$50 per person per night (for groups of 10+) 
Includes: 

• Lodging (linens and towels provided)

• Speaker gratuities

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​There is a $500 non-refundable booking fee to hold your dates on the PRRC calendar. The $500 will be applied to the cost of your immersion. If your group cancels, this fee will not be returned.
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Final numbers for your group are due 2 weeks before your arrival, this number will be considered your guaranteed count. Groups will be billed for their guaranteed count or the actual number who show up at the Reconciliation Center, whichever is higher.

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Dream Catchers
If your group is interested, there may be an opportunity to create dream catchers with some of our cultural guides. Dream catchers cost an additional $15 per person.

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Small Group Gratuity Fee
If your group has fewer than 10 people in it, there will be an additional gratuity added to your cost to help ensure we can cover all expenses and give your group a meaningful experience. Please use the table below to determine the additional gratuity for your group size.

• The Reconciliation Center has 22 beds total, 5 of which are top bunks.

• Linens and towels are provided in all rooms.

• Communal bathrooms are located near all sleeping rooms.

• The kitchen is stocked with cookware and utensils and is available to all groups for meal preparation.

• The lower level provides space for groups to meet with cultural guides, artists, and for groups to hang out together in the evening.

Daily Schedule: ​This is intended to give a general flow for each day. Specifics vary as the presenters are scheduled and are dependent on opportunities that may come up without advanced notice.

Typical Daily Schedule
Breakfast, Cultural Presentation 
Lunch, Cultural Presentation/Discussion
​Dinner, On-site Cultural Presentation or Artist, Wrap up
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Presenters will share their experiences, hopes, and views of life on the reservation.  We will explore how history impacts contemporary life.  There will be opportunities to discuss the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, generational trauma and how these historical events are part of daily life here on Pine Ridge.

Some of the sites that may be visited include Red Cloud Indian School, Wounded Knee, Wind Cave National Park, Crazy Horse monument, Red Cloud Renewable, The IHS hospital, and Thunder Valley.  We have added many new sites. We can customize your experience. Talk with us about your desires.

Options are available for worship if your visit includes a Sunday.

The kitchen at the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center is well stocked with cookware and utensils for meal prep. There is a grocery store across the street, Buche, with a broad selection of groceries. We encourage you to purchase your ingredients locally, when possible. This is another way to support the Pine Ridge community.  The center staff will work with you to provide some of your meals. You are welcome to join the community meals we provide, or you can provide your own meal.

Menu planning is an important part of having an enjoyable experience during your retreat so that you can focus on the people of Pine Ridge.  Here are some tips and pointers that you might find helpful:

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• Making crockpot meals is a great way to save time and help keep the building cool. You can prep in the morning and come back to the center in the evening and dinner will be ready.

• Plan out easily packable lunches in case you are eating on the go.

• The group is responsible for the preparation of all meals eaten on-site unless otherwise arranged. Since we are providing meals for the homeless community you have the option of eating what we prepare for the community. Our cooks are happy to work with you to help make your meals.

• The center has many staple items already in our fridge and cupboards. Please use what is already open before opening a new bottle or jar! (ex: ketchup, mustard, Miracle Whip, butter, salad dressings, etc)

In order to get the most out of a visit to the center we recommend that your group do some learning prior to coming out. 

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Some resources to consider:

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Books

Neither Wolf nor Dog Kent Nerburn

And They Called me Uncivilized Walter Little Moon

Toxic Charity Robert D Lipton

Native Kaitlin Curtice

The Four Vision Quests of Jesus Steven Charleston

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Robin Wall Kimmerer

-The Doctrine of Discovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3oc84aLC-Q (intense)

“The notion of discovery is a racist colonial concept that assumes the dehumanization of people of color. If you don’t believe me I welcome you to put your car keys and smart phones out in front of you and I will come by and discover them. Discovery requires the dehumanization of the people who are already there. Otherwise i would be stealing them.”

Treaties

Why Treaties Matter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bexvE4lZRGo

The “Indian Problem”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if-BOZgWZPE

Boarding Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGqWRyBCHhw

Misconceptions (by teenage girls)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHdW_LVfn28

Time Line, History, Call to Action

https://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey_america_s_native_prisoners_of_war

Cultural Immersion Suggested Packing List

• Weather-appropriate clothing/jackets/footwear

In the summer Pine Ridge can reach temperatures in the upper 90s and in the winter down below 0. Please check the weather before you come and pack appropriately. We will likely be outside for extended periods of time. In the winter there can be lots of snow and in the spring lots of mud --boots/appropriate footwear recommended

There are no laundry facilities available at the center

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• Closed toed/walking/standing shoes

                        We may walk through grasses or be standing for long periods of time

• Toiletries/personal hygiene items

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• Medications

                        Prescription and over-the-counter

                        Closest pharmacy is an hour away

• Sunscreen and bug spray

• Hat/sunglasses

• Water bottle

                        Please bring a refillable water bottle to avoid the waste of disposable plastic

• Journal/notebook and pen

• Camera/phone and chargers

• Cash

There will be many opportunities to purchase art and crafts during your visit. Items can range from $20-$200. While a couple of shops will take a credit card, most of your shopping opportunities will be directly with the artists and they only take cash. 

There is an ATM available across the street from the center

• Light jacket/sweatshirt

• Favorite pillow or blanket

We provide pillows and bedding though some visitors have preferred to bring their own/additional