(Wednesday Dinner – Tuesday breakfast)
Connections

Program facilitators include Rolf Eriksen, Projects Lead; Marilynne Gardner, Merry Bullock, projects support. Discussion leaders include Megan Barnes, Bryn Juna, JohnDavid Toren, and Arlan Smallwood. Children’s Program coordinators are Andrie Levey-Bates and Michaela Toren.

(PLEASE NOTE: if you intend to participate in Connections for only some days of the 6-day program, please click here to register)

The Connections program continues its tradition of combining intergenerational work projects with lively discussion, meditation, community campfires and play time. The intention of this program is to promote stewardship of the camp’s facilities, and to nurture the relationships that connect us all. These relations, and commitment to Indralaya develop through shared experience of all kinds, including our shared labor, a centerpiece of Connections.

Schedule

A typical Connections day includes project work (about 3.5 hours), daily discussion (1.5 hours), free time, and after dinner volleyball and campfire. We usually reserve one day for a camp outing.
On August 15, the in-person Annual Members Meeting will be at 7:30 pm.

Projects

Connections’ participants will undertake a variety of projects from construction, to forest cleaning, to organization, to handiwork. Participants of all ages and proficiency levels are invited to find a project that fits their interests and abilities – or helps develop new skills. The work is structured to engage people of all skills and interests.

There will also be opportunities to volunteer in leading or supervising activities for children, work in the garden and kitchen, on the trails and elsewhere.

Most campers participate in these activities and therefore qualify for the daily staff rate. If you plan to contribute, please mark ‘daily staff’ as one of the optional items when you register.

Please also come prepared to share your musical, dance, literary, theatric and comedic talents at evening campfire.

Families

We will be offering more structured children’s programming, coordinated by Andrie Levey-Bates and Michaela Toren.

Program Discussion – 2026 Theme – Theosophy Over the Years

The program will center around the latest release of a film titled ONE FIRE that invites viewers on a journey through the enduring impact of Theosophy over the past 150 years across the arts, music, science, education, and politics.

Each day will be led by one presenter sharing part of the movie and then leading a discussion on these topics.

“The film carries a timeless yet urgent truth: we are all sparks of the same eternal flame. In an age of division and uncertainty, this message — at the heart of Blavatsky’s teachings — reminds us of the ancient flame that binds humanity together, calling us to rediscover unity, wisdom, and spirit in our own time. This film was made with love — for you, for the world, for those who came before us, and those who will come after us. And for the ONE FIRE that unites us all,”
Terhi Ahava, Director, ONE FIRE

General Information About Programs

Daily Rhythm at Indralaya during Connections

7:30 am – Meditation (optional)
8:00 am – Breakfast + after-meal chores
9:00 am – Circle in meadow
9:15 am – 12:15 pm – Connections work-projects
12:30 pm – Lunch + after-meal chores
1:30 pm -3:00 pm  – Discussion
6:00 pm – Dinner + after-meal chores
7:00 pm – Volleyball for players and watchers
8:00 pm –  Campfire and Evening 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 intending to attend for less than the entire program, please register here
• 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 July 14
Cancellation fee July 15– July 28 – $50
Cancellation fee July 29 and later – $100