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 26–31, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $625-$925; registration closes Oct 26; only a few spots left
Insight / Vipassana · with Nikki Mirghafori, John Martin, Kodo Conlin, Frank Ostaseski
Silent on-land retreat on mindfulness of death (maraṇasati), using the reflection to live and love more fully. Silent except for teacher-led Q&A and small groups. Frank Ostaseski joins in person on Oct 29. Also offered online.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26–30, 20264 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, held at Pema Osel Ling.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Oct 28–31, 20263 nights
Garrison Institute — Garrison, NY
cost: check site
Tibetan (Machig Labdrön / open awareness) · with Charlotte Rotterdam, Pieter Oosthuizen
Draws on Machig Labdrön's teachings on open awareness and meeting fear with curiosity and compassion, combining open awareness meditation with community practice. In person and residential; commuter registration also available.
verified Oct 26, 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 $695-$1,495 residential; commuter $425; extra night $85. Commuter spaces open, rooms waitlisted.
Satipatthana · with Ayya Santussika, Grace Talice Lee
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Uses the Four Establishments of Mindfulness to explore how we create entanglements and free ourselves from recurring patterns, meeting them with kindness and understanding.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 5, 20266 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530
Insight · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 8, 20269 nights
full (waitlist open)
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
$790–1,078 · + dana
In person, includes lodging, meals and tuition: outdoor camping $790, indoor camping $844, heated rustic hut $1,078. Reduced rate by applying for Karma Yoga service. Bed waitlist.
Drikung Kagyu · with Lopon Thupten Nima
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
24-hour drupchen of Wrathful Vajrakilaya to remove inner and outer obstacles, with Garchen Institute Lamas. In person (arrive Oct 30) and online. All participants must take the Vajrakilaya online empowerment beforehand.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 30 – Nov 2, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $100 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 10/9/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein, Matthew Brensilver
for young adults (35 or under)
4-day residential insight retreat for people in their 20s and 30s. Full; waitlist open.
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 202792 nights
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-month winter retreat of mindfulness practice with the monastic community. Open to practitioners who have attended at least one retreat at a Plum Village practice center and can stay the full three months. Application required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 1–30, 202629 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Devin Berry, DaRa Williams
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
The Brahmaviharas: A Refuge for the Heart. Month-long personal retreat period with teacher guidance, by application.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 1–7, 20266 nights
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Zen (Rinzai)
Week-long Rinzai Zen Dai-Sesshin at Korinji Monastery, Reedsburg, WI. Runs from Sunday 6:30 pm to Saturday 5:00 pm.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Nov 1–6, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475; only a few spots left
Insight / Vipassana · with Anushka Fernandopulle, John Martin, Victoria Cary, Mario Castillo
for LGBTQIA+
Silent retreat for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community exploring Buddhist practices of liberation, with mindfulness and heart-fulness and continuity of awareness in all activities. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20265 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$450–1,875 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple $450, double $825, private/shared bath $1,375, private bath $1,875. Teacher dana not included. Online registration closes 2026-10-26; later sign-ups contact the center.
Insight / Mindful yoga · with Djuna Devereaux, Anne Cushman
Building resilience and refuge in hard times through Buddhist dharma and gentle yoga, somatic movement, seated, walking and lying-down meditation, dharma reflections and small groups. Mostly silent. Open to new and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20265 nights
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$575–690 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $575; Generosity Price $690 funds scholarships. Accommodation and fees are added at registration.
Nyingma Dzogchen · with H.E. Dza Kilung Rinpoche
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Six days of teaching on Longchenpa's Immaculate Radiance, a Nyingma Dzogchen text, with daily sitting and guided meditation. First-time students need Rinpoche's permission before registering.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 3–8, 20265 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,300 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Lodge shared $1,025 (25%/50% scholarships $770/$515); tent on ground $500; kuti $1,300; sliding scale $515-$1,339. Teacher dana not included.
Zen (Soto, Dogen) with Alexander Technique · with Rev. Teijo Munnich, Meredith McIntosh
For beginning and experienced meditators: Zen Master Dogen's meditation teachings combined with the Alexander Technique for body-mind harmony. Daily Dharma talks and hands-on Alexander guidance.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 3–8, 20265 nights
Florida Community of Mindfulness — Tallahassee, FL
$350–450 · + dana · scholarships
$450 overnight, $350 commuter, $175 online-only (not counted in the in-person range). Scholarships available.
Chan · with Guo Gu
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Hybrid retreat exploring Huayan Buddhism and interdependence, working with a newly translated Huayan source text. For practitioners with some familiarity with Chan/Zen. Registration deadline listed as Oct 6, 2026.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 5–7, 20262 nights
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
$300–410 · + dana
Tuition incl. meals: Member $300, Standard $330, Benefactor $410. Housing is extra, subject to availability, and room prices vary.
Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Traditional Soto Zen sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Registration deadline Oct 30. Oryoki set needed.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Nov 5–8, 20263 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 6–15, 20269 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer, Ayya Anopama, Viveka Bhikkhu
verified Oct 12, 2026
Nov 6–12, 20266 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530
Monastic-led · with Ayya Santacitta Bhikkhuni, Kate Davies
Monastic-led retreat; Kate Davies assists.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 6–8, 20262 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale Base $200 / Sustainer $250 / Benefactor $400; financial aid available, no one turned away for lack of funds. Optional shuttle from Manhattan Penn Station $75 one way / $150 round trip.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi
Residential, non-intensive weekend covering fundamentals of sitting meditation: posture, basic concentration methods, setting up environment and equipment, and slow, fast and natural walking meditation. Designed for beginners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 6–8, 20262 nights
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$400–600 · + dana · scholarships
Tent platform $400, private yurt $500, shared dorm $550, shared double $600; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics. Limited case-by-case scholarships.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Losang Gendun
Weekend retreat on working with karma, the afflictions, and death. Sessions alternate practice and reflection, with evening teachings and a Vajrasattva purification practice each evening, drawing on the four healing powers. In person and on Zoom.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 6–13, 20267 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$665; only a few spots left
Insight / Vipassana · 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 26, 2026
Nov 6–22, 202616 nights
Diamond Mountain — Bowie, AZ
cost: check site
Insight / pragmatic dharma · with Tucker Peck, Upasaka Upali
Residential retreat focused almost entirely on meditation, with a 10-day core (to Nov 15) and an optional extension to Nov 22. No phones or internet during the 10-day portion. Three meals a day.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Nov 8–15, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,595 · scholarships
From $4,595 per person; fixed price, room type affects price (hotel-style rooms to private cabins, not itemized). Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Secular / jhana
Week-long jhana meditation retreat at Zephyr Point on Lake Tahoe. Includes lodging, meals, 1-on-1 facilitation, group meditation, yoga and breathwork. No experience required. Mental health screening required; ages 18+.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 9–15, 20266 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$25–380 · + dana
Page lists $25-$380 but also says the sesshin has no set price and donations are welcome.
Zen · with Jogen Salzberg, Bansho Patrick Green, Enryu Anusha Fernando
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A week of gratitude-focused sesshin following the usual routine of early rising and a full day of practice. Meals are made only from food donated for the retreat. Full-time participation expected.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 10–24, 202614 nights
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
cost: check site
Drikung Kagyu · with Lopon Thupten Nima
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
In-person intensive retreat following the drupchen, silent except for Q&A. Participants must have attended the drupchen. Prep begins Nov 9. Apply by email to [email protected].
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 10–15, 20265 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive practice for MRO students, with MRO teachers and senior staff.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 12–15, 20263 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$195–960 · + dana · sliding scale
Tiers: Generosity $960, Standard $660, Semi-Supported $390, Supported $195. Meals and lodging included. No further scholarships available. Registration closes 2026-11-05.
Insight / affinity retreat · with Vimalasara, Lev Michael Moses, MaryAnn Gallo
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
For adult adoptees, former foster youth and those from group homes. Partly silent, with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and compassionate relational practices. No prior practice required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 12–15, 20263 nights
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$295–485 · + dana · scholarships
Price includes food and lodging, depending on lodging tier. Need-based scholarships by application. Teacher supported by dana.
Direct Path / Non-Dual, Insight · with Johann Robbins
Ease into autumn and let go of goals, devices and demands. Silent sitting, guided meditation, walks on the land, dharma talks, Q&A and optional morning movement outdoors, in a Direct Path/Non-Dual approach.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 12–20, 20268 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$875–2,520 · + dana · scholarships
RV/camper $875, dorm $1,136, quad $1,520, private room $1,960, cabins $2,200-$2,520; includes meals. Commuting $720. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Beginner-friendly structured introduction to meditation: concentration and analytical meditation, calm abiding, and the four close placements of mindfulness. Held in silence except for teaching-session questions. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 13–15, 20262 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (shamatha) · with Loden Nyima
Two-day silent shamatha intensive on the breath, alternating 30-minute sits with 10-minute walks. Chairs allowed. Mostly silent with minimal instruction, so not an initial introduction to meditation.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 13–15, 20262 nights
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$245–295 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $245; Generosity Price $295 funds scholarships. Room and meals are added at registration.
Shambhala · with Rebecca Brown, Bill Brauer
Weekend introduction to mindfulness meditation and Buddhist teachings on staying engaged with the world, working with fear and overwhelm, and building resilience. Mostly silent meditation, with some talks and conversation. Open to beginners.
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Nov 14–21, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,715–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $875-$1,295; scholarship $50-$665; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Vance Pryor, Kamala Masters, Walt Opie
Continuity of mindful attention in sitting, walking and daily life, with gentle, kind receptivity. Open to all levels; held in noble silence apart from teacher Q&A and practice meetings.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 15–22, 20267 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (shamatha, metta, vipashyana) · with Loden Nyima
Fully silent week with at least 4-6 hours of daily meditation on calm abiding, loving-kindness and insight. Dharma talks, guided meditations, optional individual sessions and a brief yoga practice.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 15–22, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 10/25/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Matthew Brensilver
One-week residential insight retreat. Registration and waitlist closed.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 16–22, 20266 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 17–21, 20264 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$360–1,500 · + dana · scholarships
Triple $360, double $660, private/shared bath $1,100, private bath $1,500. Meals and lodging included. Teacher dana not included. Registration closes 2026-11-10.
Insight · with Lisa Ernst, Trudy Goodman, Catherine Shaddix
Exploring mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity, and strengthening them on and off the cushion. Silent, with sitting and walking meditation, talks and small groups. Open to all levels.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 17–24, 20267 nights
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$795–955 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $795; Generosity Price $955 funds scholarships. Accommodation is added at registration.
Shambhala / Kagyu Mahamudra · with Andy Karr, Scott Wellenbach
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day retreat on Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche's essence mahamudra instructions, covering his shamatha and vipashyana teachings. Requires having received Pointing Out Instruction, and the book Mahamudra Stepping Stones.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 19–22, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$240–280 · + dana
Page gives only the $240-$280 range.
Zen / Loving-kindness · with Bansho Patrick Green, Kosho Ault
Silent weekend retreat on loving kindness, Thursday 5 pm to Sunday 1 pm, with seated meditation, chanting, formal meals and a short work practice.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 21–25, 20264 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship rate $380; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Anne Cushman, Rōshi Teja Fudō Myōō Bell, Solwazi Johnson
Silent retreat weaving qigong, meditation, somatic restoration, dharma reflection, sound and voice. Movement hybrid run at Spirit Rock.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 25, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Nov 27–29, 20262 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale Base $200 / Sustainer $250 / Benefactor $400; financial aid available.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Slaymaker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential weekend of mindful silence: 5-7 daily sittings, guided gentle yoga and walking meditation, review of basic methods such as breath awareness, and brief Dharma talks. Prior meditation class or 1-day retreat expected.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 27–29, 20262 nights
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$280–480 · + dana
Tent platform $280, private yurt $300, shared dorm $320, shared double $380, single $480; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Weekend retreat on the Heart Sutra and emptiness as interdependence, with teachings, contemplation and meditation, connected to everyday life, compassion and wisdom. Held in the Gompa, with a Zoom option.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 27–30, 20263 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$735–1,830 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $375-$555; scholarship $50-$285; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Howard Cohn
Meditation retreat integrating mindfulness and love through guided mindfulness and heart-opening contemplations. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20267 nights
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
$661–950 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Member $661, Standard $735, Benefactor $950. Housing is extra, subject to availability. Sliding-scale fees and General and BIPOC Support Funds are available. Registration closes Nov 13.
Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman
Seven-day Rohatsu sesshin marking Buddha's enlightenment, closing the Fall Practice Period. Sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Oryoki set needed.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Nov 29 – Dec 6, 20267 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 11/8/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella
One-week residential insight retreat. Registration and waitlist closed.
verified Oct 26, 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 at checkout; teaching donation customary.
Zen (Soto) · with Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei
Six-day Rohatsu retreat combining the intensity of sesshin with a more flexible schedule: extended zazen, Dharma talks, oryoki meals, and an individual practice meeting for each participant. Newcomers should contact the office first.
verified Oct 19, 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 with teacher guidance, by application.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 1–8, 20267 nights
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Zen (Rinzai)
Rohatsu Dai-Sesshin at Korinji Monastery, Reedsburg, WI. Runs from Tuesday 6:30 pm, Dec 1, to Tuesday 10:00 am, Dec 8.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Dec 1–5, 20264 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$380; only a few spots left
Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Howard Cohn, Monica Magtoto
Refining qualities of attention for insight into the way things are. Dharma teachings, mindfulness in stillness, walking and movement, and lovingkindness instruction.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 1–5, 20264 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship $50-$380; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Donald Rothberg, Eve Decker
Mindfulness, inquiry and heart practices (lovingkindness, forgiveness, compassion) for transforming reactive judgment. Includes sitting and walking meditation, talks and basic movement. Held at the Community Meditation Center.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 1–8, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,008–1,120 · + dana
Member $1,008, non-member $1,120, shared triple lodging and meals included. Double +$525, single +$1,050. Page says full; waitlist available.
Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Kaz Tanahashi, Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, James Fushin Bristol, Genzan Quennell
Silent, intensive sesshin celebrating the Buddha's awakening, with sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, dharma talks, interviews, liturgy and work practice. Participants must sit the entire sesshin; Roshi Joan prioritizes her students and those experienced in longer sesshins.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 3–13, 202610 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$1,000–2,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Lodge shared $2,050 (25%/50% scholarships $1,540/$1,030); tent platform $1,000; sliding scale $1,030-$2,678. Teacher dana not included.
Insight and jhana practice (Brasington/Ayya Khema lineage) · with Mary Aubry
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Ten-day retreat on jhanas as support for insight, covering the Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination and emptiness, with daily guided metta. Experienced meditators only: at least two prior 7-day silent retreats.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 4–7, 20263 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $415 / $315 / $265
Insight Meditation · with Tim Geil
Lottery retreat; registration marked Closed.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 4–11, 20267 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (secular mindfulness framing) · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, instruction, talks and small-group meetings. Noble silence throughout. Open to experienced meditators; fulfills the retreat prerequisite for MBSR and most teacher trainings.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 4, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 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 26, 2026
Dec 6–13, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds a space; balance due on arrival. Page says fully booked; waitlist offered.
Zen · with Hogen Bays, Fuho Larry Trussell, Shonin Darah Ashton
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Rigorous silent Rohatsu sesshin marking the end of the year's practice and the fall Ango period. Sunday 5 pm to Sunday 1 pm. Not recommended for beginners; full-time attendance required.
verified Oct 26, 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 residential rate; scholarship rate $475; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai
Lovingkindness, mindfulness and embodied awareness for meeting life with an undefended heart. Formal sitting and walking, talks and a small group meeting. All welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 8–13, 20265 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$299–1,495 · + dana
Range is $299 to $1,495; the page doesn't say which price applies to residential vs online.
Chan · with Guo Gu
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Introduces the two Chan methods, silent illumination and huatou, with 30-minute sits, mindful yoga and walking meditation. Mostly silent, with evening dharma talks. Residential option at BCBS; online option also offered. Requires at least one prior six-day residential retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 9, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Dec 11–17, 20266 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$960–3,660 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Vipassana · 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 and letting go of habitual reactivity.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 11–13, 20262 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Zen
Weekend vigil at Zen Mountain Monastery with MRO teachers and senior staff.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 12–19, 20267 nights
Mount Madonna Center — Santa Cruz, CA
$1,100–1,700 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tuition only: Scholarship $600, Basic $1,100, Supporting $1,700. Mount Madonna room and meals are paid separately. The page gives one example, a shared room at $1,457, for a total of $2,557 with Basic tuition.
Nondual · with Michael Taft, Laura Ward
Eight-day, seven-night mostly silent residential nondual meditation retreat on openness, spaciousness and ease, with about 11.5 hours of practice daily. Optional pranayama, visualization, mantra, daily meditative movement and Hanuman Temple activities. Prior study with Michael Taft is ideal but not required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dec 13–20, 20267 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 11/22/26
Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell
One-week residential metta retreat. Full; waitlist open.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 15–20, 20265 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Mahayana + Theravada · with Kittisaro, Thanissara
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dec 17, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Dec 18–20, 20262 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Zen
Silent weekend introduction to intensive Zen practice: about seven hours of sitting daily, chanting, formal oriyoki meals and work practice. Zen meditation instruction the first evening. In person only.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 18–23, 20265 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475; only a few spots left
Insight / Vipassana · with Oren Jay Sofer, devon hase, Yong Oh, Kimi Mojica, Fernmarie Rodriguez
Residential retreat with stillness and movement meditation, daily lovingkindness, daily qigong, evening talks and a Winter Solstice ceremony. Suitable for beginning and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 25–29, 20264 nights
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
$384.3–834.3 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
CAD, in-person incl. meals and accommodation; price depends on accommodation and optional New Year stay. Online CAD 225. Taught on a dana basis; scholarship form available. Early bird ends Nov 20, 2026.
Cross-tradition Buddhist · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
Final part of the 2026 emotional intelligence series on the kilesas, the Buddhist framework for what clouds the heart, with practices for freeing it. Residential at Clear Sky; online option also offered. No prerequisites.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$675–1,075 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale Base $675 / Sustainer $900 / Benefactor $1,075; financial aid available. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential intensive huatou retreat on a traditional Chan monastery schedule, with Dharma talks, guided practice and interviews. Session I of the annual Winter Retreat; may attend any or all sessions. Prior silent retreat of 5+ days required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 20277 nights
Tallahassee Chan Center — Tallahassee, FL
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Chan · with Guo Gu
Intensive with 30-minute sits alternating with mindful yoga and walking meditation, daily Dharma talks, optional consultations and vegetarian meals. Limited gender-separated beds and camping on site, or commute. Also offered online.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 20276 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
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Insight · with Enrique Collazo, Devon Sangster Rath, Selena La'Chelle Collazo (Movement Teacher)
A mindful transition retreat into the new year, with a movement teacher.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 20275 nights
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$600–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Lodge shared $1,200 (25%/50% scholarships $900/$600); kuti $1,475; tent platform $675; sliding scale $515-$1,519. Teacher dana not included.
Buddhist (Insight Meditation) · with Eve Decker, Lev Michael Moses
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Retreat on presence, compassion and wise intention, with practices to support clarity, courage and peace. Some meditation experience required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 4, 20278 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Eugene Cash, devon hase, DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, Hakim Tafari, Ronya Fakhoury Banks
Traditional vipassanā retreat with stillness and movement in silence, teacher meetings, talks and a New Year's Eve late sitting and simple ceremony. All welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
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Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh)
Holiday retreat of mindfulness practice at Blue Cliff Monastery, Dec 28 to Jan 1. The page says more details will follow.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Zen · with nico hase, Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei
Residential New Year's seminar on a monastic rhythm of zazen, walking meditation, work period, dharma talks and discussion, exploring sangha as imperfect community and as the path. Includes New Year's Eve sit and 108 bell rings.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 20274 nights
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Zen (Soto) · with Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei
Seminar to reflect on the year and welcome the next, with Dharma talks, discussion, zazen, shared work, a New Year's Eve dinner and dance, sitting until midnight and 108 bell rings, and New Year's Day brunch.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Dec 29, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
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Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 2, 20274 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$500–1,260 · + dana · scholarships
RV/camper $500, dorm $568, quad $760, private room $980, cabins $1,100-$1,260; includes meals. Commuting $360. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Elaine Jackson
Vajrasattva purification practice retreat with meditation sessions, discussion groups, walking meditation, and a New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Tsog practice. All levels; no initiation required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 6, 20277 nights
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $970 / $735 / $620
Insight · with Santikaro
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 1–3, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Shambhala / Tibetan (shamatha) · with Loden Nyima
Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima, as in the November intensive. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
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Insight / Vipassana · with Winnie Nazarko, Shelly Graf
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period. Minimum 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 3–10, 20277 nights
Bells Mountain Dharma Center — Battle Ground, WA
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Zen
Week-long winter sesshin at Bells Mountain Dharma Center. No further details on the calendar page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 3–17, 202714 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$1,050–1,650 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale Base $1,050 / Sustainer $1,350 / Benefactor $1,650; financial aid available. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential two-week intensive Silent Illumination retreat on a traditional Chan monastery schedule, with Dharma talks, guided practice and interviews. Session II of the annual Winter Retreat. Prior silent retreat of 5+ days required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 3–23, 202720 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,782–1,980 · + dana
Member $1,782, non-member $1,980, shared lodging and meals for 20 nights. Double +$500, single +$1,000.
Zen practice period (ango) · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Johnson, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Gyokei Yokoyama
Three-week residential practice period on Dōgen's Genjōkōan, with zazen, zazenkai, seminars, work practice and a weeklong closing sesshin, following a monastic schedule.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 5–11, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Vipassana · 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 26, 2026
Jan 6–27, 202721 nights
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$717–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Fee by room type: shared student room $717-$1,791, single student room $992-$2,481, shared guest house $855-$2,136, single guest house $1,875-$3,125. Plus $30 non-refundable application fee. General and BIPOC support funds available after acceptance. Application deadline Nov 17, 2026.
Zen (Soto) · with Zoketsu Norman Fischer
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-week residential intensive for experienced meditators practicing alongside Green Gulch staff: daily zazen, oryoki meals, work periods, Dharma talks, classes, teacher meetings, ending with a five-day sesshin. Theme: Lojong slogan practice.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jan 6 – Mar 31, 202784 nights
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana
$4,000 full three-month period; $1,700 first-month-only option (room, board, tuition). No scholarships for practice periods; financial assistance for priests in training via [email protected].
Zen (Soto) monastic practice period (ango) · with Ryushin Paul Haller
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
117th Tassajara practice period: immersive residential monastic training for experienced practitioners, with a first-month option emphasizing Zen monastic forms. Full period requires a prior two-month practice period at City Center or Green Gulch. The road is closed to vehicles in winter and subject to flooding.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 8, 2027
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
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Insight Meditation
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 Oct 19, 2026
Jan 8–10, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 9–13, 20274 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
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Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Akincano Weber
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jan 11–18, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$665
Insight / Metta · 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 teacher Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 12–17, 20275 nights
Dharma Gates
cost: check site · via Dharma Gates
Zen · with Jogen Salzberg
for young adults (35 or under)
Zen's vision is that everyone has their own light, a beacon in the dark. A Zen meditation retreat cultivating your own body-heart-mind, awake, responsive and in deep relationship.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jan 13–17, 20274 nights
Dharma Gates
cost: check site · via Dharma Gates
Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
for young adults (35 or under)
Zen is a practice of discovering our natural inner clarity and bringing it into everyday life, drawing on fifteen hundred years of skillful means (upaya) to help us wake up to reality right where we are.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jan 13–18, 20275 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $100 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 12/23/26
Insight / Vipassana · with bruni dávila, Marjolein Janssen
for LGBTQIA+
6-day residential insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners. Full; waitlist open.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 13–17, 20274 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
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Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 15–21, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530
Insight · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 15–18, 20273 nights
Tucker Peck — Bodega Bay, CA
$385–430 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale covers lodging, food and supplies, in shared dorm rooms. Teachings are by donation afterward. Scholarships of $300 or less are available through Open Dharma Foundation.
Insight / pragmatic dharma · with Tucker Peck, Kati Devaney
Residential silent retreat with Noble Silence and sitting and walking meditation most of the day. Each participant has one meeting with Tucker and one with Dr. Devaney. Starts Friday 6 PM and ends Monday 2 PM.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jan 16–23, 20277 nights
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$891–990 · + dana
Member $891, non-member $990, shared lodging and meals. Double +$525, single +$1,050. Page says full; waitlist available.
Zen sesshin · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Gyokei Yokoyama
Multi-day silent Zen retreat with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, dharma talk, interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 19–26, 20277 nights
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $875-$1,330; scholarship $50-$665; program full, waitlist open
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Selover, Susan Harper
Insight meditation woven with Continuum, a somatic practice using breath, sound and movement. Held in noble silence with dharma reflections, guided meditation, night gazing and Q&A.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 20–30, 202710 nights
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$1,490–3,300 · + dana · scholarships
Dorm $1,490, quad $2,000, private room $2,570, cabins $2,880-$3,300; includes meals. Payment plans available.
Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Angie Muir
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Highest Yoga Tantra retreat practicing the Cittamani Tara sadhana and completing the 100,000-mantra commitment, mostly silent, with teachings by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche. Requires the Cittamani Tara initiation and application. Ends with fire puja.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 22–27, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Dhammadīpā
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jan 22–25, 20273 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $415 / $315 / $265
Insight Meditation · with Tim Geil
Lottery retreat; registration marked Closed.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 24–31, 20277 nights
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 1/3/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Liên Shutt
One-week residential insight retreat. Full; waitlist open.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 25–31, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 27 – Feb 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight / Vipassana · with Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary
Exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical path of freedom, grounded in the heart practices. Sitting and walking meditation, talks, movement and group meetings. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 20273 nights
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $415 / $315 / $265
Monastic-led · with Ajahn Nisabho Bhikkhu, Ajahn Kovilo Bhikkhu
Lottery retreat; registration marked Closed.
verified Oct 26, 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 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 2 – Mar 1, 202727 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Rasika Link
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long silent Insight retreat following the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, with heart practices and optional mindful movement. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat including two retreats of six nights or longer.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 2 – Mar 28, 202754 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, Kirsten Rudestam
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-month silent Insight retreat for sustained practice; the March portion focuses on awareness practice. Application required with the same 14-night prerequisite as the 1-month retreats.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 3–10, 20277 nights
The Mountain Hermitage — Taos, NM
$1,320–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,320 low, $1,520 actual cost, $1,900 benefactor. Deposit $750. Monastics pay no fee. Applications requested by Dec 1, 2026.
Theravada / Insight (Vipassana) · with Brian Lesage
One-week silent Vipassana retreat of continuous mindfulness practice, with sitting and walking meditation, instruction, Dharma talks and practice discussions with the teacher. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners. Limited to 15.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Feb 4–7, 20273 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$200–225 · + dana
Zen · with Jogen Salzberg
Weekend combining inner-critic work with Buddhist meditation, mixing silent and guided sitting with group facilitation. Open to first-time and experienced meditators. Thursday 5 pm to Sunday 1 pm. Included as meditation-centre-run; balance of meditation vs. facilitation not fully clear.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 5–14, 20279 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Samadhi / Jhana · with Yahel Avigur
verified Oct 12, 2026
Feb 5–12, 20277 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $970 / $735 / $620
Supported self-retreat · with Carole Melkonian
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 5–7, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Zen and yoga · with Kali Basman
Weekend immersion weaving Zen meditation with Yin and Vinyasa yoga and Internal Family Systems-informed inquiry, focused on the Brahma Viharas through forgiveness. Noble Silence Friday evening to Sunday morning. All levels.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 5–7, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 6–13, 20277 nights
Mount Madonna Center — Watsonville, CA
from $4,999 · scholarships
From $4,999 per person; fixed price. $800 deposit holds a spot. Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Secular / jhana
Week-long jhana meditation retreat on 380 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Group instruction, guided practice, long periods of solo meditation. Includes lodging and vegetarian meals. Mental health screening required; ages 18+.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 12–21, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $1245 / $945 / $795
Supported self-retreat · with Jason Bartlett
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 14–21, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 1/24/27; lottery deadline 11/4/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kim Allen
One-week residential insight retreat. Applications open; admission by lottery.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds a space; balance due on arrival.
Zen · with Bansho Patrick Green, Amy Kisei
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent winter sesshin using the Buddha's death to examine mortality and fear of the unknown, working with koans. Not recommended for beginners; full-time attendance required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 15–21, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Feb 17–21, 20274 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Jeff Warren
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 18–28, 202710 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–1,240 · + dana
Member $1,116, non-member $1,240, shared lodging and meals for 10 nights. Double +$1,500, single +$2,000.
Zen retreat · with Roshi Joan Halifax, Wendy Dainin Lau, Koshin Flint Sparks, Kazuaki Tanahashi, Jane Hirshfield, Clark Strand
Ten-day residential retreat with three daily zazen periods, work practice, dharma talks and interviews, including calligraphy and haiku weekends that can be taken separately. Mondays and Tuesdays are personal practice days.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 20–27, 20277 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
Zen / Dzogchen / Mahamudra
A 7-day retreat combining practices from Zen, Dzogchen, Mahamudra and other traditions, aiming to deepen confidence in an intrinsic, intimate awakeness revealed through non-grasping.
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Feb 26–28, 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 26, 2026
Feb 28 – Mar 15, 202715 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,325–2,070 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $2070 / $1575 / $1325
Insight · with Carol Wilson, Andrea Fella
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Feb 28 – Mar 7, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 10/28/26, lottery deadline 11/18/26
Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell
One-week residential metta retreat.
verified Oct 26, 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
Insight and/or lovingkindness, including jhāna practice for those interested. Minimum 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 1–28, 202727 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · 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: breath stability, lovingkindness, then awareness itself. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat.
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Mar 5–7, 20272 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Registration opens December 15, 2026.
Zen
Silent weekend retreat with about seven hours of sitting, chanting, formal oriyoki meals and work practice; Zen meditation foundations taught the first evening. In person only.
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Mar 11–14, 20273 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Zen · with Jose Shinzen Palma
An accessible approach to an ancient practice.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 12–21, 20279 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$350–450 · + dana
Zen · with Jogen Salzberg, Hogen Bays
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent retreat focused on listening to the zendo, forest, bells and breath, practicing awareness both focused and wide open. Rigorous; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 14–21, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 11/14/26, lottery deadline 12/5/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kaira Jewel Lingo
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 19–28, 20279 nights
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
$1,017–2,142 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
CAD, in-person incl. meals and accommodation: tenting 1017, shared room 1557, private cabin 2007, Orion cabin 2142. Online CAD 450. Taught on a dana basis; scholarship form available. 10% early bird until Feb 21, 2027.
Vipassanā · with Catherine Pawasarat Sensei
Ten-day Vipassanā retreat based on the Ānāpānasati Sutta, with sitting, walking, standing and lying practice, classes, group practice and Q&A. Suitable for beginners; in-person residential or online.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 19–21, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Xi Fashi
Weekend beginner's meditation class. Registration opens 2026-12-19.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 22–28, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 23–27, 20274 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Matthew Brensilver
Meditation retreat on sitting quietly with the heart and the practice of mindfulness. Online option also offered.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 26–31, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440
Insight · with devon hase, nico hase
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 26–31, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — WA
cost: check site
Insight Meditation · with devon hase, nico hase
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Five-night silent retreat on body awareness and insight through the four foundations of mindfulness, with sitting, walking, mindful movement, dharma talks and practice interviews.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 26 – Apr 2, 20277 nights
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,999 · scholarships
From $4,999 per person; fixed price, room type affects price (not itemized). $800 deposit holds a spot. Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Secular / jhana
Week-long jhana meditation retreat at Zephyr Point on Lake Tahoe. Includes seven nights' lodging, meals, group meditation, guided practice, yoga, breathwork and 1-on-1 sessions. No experience required. Mental health screening required; ages 18+.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 28 – Apr 6, 20279 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 11/28/26, lottery deadline 12/19/26
Insight / Sayadaw U Tejaniya style · with Andrea Fella, Dawn Neal
10-day residential retreat in the Sayadaw U Tejaniya style.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 31 – Apr 4, 20274 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Mary Stancavage, Ian Challis, Valerie Cusson, Jokai Blackwell
Connecting with ourselves as a way to live in harmony with others.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Mar 31 – Apr 5, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475
Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Yong Oh, Kirsten Rudestam
Silent outdoor retreat with sensory-based mindfulness, sitting and walking meditation, nature practices and dharma reflections in Spirit Rock's hills and meadows.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 1–30, 202729 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Narayan H. Liebenson, Matthew Hepburn
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Brahma Viharas. Full month required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 1–24, 202723 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–2,070 · + dana
Member $1,863, non-member $2,070, shared lodging and meals for 23 nights. Double +$575, single +$1,150.
Zen practice period (ango) · with Jose Shinzan Palma, Monshin Nannette Overley, Ryotan Cynthia Kear
Residential ango with daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, book study, temple training, interviews and council practice, including two zazenkai and a closing weeklong sesshin. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 2–15, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $1795 / $1365 / $1145
Insight · with Santikaro, Jason Bartlett
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Apr 6 – May 6, 202730 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Kittisaro, Thanissara, Yong Oh, Djuna Devereaux
Month-long residential retreat hosted by Sacred Mountain Sangha at Big Bear Retreat Center.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 6–10, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$380
Insight / Vipassana · with Will Kabat-Zinn, Lienchi Tran, Victoria Cary
Following the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta's foundations of mindfulness as the Buddha's direct path. All experience levels welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 8–30, 202722 nights
full (waitlist open)
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$2,200–5,720 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Lodge shared $4,510 (25%/50% scholarships $3,388/$2,266); tent $2,200; kuti $5,720; sliding scale $3,090-$8,034. Teacher dana not included.
Insight Meditation · with Rupert Marques, Kerstin Deibert
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Mostly silent residential retreat with weekly group inquiry and individual teacher meetings, drawing on the four foundations of mindfulness. About one hour of daily work practice. Requires 14+ nights of prior teacher-led retreats, including two silent residential retreats of six nights or more.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 10–18, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760
Insight / Vipassana · with DaRa Williams, Noliwe Alexander, Tuere Sala, Bart van Melik, Melanie Huitse Cherng, Brett Bethke
Vipassanā retreat with sustained sitting and walking, guided instruction, talks and teacher meetings, plus equanimity, lovingkindness, compassion and empathetic joy. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 11–25, 202714 nights
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
from $1,570 · + dana · scholarships
Starts at $1,570 covering operations and accommodation; dana for the teacher welcome; 50% subsidy available by application.
Shinzen Young mindfulness system · with Har-Prakash Khalsa
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential program for intermediate and advanced practitioners with intensive retreat experience: customizing retreat goals, concentration and equanimity, working with conditioning, partner exercises, nature, and integrating insights. Limited to 20 participants.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 12–18, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$80–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds a space; balance due on arrival.
Zen · with Fuho Larry Trussell
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent sesshin combining calm-abiding and insight in serene-illumination practice. Rigorous; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 13–18, 20275 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $100 deposit; applications open 12/13/26, lottery deadline 1/3/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Ines Freedman, Shelley Gault
6-day residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 14–24, 202710 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Jhana · with Leigh Brasington, Meagan Chambers
verified Oct 12, 2026
Apr 16–22, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Diana Clark, Andrea Fella
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 16–18, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Chang Xiang Fashi
Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-01-16.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 16–21, 20275 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan · with Janet Solyntjes
Five-day silent meditation retreat led by Janet Solyntjes. Details and price not checked on the detail page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 16–18, 20272 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 17–24, 20277 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana
Member $882, non-member $980, shared lodging and meals. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear
Multi-day Zen sesshin in Noble Silence with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 19–23, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$380
Insight / Indigenous presence · with Bonnie Duran, Carol Cano, bruni dávila, Mario Castillo
Blends Insight mindfulness and mettā with Indigenous knowledge systems, with ceremonial talking circles and mostly noble silence. Open to Indigenous peoples and allies.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 19–25, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 22 – May 2, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Delson Armstrong
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 23–29, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 23–25, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li
Weekend foundation retreat. Registration opens 2027-01-23.
verified Oct 26, 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 / Vipassana · with Kamala Masters, Tara Mulay, Vance Pryor, Winnie Nazarko, Joseph Goldstein
Continuity of awareness in all activities, with relaxed acceptance as the platform for investigation and wisdom. Suitable for beginners and experienced. Joseph Goldstein joins by Zoom for 1-2 sessions only.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 25 – May 9, 202714 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 11/25/26, lottery deadline 12/16/26
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day silent Vipassana retreats. Gil Fronsdal assisted by Diana Clark.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 27 – May 2, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Dzogchen · with Lama Liz Monson
verified Oct 12, 2026
Apr 30 – May 3, 20273 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $415 / $315 / $265. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with David Sudar
verified Oct 26, 2026
Apr 30 – May 2, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (shamatha) · with Loden Nyima
Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
May 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Sayadaw U Jagara, Venerable Canda
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
37 Factors of Awakening. Priority to full-month applicants. Eight precepts expected.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 3–10, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$665
Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Tuere Sala, Brian Lesage
Systematic instruction in mindfulness and lovingkindness, with dharma talks and teacher meetings. All welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 4–11, 20277 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Brahmavihara (loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity) · with Donald Rothberg, Ph.D.
Week on the four Divine Abodes, alternating silent sitting and walking meditation with instruction, talks, discussion, teacher meetings and daily qigong.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 7–12, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Mark Nunberg, Wynn Fricke
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 7–9, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi
Weekend beginner's meditation class. Registration opens 2027-02-07.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 10–16, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds a space; balance due on arrival.
Zen · with Bansho Patrick Green, Hogen Bays
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A week of silent meditation connecting with the teachings and stories of past practitioners. Monday 5 pm to Sunday 1 pm. Rigorous; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 10–15, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Insight / Mindfulness · with Diana Winston, Gullu Singh, Dawn Mauricio, Eli Talen
Practical applications of mindfulness through stillness and movement, rooted in Buddhist practice. Open to all backgrounds and experience, especially those interested in secular mindfulness.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 13–23, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Delson Armstrong
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 16–23, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 1/16/27, lottery deadline 2/6/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein
One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 16–23, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Insight / Vipassana · with Nikki Mirghafori
Embodying release in every moment of awareness, cultivating goodwill and freedom through embodied awareness and friendliness. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 17–22, 20275 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with René Rivera
verified Oct 19, 2026
May 19–24, 20275 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Sustainable Compassion Training · with John Makransky, Radhule Weininger
A compassion training retreat on accessing unconditional love and wisdom.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 21–23, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Listen
Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-02-21.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 23–28, 20275 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Susie Harrington, Denise Ackert
verified Oct 19, 2026
May 24–30, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Ron Hogen Green, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 28 – Jun 2, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Keri Pederson
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 29 – Jun 5, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$700–1,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale Base $700 / Sustainer $850 / Benefactor $1,000; financial aid available.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential 7-day intensive teaching Chan Silent Illumination, with early rising, sitting and moving meditation, and work practice. Requires basic instruction, an established daily practice and a previous two-day retreat. Registration opens January 2027.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 29 – Jun 5, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$665
Insight / Vipassana · with Vance Pryor, JD Doyle
The body as the ground of Insight practice, meeting sensation and breath moment by moment, supported by lovingkindness.
verified Oct 26, 2026
May 30 – Jun 17, 202718 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Ajahn Sucitto
By application; details to be released later this fall.
verified Oct 19, 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
Full month required. Lottery admission: applications due Nov 1, 2026; results by Nov 15, 2026.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 3–13, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Delson Armstrong
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Jun 4–13, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $1245 / $945 / $795. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Monastic-led · with Ayya Santussika Bhikkhuni, Ayya Cittānandā Bhikkhunī
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Jun 6–10, 20274 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight / affinity retreat · with JD Doyle, Lev Michael Moses
for LGBTQIA+
Silent retreat for trans, nonbinary and gender-expansive practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 6–14, 20278 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$760
Insight / Vipassana · with Dana DePalma, Phillip Moffitt, Tuere Sala, Alex Haley, Ying Chen, Adam Stonebraker
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Supports the natural unfolding of samādhi (concentration) through grounded presence, anchored by two daily guided meditations. Prerequisite: at least one 7-night silent residential Insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 11–18, 20277 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (secular mindfulness framing) · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat, as in the December offering. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 13–20, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 2/13/27, lottery deadline 3/6/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Nolitha Tsengiwe, Devon Hase
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 14–20, 20276 nights
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
Chan · with Rebecca Li
Residential Chan retreat on silent illumination practice at the monastery. Detail page link malformed on the calendar; price and other details not read.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 14–18, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, Vinny Ferraro, Hakim Tafari, Fernmarie Rodriguez
for young adults (35 or under)
Silent mindfulness retreat for young adults aged 18-32: sitting, walking, heart meditations, movement, teacher meetings and talks. Fully silent; devices put away.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 15–20, 20275 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$315–350 · + dana · scholarships
Member $315, non-member $350, shared lodging and meals for 5 nights. Double +$125, single +$250. Scholarship application available.
Zen sesshin · with Noah Kodo Roen, Wendy Dainin Lau, Miles Bukiet
for young adults (35 or under)
Silent Zen retreat for young adults on resilience, clarity and compassion, with formal silent practice, community work and meals, a silent hike to Picacho Peak and nature journaling. No prior meditation experience required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 18–23, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Tuere Sala
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 19–23, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$250–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Discounted registration fee $250; no late arrivals or early departures; Eight Precepts observed
Theravada monastic · with Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayyā Suvijjānā, Ayya Niyyānika, Monica Magtoto
Five days of monastic life led by nuns, with devotional chanting, the Eight Precepts, group sitting and walking, practice meetings and dharma talks. Open to all genders.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 21–27, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 23–29, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Mindful yoga · with Anne Cushman, Leslie Booker, Djuna Devereaux, Rolf Gates
Dharma and yoga teachings for settling the nervous system. Daily gentle yoga, somatic movement meditation, seated and walking meditation, dharma reflections and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 24 – Jul 4, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Delson Armstrong
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 25 – Jul 1, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Keri Pederson, Shelly Graf
for young adults (35 or under)
Retreat for young adults ages 18–35.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 26 – Jul 3, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Žarko Andričević
7-day Silent Illumination retreat. Registration opens 2027-02-26.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 27 – Jul 4, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 2/27/27, lottery deadline 3/20/27
Insight / Vipassana (Spanish) · with Andrea Castillo, David Lorey
One-week residential insight retreat taught in Spanish. Requires prior Insight introduction and teacher permission.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jun 29 – Jul 4, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Rupert Marques, Zac Ispa-Landa
for young adults (35 or under)
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jun 30 – Jul 6, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Brahmavihāras · with Noliwe Alexander, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Solwazi Johnson, Kimi Mojica
for BIPOC-identifying
Annual BIPOC retreat drawing on the four brahmavihāras with the living elements as teachers; silent seated and walking practice in community.
verified Oct 26, 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
Priority to full-month applicants. Partial-month applications are waitlisted through Jan 1, 2027; acceptances by Jan 15, 2027.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 2–11, 20279 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $1245 / $945 / $795. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Kamala Masters, Deborah Helzer
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 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 26, 2026
Jul 3–10, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, Brian Lesage
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jul 7–16, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$855
Insight / Metta · 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 a purified heart. Can be combined with the following Insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 11–18, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Brian Lesage, Robin Craig
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jul 15–20, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Nikki Mirghafori
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jul 15–21, 20276 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Celeste Young, Vance Pryor
Mindfulness combined with caring love and grounded knowing.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 16–22, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Insight · with Santikaro
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 16–25, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$855
Insight / Vipassana · with Tempel Smith, Bonnie Duran, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Marcy Reynolds
Insight meditation techniques opening direct experience of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and non-self. Silent except for small group meetings with teachers.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 17–23, 20276 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
free / by donation
Free to attend; donations welcome. Optional shuttle $75 one way / $150 round trip.
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Yan Wu Fashi, Yan Xi Fashi, Yan Qi Fashi
for young adults (35 or under)
Residential week immersed in a Chan practitioner's daily life: beginner sitting meditation, services, mindful work practice, Dharma talks, walks and daily noble silence. For beginners aged 18–35; phones handed in at check-in. Registration opens 2027-03-17.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 18 – Aug 1, 202714 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 2/18/27, lottery deadline 3/11/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Andrea Fella
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day retreats including two weeks in the Tejaniya style, and teacher permission.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 19–26, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Erin Selover
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jul 19–25, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei, Gokan Bonebakker, Osho
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 22–27, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Susan Morgan, Bill Morgan
verified Oct 12, 2026
Jul 27–31, 20274 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, Jennifer Berezan
verified Oct 19, 2026
Jul 29 – Aug 8, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Bhante Kusala
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jul 30 – Aug 5, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Insight · with Carole Melkonian
verified Oct 26, 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 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 1–8, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, Brian Lesage
verified Oct 19, 2026
Aug 6–12, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Prajñāpāramitā · with Jason Bartlett
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 7–12, 20275 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Listen
Intermediate meditation retreat. Registration opens 2027-04-07.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 8–15, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 4/8/27, lottery deadline 4/29/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Diana Clark
One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 8–15, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Victoria Cary, René Rivera
for LGBTQIA+
verified Oct 19, 2026
Aug 13–26, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,375–2,130 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $2130 / $1620 / $1375. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 16–22, 20276 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Victoria Cary, Christiane Wolf
verified Oct 19, 2026
Aug 16–22, 20276 nights
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen · with Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi, Danica Shoan Ankele, Sensei
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 18–22, 20274 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Bhante Kusala
Residential 5-day (4 nights) introduction to TWIM at DSMC. Shop page lists different dates (Sep 23–27) for this intro, so dates need checking.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 19–26, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$665
Insight / Vipassana · with Susie Harrington, Yong Oh, Denise Ackert, Lissa Edmond, Mario Castillo, Kate Siber
Practicing outdoors in the company of the natural world, integrating stillness and movement. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 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 12, 2026
Aug 22–28, 20276 nights
Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Insight Meditation (vipassana) · with devon hase, nico hase
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Week of insight meditation in noble silence with sitting and walking practice, guided meditation, dharma talks, and group and individual meetings with devon and nico. Capstone gathering of their community's practice year.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 23–29, 20276 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Amana Brembry Johnson, Solwazi Johnson
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 19, 2026
Aug 27–29, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li
Weekend retreat for people new to meditation or retreats, with sitting meditation and workshops. Registration opens 2027-05-27.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 27 – Sep 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475
Insight / Vipassana · with Brian Lesage, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai
Continuous mindfulness in silence with stillness and movement meditation, instruction, talks, chanting and discussion. For beginners and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 25, 202727 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 3/29/27, lottery deadline 4/19/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ines Freedman
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
28-day residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day retreats. Gil Fronsdal assisted by Ines Freedman.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Aug 29 – Sep 5, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Yong Oh, Thanissara
verified Oct 19, 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
The Still Heart of Awareness. Full month required. Lottery admission: applications due Jan 15, 2027; results by Jan 31, 2027.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 1–6, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475
Insight / Vipassana · with James Baraz, Howard Cohn, Dawn Mauricio, Terry Vandiver, Eve Decker
Silent sitting and walking with lovingkindness, guided yoga/movement sessions, teacher meetings and daily talks. For new and experienced students.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 3–9, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Insight · with Narayan Helen Liebenson, Tim Geil
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 4–11, 20277 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
7-day Silent Illumination retreat. Registration opens 2027-05-04.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 6–10, 20274 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Gullu Singh, Erin Treat
Silent retreat for leaders; by application.
verified Oct 19, 2026
Sep 7–12, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475
Insight / Meditation, qigong, writing, song · with Anne Cushman, Kate Johnson, Rōshi Teja Fudō Myōō Bell, Chenxing Han
Daily meditation, qigong, mindful writing and singing within noble silence. Not fully silent, with many silent meditative periods. Included as a movement/creative hybrid run by Spirit Rock.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 9–19, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Bhante Kusala
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 10–15, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Insight · with Vance Pryor, Shelly Graf
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 11–17, 20276 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, Kate Munding
verified Oct 19, 2026
Sep 13–19, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Somatic yoga · with devon hase, Dawn Mauricio, Joseph Goldstein, Djuna Devereaux
Daily sitting and walking meditation with energy-body, somatic practices and accessible yoga, plus vipassanā teachings. Joseph Goldstein joins via Zoom for one session. No prior experience required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 13–19, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Vipassana · with Donald Rothberg
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Training in settling, seeing and luminous awareness through sitting and moving meditation including qigong, supported by lovingkindness. Prerequisite: a 5-night or longer silent residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 17–22, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027
Metta · with Kamala Masters, Mark Nunberg
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 18–25, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Kirsten Rudestam
verified Oct 19, 2026
Sep 20–26, 20276 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$570
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Selover, Kate Johnson, Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Monica Magtoto
for women
Meditation retreat for women and non-binary people, with deep rest first, then foundational Buddhist teachings lifting up women from diverse lineages.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 24 – Oct 7, 202713 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $1795 / $1365 / $1145. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026
Insight · with Santikaro
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 26 – Oct 4, 20278 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Dave Smith, Jessica Morey
verified Oct 19, 2026
Sep 27 – Oct 2, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$475
Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Howard Cohn
Silent retreat cultivating a clear mind and tender heart, investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Sep 30 – Oct 23, 202723 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–2,070 · + dana
Member $1,863, non-member $2,070, shared lodging and meals for 23 nights. Double +$575, single +$1,150.
Zen practice period (ango) · with Monshin Nannette Overley, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Jose Shinzan Palma, Ryotan Cynthia Kear
Month-long residential ango with daily zazen, dharma talks, study, work practice and yoga or walking, including two zazenkai and a six-day closing sesshin. Open to beginners and seasoned practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 1–31, 202730 nights
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Deborah Helzer, Mark Nunberg
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Priority to full-month applicants. Partial stays must be Oct 1-15 or Oct 15-31, at least two weeks; partial-month applications waitlisted, acceptances by Apr 1, 2027.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 3–12, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$900; can be combined with Fall Insight Retreat
Insight / Samādhi · with Tuere Sala, Tempel Smith, devon hase, Brian Lesage, Vance Pryor
Practical techniques for steady concentration (samādhi), including absorption (jhāna) and integrating concentration into Insight practice. Newer and experienced meditators welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 5–10, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Study + practice (cross-tradition) · with Damcho Diana Finnegan
verified Oct 12, 2026
Oct 5–12, 20277 nights
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Anne Cushman, Erin Selover
verified Oct 19, 2026
Oct 7–17, 202710 nights
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$450 deposit + $800 balance (per shop page)
Theravada / TWIM (6Rs) · with Bhante Kusala
Residential 10-day TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) retreat at DSMC in the Missouri Ozarks.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 8–14, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027
Insight · with Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 10–17, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 6/10/27, lottery deadline 7/1/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver
One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 12–17, 20275 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Anapanasati · with Ayya Santussika
verified Oct 12, 2026
Oct 12–21, 20279 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$900
Insight / Thai Forest · with Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Hakim Tafari
Vipassanā retreat grounded in the Thai Forest Tradition with seated and walking meditation, lovingkindness, talks, optional movement and one-on-one teacher meetings.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 15–18, 20273 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $415 / $315 / $265. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027
Insight Meditation · with Keri Pederson
Lottery retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 15–20, 20275 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Dr. Rebecca Li
Intensive retreat built around the 'Who am I?' inquiry, combining silent sitting with a communication exercise. Registration opens 2027-07-15.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 16–23, 20277 nights
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana
Member $882, non-member $980, shared lodging and meals for 7 nights. Double +$525, single +$1,050.
Zen sesshin · with Sokaku Kathie Fischer, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, Monshin Nannette Overley, Jose Shinzan Palma
Multi-day residential Zen sesshin in Noble Silence with zazen, kinhin, liturgy, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. At least one prior daylong retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 20–24, 20274 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Mary Stancavage, Harry Um
Accessible to new and experienced practitioners.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 22–27, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with Anushka Fernandopulle, Vance Pryor, Shelly Graf
Mindfulness and kindness grounded in early Buddhist teachings, with guided practice and small groups. Open to new and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 24–31, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 6/24/27, lottery deadline 7/15/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ying Chen
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 27 – Nov 1, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Bob Stahl, Hakim Tafari
Mindfulness of death as preparation and a doorway to awakening, with mindful awareness, compassion and daily contemplative inquiry. Silent except for Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Oct 29–31, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with David Slaymaker
Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-07-29.
verified Oct 26, 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 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 2–14, 202712 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Metta / Insight Dialogue · with Gregory Kramer
verified Oct 12, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with Kaira Jewel Lingo, Konda Mason, Carol Cano, Jonathan Relucio
for BIPOC-identifying
Meditation, movement, teachings, ritual and time in nature for BIPOC practitioners turning toward grief in relationship with the Earth. Held at the Community Meditation Center.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 2–7, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with Amana Brembry Johnson, Matthew Hepburn
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 26, 2026
Nov 5–11, 20276 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027
Monastic-led · with Ayya Santacitta Bhikkhuni, Kate Davies
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 8–13, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, bruni dávila, Leslie Booker, Kimi Mojica, Eli Talen
for LGBTQIA+
Meditation, mindful movement, heart-centered practices and dharma talks for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community, open to all levels of practice.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 12–14, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Chang Xiang Fashi
Weekend beginner's meditation class. Registration opens 2027-08-12.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 12–14, 20272 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (shamatha) · with Loden Nyima
Weekend silent shamatha intensive led by Loden Nyima. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 13–20, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 7/13/27, lottery deadline 8/3/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, DaRa Williams
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 14–21, 20277 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,820–4,515 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$700
Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, Larry Yang, Jonathan Relucio
Silent retreat with guided mindfulness and brahmavihāra meditations, dharma talks and guided movement. Half of spaces held for BIPOC retreatants until June 1.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 22–26, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,040–2,580 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Mindfulness · with Dawn Mauricio, Gullu Singh, James Baraz, Jonathan Relucio, Rae Houseman
Foundations of mindfulness through simple practices: sitting, walking and gentle movement. Designed for beginners and those returning to basics.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 26–28, 20272 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Chang Ji Fashi
Weekend retreat. Registration opens 2027-08-26.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 27–30, 20273 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$780–1,935 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$300
Insight / Metta · with John Martin, Devin Berry
Open-hearted awareness supported by lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity, with sitting and walking meditation, guided meditations and daily talks. Beginners and experienced welcome.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 7/28/27, lottery deadline 8/18/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Dawn Neal, Mary Grace Orr, Bob Stahl
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Nov 29 – Dec 5, 20276 nights
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Mahayana + Theravada · with Thanissara, Kittisaro
verified Oct 12, 2026
Nov 30 – Dec 5, 20275 nights
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
cost: check site
Insight · with Martin Aylward, Peace Twesigye (Assistant)
Connecting with ourselves as a way to live in harmony with others.
verified Oct 26, 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 7 nights.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 1–6, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship $50-$500
Insight / Vipassana · with Vinny Ferraro, Cara Lai, Matthew Brensilver
Lovingkindness, mindfulness and embodied awareness for meeting life with courage and tenderness. Sitting and walking, guided practices, talks, small group and Q&A.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 3–8, 20275 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027
Insight Meditation · with Tim Geil
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 7–12, 20275 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana · with Noliwe Alexander, DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, nakawe cuebas berrios, Hakim Tafari, Isabel Adon, Aishah Shahidah Simmons
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 10–17, 20277 nights
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan (secular mindfulness framing) · with Janet Solyntjes, Gaylon Ferguson
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat, as in the other Heart of Mindfulness offerings. Price not checked on this page.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 12–19, 20277 nights
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 8/12/27, lottery deadline 9/2/27
Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella
One-week residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 13–17, 20274 nights
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Insight / Vipassana
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 26, 2027 – Jan 2, 20287 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
Session I of the annual Winter Retreat: huatou. Registration opens 2027-09-26.
verified Oct 26, 2026
Dec 30, 2027 – Jan 6, 20287 nights
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three unlabeled price tiers: $970 / $735 / $620. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027
Insight · with Santikaro
verified Oct 26, 2026
Jan 3–16, 202813 nights
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Chan (Dharma Drum) · with Abbot Guo Yuan
Session II of the annual Winter Retreat: Silent Illumination. Registration opens 2027-09-03.
verified Oct 26, 2026
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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 stays at the monastery, joining the monastic community's practice. Minimum 2 nights, must start on a Friday, up to 14 nights. Not offered during or around Themed Retreats. Open dates are listed in the registration form.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
Cross-tradition Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Personal silent retreats in private cabins, with three meals a day. Stays run from three nights to three months, and the page recommends 3–5 days for a first retreat. Book online. Some meditation experience is recommended, including the ability to sit 30 minutes. Orientation on arrival and an exit interview on departure.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Zen (Soto)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed or guided personal retreats in the rhythm of the center, including a Contemplative / Silent format. Arrange dates with the guest office ([email protected], +1 719 256-0285).
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Zen (Soto)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential practice program with a one-year minimum, centered on daily zazen, work practice, study, zazenkai and the annual seven-day sesshin. Apply through the Guest Manager, then a Zoom call, an in-person visit of at least three weeks, and a residency decision.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
Dark retreat
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Multi-day retreat in darkness by arrangement, at least one week, with up to five days in total darkness plus a preparation day and a transition day. Requires substantial prior retreat experience, including a personal retreat of 10+ days, and a conversation with a resident teacher. Email [email protected].
verified Oct 26, 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 recommended). Lodging ranges from eco-house units and a shared yurt to trailers and tent camping. Arrange by emailing [email protected] and completing a Practice History form.
verified Oct 26, 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. Applicants are expected to have a six-week teacher-led insight retreat or six one-week retreats.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stays of 1–3 weeks living and practicing with the monastic community: about 4 hours of practice a day, community service, and an assigned meditation instructor. Offered year-round except the Feb–Apr Yarne winter retreat, with 2 spaces per month. All 2026 spaces are full; check back in late fall 2026 for 2027.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A minimum one-month stay for experienced meditators living in the monastic community. Residents follow the daily monastic schedule, do service at least 5 days a week, and have an assigned meditation instructor. Can't start during the Feb–Apr Yarne retreat. 2026 is full; check back for 2027 and 2028.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
Shambhala / Tibetan Buddhist
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Private cabin retreats of ten days or longer for experienced practitioners, for study and meditation. Applications are open for 2026/27; Marpa and Mipham cabins are unavailable Aug 1, 2026 to Jul 15, 2027. Prerequisites: 5+ years of daily practice, a 2+ week group retreat, and a teacher recommendation.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo meditation and dharma study in a cabin at the edge of the monastery's 23 acres, with running water, electricity, kitchenette and compost toilet. Arrive Tuesday or Friday 3-5 pm; depart Sunday or Tuesday before noon. Apply online and email [email protected]. Requires a prior weekend retreat or longer at the monastery, ongoing practice and a guiding teacher.
verified Oct 26, 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 practicing and working alongside residents. Minimum 14 days, ideally Wednesday to Wednesday; no maximum stated, longer stays booked week to week. First two weeks are a trial. Apply online; bookings are handled in order received. Daily zazen, services, and work practice.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM
cost: check site
Interspiritual
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo personal retreat cabins on Lama Mountain for deep listening, reflection and spiritual practice. Minimum three nights, up to two weeks (longer by special arrangement). Booked through the Hermit Guardian. Cabins have no electricity or running water; a meditation cushion is provided.
verified Oct 19, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Padma Samye Ling — Sidney Center, NY
cost: check site
Nyingma Vajrayana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-scheduled personal retreats at a Nyingma retreat center and hermitage in the western Catskills, open year round. Stay in dorm, tent or apartment for 1 day to a month or more; a solitary retreat cabin is available. Register via retreat.guru or contact the center to plan your visit.
verified Oct 12, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
free / by donation
No charge; the monastery is supported by voluntary donations of food, money, materials and work.
Theravada (Thai Forest)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Men and women stay and practice alongside the sangha by arrangement. Minimum 3 nights; first-timers up to 1 week from New England, 2 weeks from farther. Arrive Wed–Sat. Email the Guest Monk, ideally within 2 months of arrival. Eight Precepts, including no food after the main meal.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay 3–30 days (start Wed/Thu/Fri) following the monastic schedule: zazen, morning samu (~3 hrs), Wednesday dharma talks, dokusan. Afternoons free. Stays of 5+ days include two personal practice days. Apply via online form.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed personal retreat, minimum 2 days, beginning Wednesday through Sunday (not Mon/Tue). You may join the daily meditations. Apply via online form.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
cost: check site
Tibetan (FPMT)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-guided silent practice in simple private cabins on a ridge, in a designated silent zone with no Wi-Fi. Minimum 3 nights; long-term stays available. Optional guided audio add-on. Check-in 3-5 PM, check-out 11 AM.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Tibetan (Nyingma / Pema Lingpa)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary personal retreat in sangha-built cabins at the Crestone retreat land, for stays of 1 week to 1 month. Apply by email with your teacher, prior solitary retreat experience, practice schedule and preferred dates. Approval includes a Zoom meeting, then payment.
verified Oct 26, 2026
open datesby arrangement
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Zen
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long residential retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery, arranged with the training office.
verified Oct 26, 2026