Dates: Friday, December 27, 2019, 3:00pm – Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 11:30am; 5 nights
Sliding Scale: $1600-$700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 322R19.
Location: St. Columba Retreat Center, Inverness, CA

All applications will now be processed for the waitlist. Please see lottery details below.

Open to teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:

Get your head straight, chill out, learn to focus and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way. Reflect on the mystery and truth of your life.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, creative activities and unstructured free time. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be time to go for walks, playing music, telling stories and enjoying each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed. Meals are vegetarian and are prepared with the tastes and preferences of young people in mind.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC) and folks with serious medical conditions. Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Lottery details:
In order to create a safe and balanced container for our teens, and due to the limited number of spaces this year, we will use a lottery process for attendance in this year’s teen New Year’s retreat. We will accept applications starting Wednesday, August 28, 2019 through Friday, October 4, 2019.

No preference is given to when you apply within this one-month period. All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All applicants must apply online. No retreat fees will be collected at this time; it is purely registration for the lottery portion of the process.

After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified by email of their status no later than 5:00pm on Friday, October 25; please refrain from calling before this deadline. If you are selected in the lottery, you will be sent an email with registration and payment instructions. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified.

Dates: Friday, December 27, 2019, 3:00pm – Wednesday, January 1, 2020, 11:30am; 5 nights
Sliding Scale: $1600-$700, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 322R19.
Location: St. Columba Retreat Center, Inverness, CA

All applications will now be processed for the waitlist. Please see lottery details below.

Open to teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:

Get your head straight, chill out, learn to focus and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way. Reflect on the mystery and truth of your life.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, creative activities and unstructured free time. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be time to go for walks, playing music, telling stories and enjoying each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed. Meals are vegetarian and are prepared with the tastes and preferences of young people in mind.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC) and folks with serious medical conditions. Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Lottery details:
In order to create a safe and balanced container for our teens, and due to the limited number of spaces this year, we will use a lottery process for attendance in this year’s teen New Year’s retreat. We will accept applications starting Wednesday, August 28, 2019 through Friday, October 4, 2019.

No preference is given to when you apply within this one-month period. All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All applicants must apply online. No retreat fees will be collected at this time; it is purely registration for the lottery portion of the process.

After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified by email of their status no later than 5:00pm on Friday, October 25; please refrain from calling before this deadline. If you are selected in the lottery, you will be sent an email with registration and payment instructions. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified.

Dates: March 14 – March 15, 2020; 10:00am – 4:30pm.
Sliding Scale: $180 – 400. Code MB1M20.
Note: The average cost per person, per day to Spirit Rock to offer a program is $160

Description:
The Buddhist path is often described as a journey of both relinquishment and cultivation. We practice freeing ourselves from clinging, and cultivating qualities that support us in this liberating process of letting go.

The seven factors of awakening—mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity—are psychological qualities we can develop, as well as practices to be cultivated. When fully developed, they support us in embodying a life and way of being that is full of understanding and love. In this weekend retreat, we will explore these qualities of heart and discover how they can help guide us along the path to freedom.

Dates: Monday, May 11, 3:00pm – Tuesday, May 19, 11:30am; 8 nights.
Sliding Scale: $2100-$950, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 352R20.
Will open for registration on 1/8/20.

Retreat Description:
Nobody tells us this when we’re growing up, but being human is kind of a big deal. It feels great, it hurts, it’s intense. We know it won’t go on forever. Given this, what kind of happiness is possible for us? The Buddha suggested that we have underestimated the capacity of our heart. Retreat helps us to remember. In mindfulness meditation, we practice resting, looking deeply, knowing moment-by-moment what it’s like to be human. Initially, some of us are hesitant to look because we’re concerned about what we’ll find. But our practice shows us that the more deeply we look, the more reason we have to love. Together, we’ll sit in the refuge provided by a 2,600-year legacy of wisdom and kindness. In the silence, we come to know the preciousness of our life and the poignancy of the human condition. From this openness, so much goodness unfolds.

In this silent retreat, we will explore essential Buddhist teachings and meditation practices. There will be systematic instructions in mindfulness meditation, as well as in loving-kindness practice. The evening talks will highlight key Buddhist teachings and their practical application to our lives. Throughout the retreat there are meetings with teachers to support you in your practice.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Dates: Friday, October 2, 3:00pm – Sunday, October 11, 11:30am; 9 nights.
Sliding Scale: $2800-$1250, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 202R20.
Lottery will open on 5/6/2020.

Retreat Description:
This retreat will emphasize quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing clarity and depth of practice. Traditional meditation instruction will be combined with a spirit of loving-kindness and silent sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and practice meetings with teachers.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Lottery Details:
The lottery will open on May 6, 2020. Please be patient as this is a manual process. You DO NOT need to register on the first day as lottery registrations will be available for approximately 30 days. No preference is given to when you apply within this one-month period.

All applicants must apply online. Please call us if you do not have access to a computer. No retreat fees will be collected at this time, it is purely registration for the lottery portion of the process. If you need scholarship funds to attend, please be sure to request those funds by selecting one of the scholarship options during the registration process. Selecting this option will not affect your chances of getting in, so we encourage you to apply if you truly have a financial need. Scholarships may not be available later.

After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified by email of their status no later than two weeks after the lottery closes; please refrain from calling before this deadline. If you are selected in the lottery, you will be sent an email with a special link to register and pay your retreat fees online. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified of your position on the list. ~Thank you for your practice of patience!

Dates: Friday, November 20, 3:00pm – Sunday, November 29, 11:30am; 9 nights.
Sliding Scale: $2600-$1150, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 216R20.
Will open for registration on 7/21/20.

Retreat Description:
This is a special time of year for the support and solitude of retreat. As the days grow shorter, we are beckoned inwards. Supported by the silence and shared intentions of our fellow practitioners, we discover the heart’s longing for peace. Together, we sit in the refuge provided by a 2600-year legacy of wisdom and kindness. The teachers will offer systematic instructions in insight (vipassana) meditation, and reflections on the development of compassion. The Buddhist teachings mix with your wholesome intentions to create goodness. The cooks generously prepare a beautiful meal as we practice remembrance and gratitude. Both new and experienced meditators are welcome.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Dates: Sunday, December 27, 2020, 3:00pm – Friday, January 1, 2021, 11:30am; 5 nights.
Sliding Scale: TBD, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 228R20.
Will open for registration on 8/25/20.

Pre-requisite: For teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:
Get your head straight, chill out, learn to focus and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way. Reflect on the mystery and truth of your life.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, creative activities and unstructured free time. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be time to go for walks, playing music, telling stories and enjoying each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed. Meals are vegetarian and are prepared with the tastes and preferences of young people in mind.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Lottery details:
In order to create a safe and balanced container for our teens, and due to the limited number of spaces this year, we will use a lottery process for attendance in this year’s teen New Year’s retreat. We will accept applications starting Tuesday, August 25, 2020 through Friday, October 2, 2020. The lottery closes at midnight on Friday, October 2, 2020.

No preference is given to when you apply within this one-month period. All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All applicants must apply online. No retreat fees will be collected at this time; it is purely registration for the lottery portion of the process.

After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified by email of their status no later than 5:00pm on Friday, October 23; please refrain from calling before this deadline. If you are selected in the lottery, you will be sent an email with registration and payment instructions. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified.

Dates: Sunday, December 27, 2020, 3:00pm – Friday, January 1, 2021, 11:30am; 5 nights.
Sliding Scale: TBD, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 228R20.
Will open for registration on 8/25/20.

Pre-requisite: For teens ages 15 -19 years old.

Retreat Description:
Get your head straight, chill out, learn to focus and appreciate life to its fullest! Explore your heart and mind. Connect with other teens in a positive, meaningful way. Reflect on the mystery and truth of your life.

This retreat will be an opportunity for teenagers to explore mindfulness practice through guided periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, small group discussions, creative activities and unstructured free time. Besides learning meditation practices, there will also be time to go for walks, playing music, telling stories and enjoying each others’ company. Since meditation practice may be new to some teens, each period of sitting and walking meditation will be limited to 30 minutes.

Facilitators will be available to give extra support to teens whenever needed. Meals are vegetarian and are prepared with the tastes and preferences of young people in mind.

Financial assistance is available for all Spirit Rock residential retreats. Our scholarship rate is $40/night and available for all those with financial hardship with special funds allocated to People of Color (POC), folks with serious medical conditions, and young adults (age 18-26). Scholarship funding is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Scholarships are budgeted per retreat and because they are in high demand, can run out quickly. We encourage you to register for a retreat as close as possible to the registration opening date (lotteries are an exception).

Lottery details:
In order to create a safe and balanced container for our teens, and due to the limited number of spaces this year, we will use a lottery process for attendance in this year’s teen New Year’s retreat. We will accept applications starting Tuesday, August 25, 2020 through Friday, October 2, 2020. The lottery closes at midnight on Friday, October 2, 2020.

No preference is given to when you apply within this one-month period. All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All applicants must apply online. No retreat fees will be collected at this time; it is purely registration for the lottery portion of the process.

After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified by email of their status no later than 5:00pm on Friday, October 23; please refrain from calling before this deadline. If you are selected in the lottery, you will be sent an email with registration and payment instructions. If you end up on a waiting list, you will be notified.