REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS WE ARE NOW FULL.
YOU MAY APPLY TO BE ON THE WAIT LIST, BELOW.
READ BELOW FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS
The cost of the retreat includes your lodging (including pillows & bedding, unless camping), activities and all delicious meals. For a breakdown of these costs, go to our money section on this website.
***New Registration Process***
We have changed the process slightly this year to make it easier for our accounting. We used to ask you to make a deposit at the time of registration, and then pay in full sometime later. You no longer need to send us a deposit as it was getting really complicated for us non-accountants. Now we just ask that you 1) Register (see below) and 2) Pay in full within two weeks of receiving confirmation that you have a place at the retreat. We will accept Venmo/PayPal/Personal checks
That said, if you have extenuating circumstances and absolutely need more time to pay, please contact us via the contact link lower down this page and we will do our best to work with you.
Thank you all so much for your understanding with this new process. We hope that it allows us more time to focus our energies on creating an amazing retreat experience for us all.
WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?
Fill out the REGISTRATION FORM (NOW CLOSED)— farther down the page, after the descriptions of lodging types.
ONCE YOU HEAR THAT YOU HAVE A SPACE AT CAMP, pay in full. We need to have the full payment within two weeks of your having been notified.
Make your payment using either the Venmo or PayPal button below, or by mailing us a check (email us back when you get your registration confirmation for our address). Please be sure to comment that this is for “FJ Retreat registration” in the “what’s this for” or “notes” bar. This makes life easier for us. Thanks.
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WHAT IF I DON’T GET A SPOT? IS THERE A WAIT LIST?
WAIT LIST: If you do not get a spot in the first go round, we will put you on the wait list and notify you of this. Do not make any payment until you have been told you have a space in camp and what kind of room is available.
There is always some movement with spaces and we have been lucky to almost always fit wait-listers in.
ONCE YOU HEAR THAT YOU HAVE A SPACE AT CAMP, pay in full. We need to have the full payment within two weeks of your having been notified, or before July 1, whichever is sooner (if possible).
NEED A SCHOLARSHIP?
We aim to make this retreat as affordable as we can and offer one full scholarship and a limited amount of partial scholarships. If you need one or would like to donate to the scholarship fund, please visit the Scholarship page.
Lodging Options (includes all meals, lovingly prepared by our amazing chef):
Meadow Camping- $550/person
Space description: share a large meadow under the stars. Short walk to nearby shared bathhouse. Near main lodge. PLEASE NOTE: the meadow camping area is the least private of the lodging options and shares space with the ritual grounds, so if you like evening quiet and privacy, this is not your best option. We do usually wind down by 10pm at night, but this is not guaranteed. The camping meadow has low grass, is surrounded by trees and has some shade spots available. It is located near all the main activity areas of the camp. If you choose to camp you may want to bring earplugs/sleeping mask/or other tools to ensure your comfort. You will also need to bring a tent/sleeping bag, sleeping pad or mat and whatever else you need to sleep and rest comfortably in a camping situation. You can drive pretty close to the site to drop your things off, so it is relatively easy to set up.
Shared Cabin- $670/person
Share with one other person (two twin beds), walk to nearby shared bathhouse. Varying distance from main lodge
Single Cabin - $750 (only one available)
Short walk to nearby shared bathhouse
Shared Cabin with adjoining bathroom- $750/person *
Share with one other person (two twin beds). Share an attached bathroom. Varying distance from main lodge. *You must be able to go up and down a staircase to get to these rooms. We can assist with getting your luggage in and out.
Founders’ Cabin
There are only a small number of these cabins which are more deluxe than the others. One is suitable only for a couple or those okay with sharing a double bed. The others have a bedroom with a double bed , a living room with a double futon and a private bath. There is one cabin with a bedroom with a double bed and in the living room, 2 single beds. Because of this, pricing is more complicated. $890/person for 2 people or $750/person for 3 or 4 people. These are usually in high demand and will go quickly. Be sure to let us know who your roomies are on the registration form.
*** Please be aware that accessibility to these cabins may be challenging for some. Please LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY MOBILITY ISSUES and ask us what to expect if you do. We are happy to help campers get their belongings to and from the cabins if needed.
Accessibility
Please note: Four Springs is located on acreage which has largely been left in its natural state. Most cabins are located about a 2- to 5-minute walk away from the lodge, with tree-lined paths above the creek which gives Four Springs its secluded and sheltered feel. If you have mobility issues or special needs — especially if considering a Founders cabin — please let us know in the form below. We do our very best to accommodate needs, given the spaces available.
WAIT LIST
NOTE: This is a TWO-STEP PROCESS.
Step 1: Fill out the form below and be sure to hit the “SUBMIT” button.
Step 2: AFTER you are notified that you have a spot, make a payment.
Once you have filled out and submitted the form, wait until you are notified via email that you have a spot in this year’s camp and what the cost per person is. Then, within two weeks, you can pay by clicking on the Venmo button or by using the QR codes, below, or by sending us a check.
*IMPORTANT: If using Venmo or PayPal, be sure to write FJ RETREAT in the “what’s this for” or “Notes” bar. If you are sending us a check, please remember that payment is due no later than two weeks following your notification of having a spot Be sure to check out the cancellation policy below.
Payment
***DO NOT PAY UNTIL TOLD YOU HAVE A SPOT.***
Be sure to write “FJ RETREAT” in the “what’s this for” or “Notes” bar.
Want to sponsor a Scholarship?
This has always been about the magic and not the money. Facilitators are not paid. Our website does not allow for a sliding scale, but we ask you to consider seeing it that way. We have it priced as low as we can. We know even that low price will be a stretch for some of you. Fool’s has a wide diversity in financial privilege. Some are worried about paying for medical bills and eggs, some are worried about losses in stock portfolios. If you are the latter, please consider donating so we can be generous with scholarships. One challenge of our future (and present!) will be sharing. Sharing is one way of fighting fascism and the culture of greed and self-interest.Please consider making a donation to the Fools Journey Scholarship Fund to make a donation of any amount. Consider it a magical act! Donations allow us to create space for all Fools by offering scholarships to those who are less able to pay. We are all in this together!
*IMPORTANT: If using Venmo or PayPal, be sure to write FJ Scholarship Donation in the “what’s this for” or “Notes” bar. This makes our accounting much easier!
USE THE LINK OR QR CODES ABOVE TO DONATE. THANK YOU!
Cancellation Policy
$150 of your payment is non-refundable. No exceptions ‡ Full payment is required two weeks following your notification that you have a spot in this year’s camp.
If you cancel before June 1st we keep $150. Cancel between June 2nd and June 30th we keep $250. If you cancel after June 30th it's a strict NO refund policy. No shows are also a strict NO refund due to the venue and caterer needing our numbers. From July 1st on we will be paying for you whether you come or not.
Exception to the No Exceptions - If we have a waiting list and can fill your spot, a refund will be made.