new year’s retreat: norcal
Come for the fun & friends. Stay for the calm & community.
ring in the new year with mindfulness & merriment
Inward Bound mindfulness teen retreats offer young people the rare opportunity to gain uninterrupted and genuine insight into their life experience through the practice of mindfulness. Together with their peers and mindfulness teachers, teens hang out and connect within a welcoming, fun, and caring community.
dates
Dec 28, 2024 –
Jan 1, 2025
(5 days, 4 nights)
location
Black Mountain
Retreat Center
Cazadero, CA
age
Teens 15-19 years old
(no exceptions to
age requirements)
tuition
Sliding scale: $250 to $2,250; Scholarship options available
(details & faqs)
app deadlines
First-timers: Dec 6
Returning: Dec 12
Priority scholarship requests: Nov 15
registration steps
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Check your email
(for more details, see registration guide)
retreat teachers & staff
Inward Bound retreats are led by adults with years of experience serving and working with teens and young adults, alongside their own longstanding mindfulness practices. Our diverse staff walk their talk in their professional and personal lives, and devote themselves to creating a unique and safe container for all to be welcomed, be real, and be accepted.
Anthony Maes
coordinating teacher
Eric Busse
teacher
Harpinder Mann
movement teacher
Brittany Kamphues
retreat manager
Grant Saunders
health coordinator
Bridge Kiley
mental health coordinator
I experienced a confidence I’ve never had before. I want to take that with me.
— Sage, 17-year-old gender fluid attendee
teen retreat experience
Explore what happens on retreat, why teens love them, and the overall benefits of our mindfulness retreats.
explore
faqs & program details
Read frequently asked questions and their answers about teen retreats, tuition, and more.
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testimonials from teens
Since our teen retreats commenced in 2010, many young people have shared what their retreat meant to them. Read what they have to share.
words from teens
registration guide
Begin your application today by submitting your basic details and paying the application fee. Upon submission of this first step, check your inbox for a link to the remainder of your application.
For more guidance on registering for this retreat, check out our Registration Guide. For any additional questions, please email us at [email protected].
