This retreat will include family activities, young people’s groups, a parent program, and free time. Dharma activities include songs, stories, skits, yoga, games, art, time on the land, campfires, council practice, an optional solo wilderness fast for teens, parent discussions, meditation for all, and dharma talks.

The teens will be guided to dive deeper into their own relationships with themselves and each other during an optional 24-hour solo wilderness fast, with several preparatory and integration days. Teens will spend most of the retreat together with their guides in the Kapala Meadow being sent off and received back by their families. 

The Family Retreat is a true retreat experience that brings us face-to-face with our own experience and gives us the time and space to slow down and renew our personal practice. 

Open to all ages, four and up. Parents may bring children younger than four years old, but they must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at all times. 

Who Should Attend? 

This program is open to everyone.

Program Tuition (per person)

Room and Board (per person)

*Please be sure to select a Program Fee and Room and Board fee for each guest in your party. This can be completed on a single registration. You will see a field available to also include the ages, dietary preferences, and any allergies for each guest.

If you are selecting multiple rooms in our Prajna Residence Hall, please note that these are not adjoining, but we will place you in rooms next to each other. Camping is a great way to be on the land as a large family if you wish to share the same sleeping space!

Though you will see options for different Dorm Yurt options based on gender identification available on our registration form, during this retreat all yurts will be treated as “all-gender.”

If you have any questions about this process or need support, please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar, Khandro Noble, at registrar@taramandala.org.

Learn more about available financial assistance options and apply for a scholarship here. 

Installment Payment Plan Option at Registration

Understanding that everyone’s financial situation is different, Tara Mandala aims to make programs as accessible as possible. During registration, participants have the option to either pay the program fee in full or select the Installment Payment Plan. For those choosing the installment plan, a 25% deposit is required at registration, with the remaining balance automatically divided into equal monthly payments. The final payment is due 14 days before the program begins. If retreat enrollment occurs close to the start date, additional arrangements can be made. For any questions or special requests, the Finance Team is ready to assist at care@taramandala.org.

Sustaining Sangha

If you are currently a member of our Sustaining Sangha, you may apply your Onsite Program discount to this course. To learn more about Sustaining Sangha membership, benefits, and discounts, click here. 

Offering dana to the Teacher

The practice of offering dana, which means “generosity,” is the traditional offering the student makes to the teacher as a symbol of appreciation, gratitude, and reciprocity for receiving the precious teachings. Information on offering dana to the teacher will be provided during the program. To learn more about dana and suggested dana ranges, please click here. 

The suggested dana for this program is $140 – $420.

Tara Mandala Pricing Guidelines

As we work to become an equitable, diverse and inclusive community, our pricing guidelines are intended to be a map, inviting each of us to take inventory of resources that contribute to our access to precious dharma teachings. While we do ask you to look inward, please know there is no right or wrong answer. We encourage you to select the range/rate appropriate to your circumstances. To learn more about Tara Mandala’s pricing guidelines for Online Programs, In-Person Retreats, and Special Promotions, please visit this page. 

Tentative Schedule

July 26, 2025

5pm — Orientation
6pm – 7:30pm — Dinner & Karma Yoga
8pm – 9pm — Opening Gathering

July 27-31, 2025

7am – 8am — Morning Practice
8am – 9:30am — Breakfast & Karma Yoga
10am – 12:45pm — Teaching Session
1pm – 2:30pm — Lunch & Karma Yoga
3:30pm-5:45pm — Teaching Session
6pm – 7:30pm Dinner & Karma Yoga
8pm – 9pm Evening Practice

August 1, 2025

8am – 9:30am — Breakfast
10am – 1pm — Closing
1pm — Lunch & Departure

Onsite Programs Cancellation and Refund Policy

Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Retreats