Teen Retreat FAQs

teen retreats: faqs & tuition info

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What is a day on retreat like?

What are the benefits of attending a mindfulness retreat?

How much meditation and mindful movement happens on retreat?

Will the entire retreat be silent?

What kind of person attends retreat?

My mind is always racing - is a mindfulness retreat for me?

What is your teacher-to-student ratio?

Can I attend retreat with a friend or family member?

How many people will I be sharing a room with?

Can these retreats accommodate individuals with physical differences such as limited mobility, vision impairment, etc.?

Are these mindfulness retreats a mental health service?

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Are cell phones allowed?

What tuition support options are available?

teen retreats: details for tuition, sliding scale, scholarships, and payment options

Full tuition — Full tuition for a teen retreat is $2,250-$2,500, depending on the duration of retreat (4-5 night retreats), with scholarship options and payment plans available. Please note: a nonrefundable application fee of $35 is required upon applying. This fee will be applied toward your tuition.

Tuition support: sliding scale — We offer a sliding scale approach to retreat tuition in order to accommodate a wide range of household incomes. The payment structure is set at a 1% contribution of household income per teen per retreat, up to incomes of $149,949, with a minimum payment of $250 required. For households earning incomes $149,950 and above, tuition is the full retreat cost. Read more about our equitable tuition structure. Please use our tuition calculator below to see what your retreat tuition would be.

Tuition support: limited scholarships — Aside from the sliding scale, limited scholarship funds are available. To request a scholarship, please first apply for the retreat of your choice, and then submit your request via the scholarship form. Note: we will only process your scholarship request once we receive your complete retreat application. Have questions regarding registration? Visit our registration guide.

Tuition support: payment plans — Additionally, we can accommodate payment plans that work for you and your household. After we receive your complete application, get in touch with us to discuss a payment plan.

Deposits and payment methods — Tuition may be paid via credit card or check. A deposit of 30% of your total payment is required to reserve your space on a retreat; this deposit includes the $35 nonrefundable application fee. The balance of the retreat tuition must be paid two weeks before the retreat start date. For all tuition and scholarship questions, reach out to us at [email protected].


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upcoming events

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Spring 2025

Virginia Young Adult Retreat

Virginia; for 18-32 year olds

Spring 2025

NorCal Young Adult Retreat

Northern California; for 18-32 year olds

Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2025

Northeast Teen Retreat

Charlton, Massachusetts

Jul 27 - Aug 1, 2025

SoCal Teen Retreat

Big Bear, California

Summer 2025

Midwest Teen Retreat

to be announced


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teen retreat experience

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testimonials from teens

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Since our teen retreats commenced in 2010, many young people have shared what their retreat meant to them. Read what they have to share.

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