all.
By selecting the highest rate you're able to afford, you help support Spirit Rock's ability to offer lower rates and meet the growing number of scholarship requests. Your generosity sustains our nonprofit mission and ensures that these teachings of lovingkindness and wisdom remain available to everyone.

$1500

Generous support.
Helps the community and teachings.

  • Covers all costs with meaningful contribution
  • Supports our work and future programs
  • Tax-deductible amount above Sustainer rate

$1008

Our standard rate.
The foundation of our community.

  • Covers food, lodging, and program costs
  • Supports program sustainability
  • Not tax-deductible

$550

No payment required.
Any contribution supports our teachers.

  • Completely subsidized

$375

Partially subsidized.
Made possible by community generosity.

  • Makes programs more accessible
  • Not tax-deductible

Financial Aid

Needs-based assistance

Scholarships are limited to those with significant financial need.
If you need a scholarship to attend, we encourage you to select the scholarship rate that best aligns with you and your financial circumstances.

$225

For those facing financial hardship, including elders 65+ on fixed incomes, or those with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

  • Not tax-deductible

$225

For young adults (ages 18–26) experiencing financial need who wish to attend a program and deepen their practice.

  • Not tax-deductible
  • Shared or single accommodations

Teacher Dāna

Please note that 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.

Meet the Teaching Team

Eugene Cash

Eugene Cash

Teacher

Eugene is the founding teacher of San Francisco Insight. He is a senior teacher on the Spirit Rock teacher council. Eugene’s teaching is influenced by Theravada, Zen and Tibetan practice. He is also a Diamond Approach teacher. He’s passionate about practicing 24/7, supporting awareness, investigation, and realization in daily life.

DaRa Williams

DaRa Williams

Teacher

DaRa Williams has practiced Insight Meditation for over 25 years and completed the Spirit Rock/IMS/IRC Teacher Training. She serves as a Spirit Rock Stewarding Teacher and Associate Guiding Teacher at IMS. With a background in mental health, she’s also a trainer, wellness coach, and certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist. DaRa trains in Aboriginal Focusing Oriented Complex Trauma Therapy, integrating healing with contemplative practice.

nakawe cuebas berrios

nakawe cuebas berrios

Teacher

Nakawe Cuebas Berrios has been practicing Buddhism for over 20 years . She completed the IMS Teacher Training Program, studied in the DPP and CDL affiliated with Spirit Rock. She teaches on retreats and is on the Teachers Council of New York Insight. Liberation of heart and mind are possible!

Trinity Rose Sipila

Trinity Rose Sipila

Teacher

Trinity was introduced to yogic breath and asana at the age of 12, it has continued to be a central part of her life for the last 30 years. Her teaching is influence by her study of Qi Gung, Feldenkrais, Ayurveda and 25 years of being a professional massage therapist.