Land as Dharma Teacher (June)

With Erin Treat and Brian Lesage

We use a sliding-scale pricing structure and offer a range of lodging types so more people can join retreat. Please review the options below for both housing and pricing.

Housing and Pricing

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. All casitas are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.

Casita Actual Rate
(I can cover myself)

This rate reflects the actual cost of the retreat. All casitas 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 casitas are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need more scholarship support than this rate provides, choose this housing option, complete your registration, and then submit the scholarship application using the link provided after registering.

Yurt Benefactor Rate
(I am resourced and can help another)

This option covers the full retreat cost and helps support participants who need financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. All yurts are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.

Yurt Actual Rate
(I can cover myself)

This rate reflects the actual cost of the retreat. All yurts are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.

Yurt Scholarship Rate
(A lower rate would help me attend)

This option offers a 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. All yurts are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need additional scholarship support, choose this housing option, complete registration, and then submit the additional scholarship application using the directions provided after registering.

Tent Cabin Benefactor Rate
(I am resourced and can help another)

This option covers the full retreat cost and helps support participants who need financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible. All tent cabins are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals.

Tent Cabin Actual Rate
(I can cover myself)

This rate reflects the actual cost of the retreat. All tent cabins 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 tent cabins are single occupancy, and the price includes accommodation and meals. If you need additional scholarship support, choose this housing option, complete registration, and then submit the additional scholarship application using the directions provided after registering.

Hermitage Options

Hermitage - Supporting scholarships and land stewardship

This option supports land stewardship while also helping retreatants who need additional financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible. The Hermitage is a secluded, heated, single-occupancy cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. It includes a queen-size bed, nightstand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter, with a private outhouse nearby. Meals and lodging are included.

Hermitage - Supporting scholarships

This option helps support access for retreatants who need additional assistance to attend. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible. The Hermitage is a secluded, heated, single-occupancy cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. It includes a queen-size bed, nightstand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter, with a private outhouse nearby. Meals and lodging are included.

Hermitage - A secluded cabin

The Hermitage is a secluded, heated, single-occupancy cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. It includes a queen-size bed, nightstand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter, with a private outhouse nearby. Meals and lodging are included.

Additional Lodging and Transportation

Tent Camping

This is an economical option for experienced campers only. You must bring your own tent camping gear, as Vallecitos does not provide a tent. Conditions can vary widely, precipitation should be expected, and you must be fully self-sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos. Please note that tent camping, like all Vallecitos lodging, is single occupancy only; you may not share a tent or camping space with other retreat participants. Pricing includes meals.

• Comfort Pack — includes bedding and towels
• Round Trip Shuttle — see website for details
• One Way Shuttle — see website for details

Knowing this helps with housing assignments.

If yes, please describe in the space provided. Enter “no” otherwise.

If you use a CPAP machine powered by electricity, please review the important CPAP information on the website under the Planning Your Visit Medical page. Guests using plug-in CPAP machines will be assigned to casita 3 or 4, where solar batteries are available. You must register for a casita if you plan to use a plug-in CPAP. If you bring your own rechargeable batteries or solar power source, you may choose any lodging type.

Dietary Needs

• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free
• Lactose free
• Soy Free
• Egg Free
• Nut Free
• Vegan, includes no Honey
• Vegan, eats Honey
• Specific Food Allergy (please explain below)
• Other (please explain below)

If you have an allergy, please use the question below to describe it clearly, including whether it is anaphylactic.

Diet Notes
Please explain any medically necessary dietary requests.

I verify that I have completed at least 14 nights of residential retreats with authorized insight meditation teachers, or that I have received an exemption from the teachers. Please list your most recent retreats that meet this requirement; your full retreat history is not needed.

Practitioners must have completed at least 14 days of residential meditation retreat with authorized insight meditation teachers to be eligible. This does not need to be 14 consecutive days in one retreat. If you do not meet this requirement, we would be happy to help you find another retreat.

You will receive a practice discussion questionnaire two weeks before arrival. In the meantime, it is helpful for us to understand what supports you. Do you have any personal or psychological situations or diagnoses that may require additional support or affect your retreat?

If yes, please briefly describe the situation or diagnoses and how it may affect your retreat. Because our center is remote, this information helps us support your well-being as fully as possible. Enter “No” otherwise.

If you are a medical professional and would be willing to assist in the event of a medical emergency in our remote location, please note your profession and your willingness here.

Emergency Contact Name
Please include their relationship to you, such as sibling, spouse, parent, or friend.

Emergency Contact Phone

Have you been to Vallecitos before?

How did you hear about this retreat?

Comments or Special Needs

Cancellation Policy:
45+ days = full refund, less nonrefundable $150 fee; 45–22 days = 50% refund; 0–21 days = no refunds. The cancellation policy applies to all registered guests, including scholarship recipients.

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