On-land Retreats
Since ancient times all wise cultures have known the value of retreat. Time in retreat allows us to step out of the complexity of our life, to listen deeply to our body, heart, and mind. For 2,600 years, meditation retreats have been a central part of the Buddhist path of awakening. Meditation retreats offer practical instruction and group support for discovering inner understanding and freedom. Spirit Rock retreats combine the fertile atmosphere of silence with extensive time for meditation and walks in nature, supported by systematic Buddhist teachings. Careful guidance and training is offered in meditation. Most retreats are suitable for both new and more experienced students of meditation.
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Welcome back to in-person retreats!
We are delighted to officially welcome you back to Spirit Rock for in-person retreats! As part of our reopening activities in August 2021, many of us on staff supported a land ceremony offered by Spirit Rock visiting teacher Verlinda Montoya (Northern Tiwa/Hopi) that included building a gorgeous land altar, which we invite you to discover in the meadow the next time you are here.
Upcoming In-person Retreats with Space Available
October 2023
Tues - Sun, Oct 17 - 22, 2023 (5 Nights)
Finding Refuge in our True Nature: Dharma, Wisdom, and Compassion - Open to LGBTQIA+
Noliwe Alexander, Carol Cano, MA, John Martin, Louije Kim, Kimber Simpkins-Nuccio (movement) and Mario Castillo (guest trainee)
Taking refuge in the inherent goodness of our true nature, we deepen in awareness, lovingkindness, and wisdom. Learn More and Register
Mon - Fri, Oct 23 - 27, 2023 (4 Nights)
The Alchemy of Presence
Victoria Cary, Ayya Santacitta and Louije Kim
Learn to meet difficult experiences with curiosity and attunement, supporting the organic emergence of wholesome qualities of mind. Learn More and Register
November 2023
Sat - Wed, Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2023 (4 Nights)
Body as Nature, Nature in the Body
Anushka Fernandopulle, Tara Mulay, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH and Vance Pryor
Practice connecting to our body with loving awareness, recognizing ourselves as part of nature, and developing awareness of our mortality. Learn More and Register
Sat - Sun, Nov 18 - 26, 2023 (8 Nights)
Refuge, Resilience, Presence, and Love In Our Times
Kittisaro, Thanissara, Gullu Singh, JD, Dawn Mauricio, Djuna Devereaux (yoga) and Adam Stonebraker, MA (assistant)
Explore what it means to walk a path that balances inner well-being while meeting the challenge of our planetary emergency. Learn More and Register
December 2023
Mon - Sat, Dec 11-16, 2023 (5 Nights)
Cultivating the Heart of Forgiveness
Noliwe Alexander, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH, Louije Kim, Solwazi Johnson, Jonathan Relucio (movement) and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith, MBA (guest trainee)
Explore how forgiveness and letting go, as a heart practice, allows for a reclaiming of our true loving nature. Learn More and Register
Wed - Wed, Dec 27, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024 (7 Nights)
New Year's Insight Meditation Retreat - LOTTERY
Eugene Cash, Tuere Sala, devon hase, Dawn Scott and Hakim Tafari (movement)
Celebrate the New Year with love, awareness, and awakening. Sit, walk, and meditate yourself into the Now! Learn More and Register
January
Thurs - Tues, Jan 4-9, 2024 (5 Nights)
Winter Insight Retreat
Howard Cohn, Leslie Booker, Lila Kate Wheeler and Hakim Tafari (Tai-Chi)
Ground your Insight practice and awaken to a sense of well-being, presence, and true nature that is independent of circumstances. Learn More and Register
Wed - Wed, Jan 10-17, 2023 (7 Nights)
Mettā Retreat
Donald Rothberg, PhD, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Beth Sternlieb, Gullu Singh, JD, Sylvia Boorstein, PhD and Melvin L. Escobar, LCSW, RYT (yoga)
Develop your capacity for mettā (lovingkindness) and invite benevolence to become the orientation of your heart and mind. Learn More and Register
February
Sat - Sat, February 3 - March 30, 2024 (56 Nights)
Insight Meditation 2-Month Retreat
John Martin, Andrea Fella, James Baraz, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Kim Allen (assistant), PhD, Rasika Link (movement), Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong, Dawn Scott, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Kodo Conlin, Eleni Monos (trainee) and Jaya Rudgard
Grounded in the four foundations of mindfulness, our two-month retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated deep practice. Learn More and Register
Sat - Sat, February 3 - March 2, 2024 (28 Nights)
February Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat
Andrea Fella, John Martin, Devin Berry, James Baraz, Tara Mulay, Kim Allen (assistant), PhD, Rasika Link (movement) and Jaya Rudgard
Grounded in the four foundations of mindfulness, the February one-month retreat offers an opportunity for sustained and dedicated deep practice. Learn More and Register
March
Sat - Sat, March 2 - 30, 2024 (28 Nights)
March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat
Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong, Dawn Scott, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Kodo Conlin (assistant), Eleni Monos (guest trainee), Rasika Link (movement) and Jaya Rudgard
Open the door to emptiness, profound understanding, and great freedom by learning to meditate on the nature of awareness itself. Learn More and Register
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Cancellation Policy for On-land Retreats
Standard Cancellation Fees:
- $100 On or before 8 weeks
- $175 4–8 weeks before
- $300 2–4 weeks before
- No refunds as of 2 weeks before
Scholarship Rates (and Retreat Commuter) Cancellation Fees:
- $75 On or before 8 weeks
- $100 4–8 weeks before
- $200 2–4 weeks before
- No refunds as of 2 weeks before
* Fees reduced for serious illness or death in family