INVESTMENT

The financial cost of this retreat is determined through equal sharing of the overhead expenses by the majority of attendees, with four partial (50%) scholarships and three worktrade positions included. Renee’s time, labor and facilitation are not included in the cost below. Lodging is also not included in the price below. Please read on to find more information on lodging options and costs and ways to be in reciprocity with Renee.

Base cost for attendance $385

This amount covers 

• Four days of rest and communion in a beautiful, quiet sanctuary of natural surroundings where you are can enjoy time walking on the land, lounging on the yoga deck, stargazing in the field, playing in the creek, enjoying fresh berries from the bushes or tea and snacks in the outdoor kitchen, and relaxing in the cedar sauna

• Four days of access to a recently renovated movement space with beautiful cork floors, natural plaster walls, and lots of natural light

• Nine delicious, healthy meals sourced as much as possible from local organic farms (veg and meat options available)

On site lodging +$90-$180  

On-site lodging may not be preferable for everyone. Local participants who wish to commute or those who would prefer to find private lodging at nearby vacation rentals are encouraged to carpool. We will be assisting in coordinating carpool arrangements closer to the retreat dates.

On site lodging options include:

• Several campsites are available and feature cleared spots with easy access to the practice space as well as cleared spots closer to the river. Campsites are $90 for three nights and include access to the outdoor kitchen and shared bathrooms

• Indoor lodging in shared rooms is also available for $150 for three nights. These arrangements include 2 queen beds (for couples, good friends or singles) and several single mattresses in two spacious but open apartments

• There is one private ‘cabin’ near the river that is suitable for 1 person or 2 people who want to co-sleep, available for $180 for three nights. This dwelling does not have its own kitchen or bathroom but includes access to the outdoor kitchen and shared bathrooms

Facilitation and space holding +your chosen donation 

Dāna is a Sanskrit and Pali word that translates to generosity and is considered to be an important virtue that helps cultivate compassion and reduce attachment to material possessions. Dāna invites us to give without expectation.

The base cost for this retreat does not include reciprocity or payment to Renee for teaching/facilitating, space holding, preparation, presence or labor. Please click here to make a donation and/or offer an exchange.

Optional: Contribute additional funds to accessibility scholarships