PROGRAM DATES & TUITION

What’s Included in The program?

DAYLONG RETREATS. ZOOM CIRCLES. ONLINE CURRICULUM. BUDDY CALLS.
All retreats and workshops will take place on Tuesdays.

Deep Roots is a year-long learning program with in-person and online elements. 

Every workshop and experience is crafted with your full participation in mind and absences will impact the entire group. We ask that you commit to attending all five (5) in-person full day retreats and seven (7) online 90-minute workshops, as well as commit to participating in ad-hoc peer-to-peer sessions to support accountability and progress. There are also two events hosted by Alliance for a Viable Future in October that you'll be encouraged to join, as they are great ways to experience the teachings in action. 

We do understand that life changes and extenuating circumstances happen. With this in mind, please review the calendar of events and answer the question below. 

  • IN-PERSON DAYLONG RETREATS TUESDAYS, 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
    @South Berkshire Friends Meeting, 280 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

    RETREAT DATES:
    - March 24th
    - April 28th
    - May 26th
    - Sept 15th
    - Nov 17th
    Optional evening dinners the night before and night of the retreat, at a restaurant, will also be organized, for more time to connect. We will also provide a homestay network of alumni, for low cost, community-supported places to stay overnight. Airbnbs or hotels are also available for folks who are traveling from out of town.

  • NATURE IMMERSION RITE OF PASSAGE CEREMONY 10:00 - 5:00PM ET
    Sunday, Sept 13th* / SANDISFIELD, MA 01255

    This will be an opportunity to experience a sweat lodge ceremony, if you feel called to do so. If you choose to not participate in the sweat lodge, you can choose the Nature Immersion /Vision Quest. These will both happen simultaneously at the Medicine Tree Sanctuary, Lev Natan's home-based retreat center.

  • In-person retreats require full attendance, they will not be recorded.

  • ZOOM CIRCLES // TUESDAYS, 9:30 - 11:00am ET

    - March 11th
    - April 14th- June 8th
    - July 9th
    - August 11th
    - November 10th

  • Recordings will be available for Zoom Circles, but your live participation is requested unless you have an emergency.

  • CURRICULUM - ONLINE & PRINT

    There will be an online curriculum using the Sutra Platform. This will be a place for cohort members to connect, and receive guidance and focus for the emergent process of the three phases of this learning and leadership journey: Listening Deeply - Exploring Breakthrough and Bioregionalism - Engaging in Action & Building Partnerships

    We also have two books written by Lev Natan: Climate Leadership and The Tao of Movement-Building which are included in the curriculum, as well as many other books in our growing suggested reading list.

  • BUDDY CALLS & BREAKOUT GROUPS

    You will be paired up with a buddy in the program, with whom you will have the opportunity to connect with and develop mutual support. There will be a suggested framework for buddy
    calls and building a relationship over time that feels real and supportive for both of you. There will also be opportunities during retreats, zoom calls, and optional / additional zoom calls to connect more deeply with other members of the group.

PROGRAM TUITION:
DEEP ROOTS YEARLONG COHORT

Solidarity Economy, Mutuality, Reciprocity & Support

Program tuition:

  • $3500 - One-time payment for at cost registration

  • 6 Month Payment Plan - $6 monthly payments of $595

  • 12 Month Payment Plan - 12 monthly payments of $300

  • If you are applying as a couple or more than one person in the same organization, we offer 22% off for both participants (total cost is $3500 per person, for two people the total is $5500 in total).

  • We do have limited partial scholarships available. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, you can do so while filling out your application. We are committed to working with you in solidarity and mutuality - if you feel called to participate, we will make it happen together!

Financial Contribution - Making It Work

If you feel a YES! to join the Deep Roots 2026 Cohort Journey, we will work with you and make sure to find a way to make it work. Those who are able to contribute the real cost for the program, make it possible for us to sustain this work, invest in future growth, and utilize grant funding to increase the availability of scholarships.

We also offer creative ways to contribute financially, including:

1. Providing monthly payment plans

2. Supporting participants to create successful fundraisers for your contribution

3. Communicating with organizations & companies about utilizing funds budgeted for leadership training and continuing education to contribute to program costs.

Our goal is to make this cohort available to everyone who wishes to become a member. If you don’t see a pricing option that works for you, click other and take a moment to share your concerns, needs and possible solutions.

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