This is a tool to help you find a meditation retreat that works with your timing, budget, and preferences.
The site is an automatically-updating list of retreats. The list is slightly curated: it currently only includes retreats in North America, at centers where I or someone I know have had a good experience, and that focus primarily on buddhist or buddhist-adjacent meditation (rather than general inner work, yoga, wellness, psychedelics, etc).
This site is new, so please double-check details - there may be mistakes.
If cost is an issue for you, you may be able to get a need-based scholarship (possibly including travel costs) through the Open Dharma Foundation. More info on cost and affordability norms, what dana is, etc, here.
If a retreat is too expensive for you, always ask them about workarounds before writing it off!
For more information generally, or to talk to someone about finding practice opportunities that might be a good fit for you, I recommend reaching out to Dharma Gates - their team is super helpful around navigating the meditation landscape.
Oct 7 – Dec 19, 202673 nights
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana
$4,000 full three months; $1,700 first month only (room, board, tuition). Financial assistance for priests in training only. Payment in full before arrival.
Zen (Soto) monastic practice period · with Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
116th Practice Period: monastic immersion for experienced practitioners studying Dōgen's Genjōkōan, with zazen, formal meals, chanting, work practice and dharma talks. Full period requires prior two-month practice period; first-month option requires one sesshin and teacher recommendation. Tassajara is remote, with limited road access in winter.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 8–18, 202610 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–480 · + dana · sliding scale
Price tiers $75-$480
Zen sesshin · with Hogen Bays, Roshi, Bansho Patrick Green, Shonin Darah Ashton
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
The longest annual sesshin: extended silent meditation in autumn, dropping down into the bare bones essentials of our lives. Not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 8–11, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donations encouraged; $100 refundable deposit
Insight · with Max Erdstein, Ines Freedman
Silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, work meditation and practice discussion. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 8–15, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$665–2,625 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale by accommodation: tent camping $665; tent cabin $770 (scholarship) to $1,435; casita/yurt $980 (scholarship) to $1,750; hermitage $2,065-$2,625. Scholarships fully awarded. Dana-based teacher compensation.
Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Susie Harrington
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Outdoor silent meditation retreat practiced entirely in nature, with mindful walks and Dharma talks. Silence is kept except for teacher meetings and group discussion. Prerequisite: at least one five-day silent mindfulness retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 9–25, 202616 nights
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
Vajrayana Tantra · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
17-day residential retreat training through four classes of Vajrayana Tantra, with creation stage visualization and completion stage meditation. Requires an approved application, an established meditation practice and progress in the Ngöndro preliminary practices. Applications accepted via Google Form.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Oct 9–14, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Listed as $690 / $525 / $440
Insight meditation · with Diana Clark, Lienchi Tran
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 9–18, 20269 nights
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$1,015–1,215 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $1,015; Generosity Price $1,215 supports scholarships. Room and meals added at registration. Student discounts and financial aid available.
Shambhala / Kagyu / Nyingma Vajrayana · with Dorje Loppon Lodro Dorje, Adrienne Chang
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day intensive on foundational Vajrayana practice through Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings: guru principle, devotion, visualization and surrender, while building traditional accumulations. Requires active Ngöndro practice; those who have completed it may attend to revisit it.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 9–11, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 12–20, 20268 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Hakim Tafari
In-person residential insight meditation retreat at Spirit Rock.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 12–18, 20266 nights
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$595–970 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Early-bird ($520-$895) ended July 28. Needs-based scholarships available. Teacher on dana.
Theravada · with Barry Gillespie
Meditation instruction based on the Satipatthana Sutta, evening dharma talks on core Buddhist teachings, one-on-one meetings with the teacher, optional yoga and hiking.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 12–20, 20268 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Only a few spots left; scholarship rate $760
Thai Forest / Insight · with Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, devon hase, Hakim Tafari, Adam Stonebraker
Thai Forest–grounded vipassanā retreat combining traditional instruction with lovingkindness; seated and walking meditation, Dharma talks, optional movement, and teacher meetings. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 13–18, 20265 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$675–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $675 to Kuti $1,475; lodge $1,200; sliding scale $515-$1,519.25; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $900/$600; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
Cross-tradition Buddhist · with Lisa Ernst
for women
A women's retreat exploring awakened feminine qualities through Buddhist traditions, studying Tārā and Kwan Yin while developing receptive awareness and compassion through meditation and daily practice.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Oct 13–18, 20265 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive practice week at the monastery for Mountains & Rivers Order students.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 14 – Dec 15, 202662 nights
full (waitlist open)
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$1,208–3,019 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale tiers: Supported $1208, Member $2174, Standard $2415, Benefactor $3019. $30 non-refundable application fee; $500 non-refundable if canceling within 2 weeks of start. General and BIPOC support funds available.
Zen (Soto) · with Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Nine-week residential Zen training period at Green Gulch Farm. Currently full — waitlist only; email rezoffice@sfzc.org. Application deadline was September 15, 2026.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Oct 16–21, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers Supported $695 to Benefactor $1,495; commuter $425; extra nights $85; more financial assistance usually available at registration
Study + practice · with Lama Rod Owens, Sister Sadada
Explores spiritual abolitionism through the Heart Sutra's teachings on form and emptiness, combining silent and guided meditation, dharma talks and group discussion. Suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 17–24, 20267 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana · scholarships
Member $882, non-member $980; 7 nights in a triple room plus meals. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear
Intensive silent Zen retreat: zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews and work practice in Noble Silence. Prior participation in a day-long retreat (such as Zazenkai) is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 18–25, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Mei Elliot, Kodo Conlin
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 19–25, 20266 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 20–30, 202610 nights
full (waitlist open)
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,475–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,475 low, $1,675 actual cost, $1,900 benefactor. Scholarship fund available beyond the low rate. No fee for monastics. $800 deposit.
Theravada / Pa Auk concentration (Samatha-Jhana) · with Marcia Rose
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Ten-day intensive on developing deep concentration leading to jhana absorption states, in the Burmese Pa Auk Sayadaw lineage. Silent sitting and walking meditation, instruction, Dhamma talks, and interviews. Maximum 15 participants, private rooms with bath. Prerequisite: at least three week-long or ten-day retreats.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Oct 21–25, 20264 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Off-site $500–$740; scholarship rate $380
Insight / Lovingkindness · with Erin Selover, Emily Horn
Silent retreat integrating embodied warmth with intuitive knowing through relaxed, kind attention in all activities. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 21–25, 20264 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Off-site $500–$740; scholarship rate $380
Insight · with Carol Cano, JD Doyle, Renda Dionne Madrigal, Kimber Simpkins-Nuccio, Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith
Silent meditation indoors and in nature for those moving through grief, with Dharma talks, embodiment practices, and teacher meetings; daily opening ritual.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 22–25, 20263 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$495–645 · + dana
Private room/private bath $645; private room/shared bath or A-Frame $495. Registration closes Oct 15.
Self-guided silent retreat
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed silent retreat for experienced practitioners with no set schedule, teacher or group structure. Participants design their own days of sitting, walking, movement and rest, with meals, lodging and grounds provided.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 23–29, 20266 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Listed as $830 / $630 / $530
Insight meditation · with Ayya Ānandabodhī Bhikkhuni
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 23–25, 20262 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Yan Xi Fashi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Oct 23 – Nov 1, 20269 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$750–1,500 · + dana
Full week: $1,500 private room, $1,250 glamping, $750 cave/camping. Weekend only: $500/$400/$300.
The Mind Illuminated
Practice, conversation, and community gathering at the place where The Mind Illuminated was written. Full-week or weekend attendance.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 23–31, 20268 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,200 · + dana
Price depends on accommodation: commuting $720, RV $1,000, dorm $1,136, quad $1,520, private room $1,960, cabin $2,200. A Zoom-only option is $200. Hybrid format.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Losang Gendun
Intermediate-level exploration of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Mahayana Buddhism. Six experiential sessions daily alternate breath meditation, guided placement and open awareness, with evening teachings. Set in the Santa Cruz Mountains redwoods.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 26–31, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
On-land format; off-site $625–$925; scholarship rate $475
Insight / Maraṇasati · with Nikki Mirghafori, John Martin, Kodo Conlin, Frank Ostaseski
Mindfulness of death practice to stay aligned with deepest values and live more fully. On-land format (also offered online); Frank Ostaseski joins in person Oct 29. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 26–31, 20265 nights
Vajrayana Foundation (Pema Osel Ling) — Corralitos, CA
cost: check site
Nyingma Vajrayana (Dudjom Tersar)
Five-day practice of the extensive Vajrakilaya sadhana revealed by Dudjom Lingpa and arranged by Dudjom Rinpoche.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Oct 27 – Nov 24, 202628 nights
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, Bhante Buddharakkhita, Jill Shepherd, nakawe cuebas berrios, Tuere Sala
In-person residential one-month insight retreat at IMS (Part 2).
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Oct 28 – Nov 1, 20264 nights
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$1,050–1,450 · + dana · scholarships
Shared room with bathroom $1,050; single room with private bathroom $1,450. Limited scholarships. Teachings offered freely.
Silent meditation (One Mindful) · with Adam Moskowitz, Alex Mart
Silent meditation retreat combining sitting and walking meditation, mindfulness teachings, gentle movement, and journaling. Silence runs from Thursday morning through Sunday lunch. Hosted at Land of Medicine Buddha by One Mindful.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 28–31, 20263 nights
Garrison Institute — Garrison, NY
cost: check site
Tibetan Buddhism (Machig Labdrön teachings) · with Charlotte Rotterdam, Pieter Oosthuizen
Retreat drawing on 11th-century Tibetan teachings, 'Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart', centered on open awareness meditation and Machig's direct teachings. Residential, with single and double rooms.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 4, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers Supported $695 to Benefactor $1,495; commuter $425; more financial assistance usually available
Theravada, Four Establishments of Mindfulness · with Ayya Santussika, Grace Talice Lee
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores the Four Establishments of Mindfulness to recognize patterns of entanglement. Guided and silent sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma reflections, optional chi gong. Prerequisite: two prior residential retreats of 5+ days.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 – Jan 31, 202793 nights
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual three-month monastic-style retreat of focused practice, community study, healing and transformation, open to monastics and lay practitioners. Requires at least one prior Plum Village retreat and a commitment to stay the full three months. Application by form or email.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 5, 20266 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Listed as $830 / $630 / $530
Brahmavihara practice · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 2, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$100 refundable deposit
Insight · with Max Erdstein, Matthew Brensilver
for LGBTQIA+
Four-day silent insight retreat limited to LGBTQIA+ participants ages 20-39.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 1–30, 202629 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Brahmavihara · with Devin Berry, DaRa Williams
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Sustained practice of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity, uncovering the natural radiance of the heart as both refuge and path. Experienced meditators; by application.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 1–7, 20266 nights
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Rinzai Zen
Week-long Rinzai Zen Dai-Sesshin (intensive meditation retreat) at Korinji Monastery, Sunday evening to Saturday afternoon. Schedule shows 6:30 pm start on Nov 1 and 5:00 pm end on Nov 7.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 1–6, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight · with Anushka Fernandopulle, John Martin, Victoria Cary, Mario Castillo
for LGBTQIA+
Buddhist practices of liberation in an LGBTQIA+ and GNC community, cultivating continuity of awareness in sitting, walking, and movement. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20265 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$450–1,875 · + dana · scholarships
Triple room $450 up to private bath $1,875; scholarships for demonstrated need; teacher dana at end. Registration closes Oct 26.
Mindful yoga and Buddhist dharma · with Djuna Devereaux, Anne Cushman
Silent retreat combining gentle yoga and somatic movement with seated, walking, standing and lying-down meditation, dharma reflections and small-group meetings with teachers, to build resilience and inner refuge.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 3–8, 20265 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,300 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $500 to Kuti $1,300; lodge $1,025; sliding scale $515-$1,339; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $770/$515; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate.
Zen / Alexander Technique · with Rev. Teijo Munnich, Meredith McIntosh
Integrates Zen Master Dogen's meditation teachings with the Alexander Technique for embodied awareness. Daily instruction covers meditation posture, anatomy, and Dharma talks. Open to beginning and experienced meditators.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Nov 5–8, 20263 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 6–15, 20269 nights
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,251–2,691 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers Supported $1,251 to Benefactor $2,691; commuter $765; more financial assistance usually available
Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer, Ayya Anopama, Viveka Bhikkhu
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Transforms conceptual understanding of Dhamma into embodied experience through Insight Dialogue and Dharma Contemplation with small group inquiry. Requires five years of Dharma experience and three silent retreats of 5+ nights.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 6–12, 20266 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Listed as $830 / $630 / $530
Insight meditation · with Ayya Santacitta Bhikkhuni, Kate Davies (assisting)
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 6–8, 20262 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $200 base / $250 sustainer / $400 benefactor.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Yan Wu Fashi
A residential weekend class teaching fundamentals of sitting meditation, including posture and basic concentration methods, three forms of walking meditation, and guidance on setting up a home practice.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 6–8, 20262 nights
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$400–700 · + dana · scholarships
Overnight options: tent platform $400, yurt $500, dorm $550, double $600, single $700. Commuter $250, Zoom $108, monastic free. Limited scholarships by application.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Losang Gendun
Weekend retreat exploring how to transform karma, afflictions, and death into paths toward freedom. Sessions alternate experiential practice and reflection, with nightly teachings and Vajrasattva purification practice. Also offered on Zoom.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 6–13, 20267 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Early Buddhist / Insight · with Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Bob Stahl, Lienchi Tran, Jonathan Relucio
Silent retreat grounded in early Buddhist tradition, cultivating mindfulness and clear knowledge through direct attention to body and mind. Suitable for newcomers and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 6–15, 20269 nights
Diamond Mountain — Bowie, AZ
cost: check site
Pragmatic dharma / Insight, no-phone silent retreat · with Tucker Peck, Upasaka Upali
A break from the world focused exclusively on meditation, with no phone or internet access, a code of conduct, and three daily meals. Optional 17-day extended stay through Nov 22.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 8–15, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,595 · scholarships
Starting at $4,595 per person; price varies by room type (hotel-style rooms to private cabins). Limited scholarships via retreats@jhourney.io.
Jhana meditation
Week-long jhana meditation retreat with group instruction, guided meditation, one-on-one facilitation, yoga, breathwork and complementary classes. Seven nights lodging and all meals included. Age 18+, mental health screening required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 9–15, 20266 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$25–380 · + dana · sliding scale
No set price; sliding scale $25-$380, donations welcome
Zen sesshin · with Jogen Salzberg, Bansho Patrick Green, Enryu Anusha Fernando
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Sesshin emphasizing gratitude and community, with a food-donation model where participants bring offerings for the kitchen. Early to bed, early to rise, full days of practice. Full-time attendance expected.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 10–24, 202614 nights
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
cost: check site
Drikung Kagyu (Vajrayana) · with Lopon Thupten Nima
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
14-day intensive retreat combining solitary and group Vajrakilaya practice. In-person residential only. Application deadline October 10; requires prior attendance of the Vajrakilaya Drupchen.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 10–15, 20265 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive practice week at the monastery for Mountains & Rivers Order students.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 11–15, 20264 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$540–1,180 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $540 to Kuti $1,180; lodge $960; sliding scale $412-$1,215.40; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $720/$480; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate.
Cross-tradition Buddhist · with David McKay
Explores how dedicated Buddhist practice cultivates inner peace and authentic living, combining contemplative development with practical life skills and letting go of confused, unhappy states of mind.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Nov 12–15, 20263 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$195–960 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Supported $195, Semi-Supported $390, Standard $660, Generosity $960; five $100 scholarships via Adoptee Mentoring Society. Registration closes Nov 5.
Partially silent, relational mindfulness retreat · with Vimalasara, Lev Michael Moses, MaryAnn Gallo
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Partially silent, partially relational mindfulness retreat for adult adoptees, former foster youth and those raised in group homes, with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation and practice discussion.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 12–15, 20263 nights
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$295–485 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Early bird ($260-$450) ended August 30. Scholarships available. Leader on dana.
Non-dual / direct path · with Johann Robbins
Meditation retreat on releasing goals and demands to simply be, meditating in nature in the Rocky Mountains. Explores direct path/non-dual awareness, emphasizing presence over technique.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 12–20, 20268 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,520 · + dana
Price depends on accommodation: commuting $720, RV $875, dorm $1,136, quad $1,520, private room $1,960, cabin $2,200-$2,520. Teacher offerings are separate. A shorter weekend option runs Nov 12-15. Registration closes Nov 5.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Beginner-friendly introduction to placement (concentration) and analytical meditation and calm abiding. Periods of silence run throughout, and participants may stay silent for the whole retreat. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 13–21, 20268 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$880 · + dana
Single price listed
Enlightenment Intensive · with Murray Kennedy, Patsy Boyer
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 13–15, 20262 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Gelong Loden Nyima
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Weekend silent shamatha intensive using the breath, cultivating self-compassion. For experienced meditators; not an introduction to meditation.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 13–15, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with BIAPoC Sangha
for BIPOC-identifying
Community retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian and People of Color.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 14–21, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,715–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Off-site $875–$1,295; scholarship rate $665
Insight / Mettā · with Vance Pryor, Kamala Masters, Walt Opie
Continuity of mindful attention across sitting, walking, and daily life, with gentle, kind receptivity. Open to all levels; held in noble silence.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 15–22, 20267 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Gelong Loden Nyima
Fully silent weeklong retreat on calm abiding (shamatha), loving-kindness (metta) and insight (vipashyana), with 4–6 hours of daily meditation, individual sessions with the teacher, and yoga exercises.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 15–22, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Matthew Brensilver
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 16–22, 20266 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 17–21, 20264 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$360–1,500 · + dana · scholarships
Triple room $360 up to private bath $1,500; scholarships for demonstrated need. Registration closes Nov 10.
Insight / Buddhist mindfulness · with Lisa Ernst, Trudy Goodman, Catherine Shaddix
Retreat on the seven factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity, with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and small-group discussions. Hybrid; in-person is residential.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 19–22, 20263 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$240–280 · + dana
Price tiers $240-$280
Zen loving-kindness retreat · with Bansho Patrick Green, Kosho Ault
Explore compassion through sustained meditative presence: zazen, chanting, formal meals and short work practice, mostly silent sitting in the hall.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 21–25, 20264 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight / Embodied Dharma · with Anne Cushman, Teja Bell, Solwazi Johnson
Silent retreat weaving qigong, meditation, somatic restoration, dharma reflection, sound and voice. Included per owner decision on movement hybrids at a listed meditation centre.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 22–29, 20267 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$600–1,250 · + dana
Earlybird rates: camping $600, glamping $875, kuti/cabin $1,100, private room $1,250.
Brahmaviharas
Outdoor retreat exploring the Brahmaviharas: kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 25, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Nov 27–29, 20262 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with David Slaymaker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 27–29, 20262 nights
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$280–480 · + dana
Overnight options: tent platform $280, yurt $300, dorm $320, double $380, single $480. Commuter $250, Zoom $108, monastic options free.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Weekend exploration of the Heart Sutra and interdependence, through teaching, contemplation and meditation. Also offered on Zoom.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 27–30, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$735–1,830 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Off-site $375–$555; scholarship rate $285
Insight / Lovingkindness · with Mark Coleman, Howard Cohn
Meditation retreat integrating mindfulness and love through guided mindfulness practices and heart-opening contemplations. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 29 – Dec 6, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–6, 20265 nights
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
$500 · + dana
$500 room and board plus $21 zero-carbon fee; customary additional teaching donation on arrival.
Zen (Soto) · with Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei
Six-day intensive Zen retreat honoring the Buddha's Enlightenment: extended zazen, Dharma talks, oryoki meals, and an individual practice meeting. First-time visitors must contact the center beforehand.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–31, 202630 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Caroline Jones, Greg Scharf
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at the Forest Refuge for experienced meditators, by application.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–8, 20267 nights
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Rinzai Zen
Rohatsu Dai-Sesshin at Korinji Monastery, the intensive Zen retreat culminating in the commemoration of the Buddha's enlightenment on Dec 8. Begins 6:30 pm Dec 1, ends 10:00 am Dec 8.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–5, 20264 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight · with Tara Mulay, Howard Cohn, Monica Magtoto
Dharma teachings and mindfulness instruction for stillness, walking, and mindful movement, plus lovingkindness. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–5, 20264 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Off-site $500–$740; scholarship rate $380
Insight · with Donald Rothberg, Eve Decker
Mindfulness, inquiry, and heart practices (lovingkindness, forgiveness, compassion) to transform reactive judgments; sitting and walking meditation, talks, basic movement. Held in the Community Meditation Center.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–8, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,008–1,120 · + dana · scholarships
Member $1,008, non-member $1,120; 7 nights in a triple room plus meals; $200 deposit after acceptance. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Kazuaki Tanahashi, Shinzan Palma, Kodo Roen, Monshin Overley, Genzan Quennell, Dainin Lau, Fushin Bristol
Intensive silent retreat celebrating the Buddha's awakening: sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, dharma talks, teacher interviews, liturgy and work practice. Attendance is prioritized for Roshi's students and people with experience of longer sesshins. Full attendance required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 3–13, 202610 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$1,000–2,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $1,000; lodge $2,050; sliding scale $1,030-$2,678; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $1,540/$1,030; free volunteer spots (prior SDRC experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
Jhana / Metta / Insight · with Mary Aubry
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Develops jhanas to support insight practice, covering the Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination and emptiness, with daily metta. Follows teachings of Leigh Brasington and Ayya Khema. Requires two prior 7-day silent retreats.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 4–7, 20263 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Listed as $415 / $315 / $265; registration closed
Insight meditation · with Tim Geil
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 4–11, 20267 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Mindfulness · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat in noble silence, respecting its contemplative and spiritual roots. Designed for experienced meditators and aspiring mindfulness teachers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 4–6, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 6–13, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale $75-$380; $50 deposit holds space. Fully booked, waiting list available.
Zen sesshin · with Hogen Bays, Roshi, Fuho Larry Trussell, Shonin Darah Ashton
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual retreat marking Buddha's awakening; historically one of the more rigorous sesshin. Multiple daily sits, work practice, formal meals, teachings. Full-time attendance required. Fully booked; waiting list available.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 6–11, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
On-land format; scholarship rate $475
Insight / Lovingkindness · with Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai
Lovingkindness, mindfulness, and embodied awareness to meet life with courage and tenderness; sitting and walking meditation, talks, small group. On-land format (also offered online).
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 8–13, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · sliding scale
Residential $695-$1,495; commuter $425; online option $189-$299. Hybrid event; the residential option is in person at Barre.
Chan · with Guo Gu
Chan retreat teaching silent illumination (mòzhào) and huàtóu investigation. 30-minute meditation periods with mindful yoga and walking meditation, largely in silence, with evening dharma talks.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 9, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 11–17, 20266 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$960–3,660 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight · with Erin Treat, DaRa Williams, Pamela Weiss, Kate Siber, Ronya Fakhoury Banks
Silent retreat cultivating a clear mind and tender heart, investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 11–13, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with MRO Teachers and Senior Staff
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 12–19, 20267 nights
Mount Madonna Center — Watsonville, CA
cost: check site
Cross-tradition / nondual · with Michael Taft
Deconstructing Yourself Winter Retreat at Mount Madonna, December 12-19. Registration is listed as coming soon.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 13–20, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit
Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell
Silent lovingkindness retreat with meditation, instruction, dharma talks, work meditation and practice discussion.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 15–20, 20265 nights
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana · sliding scale
Tiers Supported $695 to Benefactor $1,495; commuter $425
Theravada and Mahayana · with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Kuan Yin-centered teachings integrating Theravada wisdom and compassion with the Mahayana Bodhisattva ideal. Breathing meditation, chanting, silent practice, bowing, chi kung; noble silence maintained. For intermediate to advanced practitioners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 17, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 18–23, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, Oren Jay Sofer, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg
In-person residential winter solstice retreat at Spirit Rock.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 18–20, 20262 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Price tiers $150-$180
Zen
Silent weekend introducing intensive Zen practice: about seven hours of sitting, chanting, formal meals, community work, and foundational instruction the first evening. For newcomers or experienced meditators.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 18–23, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
On-land format; scholarship rate $475
Insight · with Oren Jay Sofer, devon hase, Yong Oh, Kimi Mojica, Fernmarie Rodriguez
Residential retreat with meditation instruction, stillness and movement meditation, lovingkindness, daily Qigong, evening talks, and a Winter Solstice ceremony. On-land format (also offered online).
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 25–29, 20264 nights
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
$384.3–834.3 · + dana · scholarships
CAD; in-person with accommodation varies by room type and New Year extension. Online option CAD $225. 10% early-bird discount until 2026-11-20. Teaching by dāna (suggested $120–$500 USD). Registration deadline 2026-12-18.
Buddhist study-practice · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
Four-day retreat on the Buddhist teachings of the kilesas, the obscuring emotions of greed, hatred, delusion, pride and jealousy, and the subtler upakkilesas. Combines classical Buddhist philosophy with modern emotional intelligence. All levels welcome. In-person and online options.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$675–1,075 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $675 base / $900 sustainer / $1,075 benefactor. Shuttle from Manhattan Penn Station $75/$150 round-trip.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
An intensive residential Chan retreat following traditional monastery scheduling, using huatou practice to connect mind and body and cultivate inner peace, with early-morning sessions and concentrated group practice.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 20276 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$840–2,550 · + dana · scholarships
Triple room $840 up to private bath $2,550; scholarships for demonstrated need. Registration closes Dec 20.
Insight meditation with embodied practice · with Enrique Collazo, Devon Sangster Rath, Selena La'Chelle Collazo
Silent insight meditation and embodied practice for new-year reflection, cultivating kindness and compassion, with a gradual transition from noble silence into structured heart-centered dialogue.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 4, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, Eugene Cash, Tuere Sala, Hakim Tafari
In-person residential New Year's insight meditation retreat at Spirit Rock.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 20275 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$675–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $675 to Kuti $1,475; lodge $1,200; sliding scale $515-$1,519.25; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $900/$600; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
Cross-tradition Buddhist · with Eve Decker, Lev Michael Moses
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A silent meditation retreat deepening presence and compassion through wise intention, cultivating clarity, courage and peace. Some prior meditation experience required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 4, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Only a few spots left; scholarship rate $760
Insight / Vipassanā · with Eugene Cash, devon hase, DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, Hakim Tafari, nico hase
Traditional vipassanā retreat with stillness and movement in silence, daily instruction, talks, and a New Year's Eve late sitting and simple ceremony.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Themed holiday retreat at Blue Cliff Monastery over the New Year. The page says more details will follow.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Zen (Soto) · with Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei
Annual New Year retreat with zazen, Dharma talks, discussion, and center work; New Year's Eve dinner, dance, and midnight bell ceremony. Residential. First-time participants must contact the center beforehand.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 29, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
New Year's retreat for experienced students.
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 2, 20274 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$360–1,260 · + dana · scholarships
Price depends on accommodation: commuting $360, RV $500, dorm $568, quad $760, private room $980, cabin $1,100-$1,260. Scholarships and payment plans available; apply one month ahead.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Elaine Jackson
Tibetan Buddhist purification meditation retreat with teaching sessions, discussion groups and walking meditation in the redwoods. Includes a New Year's Eve celebration. Prior experience with the practice is helpful but not required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 6, 20277 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Listed as $970 / $735 / $620
Insight meditation · with Santikaro
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 1–3, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Loden Nyima
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Winnie Nazarko, Shelly Graf
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 3–10, 20277 nights
Bells Mountain Dharma Center — Battle Ground, WA
free / by donation
Offered by donation (dana) per the center; no specific price listed.
Zen sesshin
Week-long winter Zen sesshin at Bells Mountain Dharma Center, January 3-10, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 3–17, 202714 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$1,050–1,650 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,050 base / $1,350 sustainer / $1,650 benefactor. Shuttle from Manhattan Penn Station $75/$150 round-trip.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-week intensive Chan retreat following a traditional monastery schedule, using the Silent Illumination method for deep contemplative practice aimed at inner peace, tranquility, and presence.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jan 5–11, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight / Vipassanā · with Howard Cohn, Erin Treat, Leslie Booker, Teresa Todoroff, Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith
Silent vipassanā retreat for new and experienced meditators with systematic instruction in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, lovingkindness, teacher meetings, and evening talks.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 6–27, 202721 nights
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$717–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Fee depends on room type/tier: Shared Student Room $717-$1791, Single Student Room $992-$2481, Shared Guest House $855-$2136, Single Guest House $1875-$3125. $30 non-refundable application fee; $500 non-refundable if canceling within 2 weeks of start. General and BIPOC support funds available.
Zen (Soto) · with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-week residential intensive on Lojong (Zen teachings on the practice of compassion) at Green Gulch Farm. Application deadline November 17, 2026; participants remain in the watershed for the duration.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jan 6 – Mar 31, 202784 nights
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana
$4,000 full three months; $1,700 one-month option (room, board, tuition). Financial assistance for priests in training only. Payment in full before arrival.
Zen (Soto) monastic practice period · with Ryushin Paul Haller
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
117th Practice Period: monastic training for experienced practitioners. Full period requires prior two-month practice period at City Center or Green Gulch (or equivalent); one-month option requires one sesshin and teacher recommendation. Applications due Nov 27, 2026. Remote monastery; winter road access is limited.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 8, 2027
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Jan 8–10, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 11–18, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Mettā · with Gullu Singh, Donald Rothberg, Diana Winston, Beth Sternlieb, Jonathan Relucio, Ronya Fakhoury Banks
Systematic cultivation of mettā (lovingkindness) as the core practice, with compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity as supports. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 13–18, 20275 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$100 refundable deposit
Insight · with bruni dávila, Marjolein Janssen
for LGBTQIA+
A silent mindfulness retreat for the LGBTQIA+ community, emphasizing safety and community while cultivating wholesome and loving qualities of heart and mind.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 13–17, 20274 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 15–21, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Listed as $830 / $630 / $530
Insight meditation · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four practices rooted in tradition and confirmed by neuroscience. Marked as an experience-prerequisite retreat on the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 15–18, 20273 nights
Tucker Peck — Bodega Bay, CA
$385–430 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $385-430 covers lodging/food/supplies only; separate teaching donations (no suggested amount); further scholarships available via Open Dharma Foundation.
Pragmatic dharma / Insight, Noble Silence retreat · with Tucker Peck, Kati Devaney
Residential retreat in a Bodega Bay mansion emphasizing Noble Silence with sitting and walking meditation. Includes one individual meeting with Tucker, office hours, and one meeting with the assistant teacher.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jan 16–23, 20277 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$891–990 · + dana · scholarships
Member $891, non-member $990; 7 nights plus meals; $200 deposit after acceptance. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Gyokei Yokoyama
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: sitting and walking meditation, chanting, formal meals, dharma talks, teacher interviews and work practice. A prior day-long retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 19–26, 20277 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight / Continuum · with Erin Selover, Susan Harper
Mid-winter retreat weaving Insight Meditation with Continuum, a somatic practice of breath, sound, and movement. Dharma reflections, guided meditation, night gazing. Included as meditation-led movement hybrid.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 20–30, 202710 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$1,490–3,300 · + dana · scholarships
Price depends on accommodation: dorm $1,490, quad $2,000, private room $2,570, cabin $2,880, Most Secret Cabin $3,300. Financial aid available. Registration deadline Jan 13, 2027.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Angie Muir
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Advanced approximation retreat centred on Cittamani Tara sadhana practice, with participants maintaining silence and staying on-site throughout. Requires the Cittamani Tara initiation and a daily Six-Session Guru Yoga practice.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 22–27, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Dhammadīpā
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 22–25, 20273 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tim Geil
3-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 24–31, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; lottery deadline Oct 15, 2026
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Liên Shutt
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 25–31, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 27 – Feb 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight · with Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary
Explores the Four Noble Truths as a practical path of freedom, grounded in the heart practices. Sitting and walking meditation, talks, movement, group meetings. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 29 – Feb 3, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Chris Crotty
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 20273 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Theravada (monastic-led) · with Ajahn Nisabho Bhikkhu, Ajahn Kovilo Bhikkhu
3-night monastic-led retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 1–28, 202727 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Jill Shepherd, Nakawe Cuebas Berrios
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 2 – Mar 1, 202727 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Theravāda · with Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Rasika Link
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month of sustained Insight practice following the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, with heart practices, talks, and teacher meetings. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat including two retreats of six nights or longer.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 3–10, 20277 nights
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,320–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,320 low, $1,520 actual cost, $1,900 benefactor. $750 deposit. Applications due Dec 1, 2026. Scholarship fund available.
Theravada / Insight (Vipassana) · with Brian Lesage
One-week vipassana retreat emphasizing moment-to-moment awareness through continuous silent practice. Sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, and teacher consultations. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners; application and teacher approval required. Limited to 15 participants.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Feb 5–14, 20279 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Yahel Avigur
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 5–12, 20277 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Supported self-retreat · with Carole Melkonian
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
7-night supported self-retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 5–7, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Zen and yoga · with Kali Basman
Silent weekend combining Zen meditation with Yin and Vinyasa yoga and IFS-informed inquiry, cultivating the Brahma Viharas through silent sits and dharma reflection. Included as meditation and dharma remain central.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 5–7, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 6–13, 20277 nights
Mount Madonna Center — Watsonville, CA
from $4,999 · scholarships
Starting from $4,999 per person; $800 deposit holds a spot. Limited scholarships via retreats@jhourney.io.
Jhana meditation
Week-long jhana meditation retreat on 380 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains: group instruction, guided meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation and solo practice. Seven nights lodging and vegetarian meals included. Age 18+, screening required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 12–21, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Supported self-retreat · with Jason Bartlett
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
9-night supported self-retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 14–21, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Oct 14, 2026
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Kim Allen
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale $75-$380; $50 deposit holds space
Zen sesshin · with Bansho Patrick Green, Amy Kisei, Sensei
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Takes up the Buddha's Parinirvana as an inquiry into death, dying and the uncertainties of life, through silent meditation guided by Zen koans. Full-time attendance expected.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 16–21, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Yahel Avigur
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 18–28, 202710 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–1,240 · + dana · scholarships
Member $1,116, non-member $1,240; 10 nights in a triple room, meals and both weekend programs; $100 deposit. Double +$1,500, single +$2,000.
Zen residential practice · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Dainin Lau, Koshin Flint Sparks, Kazuaki Tanahashi, Jin Young Lim, Jane Hirshfield, Clark Strand
Residential participation in Upaya's community schedule: meditation three times daily, work practice, councils, seminars, teacher interviews and dharma talks, plus weekend calligraphy and haiku programs. Two personal practice days are included.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 20–27, 20277 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$600–1,250 · + dana
Earlybird rates: camping $600, glamping $875, kuti/cabin $1,100, private room $1,250.
Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra
Seven-day retreat with Zen, Dzogchen and Mahamudra practices.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 23–28, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Dialogue · with Nicola Redfern, Bart van Melik
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 26–28, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 28 – Mar 15, 202715 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Carol Wilson, Andrea Fella
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
15-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Feb 28 – Mar 7, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Oct 28, 2026
Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Rebecca Bradshaw, Devin Berry
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Early spring retreat offering insight and lovingkindness practice, including concentration techniques for interested participants. Minimum stay 7 nights.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 1–28, 202727 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Awareness practice · with Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, Kirsten Rudestam, Teresa Todoroff
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long retreat exploring the nature of awareness via mindfulness of breathing, lovingkindness, then awareness itself. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat including two of six nights or longer.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 4–7, 20273 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Dr. Melanie Harris
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 5–7, 20272 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Price tiers $150-$180; registration opens December 15, 2026
Zen
Silent weekend introducing intensive Zen practice: about seven hours of sitting, chanting, formal meals, community work, and foundational instruction. For newcomers or experienced meditators.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 5–7, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 12–21, 20279 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$350–450 · + dana
Price tiers $350-$450
Zen sesshin · with Jogen Salzberg, Sensei, Hogen Bays, Roshi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Shamatha-vipassana practice listening to ambient sounds of the zendo and forest, bells and breath. Explores sound as a gateway to insight: 'What is this mind? Who is hearing these sounds?'
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 14–21, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Nov 14, 2026
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Kaira Jewel Lingo
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 19–28, 20279 nights
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
$1,017–2,142 · + dana
CAD. Tenting $1,017; shared room $1,557; private cabin $2,007; Orion private cabin $2,142. Online option $450. 10% early bird until 2027-02-21.
Vipassanā (Ānāpānasati Sutta) · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
Ten-day insight meditation retreat based on the Ānāpānasati Sutta, with detailed instruction, sitting, walking, standing and lying-down practice, and chances to ask questions and get feedback. Suits beginners and experienced practitioners. In-person and online options.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Mar 22–28, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 26–31, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with devon hase, nico hase
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 26 – Apr 2, 20277 nights
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,999 · scholarships
Starting at $4,999 per person; $800 deposit option; room types range from hotel-style rooms to cabins. Limited scholarships via retreats@jhourney.io.
Jhana meditation
Week-long jhana meditation retreat with group meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation, yoga, breathwork and private beach access. Seven nights lodging and all meals included. No experience required; age 18+, screening required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 28 – Apr 6, 20279 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Nov 28, 2026
Insight · with Andrea Fella, Dawn Neal
Mindfulness practice emphasizing awareness and wisdom through relaxation of body and mind, with self-directed practice and teacher guidance.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Mar 31 – Apr 5, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight / Nature · with Mark Coleman, Yong Oh, Kirsten Rudestam
Silent outdoor retreat exploring the Dharma through sensory-based mindfulness and relationship with the living world; sitting and walking meditation, nature practices, solitary practice time.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 1–30, 202729 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Brahmavihara · with Narayan H Liebenson, Matthew Hepburn
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Weekly focus on lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity, with instruction and individual meetings. Full month required (April 1 arrival, April 30 departure).
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 2–15, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Santikaro, Jason Bartlett
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
13-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 2–4, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 6–10, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight / Satipaṭṭhāna · with Will Kabat-Zinn, Lienchi Tran, Victoria Cary
Follows the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta's direct path: mindfulness of body, feelings, mind, and tendencies while walking, standing, sitting, lying down. All experience levels welcome.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 8–30, 202722 nights
full (waitlist open)
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$2,200–5,720 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $2,200 to Kuti $5,720; lodge $4,510; sliding scale $3,090-$8,034; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $3,388/$2,266. Teacher dana is separate.
Insight / Four Foundations of Mindfulness · with Rupert Marques, Kerstin Deibert
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Extended residential retreat on the four foundations of mindfulness with guided meditation, teachings and group inquiry. Mostly silent, weekly teacher meetings, daily one-hour work period. Requires 14+ nights of prior retreat experience.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Apr 10–18, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760
Insight / Vipassanā · with DaRa Williams, Noliwe Alexander, Tuere Sala, Bart van Melik, Melanie Huitse Cherng, Brett Bethke
Vipassanā retreat with sustained sitting and walking meditation, instruction, Dharma talks, and teacher meetings; cultivates clear seeing and heart qualities. Beginners and experienced welcome.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 11–25, 202714 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
from $1,570 · + dana · scholarships
From $1,570 including accommodation; 50% subsidies available by application.
Shinzen Young mindfulness system · with Har-Prakash Khalsa
Two-week practitioner training integrating Shinzen Young's mindfulness system. Week one: structured sessions, teachings and interviews. Week two: open schedule for deepening practice, with optional overnight hikes.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 12–18, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$80–380 · + dana · sliding scale
Price tiers $80-$380; $50 deposit holds space
Zen sesshin · with Fuho Larry Trussell
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Serene-illumination practice, combining calm-abiding and insight meditation, emphasizing relaxed openness and vivid presence. Not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 13–18, 20275 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$100 refundable deposit; registration opens Dec 13, 2026
Insight · with Ines Freedman, Shelley Gault
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 14–24, 202710 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Leigh Brasington, Meagan Chambers
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 16–22, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Diana Clark, Andrea Fella
6-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 16–18, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Yan Wu Fashi
A residential weekend class teaching fundamentals of sitting meditation, including posture and basic concentration methods, three forms of walking meditation, and guidance on setting up a home practice.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Apr 16–21, 20275 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Secular / MBSR-inspired · with Janet Solyntjes
Secular, MBSR-inspired silent retreat in noble silence with sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, yoga and loving-kindness practice.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 16–18, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 17–23, 20276 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Mahamudra / Dzogchen · with Richard John
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Advanced meditation retreat on essence mahamudra or trekchö, moving beyond conceptual study to direct experience and resting in buddha nature. Must attend the entire retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 17–24, 20277 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana · scholarships
Member $882, non-member $980; 7 nights plus meals; $200 deposit after acceptance. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews and work practice. A prior day-long retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 19–23, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight / Indigenous presence · with Bonnie Duran, Carol Cano, bruni dávila, Mario Castillo
Blends Indigenous ceremony with mindfulness and mettā; mostly Noble Silence, opening and closing with ceremonial talking circles. Open to Indigenous peoples and allies.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 19–25, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 22 – May 2, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Delson Armstrong
10-day residential Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 23–29, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tina Rasmussen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
6-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 23–25, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $200 base / $250 sustainer / $400 benefactor. 'No one turned away for lack of funds.' Registration opens 2027-01-23.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Rebecca Li
A non-intensive residential weekend alternating sitting and moving meditation to harmonize body and mind, with Dharma talks on meditation methods and guidance for integrating practice into daily life.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Apr 23 – May 2, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $855
Insight · with Kamala Masters, Tara Mulay, Vance Pryor, Winnie Nazarko, Joseph Goldstein, Aishah Shahidah Simmons, Adam Stonebraker
Emphasis on continuity of awareness in all activities and relaxed acceptance as the platform for investigation. Suitable for beginners and experienced. Joseph Goldstein joins via Zoom for 1–2 sessions only.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 25 – May 9, 202714 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$350 refundable deposit; registration opens Nov 25, 2026
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires a minimum of four 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 27 – May 2, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Dzogchen · with Lama Liz Monson
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 30 – May 6, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Theravada (monastic-led) · with Ayya Anandabodhi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
6-night bhikkhuni-led retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Loden Nyima
verified Oct 5, 2026
Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Theravada · with Sayadaw U Jagara, Venerable Canda
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores the 37 Factors of Awakening as an experiential path through meditation and shared inquiry. Full month or longer preferred; eight precepts expected when possible.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 3–10, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight · with Matthew Brensilver, Tuere Sala, Brian Lesage
Systematic instruction in mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation, with Dharma talks and teacher meetings. All are welcome.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 4–11, 20277 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Brahmavihara · with Donald Rothberg
Silent retreat on the four Divine Abodes (brahmaviharas) with seated and walking meditation, qigong, dharma talks and individual practice meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 7–12, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Mark Nunberg, Wynn Fricke (assisting)
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 7–9, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Chang Xiang Fashi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
May 10–16, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale $75-$380; $50 deposit holds space
Zen sesshin · with Bansho Patrick Green, Hogen Bays, Roshi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Week-long sesshin on connecting with ancestral roots: Zen as a direct mind-to-mind transmission of light. Rigorous silent retreat, not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 10–15, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Mindfulness (secular-friendly) · with Diana Winston, Gullu Singh, Dawn Mauricio, Eli Talen
Practice mindfulness through stillness and movement, with lectures and teacher meetings. Rooted in Buddhist practice but focused on practical applications; open to all, especially those interested in secular mindfulness.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 13–23, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Delson Armstrong
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 16–23, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Jan 16, 2027
Insight · with Max Erdstein
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 16–23, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight · with Nikki Mirghafori
Embodying release in every moment of awareness, training the heart-mind in friendliness and well-being. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 21–27, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Enlightenment Intensive · with Murray Kennedy, Patsy Boyer
6-night intensive from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 22–29, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$700–1,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $700 base / $850 sustainer / $1,000 benefactor. Registration opens 2027-01-22.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Rebecca Li
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential intensive in the Chan method of Silent Illumination, with early rising, a rigorous schedule of sitting and moving meditation, work practice periods, talks, and individual interviews.
verified Sep 21, 2026
May 24–30, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 28 – Jun 2, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Keri Pederson
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
May 29 – Jun 5, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight · with Vance Pryor, JD Doyle
Body as the ground of Insight practice, meeting sensations and breath moment by moment, supported by lovingkindness. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 1–30, 202729 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Carol Wilson, Andrea Fella
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four foundations of mindfulness with emphasis on wise view, influenced by Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Full month required. Lottery admission: apply by Nov 1, 2026; notified by Nov 15, 2026.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 3–13, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Delson Armstrong
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 4–9, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Sayadaw U Jagara
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 4–13, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Theravada (monastic-led) · with Ayya Santussika Bhikkhuni, Ayya Cittananda Bhikkhuni
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
9-night bhikkhuni-led retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 4–6, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with David Listen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jun 4–6, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 6–14, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760
Insight / Samādhi · with Dana DePalma, Phillip Moffitt, Tuere Sala, Alex Haley, Ying Chen, Adam Stonebraker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Supports natural unfolding of concentration through grounded presence, anchored by two daily guided meditations. Prerequisite: at least one 7-night silent residential Insight retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 11–18, 20277 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Mindfulness · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 13–20, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Feb 13, 2027
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Nolitha Tsengiwe, Devon Hase
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 14–18, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight · with Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, Vinny Ferraro, Hakim Tafari, Fernmarie Rodriguez
for young adults (35 or under)
Silent mindfulness retreat with peers: guided and silent sitting, walking, heart meditations, movement, teacher meetings, and talks. Electronics put away on arrival.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 15–20, 20275 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$315–350 · + dana · scholarships
Member $315, non-member $350; 5 nights in a triple room plus meals; $100 deposit after acceptance. Double +$125, single +$250.
Zen sesshin · with Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Miles Bukiet
for young adults (35 or under)
Contemplative Zen retreat for young adults with silent practice, peer community, time in nature and exploration of compassionate action. Beginner-friendly; no prior meditation experience required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 18–23, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tuere Sala
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 19–23, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$250–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Registration fee $250 is the lowest tier
Theravāda monastic · with Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayyā Suvijjānā, Ayya Niyyānika, Monica Magtoto
Five days of monastic life with devotional chanting and the Eight Precepts, plus sitting and walking meditation and talks. No late arrivals or early departures.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 21–27, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 23–29, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight / Yoga · with Anne Cushman, Leslie Booker, Djuna Devereaux, Rolf Gates
Dharma and Yoga teachings for settling the nervous system; each day has gentle yoga and somatic movement meditation, seated, walking, standing and lying meditation, and Dharma reflections. Included as movement hybrid.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 24 – Jul 4, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Delson Armstrong
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 25 – Jul 1, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Keri Pederson, Shelly Graf
6-night young adult retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF; age range not stated.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 26 – Jul 3, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Žarko Andričević
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential intensive in the Chan method of Silent Illumination, with early rising, a rigorous schedule of sitting and moving meditation, work practice periods, talks, and individual interviews.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jun 27 – Jul 4, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Feb 27, 2027
Insight · with Andrea Castillo, David Lorey
Spanish-language silent mindfulness retreat with meditation, dharma talks, yoga instruction and individual practice discussions. Requires a previous introduction to Insight meditation and teacher permission.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jun 30 – Jul 6, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
BIPOC scholarship $570
Brahmavihāras · with Noliwe Alexander, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Solwazi Johnson, Kimi Mojica, Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith, Gina LaRoche, Ronya Fakhoury Banks
for BIPOC-identifying
Annual BIPOC retreat drawing on the brahmavihāras, with the living elements as teachers; silent seated and walking practice in saṅgha.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Devin Berry, Tara Mulay
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Integrates insight and lovingkindness practice to foster awareness and equanimity. Full month or longer preferred; partial-month applications are waitlisted, with decisions by January 15, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 2–11, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Kamala Masters, Deborah Ratner-Helzer
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
9-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 2–4, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 7–16, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $855
Brahmavihāras / Mettā · with Tempel Smith, Anushka Fernandopulle, John Martin, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Marcy Reynolds
Silent retreat on the four brahmavihāras (mettā, compassion, joy, equanimity), developing concentration and selfless love. Can be combined with the following Insight retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 16–22, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Santikaro
6-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 16–25, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $855
Insight / Vipassanā · with Tempel Smith, Bonnie Duran, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Marcy Reynolds
Insight meditation techniques for direct experience of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and non-self. Silent except for small group meetings with teachers. Can be combined with the preceding lovingkindness retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 18 – Aug 1, 202714 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$350 refundable deposit; registration opens Feb 18, 2027
Insight · with Andrea Fella
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Requires four 7-day silent Vipassana retreats, including at least two weeks in the Sayadaw U Tejaniya style, plus teacher permission.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 19–25, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 22 – Aug 1, 202710 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–1,240 · + dana · scholarships
Member $1,116, non-member $1,240; 10 nights in a triple room plus meals; $100 deposit. Double +$1,500, single +$2,000.
Zen residential practice · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Dainin Lau, Koshin Flint Sparks
Join Upaya's resident community for monastery-style daily life: meditation three times daily, work practice, councils, seminars, dharma talks and teacher interviews. Weekend programs with additional faculty run during the stay.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 24–28, 20274 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with David Listen
verified Sep 21, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 8, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Ven. Bhante Kusala
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jul 30 – Aug 5, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Carole Melkonian
6-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Annie Nugent, Greg Scharf
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 6–12, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Jason Bartlett
6-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 8–15, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Apr 8, 2027
Insight · with Diana Clark
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 13–26, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tina Rasmussen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
13-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 16–22, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen sesshin · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 18–22, 20274 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Ven. Bhante Kusala
5-day (4 nights) introduction to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) with noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 19–26, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight / Nature · with Susie Harrington, Yong Oh, Denise Ackert, Lissa Edmond, Mario Castillo, Kate Siber
Practice outdoors in the company of the natural world, integrating stillness and movement. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 20–25, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Dialogue · with Tuere Sala, Peace Twesigye
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 20–22, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $200 base / $250 sustainer / $400 benefactor. 'No one turned away for lack of funds.' Registration opens 2027-05-20.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Rebecca Li
An introductory residential retreat for those new to meditation, with seated meditation plus three workshops - The Art of Sitting, The Art of Walking, and The Art of Seeing.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Aug 22–28, 20276 nights
Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, nico hase
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Fifth annual Refuge of Belonging retreat: week-long insight meditation intensive with sitting and walking practice, dharma talks and teacher meetings, largely in noble silence. Requires two prior week-long insight retreats and an established connection with the teachers. Rooms are doubles or triples.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 27–29, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $200 base / $250 sustainer / $400 benefactor. Registration opens 2027-05-27.
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day residential workshop exploring Huatou practice through discussion and guided investigation, aimed at clarifying the mind and seeing into one's self-nature to cultivate wisdom for daily life.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Aug 27 – Sep 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight · with Brian Lesage, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai
Continuous mindfulness in silence with a rhythm of stillness and movement meditation, instruction, Dharma talks, chanting, and teacher discussion. For beginners and experienced.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 25, 202727 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$350 refundable deposit; registration opens Mar 29, 2027
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Ines Freedman
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Requires a minimum of four 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and full attendance.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 1–30, 202729 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Guy Armstrong, Sally Armstrong
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Progresses through breath mindfulness, lovingkindness and pure awareness. Full month required. Lottery admission: apply by Jan 15, 2027; notified by Jan 31, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 1–6, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight · with James Baraz, Howard Cohn, Dawn Mauricio, Terry Vandiver, Eve Decker
Quieting the mind and opening the heart with silent sitting and walking, guided yoga/movement sessions, teacher meetings, and daily talks. For new and experienced students.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 3–9, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Narayan Liebenson, Tim Geil
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
6-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 4–11, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential intensive in the Chan method of Silent Illumination, with early rising, a rigorous schedule of sitting and moving meditation, work practice periods, talks, and individual interviews.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Sep 9–19, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Ven. Bhante Kusala
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 10–15, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Vance Pryor, Shelly Graf
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 13–19, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight / Somatic · with devon hase, Dawn Mauricio, Joseph Goldstein, Djuna Devereaux
Weaves yoga, somatic inquiry, samādhi practice, and vipassanā teachings, with daily sitting and walking meditation. Joseph Goldstein joins via Zoom for one session. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 13–19, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight · with Donald Rothberg
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four modes of practice: settling and stabilizing (including Qigong), close examination, seeing reactivity and self, and luminous awareness, supported by lovingkindness. Prerequisite: a 5-night silent insight retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 17–22, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Kamala Masters, Mark Nunberg
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 20–26, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $570
Insight · with Erin Selover, Kate Johnson, Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Monica Magtoto
for women
Deep rest in the first days, then mindful attention arising naturally; foundational Buddhist teachings lifting up women of many lineages. For women and non-binary people nourished in women-centered spaces.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 24 – Oct 7, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Santikaro
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
13-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Sep 24–26, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with David Slaymaker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Sep 27 – Oct 2, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight · with Erin Treat, Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Howard Cohn
Silent retreat investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention, cultivating a clear mind and tender heart. Silent except for Q&A and meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 1–6, 20275 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Rebecca Li
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A five-day intensive developed by the Western Chan Fellowship investigating 'Who am I?' through silent sitting meditation combined with verbal-inquiry exercises, aiming for direct insight; admission limited for individual teacher interviews.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Oct 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Burmese Theravada · with Deborah Helzer, Mark Nunberg
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Burmese Theravada approach emphasizing direct present-moment awareness through meditation objects and mental noting. Full month preferred; partial stays (minimum 2 weeks) reviewed, with acceptances by April 1, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 3–12, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $900
Insight / Samādhi · with Tuere Sala, Tempel Smith, devon hase, Brian Lesage, Vance Pryor
Practical techniques to strengthen steady attention on a meditation object, explore jhānas, and integrate concentration into Insight. For newer and experienced meditators; can combine with Fall Insight Retreat.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 7–17, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) with Metta · with Ven. Bhante Kusala
10-day residential TWIM retreat with metta, noble silence, daily one-on-one interviews, and single cabins. Eight precepts observed; no phones or computers.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 8–14, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tina Rasmussen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
6-night retreat; experience prerequisite per the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 10–17, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Jun 10, 2027
Insight · with Matthew Brensilver
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 12–17, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Theravada · with Ayya Santussika
Explores mindfulness of breathing through the Buddha's sixteen ānāpānasati instructions.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 12–21, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $900
Thai Forest / Insight · with Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Hakim Tafari
Thai Forest–grounded vipassanā retreat blending traditional instruction with lovingkindness; seated and walking meditation, talks, optional movement, teacher meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 15–18, 20273 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Keri Pederson
3-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 22–24, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Yan Xi Fashi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Oct 22–27, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Early Buddhist / Insight · with Anushka Fernandopulle, Vance Pryor, Shelly Graf
Cultivating mindfulness and kindness in a community organized around simplicity, with teachings from early Buddhist tradition, guided practice, and small groups. Open to new and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 24–31, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Jun 24, 2027
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Ying Chen
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 27 – Nov 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Insight / Maraṇasati · with Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Bob Stahl, Hakim Tafari
Mindfulness of death as preparation for dying and a doorway to awakening, with sitting practice, some guided visualization, and daily interactive inquiry.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Oct 29–31, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Loden Nyima
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 1–30, 202729 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Winnie Nazarko, Kristina Baré
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 2–14, 202712 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer
Focuses on the union of mettā and not-self, through silent meditation and Insight Dialogue.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Insight · with Kaira Jewel Lingo, Konda Mason, Carol Cano, Jonathan Relucio
for BIPOC-identifying
BIPOC retreat turning gently toward grief as a path back to the living Earth, through meditation, movement, teachings, ritual, and time in nature.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Insight · with Amana Brembry Johnson
for BIPOC-identifying
BIPOC retreat on foundational mindfulness of body, breath, and thoughts, with stillness and walking meditation, Dharma reflections, and one-on-one meetings.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 5–11, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Theravada (monastic-led) · with Ayya Santacitta Bhikkhuni, Kate Davies (assisting)
6-night bhikkhuni-led retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 8–13, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Insight · with JD Doyle, bruni dávila, Leslie Booker, Kimi Mojica, Eli Talen
for LGBTQIA+
Meditation, mindful movement, heart-centered practices, Dharma talks, and discussions in LGBTQIA+ space, grounded in kindness. Open to all levels of practice.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 12–20, 20278 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Enlightenment Intensive · with Murray Kennedy, Patsy Boyer
8-night intensive from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 12–14, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with David Slaymaker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 13–20, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Jul 13, 2027
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, DaRa Williams
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 14–21, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,820–4,515 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Only a few spots left; scholarship rate $700
Insight / Engaged · with JD Doyle, Larry Yang, Jonathan Relucio
Silent retreat cultivating embodied wisdom for awakening, with guided mindfulness and brahmavihāra meditations, Dharma talks, guided movement, and practice discussions. For newer and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 22–26, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,040–2,580 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $500
Insight / Mindfulness · with Dawn Mauricio, Gullu Singh, James Baraz, Jonathan Relucio, Rae Houseman
Foundations of mindfulness through simple practices: steadying attention, connecting with the body, sitting and walking meditation, gentle movement. Designed for beginners; no experience needed.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 26–28, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Chang Ji Fashi
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A residential Chan weekend combining silent sitting periods with gentle yoga, walking meditation, basic instruction, and brief Dharma talks to build awareness of daily activity.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nov 27–30, 20273 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Lovingkindness · with John Martin, Devin Berry
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Jul 28, 2027
Insight · with Dawn Neal, Mary Grace Orr, Bob Stahl
verified Oct 5, 2026
Nov 29 – Dec 5, 20276 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Theravada and Mahayana · with Thanissara, Kittisaro
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Chas DiCapua, Bonnie Duran
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 1–6, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Lovingkindness · with Vinny Ferraro, Cara Lai, Matthew Brensilver
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 3–8, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Tim Geil
5-night retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 7–12, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Noliwe Alexander, DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, nakawe cuebas berrios, Hakim Tafari, Isabel Adon, Aishah Shahidah Simmons
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 12–19, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
$200 refundable deposit; registration opens Aug 12, 2027
Insight · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 13–17, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Cara Lai, Yong Oh, Matthew Brensilver
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 18–23, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Oren Jay Sofer, devon hase, Dawn Scott, Heather Sundberg, Kimi Mojica
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 26, 2027 – Jan 2, 20287 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
An intensive residential Chan retreat following traditional monastery scheduling, using huatou practice to connect mind and body and cultivate inner peace, with early-morning sessions and concentrated group practice.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Dec 27, 2027 – Jan 4, 20288 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassanā · with Eugene Cash, devon hase, Tuere Sala, Dawn Scott, Hakim Tafari
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dec 30, 2027 – Jan 6, 20287 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
cost: check site
Insight meditation · with Santikaro
7-night New Year's retreat from the 2027 schedule PDF.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Jan 3–16, 202813 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Chinese Zen) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-week intensive Chan retreat following a traditional monastery schedule, using the Silent Illumination method for deep contemplative practice aimed at inner peace, tranquility, and presence.
verified Sep 21, 2026
Nothing matches those filters — try loosening one. Retreats are added every week.
ongoing & open-date opportunities
Personal retreats, hermitages, and practice stays you arrange directly with the center — no fixed dates.
open datesby arrangement
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-scheduled residential stays at the monastery, joining the community's mindfulness practice. Minimum 2 nights, maximum 14, and must start on a Friday. Offered between Themed Retreats within the seasonal window (Apr 17 to Dec 20, 2026). Open dates are in the registration form.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
Cross-tradition Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-arranged personal retreats of three nights to three months, available in all seasons. First retreats of three to five days are recommended. Optional personal meditation guidance from a senior Clear Sky teacher, by dāna. Booking is through the site's Book Now link.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Zen (Soto)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Minimum one-year monastic Zen residency centered on zazen, ritual meals, work, study and chanting. Application involves a Zoom interview and an in-person retreat of at least three weeks.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Zen (Soto)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential personal retreats of 3-14 nights, plus weekend to 90-day practice events led by the center's teachers. Self-directed time in the rhythm of the center. Year-round.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
The Mind Illuminated (TMI) / cross-tradition Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Extended time in a fully light-sealed space. Minimum one week total, with at most five consecutive days in darkness. Requires a prior retreat of 10+ days and a conversation with a resident teacher. Arrange via retreats@dharmatreasure.org.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
The Mind Illuminated (TMI) / cross-tradition Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo retreats tailored on request. Minimum three nights; seven to ten days or longer recommended. Lodging: eco-house unit, semi-shared yurt, private travel trailer or tent camping. Arrange by emailing retreats@dharmatreasure.org and completing a Practice History Form.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Flexible-length personal retreats by application, from a minimum of seven nights to a year or more; 10–14 nights or longer recommended. Requires one six-week teacher-led insight retreat or six one-week retreats.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
One to three weeks living and practising with the Abbey community, with about four hours of practice a day, community service and an assigned meditation instructor. Offered year-round except the winter Yarne retreat. Limited to two spaces per month. Some meditation experience required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residency of one month minimum with a defined end date, year-round. New admissions are not accepted during the Feb-Apr Yarne winter retreat. Requires 12+ months of meditation practice and one residential retreat of 2+ weeks. Two references required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary cabin retreats of ten days or longer at the Abbey. Applications are currently open for the 2026/2027 season. Requires 5+ years of daily practice, a completed group retreat of 2+ weeks, and a teacher's written recommendation.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
cost: check site
Drikung Kagyu (Vajrayana)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Short- or long-term self-arranged solitary retreats in silence, with a minimum of four two-hour sessions of seated meditation/sadhana practice daily. Housed in retreat huts or cabins; contact institute to arrange.
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
Zen personal retreat
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Personal retreat cabin at Great Vow with running water, electricity, kitchenette and forest trails. Arrive Tue or Fri 3-5pm, depart Sun or Tue before noon. Requires prior retreat experience, ongoing practice and a guiding teacher. Apply online.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
cost: check site
Zen (Soto)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Open-date residential stay of 14-day (two-week) minimum, extendable weekly. Guests join daily zazen, services, work practice (dishes, cleaning, farm duties), meals, and weekly lectures alongside residents. Requires online application and review of residential guidelines.
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM
cost: check site
Interspiritual
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo personal retreat in wilderness hermitages on Lama Mountain. Stays are 3 nights minimum and 2 weeks maximum, longer with approval. There is no electricity or running water. Cushion, wood stove, propane burner, bedding and basic vegetarian staples are provided. To book, contact the Hermit Guardian at hermit@lamafoundation.org or (575) 586-1269.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Padma Samye Ling — Sidney Center, NY
cost: check site
Nyingma Vajrayana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-scheduled personal retreats year-round on 500 acres in the western Catskills. Stays run from 1 night to a month or more, in dormitory, tenting, apartment or solitary cabin. Vegetarian meals are served. Contact the center to plan your visit before arriving.
verified Sep 28, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
free / by donation
No charge to stay; the monastery is supported by voluntary donations of food, materials, money and work.
Theravada (Thai Forest)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Lay guests stay and practice alongside the monastic sangha by arrangement. Minimum 3 nights. First-timers may stay up to 1 week (New England) or 2 weeks (farther away). Arrive Wed–Sat. Email the Guest Monk, ideally within 2 months of arrival. Eight Precepts observed, including no food after midday.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Long-term residency, 3-month minimum (6+ months prioritized, often years), centered on zazen three times daily, work practice, and socially engaged Buddhism. Background check required; active waitlist.
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
$100 · + dana · scholarships
$100/night (single); scholarship funds available for financial need
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay 3–30 days at Upaya, arriving Wed/Thu/Fri, following the full resident schedule including zazen and afternoon work practice (samu).
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
$200 · + dana · scholarships
$200/night (single); scholarship funds available for financial need
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay 3–30 days at Upaya, arriving Wed/Thu/Fri, joining the morning meditation and work practice with afternoons free for study or personal time.
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
$300 · + dana · scholarships
$300/day (single); scholarship funds available for financial need
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed residential retreat at Upaya, minimum 2 days, arriving Wed–Sun, with optional participation in the community meditation schedule.
verified Sep 21, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
cost: check site
Tibetan (FPMT)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary stays in secluded ridge-top private cabins with no Wi-Fi. Vegetarian meals are delivered. Book online with a credit card deposit for each stay length. Optional guided audio support from a Buddhist teacher is available.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Tibetan (Nyingma / Pema Lingpa)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individual retreat cabins at Choying Dzong in Crestone, reserved by the week or month for deepened, extended practice. Apply by email, then a review (about 2 days), a Zoom meeting about your retreat goals, approval and payment.
verified Oct 5, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$850 · + dana
$850 per month including meals, lodging, training and retreat fees; $100 deposit on acceptance; week-long stays $300/week; reduced rates available on request.
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long residential stay arranged with the training office. Daily zazen, liturgy, work assignments and teacher meetings, ending in a week-long sesshin. Apply with written statement of motivation and a phone interview; week-long stays also possible.
verified Oct 5, 2026