Our Programming

We have run our first retreats in Central Vermont (Montpelier) since July 2018. In 2023, after a pause because of COVID-19, we expanded our programming into upstate New York (Lake George) and this year in the Catskill Mountains. Youth and artists have been transformed by those experiences, and have continued access to connect with mentors who will offer support beyond the retreat. Each applicant should submit a Statement of Purpose on why they would like to attend our retreat (500 words or less) and a deposit fee.

Youth retreat

Our week long youth retreat will happen in July 2018. Our retreat will focus on 4 primary areas 1) Spiritual & Mental Wellness,  2) Arts & Culture, 3) Environment and 4) Social Justice. Youth will receive community artist mentors that will help them prepare for auditions, high school & college applications, and more. Mentors will be in youth's lives beyond the duration of the retreat. Ages 13-17.

Program Costs & Fees

Low-income Families (Household income $50,000 or less per year): $500/per youth (Payment plan can be arranged) ***Scholarships Available, Deposit Fee: $150

Mid-income Families (Household income $100,000 or less per year): $850/per youth, Deposit Fee: $250

Higher-income Families (Household income exceeds $100,000 per year): $1250/per youth, Deposit Fee: $250

What To Bring/Accomodations

Our programming will happen in Central Vermont and during the retreat our staff will reside on site with youth but we will camp for a portion of the retreat. Youth will need: sleeping bag, waterproof shoes & raincoat, umbrella, bathing suit and comfortable shoes for hiking/outdoors.

artist retreat

Our week long artist retreat happens after our youth camp in early July. Dates tba. Our sessions and activities will focus on 1) Spiritual & Mental Wellness,  2) Arts & Culture, 3) Environment and 4) Social Justice. Artists will also have the chance to work on a performance inspired by the life and work of Alexander Twilight in Vermont and the U.S. What offerings toward these areas of focus does Twilight offer us in an age of Black Lives Matter activism, new healing initiatives and reclaiming of indigenous spiritual traditions? This retreat is for emerging artists whose work focuses on a praxis of performance and socially engaged work.

Program Cost & Fees

Housing $250

Food Plan $200

Activities Fee $200

Total Retreat Cost: $650