August 2019
Event Details
Dates: Monday, August 12, 3:00pm - Saturday, August 17, 11:30am; 5 nights Sliding Scale: $1300 - $600, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 276R19. This retreat is now in
Event Details
Dates: Monday, August 12, 3:00pm – Saturday, August 17, 11:30am; 5 nights
Sliding Scale: $1300 – $600, PLUS a donation to the teacher(s) and retreat staff. Code 276R19.
This retreat is now in progress.
Retreat Description:
Life is intense: pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow, change everywhere, all the time. To open to this with mindfulness for even a moment is a big deal. We underestimate the courage, tenderness, and love called forth by life. In our retreat, we will practice opening the heart to our experience – to make peace with the human condition. As our hearts are transformed, the motivation to alleviate suffering in the world crystallizes and the circle of empathy widens.
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).
A unique scholarship opportunity — the Hemera Contemplative Fellowship! If you are 18 years of age or older with a commitment to service — serving others through your profession — you should consider reviewing the eligibility for this Fellowship. In general, this Fellowship is for those who are full-time in the listed eligible professions and are new to silent residential retreat practice. Follow this link for more detailed information: Hemera Contemplative Fellowships. ONE scholarship allowed per person, per calendar year.
General Information
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Also remember that the cost above is priced as a sliding scale. Please pay at the highest level of the sliding scale that you can afford. This allows others who need to pay less the opportunity to attend. Fee is for room and board. Teaching and staffing of the retreats is by donation at the end of the retreat. For more information, see Retreat FAQ.
Teacher(s)
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JoAnna Hardy
JoAnna Hardy
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Matthew Brensilver, PhD
Matthew Brensilver, PhD
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Vinny Ferraro
Vinny Ferraro
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