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Scholarships

The Retreat Is for Everyone

Nearly 20% of retreat registrations each year are funded through scholarships. If you need support, apply — that's what this is for.

All 2026 scholarships have been allocated. If you'd still like to attend, you're welcome to join the waitlist below — we'll reach out if a spot opens up.

How It Works

  1. 1.
    Apply — Fill out the form on this page. No essays, no tax returns.
  2. 2.
    Review — The board reviews requests on a rolling basis and responds before the retreat. The process is confidential.
  3. 3.
    Attend — Scholarship recipients attend the same retreat as everyone else. Same lodges, same programming, same weekend.

Who is eligible?

Anyone who wants to attend the retreat but can't afford the full registration fee. We don't ask for proof of income or financial hardship.

How much does a scholarship cover?

It depends on available funding. Some scholarships cover the full registration. Others cover a portion, with the remainder paid by the attendee. We work with each person individually.

Is my application confidential?

Yes. Only the scholarship committee sees your application. No one at the retreat will know you received financial assistance unless you choose to share that.

When should I apply?

As early as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis and fund them until the scholarship budget is exhausted. Early applicants have the best chance.

Do scholarship recipients have a different experience?

No. Scholarship recipients attend the same retreat as everyone else. Same lodges, same programming, same weekend. No one knows unless you choose to share.

Join the waitlist

We'll contact you if a scholarship spot opens up

Write a brief statement on what you are looking forward to about the retreat and in what ways you feel you can benefit from attending.

We provide partial scholarships and ask applicants to contribute a meaningful amount. If approved, you'll arrange payment before the retreat begins.

Do you need or can you provide transportation? If you can drive, let us know in the comments how many people you can take.

Your application is confidential.