Registration to attend is required, and is now closed. Contact us at info@hopespringsinstitute.org for more information.

Celebrate the remarkable 30-year journey of Hope Springs Institute, honoring its growth, achievements, and the lasting impact it has made. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the dedication and hard work of everyone involved ~ employees, partners, and supporters ~ and to recognize the collective efforts that have shaped the organization into what it is today.

We have also curated a special HSI 30th Celebration merch store in honor of the event. We will not be selling event clothing during the weekend celebration. So if you'd like a special t-shirt to wear during the celebration weekend, be sure to place your order NOW to have your purchase shipped to your home in plenty of time before the event!

Friday, August 29

3:00 - 6:00 PM Guest Arrival

6:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM Opening Ceremony & Candlelit Labyrinth Walk

8:30 PM Evening Activities: Free Time. Bonfire, social time

Saturday, August 30

7:30 AM Ravine Walk

8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakfast

Silent Auction Opens

10:00 - 12:00 PM Circle Time

Gratitude for Our History; Honoring the Present. Set intentions for the weekend.

12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch

2:00 - 4:00 PM Story Circle

Sharing personal connections and stories related to HSI; envisioning future dreams for the institute.

4:30 - 5:15 PM Musical Entertainment

Silent Auction Closes

6:00 PM Dinner

8:00 - 10:00 PM Drum/Dance Circle 

Sunday, August 31

7:00 AM Dream Circle

8:30 - 9:30 AM Breakfast

9:30 - 10:00 AM Despacho Ceremony & Closing Ceremony

10:00 - 12:00 PM Restorative Breathwork/Yoga

12:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch

2:00 PM Departure

Registration

Choose from weekend participation (Friday & Saturday overnight accommodations, with a limited number of camping reservations available), or Saturday only ticket with no overnight accommodations. Included meals are listed on the ticket description.

Committed to accessibility for guests and stability for the organization and its staff, Hope Springs Institute sets its fees and rates to reflect reciprocal exchange and mutual support. We offer three pricing tiers: The standard rate represents the full cost of this program, while the supporting community rate offers a “pay it forward” model to off-set the supported community rate, which aims to make these gatherings more possible for a broader range of folks with different circumstances and resources. Get stretchy, but stay safe, and please consider the reminder that sliding scale is not a sale, or a pay-what-you-want structure. Making your share of an equitable contribution might mean that you are still making sacrifices, or prioritizing this experience over something else. Consider payment plans as ways to balance the cost (you can register with a deposit with the balance due before the retreat begins).

A note about the Ticket Processing Fee: this 3% charge covers the expense of credit card processing, and allows us to put your full registration payment toward our dedicated staff and our beloved facilities. If you prefer not to pay the processing fee, you can register by check; email director@hopespringsinstitute.org for instructions.