Practical & Financial Info

2020 Retreat Fees

All Fees include meals. Fees for part time attendance are the nightly rate multiplied by the number of nights attending. Half day rates are 1/2 of the nightly fee.

7-Day Retreats

4-Day Retreats

Member Full Time $300 ($75 per night)
Non-member Full Time $364 ($91 per night)

Member Full Time $560 ($80 per night)
Non-member Full Time $679 ($97 per night)

3-Day Retreats

Member Full Time $225 ($75 per night)
Non-member Full Time $273 ($91 per night)

Other fees and contributions

Single Room $32/night extra

call for availability
Mini Apartment $40/night extra

call for availability
Rides to/from Rochester Airport $40 each way

suggested contribution

2019 Guest Fees

Other Fees and Contributions

Meals $20/day

$4/breakfast, $8/lunch, $8/dinner
Rides to/from Rochester Airport $40 each way

suggested contribution

Rates for Members

Members receive four free guest nights per month. Stays in the mini apartment are not eligible for free nights.

Guest Rooms $35/night

Each additional person: $22
Mini Apartment with Private Bath and kitchenette $55/night

Each additional person: $27
Tenting $12/night

Each additional person: $7

Rates for Non-Members

Guest Rooms $45/night

Each additional person: $25
Mini Apartment with Private Bath and kitchenette $65/night

Each additional person: $30
Tenting $15/night

Each additional person: $9

2024 Retreat Fees

Accommodations are available for both shared and single rooms. Guests who wish to reserve a room with a partner may make arrangements with reception. All fees include meals. Nightly rates are the same for both part- and full-time attendance. Half day rates are 50% of the nightly fee.

At least 6 in-person participants are required for the Center to hold a retreat. Retreats will be cancelled that do not have at least 6 in-person participants two weeks before they are scheduled to begin and full refunds issued.

Members
$102/night
7-Day Retreat: $714
4-Day Retreat: $408

Members Single Room
$132/night
7-Day Retreat: $924
4-Day Retreat: $528

Non-Members
$124/night
7-Day Retreat: $868
4-Day Retreat: $496

Non-Members Single Room
$154/night
7-Day Retreat: $1078
4-Day Retreat: $616

Other Fees and Contributions

Studio Apartment
$50/night extra
Extra cost can be divided among two people sharing the space. Apartment includes kitchenette and private bath.

Check the Guest Stay Calendar to confirm availability.

Guest Cabin
$50/night extra
Extra cost can be divided among two people sharing the space. Cabin includes heat, electricity, internet, bottled water, and composting outhouse. Minimum 2-night stay required

Check the Guest Stay Calendar to confirm availability.

Rides to/from Rochester
$45/each way, one person
$75/each way, two people

Suggested Contributions

Online Retreat Fees

Contributions for online retreats are collected on a sliding scale basis. If you are unable to pay the suggested amounts, the registration form provides an opportunity to apply for retreat assistance. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Members Sliding Scale
$25—$45—$75/day

Non-Members Sliding Scale
$30—$55—$90/day

2024 Guest Fees

Unlike retreats, meals are not included in nightly guest stay fees. Please reference “Other Fees and Contributions” below for current meal rates.

Rates for Members

Guest Room
$44/$55/$72/night
*First four nights per quarter are free. A sliding scale option is provided as a benefit for members. Please select a rate that fits your financial situation but also meets the Center’s need for support.

Each additional member: $44/night

Each additional non-member: $60.50/night

Guest Cabin
$83/night
Cabin includes heat, electricity, internet, bottled water, and composting outhouse.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: $71.50 night

Studio Apartment
$83/night
Includes kitchenette and private bath.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: 71.50/night

Rides to/from Rochester
$45/each way, one person
$75/each way, two people
Suggested Contributions

Rates for Non-Members

Guest Room
$72/night
Each additional person: $60.50/night

Guest Cabin
$99/night
Cabin includes heat, electricity, internet, bottled water, and composting outhouse.
Each additional person: $71.50/night

Studio Apartment
$99/night
Includes kitchenette and private bath.

Each additional : $71.50/night

Rides to/from Rochester
$45/each way, one person
$75/each way, two people
Suggested Contributions

Other Fees and Contributions

Meals
$27.50/day
$5.50 breakfast, $11 lunch, $11 dinner
*For day guests and members using free nights

Rides to/from Rochester
$45/each way, one person
$75/each way, two people
Suggested Contributions

Tenting
$17/night for members
$22/night for non-members
*meals not included

Children and Teens
50% discount
Ages 17 and younger

2020 Guest Fees

Rates for Members

Guest Room
$37*/night
Each additional person: $21/night
*First four nights per month are free.

Studio Apartment
$58/night
Includes kitchenette and private bath.
Each additional person: $32/night

Tenting
$13/night
Each additional person: $7/night

Rates for Non-Members

Guest Room
$48/night
Each additional person: $27/night

Studio Apartment
$69/night
Includes kitchenette and private bath.
Each additional person: $32/night

Tenting
$16/night
Each additional person: $10/night

Other fees and contributions

Meals
$20/day
$4 breakfast, $8 lunch, $8 dinner

Rides to/from Rochester
$40/each way
Suggested contribution.

Children and Teens
50% discount
Ages 17 and younger

2024 Guest Fees

Guest fees now include meals.

Rates for Members

Each additional member: $44/night

Each additional non-member: $60.50/night

Guest Cabin
$83/night
Cabin includes heat, electricity, internet, bottled water, and a composting outhouse.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: 71.50/night

Studio Apartment
$83/night
Includes kitchenette and private bath.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: 71.50/night

Rates for Non-Members

Guest Room
$72/night

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: 71.50/night

Guest Cabin
$83/night
Cabin includes heat, electricity, internet, bottled water, and a composting outhouse.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: $71.50/night

Studio Apartment
$83/night

Includes kitchenette and private bath.

Each additional member: $66.50/night

Each additional non-member: 71.50/night

Other fees and contributions

Meals
$27.50/day
$5 breakfast, $10 lunch, $10 dinner

Rides to/from Rochester
$45/each way
Suggested contribution.

Tenting—Members
$17/night
Each additional person: $8/night.

Tenting—Non-Members
$22/night
Each Additional Person: $10/night

Children and Teens
50% discount
Ages 17 and younger

Retreat Arrival and Departure

Please contact reception to let us know your travel plans by the Tuesday before retreat begins — especially if you need rides to and from Rochester.

If you are driving to Springwater, please arrive by 4:00 p.m. on the day retreat begins. If you plan to arrive before 1:00 p.m., please let us know.

We are about one hour south of Rochester. If you are arriving by plane, train, or bus and need a ride from Rochester, please arrive in Rochester by 4:00 p.m. on the day retreat begins. Rides are not available after 8:30 p.m. If you plan to arrive after this time, please make other arrangements for overnight accommodations and/or transportation.

Everyone is welcome to stay overnight at no extra charge after retreat. Post-retreat dinner and breakfast the next morning are included in the retreat fee.

If you would like to arrive a day or more before retreat begins, or stay longer after the end of retreat, contact reception in advance for room availability. There is a charge for room and meals outside of retreat if you stay as a guest. You may also stay as a volunteer in exchange for room and meals (see Visit).

Part-Time Attendance

Please contact reception about part-time attendance. If this is your first retreat at the Center, we ask that you arrive at the beginning of retreat for orientation and the opening talk.

Meals

Meals are vegan, with egg and dairy options. We use organic and locally sourced foods and ingredients as much as possible. Through the years we have developed relationships with local organic farmers, bee keepers, maple syrup producers, organic markets and wholesalers.

The kitchen is able to accommodate most special dietary needs, but it is good to let us know what you require before you come.

Accommodation

Rooms are simple with separate shared baths. There are usually two people per room during retreats, and sometimes up to four in the largest dorm rooms during full retreats.

Single rooms are available in every retreat for an additional supplement (prices listed above). You may request a single room on your application form. Please contact reception to confirm availability. For guest stays outside of retreat, single rooms are almost always available for no extra charge.

There is a single studio apartment available for guest stays and retreats. It includes a full size bed, sleeper sofa, small living area, kitchenette, and private bath. The additional daily rate for the studio apartment is listed above. Availability is limited, so please contact reception to confirm before registering.

Cancellation and Refunds for In-person Retreats

Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel an in-person retreat. If a retreat is full and we cannot accept your application, we’ll refund the entire fee. You are not considered fully registered until you have paid in full. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the start of the retreat, we’ll refund you half of the retreat fee. If you cancel within 48 hours of the start of retreat, barring emergencies, we reserve the right to retain the entire retreat payment.

Financial Assistance to Attend Retreat

Assistance for up to half the retreat fee may be available from the Retreat Assistance Fund.

To apply for assistance online, please fill out the Retreat Application, choosing the “I will apply for assistance” option in the Payment section.

Clothing and Toiletries

There is no dress code at Springwater. Bring clothing comfortable for sitting. Outdoor shoes are not worn inside, so bring soft-soled slippers or sandals for indoors. Bring outdoor footwear in case of wet, muddy weather. Bring a hat in the summer for protection against deer flies. Please bring needed pharmaceuticals and toiletries. Please be respectful of the sensitivities of participants, and do not use scented toiletries, sprays or perfumes.

Transportation and Communication

We are in a rural area without public transportation. We can only provide rides to and from the Rochester airport, train, or bus stations. We cannot provide visitors with other rides.

WiFi is available in the main building, but please be sensitive to the needs of roommates for a quiet atmosphere.

What to bring

Please bring needed pharmaceuticals and toiletries. Please be respectful of the sensitivities of participants, and do not use scented toiletries, sprays or perfumes.

Participants who have special dietary needs are welcome to bring food to store in the personal food refrigerator. We provide bug sprays, but you may bring your own if you prefer a specific formula.

What not to bring

Please do not bring pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, incense, candles, or other combustibles.