Sacred Sound, Insight, and Silence: Meditation and Music in the Deep Woods
Description
September 8 - 12, 2026
With Erin Treat and Jennifer Berezan
This retreat offers a sliding-scale pricing model along with a range of housing options, making it easier to find an arrangement that fits your needs. All accommodations are single occupancy, and pricing includes meals. The available lodging choices include Casitas, Yurts, Tent Cabins, the Hermitage, and Tent Camping.
Housing and Pricing Options
Casita Benefactor Rate — For guests who are resourced and able to help support another participant. This rate covers retreat costs and helps fund financial assistance for others. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible.
Casita Actual Rate — Covers the actual cost of the retreat.
Casita Scholarship Rate — A 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost for those who need a lower rate to attend. If you need additional support beyond this option, select this housing type, complete registration, and then submit the scholarship application provided afterward.
Yurt Benefactor Rate — Supports retreat costs and helps provide financial assistance to others. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible.
Yurt Actual Rate — Covers the actual cost of the retreat.
Yurt Scholarship Rate — A 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. If you need more assistance than this rate provides, choose this option, complete registration, and then submit the additional scholarship application after registering.
Tent Cabin Benefactor Rate — Helps cover retreat costs and supports participants who require financial assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual rate is tax-deductible.
Tent Cabin Actual Rate — Covers the actual cost of the retreat.
Tent Cabin Scholarship Rate — A 35% scholarship off the actual retreat cost. If you need more support than this rate offers, select this housing option, complete registration, and then submit the additional scholarship application afterward.
Hermitage - Supporting scholarships and land stewardship — This option supports both land stewardship and access for retreatants who need additional assistance. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible. The Hermitage is a secluded, single occupancy, heated octagonal cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. It includes a queen size bed, night stand, 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. The difference between this rate and the actual hermitage rate is tax-deductible. The Hermitage is a secluded, single occupancy, heated octagonal cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. It includes a queen size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter, with a private outhouse nearby. Meals and lodging are included.
Hermitage - A secluded cabin — A private, heated cabin overlooking mountains, meadows, and the Vallecitos River. The octagonal space includes a queen size bed, night stand, desk, chair, shelves, sink, and counter, with a private outhouse nearby. Meals and lodging are included.
Tent Camping — An economical choice for experienced campers only. Guests must bring their own tent and camping gear, as Vallecitos does not provide tents. Weather conditions can vary greatly, precipitation should be expected, and participants must be fully self-sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos. Tent camping spaces are single occupancy and may not be shared. Pricing includes meals.
Additional Options
- Comfort Pack — includes bedding and towels: $50.00
- Round Trip Shuttle — see website for more details: $150.00
- One Way Shuttle — see website for more details: $75.00
Cancellation Policy
45+ days: full refund, less a nonrefundable $150 fee
45-22 days: 50% refund
0-21 days: no refunds
This cancellation 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 Erin TreatBased in Durango, Colorado, Erin Treat has been practicing Buddhist meditation for nearly three decades. Since 2013, she has served as the Guiding Teacher of Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center, while also teaching regularly at Spirit Rock and the Insight Meditation Society. For 20 years, she held leadership roles on the Teaching Council of the Durango Dharma Center. Her...
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Tue, Sep 8