We invite you to be our guest at Vallecitos this summer for a few slots intended for independent self-retreat practice on the land. During this parallel retreat, we are offering you the simple experience of being on the land and practicing on your own while safely using our facilities and receiving three nutritious meals a day. Unlike our spring self-retreat session, this mid-summer session will not be guided by attending teachers; your time is your own to structure. Enjoy ample time to rest, explore, hike, and continue your practice.

This offering will be held in noble silence. This unique practice opportunity will take place at the same time as a  teacher-led retreat. The two retreat groups will share mealtimes and general use of the property; however, there will be separate designated practice areas for each group. Those on self-retreat will have access to the Meditation Hall and Movement Room for their practice; self-retreatants will not attend the teacher-led practices in the Practice Tent.

Prerequisite: The Time on the Land self-retreat is suitable for those who have attended at least one residential meditation retreat in the past.

APPLICATION PROCESS: (Please read until the end.) Registration for this retreat is by application.  Within the application review process we are curating experience level and a few other factors to create an optimal retreat container.  

Submitting an application does not ensure a space in the retreat. Applications will be reviewed within two weeks and those invited to attend will be sent a link to register for the retreat. Once the retreat is full, you will automatically be placed on the waitlist and will be notified of availability on a rolling basis. Notifications often move quickly so we recommend checking your email regularly. Please note that you will be asked to complete your registration details and pay your retreat fees within 48 hours of your offer to attend. 

Cancellation Policy:

• 45 days prior to retreat: Full refund, minus a $150 nonrefundable fee
• 44-22 days prior to retreat: 50% refund
• 0-21 days prior to retreat: No refund