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Cultivating Joy and Enchantment in Life

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Up to 60 in group
Date
September 10 - 13, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Programs are all inclusive
  • Meals are yummy vegetarian (vegan and gluten free available)

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

(Thursday Dinner – Sunday breakfast)



Cultivating Joy and Enchantment in Life
Sufi sages teach us that to experience the sweetness of joy and fulfillment amid the bewildering journey of life, we must learn to live gracefully in visible and invisible realms.
Our life path calls us inward to engage in the inner inconvenient work of taming the ego and opening the heart, so that the light of higher consciousness may rise from within. Yet it also invites us into the stillness of silence, beauty of prayers and mystery of esoteric exercises to open us up to the subtle, transformative energies of the unseen dimensions.
In this workshop, Jamal Rahman will draw primarily upon the timeless wisdom and practices of Sufism, but also of Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism to offer guidance and inspiration. Together, we will also participate in chanting, sacred movement, group interaction and open dialogue (Q&A).




General Information about Indralaya
Daily Rhythm at Indralaya (after the first day, which begins with dinner)
7:30 am - Meditation (optional)
8:00 am - Breakfast + after-meal chores
9:15 am - Circle in meadow
9:30-12:00 - Program window (times vary with programs)
12:30 pm - Lunch + after-meal chores
2:00-4:30 pm  - Program window (times vary with programs)
6:00 pm - Dinner + after-meal chores
7:30/8:00 pm -  Evening Programs (campfire / programs, optional and varies with 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 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 August 12
Cancellation fee August 13-26 - $50
Cancellation fee August 27 and later - $100

Schedule

Daily schedule includes:
7 am - meditation
8 am - breakfast
9-12 - program
12:30 - lunch
1:30-3:00 program
6:00 - dinner
8:00 - campfire
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Indralaya

Directions

Orcas island is accessible through the Washington State Ferries (ferry from Anacortes to Orcas) or via plane (commercial flights from Seattle)

Accommodation

Accommodations include rustic cabins (some with plumbing, most without), "roundhouse" - 7 rooms with shared baths in hotel-style, tenting available

Accommodation
Plumbing/Roundhouse - Adult and Young Adult - Registration Fee
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Plumbing/Roundhouse - Teen (13-17)- Registration Fee
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Plumbing/Roundhouse - Child 6-12- Registration Fee
Accommodation
Plumbing/Roundhouse - Child under 6 - Registration Fee
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Non-Plumbing - Adult - Registration Fee
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Non-Plumbing - Young Adult (18-24) - Registration Fee
Accommodation
Non-Plumbing - Teen (13-18)- Registration Fee
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Non-Plumbing - Child (6-12)- Registration Fee
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Non-Plumbing - Child (under 6)- Registration Fee
Accommodation
RV-Adult
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RV-Young Adult (18-24)
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RV-Teen (13-17)
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RV-Child (6-12)
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RV - Child under 6
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Tent - Adult
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Tent - Young Adult (18-24)
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Tent - Teen (13-17)
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Tent - Child (6-12)
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Tent - Child under 6
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No Accommodation - Adult
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No Accommodation - Adult Daily Staff
Accommodation
No Accommodation - Young Adult (18-24)
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No Accommodation - Young Adult (18-24) - Daily Staff
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No Accommodation - Teen (13-17)
Accommodation
No Accommodation - Teen (13-17) - Daily Staff
Accommodation
No Accommodation - Child (6-12)
Accommodation
No Accomodation Child Under 6

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent

Meals

Menu Types

Meals are served buffet style in a dining hall with large communal tables.

What's Included

  • meals
  • accommodation
  • linens (fora small fee, if requested, or bring your sleeping bag, pillow and towel)
  • ferry pickup

What's Not Included

  • Travel to and from Orcas island
  • Personal toiletries

Customer Reviews

4.93 out of 5.0 average rating

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What a Lovely Place!!
Beautiful property, nice trails for walks, open space for outdoor meetings. Food was very tasty and there were always options. We stayed in a cabin which was very comfortable, had a kitchen and a full size refrigerator.
Definitely recommend for group meetings or retreats!

5.0
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Exactly what I needed
I did Joel and Michelle Levey’s retreat and it was exactly what I needed at this time in my life. Being surrounded by nature, turning off my phone, living in community and eating healthy food reminded me what I want in life. Everyone was helpful and compassionate and supportive, including the kitchen staff and the manager Chris. Highly recommend this retreat to anyone.

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Indralaya restores your body and soul.
I just returned from the July 15 – 20, 2026 retreat called Finding Light in the Darkness: Awakening a Special Kind of Courage with Joel and Michelle Levey.

It was my first time at Indralaya. The experence was deeply restorative. The 78 acre water front property is beautiful with trails along the water and in the woods. We camped in a large old fruit orchard. The nearby restrooms and showers were brand new and well designed. There are also a variety of cabins and other indoor accomodations.

Everyone who was physically able got a chore from harvesting vegtables, helping with food preperations, or cleaning up. This help keep costs very affordable. It is a nice way to connect with other retreat participants.

Denis M.

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Nurturing time at Indralaya
This was such a lovely place to do a retreat. All the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We camped, but the accommodations for shower and bathroom were lovely. And the food was incredible. Not to mention the incredible location and access to the water.
A perfect place for a Retreat

5.0
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Simply amazing stay
I had the fortune to serve as a steward for 2 weeks at Indralya and the experience surpassed all expectations. My work exchange consisted of 5 hours per day which I spent in the kitchen preparing delicious meals under the guidance of Kari, the kitchen manager. Much of the greens and fresh peas were sourced directly from the beautiful garden.
The schedule was considerately organized so that we would be able to participate in the retreat programming and I immersed fully in the week of deep signing. It was. a powerful experience and I am grateful for the compassionate and accepting community there. Thank you to all at Indralaya for a soul refresher and serene refuge of peace.

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