2023 Summer Family Retreat
“ Happiness is here and now ”
With Activities for Educators
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Sunday, August 13, 2023
With the practice of mindfulness as the base, we shall learn to practice deep listening and loving speech to nourish true harmony within our families. During this retreat, we shall learn to practice together as an extended family and to support each other at home, in the workplace and at school. At times, adults and children will practice together and at other times, they will practice separately. It is a precious chance for the whole family to be in a practice setting and learn new ways of being with one another. We encourage both parents to join all five days of the retreat with their children. Single parents, singles and couples are welcome.
Programs for children, 6 years of age and older, and a teen program will run during parts of the day. Monastic and lay staff will help lead the programs and we will ask for support from parents to assist the groups during the retreat.
Everyone is expected to take part in the programs offered at this retreat. If this is not what is wanted, the family retreat at Blue Cliff may not be the right fit for your children and teens.
Dorm space is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please call 845-213-1782 before registering for single young adult/adult dorm space for people of the same gender.
Please note that there are no more family dorm rooms available as of Wednesday, July 5, 2023. We hope you can consider Commuting or Camping.
Campers bring their own tents and tent accessories and camp under trees or in the open. They have access to showers and bathrooms.
Commuters arrange their own accommodations off site and travel to the monastery each day.
Blue Cliff is seeking volunteers for the retreat from people who have been to our retreats in the past. We are offering a 50% discount to our volunteers. Here is the link to the application form:
1. Dorm space
Adult Dorm: $580
Student Dorm (18-25): $450
Teen Dorm (13-17): $325
Child Dorm (6-12): $300
Young Child Dorm (0-5): Free
2. Camping space
Adult Camping: $400
Student Camping (18-25): $350
Teen Camping (13-17): $320
Child Camping (6-12): $300
Young Child Camping (0-5): Free
3. RVT space with A/C and limited toilet
Adult RVT: $500
Student RVT (18-25): $400
Teen RVT (13-17): $325
Child RVT (6-12): $300
Young Child RVT (0-5): Free
4. RV space with A/C but no toilet
Adult RV: $450
Student RV (18-25): $350
Teen RV (13-17): $320
Child RV (6-12): $300
Young Child RV (0-5): Free
5. Floor mattress, for single men and women
Adult Floor Mattress: $400
6. Commuter*
Adult Commuter: $300
Student Commuter (18-25): $275
Teen (13-17) Commuter: $250
Child (6-12) Commuter: $200
Young Child (0-5) Commuter: Free
*Commuter means you find your own airBnb, motel, or hotel and drive from that place
to the monastery and return to that place in the evening.
