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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

June 2023

Sun - Sun, June 11-18, 2023 (7 Nights)

Nine Bodies Insight Retreat: Exploring Capacities of Consciousness

Dana DePalma, MA, MFT, Phillip Moffitt, Tuere Sala and Ying Chen, Ph.D.

The Nine Bodies teachings work with consciousness itself as the object of meditation, supporting the arising of liberating insights. Learn More and Register

July 2023

Wed - Sun, July 5-23, 2023 (18 Nights)

Concentration and Awareness

Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala and Monica Antunes

Developing concentration and then exploring awareness (consciousness) opens a powerful path to inner freedom and liberation. Learn More and Register

Thurs - Mon, July 20-24, 2023 (4.5 Days)

July Insight Meditation Retreat - ONLINE

Joseph Goldstein, Kamala Masters, Roxanne Dault, Tara Mulay and Vance Pryor

Our beloved July Insight retreat emphasizes continuity of awareness in all activities, which stabilizes and balances the mind and heart. Learn More and Register

Mon - Sat, July 31-August 5, 2023 (5 Nights)

Young Adult Insight Meditation Retreat

Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, PhD, Cara Lai, Pam Dunn and Hakim Tafari

Practice meditation for a week with your peers. Get a break from overstimulation and cultivate inner calm, spaciousness, and presence. Learn More and Register

August 2023

Sat - Fri, August 6-12, 2023 (6 Nights)

The Elements: Cultivating an Embodied Experience of Emptiness & Fullness

Tuere Sala, Dana DePalma, MA, MFT and Alex Haley

Explore the felt sense, energetic sense, and intuitive knowing of earth, water, fire, air, and space as a basis for insight. Learn More and Register

Sun-Mon, August 13-21, 2023 (8 Nights)

Summer LovingKindness Retreat

Tempel Smith, John Martin, Devin Berry, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH, Rebecca Bradshaw, Rasika Link and Kristina Baré, MFT, SEP

The Buddha’s liberating teachings on the four divine sanctuaries (brahmavihāra) include meditations on universal friendliness, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity.  Learn More and Register

Mon-Tues, August 21-29, 2023 (8 Nights)

Summer Insight Meditation Retreat

John Martin, Tempel Smith, Devin Berry, Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH, Rebecca Bradshaw, Rasika Link and Kristina Baré, MFT, SEP

Combining relaxation with clarity, we will explore the liberating teachings of the Buddha, including the foundations of mindfulness, the radical nature of impermanence, and the cessation of craving.Learn More and Register

Wed-Mon, August 30 - September 4, 2023 (5 Nights)

Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

James Baraz, Howard Cohn, Tuere Sala and Terry Vandiver

A traditional Insight Meditation retreat emphasizing quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing clarity and depth of practice.Learn More and Register

September 2023

Mon-Fri, September 11-15, 2023 (4 Nights)

Foundations of Mindfulness

Gullu Singh, JD, Louije Kim and Adam Stonebraker, MA

Deepen in mindfulness practice as a path of purification, cultivating awareness of breath, body, and all experiences with clear recognition.Learn More and Register

Sat - Fri, Sept 16-22, 2023 (6 Nights)

Rest, Renewal, and Joyful Rigor: A Women's Meditation Retreat

Erin Selover, MS, Kate Johnson, MA, Erin Treat, Victoria Cary and Syra Smith

With a foundation of deep rest, practice with the Four Noble Truths through stories that lift up women. Learn More and Register

October 2023

Sat - Mon, Oct 7-16, 2023 (9 Nights)

Fall Insight Meditation Retreat - LOTTERY

Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Matthew Brensilver, PhD, devon hase and Hakim Tafari

This vipassanā (Insight Meditation) retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing clarity and depth of practice. 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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