Cultivating Embodied Insight and Intuitive Wisdom through Mindfulness
Description
September 13 - 20, 2026
With Dave Smith and JD Doyle
We use a sliding-scale pricing structure and offer a range of housing choices to help make retreat participation as accessible as possible. All accommodations are single occupancy, and pricing includes meals; lodging is included where noted.
Casita Benefactor Rate (I am resourced and can help another)
This option covers the full retreat cost and also helps support participants who need financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. Thank you for helping expand access to practice at Vallecitos.
Casita Actual Rate (I can cover myself)
This rate reflects the actual cost of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.
Casita Scholarship Rate (A lower rate would help me attend)
This option offers a 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need additional scholarship support beyond this rate, please choose this housing option, complete registration, and then submit the scholarship application using the link provided afterward.
Yurt Benefactor Rate (I am resourced and can help another)
This option covers the retreat cost and helps support others who need financial assistance to attend. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. Thank you for supporting access to practice at Vallecitos.
Yurt Actual Rate (I can cover myself)
This rate covers the actual retreat cost. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.
Yurt Scholarship Rate (A lower rate would help me attend)
This option provides a 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need additional scholarship assistance beyond this rate, please select this housing option, complete your registration, and then submit an additional scholarship application using the directions provided after registering.
Tent Cabin Benefactor Rate (I am resourced and can help another)
This option covers the retreat cost and helps support participants who require financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. Thank you for helping sustain access to retreat at Vallecitos.
Tent Cabin Actual Rate (I can cover myself)
This rate covers the actual cost of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.
Tent Cabin Scholarship Rate (A lower rate would help me attend)
This option offers a 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. All accommodations are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need additional scholarship support beyond this rate, please choose this housing option, complete registration, and then submit an additional scholarship application using the directions provided after registering.
Hermitage - Supporting scholarships and land stewardship
This option supports land stewardship efforts while also helping retreatants who need additional assistance to attend. Thank you for contributing to the long-term care of Vallecitos. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible.
The Hermitage is a secluded cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River, offering a more private retreat experience. This octagonal cabin includes a queen-size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter. A private outhouse is nearby. It is a single occupancy heated space, and the price includes meals and lodging.
Hermitage - Supporting scholarships
This option helps support access for retreatants who need additional assistance to attend. Thank you for contributing to the care of Vallecitos. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible.
The Hermitage is a secluded cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River, offering a more private retreat experience. This octagonal cabin includes a queen-size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter. A private outhouse is nearby. It is a single occupancy heated space, and the price includes meals and lodging.
Hermitage - A secluded cabin
The Hermitage is a secluded cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River, designed for a more private retreat experience. The octagonal cabin is furnished with a queen-size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter. A private outhouse is nearby. It is a single occupancy heated space, and the price includes meals and lodging.
Tent Camping
This is an economical option for experienced campers only. You must bring your own tent and camping gear, as Vallecitos does not provide tents. Weather can vary widely, precipitation should be expected, and guests must be fully self-sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos. Please note that, like all Vallecitos housing, tent camping is single occupancy only; tent or camping space may not be shared with other retreat participants. Pricing includes meals.
Comfort Pack--includes bedding and towels
Round Trip Shuttle--see website for more details
One Way Shuttle--see website for more details
Cancellation Policy: 45+ days = full refund, less nonrefundable $150 fee; 45-22 days = 50% refund; 0-21 days = no refunds. This policy applies to all registered guests, including scholarship recipients.
Accommodation Options
Tent Cabins
The tent cabins at Vallecitos offer a simple, yet comfortable, low-cost accommodation. The tent cabins are on wooden platforms with canvas walls. Each has a bed, a small table and chair. There are zipper windows in the tent cabins and the front opening can be spread wide to invite in sunlight. All tent cabins have a small propane heater. Tent cabins are single occupancy, stand-alone structures. Please note that tent cabins tend to be colder in the shoulder seasons (May and September/October).
Tent Camping
An economical option intended only for experienced campers. You are required to bring your own tent camping gear, as Vallecitos does NOT supply a tent. Temperatures are highly variable, precipitation is to be expected, and you are expected to be fully self-sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos. Please note that our tent camping spaces, like all Vallecitos housing options, are single occupancy. You may not share a tent or camping space with other retreat participants. Pricing includes meals.
Tent Cabin Benefactor Rate
This option covers retreat costs and helps support others who require financial assistance to attend. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. We greatly appreciate your help in supporting access to practice on retreat at Vallecitos. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
Tent Cabin Actual Rate
This rate covers the actual costs of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
Tent Cabin Scholarship Rate
This option is a 35% scholarship of the actual costs of the retreat. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals. If you require additional scholarship assistance above this rate, please select this housing option. Complete your registration, and then submit an additional scholarship application (directions are provided after registering).
Hermitage - A secluded cabin
A secluded cabin overlooking mountains, meadows and the Vallecitos River, the Hermitage is the perfect setting for a more private retreat experience. The octagonal cabin is furnished with a queen size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter. A private outhouse for the hermitage is nearby. The hermitage is a single occupancy heated space. The price includes meals and lodging.
Teachers
About Dave Smith Dave Smith is an internationally recognized Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author whose work bridges traditional practice and modern applications. Grounded in the Insight Meditation tradition, he was authorized to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society. Over the years, he has brought meditation-based support into jails, prisons, youth detention centers, and addiction...
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Sun, Sep 13