Teacher: Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Sliding Scale: Donation-Based (Dāna). Please support our Spirit Rock teachers, staff, and scholarships by giving as generously as you can. Code 22BV23.

Open to all self-identified BIPOC

Description:
The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the Dharma. As a beloved community, this sangha supports exploration of the Dharma in light of our experiences. Together, we will cultivate an environment that welcomes diverse voices and builds community.

Online: We are offering this program online via Zoom for you to join us remotely.

Dates: Wednesday to Sunday, July 26-30, 2023 (4 nights). Code 268R23.
Sliding Scale: $220-$1180, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s).
Arrival Time: 9:00am-11:00am; IMPORTANT! Arrival time is not the same as standard retreats. Please plan accordingly.
Departure Time: 1:00pm

Applications Open: February 28, 2023
Applications Close: Midnight on Friday, April 14, 2023

Registration for this retreat is by application and a lottery-style selection in order to balance many variables – see Selection Details below for more information. Registering for a lottery does not ensure a space in the program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the retreat is full or until April 14th, whichever comes first. Applications are accepted through the end of the day on Friday, April 14, 2023. You will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your fees within 72 hours of the offer. All applications submitted after April 14th will automatically be placed on a waitlist. More details below.

RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND!

Prerequisite: At least ONE parent/caregiver must have attended a silent meditation retreat of at least 4 nights at a Buddhist meditation center.

Description:
Find joy in a retreat for the whole family! This will be a time for you and your family to rest, reconnect, play, and enjoy. This is a four-night residential retreat for adults and their children ages 7-15 years old.

The days will combine age-appropriate meditation and Dharma teachings, games, arts and crafts, nature time, and more. Kids and teens will have organized time each day to be with same-age peers, fully supervised by our outstanding mindful leaders. Adults will also have their own time to practice, relax, and receive Dharma from the teachers.

The family retreat creates a safe and nurturing environment where all family constellations, races, gender identities, and bodies are welcome and belong. Children and adults from participant families often forge lifelong friendships on this retreat.

IMPORTANT – Details on our current COVID Safety Protocols for In-person Retreats. Subject to change.

Financial Information:
Sliding Scale (per person): $220-$1180; 4 nights including food and lodging.*
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount offered above the Base rate is a tax deductible donation to Spirit Rock, and your generosity will enable and support the participation of others. These fees do not include dana for the teachers.

Benefactor – $1180
Sustainer – $860
BASE – $560
Reduced Rate – $400
Mudita/Karuna Scholarship (for anyone who needs financial assistance, including fixed income folks) – $220
BIPOC Scholarship (for Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of color) – $220
*Fees DO NOT include a donation to the teacher(s)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Scholarship offerings: We have returned to our pre-pandemic scholarship options and policies. All scholarship rates require a minimum fee ($55/night). Scholarships are limited to TWO per calendar year for on-land retreats. And, while we are not able to offer “pay what you can”-type of scholarships for in-person retreats, they are still available for online offerings as space allows.

Selection Details:
Applications were accepted between February 28-April 14, 2023 (end of the day). Applications were accepted on a rolling basis throughout the application period until the program fills, whichever comes first. The “lottery-style” selection process helps us balance many factors to create equity, diversity, inclusion, and access across our community of practitioners. The factors include: age, gender, scholarship needs & availability, affinity group participation, and stage of practice (new to experienced). Applications received after the close date are automatically placed on the wait list. Notification rounds can move quickly in the first few weeks applications are open, so we recommend staying ready. You may be accepted sooner than you realize!

You will be notified about the selection results no later than April 20, 2023. If you have been offered a space, you will have three days to pay a deposit to accept/hold the space. If you don’t accept the space within this deadline, we will offer it to the next family in line.