“I was not only in a place of financial need for a retreat, but also an emotional need for quiet, reflection, and rest from the pressure of everyday demands of work and home. I am grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship opportunity to remind myself that I am worthy of receiving this gift of healing in the beauty and simplicity of nature.”
~ Brenda, a 2023 scholarship recipient
Dear Friends,
We are happy to announce we are offering $40,000 of retreat scholarships in our 2024 season!
When we asked 2023 scholarship recipients about their experiences, they were unanimously grateful and glad they were able to attend a retreat at the Feathered Pipe Ranch. Many had reservations ahead of time that they weren’t worthy, only to realize in the process that they were. We continuously strive to make our programs available to anyone with a will to come. If you struggle to be able to pay the retreat tuition and also know you would benefit from coming to Feathered Pipe, please know YOU ARE WORTHY and we hope you consider applying.
The Feathered Pipe scholarship program is very much a pay-it-forward initiative. Being able to attend a retreat when one is most in need can be deeply transformative. Many scholarship recipients have gone on to donate to our scholarship program when they were in a better financial situation. This process is so cool to witness.
Scholarship Round 1 Application period is from Feb 12-26, 2024.
Scholarships, ranging from $500-$1500 each, apply to a specific retreat, and may not be applied retroactively to existing registrations. Please do consider the full cost of attending the retreat including travel to get to Helena, Montana before applying. Click here to learn more and apply.
And the good news is, it’s not hard. Take if from Deborah B., a 2023 recipient, “The scholarship application process was not as difficult as I had feared, since I sometimes face challenges with computer technology. The website and prompts made everything very clear. Even with a brain injury, and accompanying cognitive deficits, I was able to complete the application. The benefits I received from my time at Feathered Pipe Ranch are immeasurable.”
These 9 programs are eligible for scholarship applications:
— Wild Feminine Retreat Jess Cartwright, Deneen Pancari & Jen Kossin, May 29 – June 1, 2024
— Cultivate Energy And Resilience: An Iyengar Yoga Retreat Marla Apt, June 15 – 21, 2024
— Journey To Joy: Adventure, Creativity, And Yoga Retreat Baxter Bell, MD & Melina Meza, June 22 – 29, 2024
— The Alchemy Of Practice: An Iyengar Yoga Intensive Lara Warren July 6 – 13, 2024
— The Mindful Unplug: Movement, Rhythm, And Nature Anne Jablonski & Matthew Marsolek/Drum Brothers, July 13 – 20, 2024
— Silence Is Everywhere: Practicing Yoga On And Off Your Mat Judith Hanson Lasater, July 27 – August 3, 2024
— Yoga Summer Camp: Practice, Nature, Friends, Learning, And Fun Judith Hanson Lasater & Lizzie Lasater, August 3 – 10, 2024
— A Sacred Summer Pause: Expanding Our Capacity For Calm, Connection, Compassion, And Joy Jillian Pransky, August 10 – 17, 2024
— Opening To The Joyful Flow Of Life: Mindfulness, Gentle Yoga & Joyful Movement Lanita Varshell & Diane Ambrosini, August 24 – 31, 2024
Applicants will be notified by March 8 and will need to register by March 22, 2024 in order to accept the award and secure their space. If funds are available after this period, we will open up for another round.
Please help spread the word to anyone interested in coming to Feathered Pipe Ranch in 2024 and in need of some financial assistance.
If you would like to help support our scholarship program, tax-deductible donations can be made all year round.
With love and gratitude,
Crystal Water
Executive Director of Feathered Pipe Foundation
*Featured image credits: Melina Meza