July 15-20
(Wednesday Dinner – Monday breakfast)
Finding Light in the Darkness: Awakening a Special Kind of Courage

Inspired by Meditation, Nature, & Community

“Sometimes I go about with pity for myself
and all the while Great Winds
are carrying me across the sky.”

~Ojibwe wisdom

In troubling times, it takes courage to stay present and awake to our lives and to respond wisely and compassionately to ourselves, each other, and our world. Learning to find the light in darkness, the peace in turbulence, the clarity in confusion, the strength in vulnerability are profound paths to finding this special kind of courageous presence and compassion.

This awakening is uplifted by supportive community, coherent wisdom-based teachings, and inspiring teachers such as this summer program provides. You’ll find guidance, inspiration, and support for discovering and developing these rare and precious human resources within you that nurture strength, confidence, peace of mind, well-being, and a more sacred view of ourselves and our world.

In these times of uncertainty and complexity, danger, and opportunity, it is more important than ever that we learn to clear and open our minds and hearts, polish the mirror of our awareness, and practice the inner arts and sciences necessary for cultivating peace, clear presence, deep resilience, empathic attunement, insight, and compassionate responsiveness within ourselves and for our world.

In recognition of these needs and potentials, Joel & Michelle Levey return to Indralaya to guide this contemplative program for awakening the power of loving, courageous presence and peace, to increase our capacity to truly be the change we wish to see in our world.

In a supportive environment guided by experienced teachers, along with a community of kindred spirits and the inspiring forces of Nature, amid the exquisite natural beauty of Indralaya, this special program of meditation, inspiration, and celebration offers a rare opportunity to delve into timeless wisdom teachings and engage in profound practices for realizing natural awareness, embodying peaceful presence, and deepening in wisdom and wholehearted compassion. We will share a rich blend of reflection and deep connection with our multidimensional selves and the natural world in an exploration that is so relevant for enhancing our capacity to resiliently thrive and continually rebalance and renew ourselves in these profound times.

Our days together will weave a balance of inspiring wisdom teachings, mindful dialogue and reflection, contemplative silence, and a variety of meditations for cultivating inner peace, insight, resourcefulness, and well-being (including mindfulness, tonglen, gratitude, embodied awareness and movement, lovingkindness, and compassion), together with ample free time opportunities for heartfelt community sharing and mindful adventures exploring the “holy book of nature.” Both experienced and novice meditators are warmly welcome and will find value and inspiration in this unique program.

Indralaya was founded upon the principles of “… promoting harmony among all peoples, and the comparative study of religion, philosophy, and science, so that we may better understand ourselves and our place in the universe.”  In this spirit of honoring life and integrating the inner and the outer, this program will bring together wisdom teachings from many traditions along with insights from contemporary brain science research, and timeless themes of practicing presence and non-harming. Come join us and be prepared to joyfully discover new insights, inspirations, and practices for cultivating deeper awareness, honoring your highest potential, and the profound interconnectedness of all that lives.

General Information About Programs

Daily Rhythm at Indralaya

7:30 am – Meditation (optional)
8:00 am – Breakfast + after-meal chores
9:15 am – Circle in meadow
9:30 am-12:00 pm – Program window (times vary with programs)
12:30 pm – Lunch + after-meal chores
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm  – Program window (times vary with programs)
6:00 pm – Dinner + after-meal chores
7:30/8:00 pm –  Evening Programs (campfire / programs, optional and varies with programs)

Meals and Chores

Meals are vegetarian, using organic products when possible, and using garden produce when available. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and most other dietary restrictions can be accommodated on request. All participants join in to share after-meal cleanup chores.

Transport

Transport to Indralaya is by ferry or plane to Orcas Island.
For the Ferry: Reservations for cars are required from the Washington State Department of Transportation; if you choose to walk on, transportation from the Orcas dock to Indralaya can be requested during registration.
To fly to Orcas: There are regularly scheduled flights on Kenmore Air from Seattle Boeing Field to Eastsound, or from Seattle Lake Union or Kenmore/Lake Washington to Deer Harbor Marina. Transportation to Indralaya can be provided for flights that land in Eastsound.

Fees

Registration fees are all-inclusive for accommodation and meals. Accommodation is in rustic cabins (plumbed or not), the “Round House” a 7-bedroom, 2.5 bath shared house, or in your own tent or RV. Registration fees may be reduced if you sign up to be on “daily staff.” Daily staff work 3 hours per day on cleanup, maintenance tasks, garden help, kitchen help and the like. Daily staff hours are in addition to community participation in after meal cleanup chores.

Clothes

The dress at Indralaya is casual (but layered as the weather can be changeable, even in the summer). Be sure to bring closed-toed shoes for any work around the property (e.g. they are required to work in the kitchen), rain gear, and layers.
Most participants bring their own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, but these can also be rented as part of the registration process. Be sure to bring toiletries (including soap).

Other

No pets, meat, fish, fowl, alcohol, recreational drugs, firearms, or smoking/vaping/use of tobacco products are allowed on the Indralaya property.

Registration Fees:

• Registration fees are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, and program specifics for the entire program.
• Participants may choose their accommodation type (Plumbing, Non-Plumbing, Tent, RV, No Accommodation).  See Accommodation Types here: https://www.indralaya.org/home/guest-information/accommodation-types-indralaya/
• Participants may select to work on daily staff (3 hours commitment per day) for a substantial discount. This is available to all participants 13 and older.
• Non-Accommodation rates are for program and meals only. Daily Staff discounts for non-accommodation rates cover meals and facilities use.
• In the rates table “Std” is standard rate; “DS” is Daily Staff Rate.

Registration Instructions:

• You may register one or more persons in a single registration. To register more than one, select multiple persons for your accommodation type.
• If you are selecting Daily Staff please indicate in notes who in the party is taking the daily staff discount (available to adults, young adults, teens). Daily staff discounts (except for No-Accommodation rates) are indicated by checking Daily Staff as an “additional item.” The discount will be applied on checkout.
• You have an option of making a donation to Indralaya as part of your registration this helps support running Indralaya (registration fees cover about 75% of expenses)
• You also have an option of covering credit card fees for your registration – this is much appreciated

On checkout, please indicate if you are a “Friend of Indralaya” (if you are not you can become one by selecting this option under “optional items”) or a TS member. This will confer a 5% discount on your camp accommodation fees. If you are registering more than one adult, please be sure that each is a Friend of Indralaya (Discount code is ‘Friend’) or TS member (discount code is ‘TS’)  to use the discount. You can select the number of Friends memberships under optional items, and enter other names under notes.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation through June 17
Cancellation fee June 18-June 30 – $50
Cancellation fee July 1 and later – $100