Welcome!
Welcome to The Chaplaincy Institute’s first in-person Learning Retreat May 1 - 5 at the Villa Maria del mar retreat center in Santa Cruz, California. The retreat center sits on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with easy access to a beautiful beach below.
Watch the video HERE.
Please review our FAQ sheet before completing your registration.
Here are a few details that we recommend you gather prior to beginning the registration process: what airport you plan to fly into if you are flying, who you plan to carpool with if applicable, and whether you
or not you will be driving in. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Students (M- F Required) Double Occupancy $950.00
Guests of Students (M - F) Double Occupancy $850.00
Alumni (2 nights, M- W) Double Occupancy $390.00
Guests of Alumni (2 nights M-W) Double Occupancy $390.00
Ordinands (2 nights W-F) $390.00)
May 2nd $230.00 (one night)
Students (M- F Required) Single Occupancy $1055.00
Alumni 3 nights (M-TH) $650.00
Alumni 2 nights (M - W) Single Occupancy $490.00
Ordinands 2 nights $490.00 (If you can pay this amount)
May 2nd Only $275.00
Daily Commuter (Breakfast, Lunch and Programming) $135.00
Daily Commuter (2 days Breakfast, Lunch and Programming) $270.00
Daily Commuter (3 days Breakfast, Lunch, and Programming M-W or T-Th) $350.00**
**For those who choose the third daily commuter option (M-W), you can attend lunch and dinner on Monday, have breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday. There will be alumni sessions on Monday and Wednesday, and total attendee sessions on Tuesday.
Prepaid Student, Ordinand, or Faculty $0.00 **Note for ordinands, if you are not able to cover the full cost of either of the price options above but would like to make a donation, that option is below.
We would also like to encourage you to take a look at our COVID Policy Here.
We are excited to welcome everyone and to gather together with you all!
Registrant Information
Travel | Confirming number of parking spaces required | **This section is purely informational; we will not be providing any transportation services
Questions About Your Stay
Enrollment Fees and Payment| ROOM AVAILABILITY IS 5/1 - 5/5 | Rooms are no longer available.
Optional Donation | Faculty Payment Option | Can you sponsor a student? Can you underwrite the cost of the retreat for others? (this will process separately from your regular registration charges)
Emergency Contacts
Covid Protocols