Land as Dharma Teacher (August)
August 6 - 13, 2025
With Erin Treat and Brian Lesage
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The rates on our sliding scale cover only 60-85% of Vallecitos’ actual costs. We ask you to carefully consider which accommodation rate you choose.
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Casita (Highest Rate)
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$1,365
$1,365
$1,365
Casita (Highest Rate)
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Casita (Middle Rate)
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$1,155
$1,155
$1,155
Casita (Middle Rate)
This rate covers only 72% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate i
f you are unable to afford the highest rate. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
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Casita (Lowest Rate)
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$980
$980
$980
Casita (Lowest Rate)
This rate covers only 60% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate
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Yurt (Highest Rate)
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$1,365
$1,365
$1,365
Yurt (Highest Rate)
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Yurt (Middle Rate)
This rate covers only 72% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate if you are unable to afford the highest...
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$1,155
$1,155
$1,155
Yurt (Middle Rate)
This rate covers only 72% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate if you are unable to afford the highest rate. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
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Yurt (Lowest Rate)
This rate covers only 60% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate if anything more would put your finances at...
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$980
$980
$980
Yurt (Lowest Rate)
This rate covers only 60% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate
if anything more would put your finances at risk. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
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Tent Cabin (Highest Rate)
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$1,085
$1,085
$1,085
Tent Cabin (Highest Rate)
This rate covers only 85% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate if you have financial abundance and security, and/or personal or generational wealth. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
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Tent Cabin (Middle Rate)
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$910
$910
$910
Tent Cabin (Middle Rate)
This rate covers only 72% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate if you are unable to afford the highest rate. All accommodations are single occupancy. The price includes accommodation and meals.
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Tent Cabin (Lowest Rate)
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$735
$735
$735
Tent Cabin (Lowest Rate)
This rate covers only 60% of Vallecitos’ total costs. Choose this rate
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Hermitage (Highest Rate)
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$2,625
$2,625
$2,625
Hermitage (Highest Rate)
Choose this rate if you have financial abundance and security, and/or personal or generational wealth. By choosing this option you are supporting Vallecitos to continue to care for the land and make retreat practice more accessible for all.
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.
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Hermitage (Middle Rate)
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$2,275
$2,275
$2,275
Hermitage (Middle Rate)
Choose this rate if you have financial abundance and security, and/or personal or generational wealth. By choosing this option you are supporting Vallecitos to continue to care for the land and make retreat practice more accessible for all.
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.
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Hermitage (Lowest Rate)
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$1,925
$1,925
$1,925
Hermitage (Lowest Rate)
Choose this rate if you have financial abundance and security, and/or personal or generational wealth. By choosing this option you are supporting Vallecitos to continue to care for the land and make retreat practice more accessible for all.
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.
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Tent Camping
You are required to bring your own tent camping gear for this spot. Vallecitos does NOT supply a tent. This...
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$630
$630
$630
Tent Camping
You are required to bring your own tent camping gear for this spot. Vallecitos does NOT supply a tent.
This option is intended only for experienced campers. Temperatures are highly variable, precipitation is to be expected, and all campers are expected to be fully self sufficient. This option is strongly discouraged for anyone new to Vallecitos.
Please note that you are asked to stay in your own tent and not share a tent or camper space with other retreat participants. Pricing includes meals.
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Optional Items
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
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