There will be two meetings each day, including guided meditation, and questions and answers.

There are Single, Double and Shared (3-4 people) rooms available.  Please note Shared (3-4 people) rooms are on the fourth floor and accessible only by stairs.  We recommend signing up for a double room if the stairs to the fourth floor might be an issue for you.   There are two communal (usually one male, one female) bathrooms on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs where tea and (instant) coffee are available 24 hours a day. The lounges also are equipped with a wireless, high speed internet connection for laptop computer users. 

If your accommodation of choice is sold out please contact francesca to be added to the wait list at: francesca@rupertspira.com

There are several local hotels within driving distance from Garrison for those who wish accommodations with a private bath.  The Hudson House Inn (www.hudsonhouseinn.com/index.htm) is located approximately 4 miles north in the neighboring village of Cold Spring. Two less expensive hotel options located approximately 6 miles south are the Bear Mountain Inn (www.visitbearmountain.com/accommodations.htm) and the Overlook Lodge (www.vistbearmountain.com/overlook-lodge.htm).  Also please note that there are options available on www.airbnb.com. If you wish to stay offsite please register as a commuter.  

Click here for detailed travel information by air, bus, car, taxi or train to the Garrison Institute.  The retreat center can easily be reached in 1 hour 20 minutes from New York’s Grand Central Station on Metro North’s Hudson line. From the north, take AMTRAK to Poughkeepsie then transfer to Metro North railroad.  

Vegetarian meals will be served. Meals are prepared three times daily and served in the main dining room.

To register a $150 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat.  Please book using the "Add to Basket" buttons below.

Please note, anyone registering within 24 hours of the start time will be subject to an  additional $50 fee by the retreat center payable upon arrival to Garrison Institute.

If you have any questions please email Francesca: francesca@rupertspira.com directly.  Please do not contact the retreat center.

Everyone who books up for this event will automatically be added to a Discussion Board, which will put them in direct contact with all other attendees, enabling them to be in touch with one another, individually or as a group, in order to request/offer lifts to the event, exchange information or simply for social purposes. It will also be used for the group organiser to contact the whole group in the run up to the event.

Non-refundable deposit on confirmation of booking.
Final balance payment due no later March 5th 
75% of balance refundable if cancelled before 12 March
50% of balance refundable if cancelled before 19 March
No refund if cancelled after 19 March

Single - $1,770
Double - $1,630
Shared (3-4 people) - $1,525
Commuter - $1,280

All meals are included in these costs for all ticket types. 

A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardships. Please request a form from Francesca: francesca@rupertspira.com as soon as possible as scholarships are limited. You will be advised via email if your application has been approved. Once approved you must register for the event to finalise your scholarship. Scholarship attendees may be asked to help with some small tasks during or after the event.