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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

Sun - Fri, Oct 1-6, 2023 (5 Nights)

Maranasati: Mindful of Death, Awakening to Life

Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Solwazi Johnson, Pamela Weiss

Maraṇasati—mindfulness of death—is part of living an awakened life, nourishing a skillful orientation to both life and death. Learn More and Register

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

Mon - Fri, Oct 23 - 27, 2023 (4 Nights)

Aligned, Available, Abiding: The Grounding Practice of the "Arriving Sequence"

Dana DePalma, MFT and Stephanie Antoine (yoga)

Learn the step-by-step practice of the Arriving Sequence, which provides inspiration, groundedness, and perspective, and empowers walking the Dharma path. 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

Mon - Sun, Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2023 (6 Nights)

Cultivating Equanimity: The Happiness of a Heart in Balance and Peace

Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH, Sylvia Boorstein, PhD and Janice Clarfield (movement)

Equanimity is a crown jewel of Buddhist practice, the unshakable balance of mind-heart born of wisdom and love.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

Mon - Sat, Dec 11-16, 2023 (5 Nights)

Practicing Peace: Bringing Ease into Every Moment

Nikki Mirghafori, PhD, Isabelle Frenette (movement)

Learn to cultivate attitudes of peace, ease, release, friendliness, and well-being in every moment on and off the cushion.  Learn More and Register

Sun - Sat, Dec 17-23, 2023 (6 Nights)

Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light - HYBRID

Oren Jay Sofer, SEP, Dawn Scott, devon hase, Heather Sundberg (online) and David Cabrera (movement)

Center yourself at the time of the holidays through quieting the mind, grounding in the body, and opening the heart.  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

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