northeast teen retreat
Come for the fun & friends.
Stay for the calm & community.
an experience to remember
Teens on an Inward Bound mindfulness retreat reconnect with their own brilliance, confidence, and intuition — their innate inner spark. With curiosity, teens develop their powers of perception and their capacity to understand their emotions and thoughts. The mindfulness practices they acquire on retreat transform into essential skills that are valuable now and for a lifetime.
steady your mind and heart
celebrate your inner wisdom
share your authentic self
forge meaningful friendships
dates
Sun Jul 13, 4pm –
Fri Jul 18, 1pm
location
Prindle Pond – Hilltop
Charlton, MA
age
teens, 15-19 years old
(no age exceptions)
tuition
sliding scale: $250 to $2,500; scholarship options available
(details & faqs)
app deadlines
first-timers: Jun 20
retreat alums: Jun 26
shuttle: Jul 1
scholarship: May 16
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.
caitlin elsaesser
health coordinator
john allman
mental health coordinator
maya park
manager
kyan aldrich
mentor
lulu zhang
mentor
nikki cistac
mentor
erik osugi
mentor
jen heitel
mentor
joseph de wolk
mentor
I learned that I belong and everyone belongs.
— 18-year-old female on retreat
teen retreat experience
Explore what happens on retreat, why teens love them, and the overall benefits of our mindfulness retreats.
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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 started in 2010, young people have shared what their retreat meant to them.
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].
