Scholarship Oportunities
This scholarship was created to support marginalized communities, women of color, indigenous, and survivors of violence who wish to attend an in-person retreat but may face financial barriers to access. Scholarship funds may be applied toward registration fees, honoring each woman’s right to rest, healing, and connection.
Eligibility
This scholarship prioritizes individuals who identify as woman of color, Indigenous, and/or survivors of violence.
Applicants should identify as low-income, which may include any of the following:
Having a household income at or below 80% of the area median income
Having a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
Participation in government-funded programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, or CHIP
Application Process
To apply you will need to share the following information:
Which retreat you are requesting support
Briefly describe your current financial circumstances and how support would make retreat attendance possible
What are your expectations and/or hopes from participating in the group/retreat?
Whether you are requesting full or partial assistance
Income verification (such as a recent W-2 or pay statement) to confirm eligibility
To apply, please click button below and complete/submit scholarship form.
Scholarship Details
When a full or partial scholarship is offered, we honor it as a sacred act of reciprocity. We believe that an exchange of energy, whether financial or service-based, is an important part of going deeper into the retreat experience. When each participant contributes in a way that feels aligned and possible, the retreat becomes a living circle of shared care and intention.
For scholarship recipients, this exchange takes the form of work-exchange. The specific role depends on the needs of the retreat and your capacity, and may include:
Assisting in the kitchen alongside the main cook
Helping with carpooling or transportation support
Cutting or collecting wood for ceremony fires
Arriving one day early to help prepare the retreat space
Staying after the retreat to support cleanup and closing
Offering general assistance wherever support is needed
All work-exchange roles are designed to support the retreat without taking away from your time to rest, heal, and fully receive the experience.
During our retreats, we move as a community. Everyone participates in a way that feels meaningful; through financial contribution or service we allow the energy, care, and labor to circulate and sustain the container we are creating together.
Survivor Leave Assistance Under Minnesota Law
If you are a survivor of sexual assault or domestic violence and feel unsure or overwhelmed about when or how to take time off work to attend our retreats, please reach out to us. We can support you in navigating paid time off options that are available under Minnesota law.
Because the work we do centers on mental health, trauma processing, and healing, you are likely eligible for protected paid leave. We are happy to walk with you through the process, answer questions, and help you understand your options so you can focus on your well-being without added stress.
Your Questions, Answered-
The retreat scholarship exists to expand access to healing spaces for marginalized communities, including people of color, Indigenous individuals, and survivors of violence who may face financial barriers to attending an in-person retreat.
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Scholarship funds may be applied toward retreat registration fees. Coverage may be partial or full, depending on available funding.
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No. Scholarship recipients receive the same care, access, and experience as all retreat participants. All attendees are held with equal respect and intention.
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Scholarships are supported through community contributions and allocated funding. Availability varies based on funds received.
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Applicants will be notified within 24-48h. If funding is limited or retreat is full, some applicants may be placed on a waitlist.
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Yes. All application information is kept private and handled with care.