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 silent 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.
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.
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Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$200–300 · scholarships
$300 general, $265 practicing members, $200 MRO students; financial assistance available
Intensive Zen retreat characterized by silence and deep introspection; 7–10 hours daily zazen, chanting, silent meals, work practice, teacher talks. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners; first-timers require a pre-sesshin interview.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
$630–2,205 · scholarships
Commuting $630, camping $805, dorms $994, private rooms $1,715, cabins to $2,205; all include meals. Scholarships available; deadline one month prior.
Seven-day Lamrim retreat exploring the stages of the path to enlightenment through guided meditation, analytical reflection, and teachings on the Buddha's life, Four Noble Truths, karma, compassion, and wisdom. Redwood forest setting. All levels welcome.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI · Midwest
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day Rinzai Zen intensive conducted in rigorous traditional manner. Arrival Sunday 6:30 pm, departure Saturday 5:00 pm. Requires preparation and prior Zen practice.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · as low as $475 · sliding scale · scholarships
5-night; 5 residential tiers ($1,225–$3,050); off-site $625–$925; scholarship $475; dana invited on top
Develop capacity to pay attention, regulate emotions, and cultivate lovingkindness, compassion, and equanimity. Silent retreat with stillness and movement meditation, lectures, and teacher meetings. Rooted in Buddhist mindfulness with practical applications. Commuter spaces available.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$400–1,180 · + dana · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $400 to Kuti $1,180; Lodge 50% scholarship $480; sliding scale $412–$1,215; Retreat Volunteer (prior attendees) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Silent Vipassana/Insight retreat with formal sittings, walking meditation, dharma talks, group interviews, and chanting. Prior retreat experience recommended. Cultivates inner peace independent of external conditions. Financial aid available for BIPOC and young adults.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$440–690 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $690 / Base $525 / Subsidized $440; teacher dana offered separately at the event
Explores Buddhist teachings on suffering, mindfulness, and concentration, emphasizing how joy supports insight. Daily practice instructions, sitting and walking periods, discussion groups, noble silence.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Gates — Claryville, NY · East Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; all Dharma Gates programs are free or by donation
for young adults (35 or under)
Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen immersion at Padma Samye Ling hermitage. Learn the art of meditation and delve into profound Buddhist teachings in this residential summer program for young adults.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
· as low as $1,200
Tuition $0 + 30-night lodging (rates at checkout); off-land $40/night for meals (30 nights = $1,200); application + instructor recommendation letter required
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long intensive residential retreat in Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's tradition: shamatha-vipashyana meditation, three-yana teachings, and contemplative arts. Hosted by Three Yanas Society. Application and instructor recommendation letter required.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
· as low as $280
Tuition $0 + lodging (rates at checkout); off-land commuter option $40/night for meals (7 nights = $280)
Intensive Shambhala meditation with 8.5 hours/day of sitting and walking practice in the Kagyu/Nyingma style; dharma talks and individual instructor meetings. Developed by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, combining Zen-style silent group intensive with Tibetan approach.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week silent retreat in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style focusing on mindfulness of mind. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in the U Tejaniya style.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$640–2,440 · as low as $380 · sliding scale · scholarships
4-night; 5 residential tiers ($640–$2,440); off-site $500–$740; scholarship $380; bilingual English/Spanish
Explore Earth, Water, Fire, and Air through mindfulness, movement meditation, heart practices, Dharma talks, and time in nature. Silent retreat with bilingual (English/Spanish) teaching team. Commuter spaces available.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$640–2,440 · as low as $380 · sliding scale · scholarships
4-night; 5 residential tiers ($640–$2,440); off-site $500–$740; scholarship $380
Silent retreat to meet the world with greater clarity, compassion, and resilience through mindfulness, nature-based practices, and gentle movement. Held in the intimate Community Meditation Center alongside a concurrent retreat. Commuter spaces available.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$200–350 · scholarships
Price varies by arrival day: $300–350 general, $200–250 MRO students (Mon/Tue arrival costs most); financial assistance available
Sesshin characterized by silence and deep introspection; 7–10 hours daily zazen, chanting, silent meals, work practice, and teacher talks. First-time participants must complete a pre-sesshin interview before registering.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
cost: check site
Explores Chan meditation through silent illumination (mòzhào) and huàtóu methods. Daily sitting, walking meditation, outdoor contemplation, mindful eating, and work practice. Dharma talks and personal consultations included.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$400–1,180 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $400 to Kuti $1,180; Lodge 50% scholarship $480; sliding scale $412–$1,215; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Develops the heart's natural capacity for open, clearly aware presence through mindfulness practice. Strengthens present-moment awareness to cultivate tranquility and insight. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West
$615–945 · + dana · as low as $475 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tuition $385–$525 + room/board $90–$420. Dana $120–$360 suggested.
Annual Drubchö of the White Dakini from Do Khyentse's Dzinpa Rangdröl treasure cycle; intensive group ritual practice to purify obstacles and generate merit. Open to all; familiarity with sadhana, tsog, and Chöd recommended.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$735–1,830 · + dana · as low as $285 · sliding scale · scholarships
3-night; 4 residential tiers ($735–$1,830); no off-site option listed; scholarship $285; dana invited on top. Commuter spaces also full.
Step away from daily life to slow down and listen deeply. Mindfulness of goodness brings love; mindfulness of pain also brings love. As attention stabilizes, we sense the poignancy of our wish to be happy.
verified Jun 11, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Direct, relaxed, continuous interest in present-moment experience based on Burmese Theravada lineage training. Full month preferred; partial attendance (minimum two weeks, July 1–14) available.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Burmese Theravada lineage instruction on insight meditation. Full-month stays preferred; 2-week minimum at start or mid-month also accepted. Individualized practice program with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$1,470–3,660 · as low as $50 · sliding scale · scholarships
6-night BIPOC retreat; 4 residential tiers ($1,470–$3,660); off-site $750–$1,110; scholarship range $50–$570
for BIPOC-identifying
For BIPOC practitioners: quiet the noise of striving, meet yourself fully, discover peace in a steady mind. Opens with community sharing, then drops into silent practice, movement, Dharma talks, and teacher meetings.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$795–1,245 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $1245 / Base $945 / Subsidized $795; teacher dana offered separately at the event
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Integrates Mahasi Sayadaw and Sayadaw U Tejaniya approaches to develop continuous mindfulness across all activities. Noble Silence with group check-ins and self-scheduled practice to strengthen daily-life awareness.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI · Midwest
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day Rinzai Zen intensive conducted in rigorous traditional manner. Arrival Sunday 6:30 pm, departure Saturday 5:00 pm. Requires preparation and prior Zen practice.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Gates — varies
free / by donation
Dana-based; all Dharma Gates programs are free or by donation
for young adults (35 or under)
Zen sesshin beginning with awareness of our own elemental bodies—water, fire, air, earth—and expanding that awareness to feel ourselves as the larger Earth body.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
$2,880–10,980 · as low as $1,710 · sliding scale · scholarships
18-night combo; sliding scale ($2,880–$10,980); limited scholarships at $1,710 (email [email protected]). Prereq: prior 9-night silent retreat.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Continuous 18-night silent retreat combining Summer Lovingkindness (July 8–17) and Summer Insight (July 17–26), progressing from mettā, brahmavihāras, and samādhi into vipassanā. Prerequisite: at least one prior 9-night silent residential retreat.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
cost: check site
Deepen the four brahmavihāras—mettā, compassion, altruistic joy, and equanimity—to purify the heart and develop samādhi. Silent 9-night retreat. Can be attended alone or combined with the Summer Insight Retreat for 18 continuous nights.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West
$1,350–1,960 · as low as $1,140
All-inclusive (vegetarian meals included). Off-site/commuter $1,140; on-site camping $1,350 to private king $1,960. At Anza Retreat Center near Berkeley, CA.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Meditation, mantra recitation, and devotional chanting focused on the 21 Taras, culminating in a traditional fire puja ceremony. Hosted at Anza Retreat Center near Berkeley, CA. For 21 Taras course participants and alumni only.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$150–180
Intensive silent retreat with ~7 hours sitting meditation, Buddhist chanting, formal oryoki meals, and community work practice. Instruction in meditation foundations on first evening. Ideal introduction to Zen.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$250–300 · scholarships
$300 general, $275 practicing members, $250 MRO students; financial assistance available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Intermediate residential retreat; morning zazen and afternoon exploration of how insight into the nature of mind transforms daily life and cultivates compassionate heart. Requires prior ZMM intro weekend, Dharma Gates, or Sunday zazen instruction.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
$720–2,520 · scholarships
Commuting $720, camping $920, dorms $1,136, private rooms $1,960, cabins to $2,520; all include meals. Part 1 only (Jul 11–16) or Part 2 only (Jul 16–19) also available. Scholarships available.
Nine-day retreat combining Chenrezig deity practice with traditional Nyung Nae purification — mantra recitation, visualization, and meditation to awaken compassion. Attend full retreat or Part 1 or Part 2 separately. Beginners and experienced practitioners welcome.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required
One-week silent insight retreat conducted in Spanish.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,300 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,300; Lodge 50% scholarship $515; sliding scale $515–$1,339; Retreat Volunteer (prior attendees) free
Emphasizes ease, non-striving, and spaciousness to recognize the heart-mind's natural wakefulness. Combines silent practice with group inquiry and engagement with the natural world. Draws on urgency of our times to slow down.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300–400 · scholarships
$400 general, $365 practicing members, $300 MRO students; financial assistance available
Intensive retreat exploring Chan silent illumination through master Hongzhi Zhengjue's writings; sitting, moving, and walking meditation, silent meals, caretaking practice, and liturgy; emphasizes direct experience over theoretical study.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$530–830 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $830 / Base $630 / Subsidized $530; teacher dana offered separately at the event
Examines Buddhist thinking and the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on wise understanding and right thought. Uses Dhamma teachings to strengthen perspectives supporting awakening while addressing those that obstruct it.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO · Midwest
$950
$450 deposit then $500 balance; full refund up to 2 months prior
8-day residential retreat at Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center practicing TWIM (Transcendent Wisdom in Meditation) with teacher Punnadhammo.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
$410 · scholarships
$410 includes lodging and meals; may share room with one other person. Financial assistance available on request.
Silent weekend retreat with most of the day in zazen, plus chanting, a work period, nature walks, and a dharma talk. Begins with welcome dinner Friday evening; concludes after brunch Sunday.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
cost: check site
Insight Meditation techniques open direct experience of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and non-self, uprooting ignorance that keeps us in cycles of suffering. Silent 9-night retreat. Can be combined with the Summer Lovingkindness Retreat for 18 nights.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$280–380
$50 deposit to hold space; balance due upon arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Rigorous silent meditation retreat exploring self and Buddha Nature during summer. Not for beginners; full-time attendance mandatory. Prerequisite: prior weekend or 5–7-day silent retreat.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Residential waitlisted; only commuter spaces available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent retreat exploring emptiness as lack of intrinsic existence following Rob Burbea's teachings, with guided meditations, Dharma talks, and silent practice. Noble Silence maintained throughout.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,071–1,190
Members $1,071 / non-members $1,190; triple room + meals included. Optional upgrades: double +$500, single +$1,000. Full payment required at registration.
Residential Zen circle with meditation three times daily, dharma talks, teacher interviews, samu, councils, and integrated calligraphy and Dōgen seminars. Flexible personal practice days within a full monastic schedule.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$530–830 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $830 / Base $630 / Subsidized $530; special scholarship fund for health/healing/wellness professions; teacher dana separate
for young adults (35 or under)
Develops wisdom and compassion through moment-by-moment awareness using Buddhist teachings. Daily meditation instructions, group meetings, and practice periods conducted largely in silence with occasional community exercises.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; waitlist also full
Six-day silent insight retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West
$1,390–1,995 · + dana · as low as $1,060 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tuition $895–$1,225 + room/board $165–$770. Dana $220–$660 suggested. By invitation only.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Second year of teachings on Jigme Lingpa's Yeshe Lama, a key Dzogchen manual in the Longchen Nyingthig tradition. By invitation only; requires completed Ngöndro accumulations and Year One attendance or teacher approval.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$530–830 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $830 / Base $630 / Subsidized $530; teacher dana offered separately at the event
Body as primary refuge through Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Silent sitting and walking meditation, chanting, teachings, group discussions, and optional qi gong to engage life with clarity.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,300 · + dana · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,300; Lodge 50% scholarship $515; sliding scale $515–$1,339; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults; teacher dana separate
Blends silent practice with guided Insight Dialogue in dyads and small groups, dharma talks, mindful movement, and time in nature. Emphasizes awareness and spiritual friendship. Prior meditation experience suggested.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Exploration of the four foundations of mindfulness with emphasis on wise view. Full month preferred.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores the four foundations of mindfulness. Small-group practice discussions twice weekly. Individualized program at IMS Forest Refuge; 7-night minimum stay, full month preferred.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Battle Ground, WA · West Coast
$280–380
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Backpacking sesshin at Bells Mountain: hike to base camp, then ~8 hours daily seated meditation, chanting, and meditative movement. Requires prior backpacking and meditation retreat experience.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Residential waitlisted; commuter spaces available.
Buddhist mindfulness practices—sitting, standing, lying down, and walking meditation—aimed at calming the nervous system and soothing accumulated stress. Noble silence observed during much of the program.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
cost: check site
for young adults (35 or under)
Silent retreat for ages 18–32. Practice mindfulness and compassion in a kind community, find freedom from overstimulation, and rest in the moment-by-moment experience of being human.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$1,375–2,130 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $2130 / Base $1620 / Subsidized $1375; teacher dana separate; max 32 participants
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Covers enlightenment foundations, Bodhicitta, and Samatha practice, with optional Dzogchen/Rigpa training in the final week. Metta available as alternative Samatha track. Max 32 participants; significant prerequisites required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; waitlist also full
One-week silent insight retreat in the Insight Santa Cruz program.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$280–380
$50 deposit to hold space; balance due upon arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores five elements—earth, water, air, fire, space—through outdoor-based silent meditation. Dormitory-style lodging with tent camping option available. Prior silent retreat experience mandatory.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$1,251–2,691 · as low as $765 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $1,251–$2,691; commuter $765; camping option available (5 spots, price not stated). Financial assistance on request. Hybrid format—residential and online simultaneously.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Insight Meditation retreat using the Nine Bodies of Consciousness map, guiding practitioners through embodied awareness toward increasingly subtle states of consciousness to reduce conceptualization and support liberating insight.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$1,000–2,600 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $1,000 to Kuti $2,600; Lodge 50% scholarship $1,030; sliding scale $1,030–$2,678; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Training in earliest Buddhist meditation using the Anapanasati Sutta. Practical, somatic approach; complete silence maintained throughout, all internet devices collected. Final meal at lunch daily.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
$270–825 · scholarships
Commuting $270, camping $345, dorms $426, private rooms $735, cabins to $825; all include meals. Scholarships available.
Three-day retreat based on Scott Snibbe's book introducing Buddhist wisdom practices for modern life. Eight guided meditations drawn from Tibetan teachings develop happiness and resilience. No prior meditation or Buddhism knowledge needed.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA · West Coast
cost: check site
Rooted in the Buddha's early teachings, this silent 6-night retreat deepens mindfulness and lovingkindness, investigating the causes of suffering and the possibility of release through guided meditation, Dharma stories, and embodied awareness.
verified Jun 11, 2026
devon + nico hase — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
+ dana · as low as $200
Dana-based, no fixed tuition; $200 non-refundable deposit required to hold spot
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Week-long residential retreat with noble silence, guided meditations, dharma talks, and individual teacher meetings. Brings together the Refuge of Belonging community for intensive insight meditation practice.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$440–690 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $690 / Base $525 / Subsidized $440; teacher dana offered separately at the event
Integrates loving-kindness (metta) and brahmaviharas with the Noble Eightfold Path, emphasizing heart purification and wisdom leading toward liberation. Monastic-led silent retreat open to all levels.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West
$770–1,045 · + dana · as low as $570 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tuition $495–$695 + room/board $75–$350. Dana $100–$300 suggested.
Immersive retreat exploring Machig Labdrön's teachings on open awareness through meditation and source text contemplation, with optional overnight Chöd practice. Open to complete beginners through seasoned practitioners.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Mahamudra meditation retreat presenting shamatha-mindfulness from the Mahamudra tradition; discovering innate wisdom in all aspects of experience and viewing emotions as sources of wisdom rather than obstacles. Some prior meditation and group retreat experience required.
verified Jun 11, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast
$483–728 · as low as $242 · sliding scale · scholarships
Rates vary by room type; meals included. Sliding scale 1 from $242 (shared student) to $364 (guest house single). BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Aug 19.
Intensive four-day Zen sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks, and ceremonies. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners. Formal meals included; bring or purchase oryoki set.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$300–780 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $300 to Kuti $780; Lodge 50% scholarship $309; sliding scale $309–$803; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; additional aid for BIPOC participants and young adults
for BIPOC-identifying
BIPOC retreat grounded in metta and sangha teachings, with mindfulness practices, silent periods, optional group connections, and a co-created ancestor and compassion altar. All experience levels welcome.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$265–415 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $415 / Base $315 / Subsidized $265; registration closed via lottery; teacher dana separate
Silent retreat settling the mind through insight meditation and present-moment awareness. Sitting, walking, and loving-kindness meditations with evening talks and small group meetings. Open to all levels.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Jhourney — Stockbridge, MA · East Coast
$3,995 · scholarships
Starting at $3,995 all-inclusive; $1,000 deposit to reserve; monthly payment plans available; limited scholarships (apply during booking)
Week-long jhana meditation retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires. Lodging and meals included on 125-acre campus. Mental health screening required; must attend full week.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$550–730 · sliding scale
All food included; sliding scale $550–$730
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week intensive: backpacking pilgrimage (week 1) then outdoor Zen sesshin (~8 hours daily seated meditation, week 2). All food included. Requires prior week-long retreat and backpacking experience.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
$720–2,200 · scholarships
Commuting $720, camping $920, dorms $1,136, private rooms $1,960, cabins to $2,200; all include meals. Scholarships available.
Introductory FPMT course presenting Buddhist teachings as practical mind science. Seven experiential modules on suffering, happiness, and human potential combine meditation, reflection, and contemporary scientific insights. Open to all levels; no experience required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; refundable deposit required; waitlist also full
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
28-day silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.
verified Jun 11, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long outdoor practice with the natural world as teacher and refuge. Silent sitting and instruction conducted outside. Full month required; weather contingencies in place.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
"The forest, the meadows, and the open sky will be our meditation hall." Nature-based insight retreat at IMS Forest Refuge. Full month required. Individualized practice with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,475 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,475; Lodge 50% scholarship $600; sliding scale $515–$1,519; Retreat Volunteer (prior attendance) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Buddhist contemplative techniques merged with recovery-focused work, conducted largely in silence. Mindfulness, heart-centered work, and group meetings welcoming all recovery paths. Minimum 30 days sobriety required to attend.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA · West Coast
$530–830 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
3 tiers: Generosity $830 / Base $630 / Subsidized $530; teacher dana offered separately at the event
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Advanced retreat exploring Buddhist liberation teachings through silent sitting and walking meditation, teacher meetings, and dharma talks. Requires 1 prior 6-day retreat or 3 retreats of 3-5 days plus 2 years insight practice.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
$310 · scholarships
$310 includes lodging and meals (shared room). Financial assistance available on request.
Silent weekend retreat with most of the day in zazen, plus chanting, a work period, nature walks, and a dharma talk. Begins with welcome dinner Friday evening; concludes after brunch Sunday.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$280–380
$50 deposit to hold space; balance due upon arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Focuses on Jizo Bodhisattva qualities—benevolence, optimism, fearlessness—through intensive silent meditation with integrated art projects and creative practice. In-person only; outdoor sitting. Prior silent retreat required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
· as low as $330 · scholarships
Tuition $250 + lodging (car camping to junior suite); off-land $40/night for meals ($250 + $80 = $330); financial assistance and donation options available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-day silent retreat with sitting meditation, walking meditation, and mindful eating; minimal instruction. Emphasizes self-kindness and connection with natural basic goodness. Not intended as an initial introduction to meditation.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300; limited to 9 participants; financial assistance available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive for formal MRO training students (max 9); maintain core monastery commitments of zazen, meals, and caretaking; shape your own practice through sutra study, intensive sitting, art, or extended silence.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$300–780 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $300 to Kuti $780; Lodge 50% scholarship $309; sliding scale $309–$803; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC participants and young adults
for LGBTQIA+
Blends Zen and Vipassana practice to reconnect with rootedness amid the Eight Worldly Winds, through guided and silent meditations, Dharma talks, and community connection. All experience levels welcome.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO · Midwest
$475
Full payment required upfront; full refund up to 3 months prior
Brief introductory residential retreat guiding participants through foundational TWIM meditation practice at Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$1,300–3,835 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $1,300 to Kuti $3,835; Lodge 50% scholarship $1,560; sliding scale $1,339–$3,950; Retreat Volunteer (prior retreat required) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week program exploring concentration, insight meditation, lovingkindness/compassion, and non-dual awareness, with daily Qigong. Prerequisite: two prior 5-night+ silent Insight Meditation retreats or teacher permission.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Battle Ground, WA · West Coast
$280–380
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent meditation retreat combining Zen practice with autumn mountain backpacking at Bells Mountain. ~8 hours seated meditation daily plus hiking. Explores seasonal transition through mountain practice.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
$310 · scholarships
$310 includes lodging and meals (shared room). Financial assistance available on request.
Silent retreat following a sesshin-like schedule: zazen, chanting, a work period, nature walks, and a dharma talk. Begins with welcome dinner Thursday evening; concludes after brunch Sunday.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,863–2,070
Members $1,863 / non-members $2,070; 23 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$575, single +$1,150. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Month-long residential intensive on Zhao Zhou's Zen teachings. Daily zazen, dharma talks, study seminars, teacher interviews, and work practice; culminates in a week-long silent sesshin. Participants remain on campus throughout.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
$380–1,336 · scholarships
Commuting $380, camping $488, dorms $600, private rooms $1,056, cabins to $1,336; all include meals. Scholarships available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment and commentary. Practice cuts through ignorance and cultivates profound wisdom, love, and compassion. Requires prior HYT empowerment (Kalachakra, Yamantaka, Heruka, Guhyasamaja, or Hevajra), Mahayana refuge, and bodhicitta.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Gates — varies
free / by donation
Dana-based; all Dharma Gates programs are free or by donation
for young adults (35 or under)
Chan practice of wonderment unravels selfing and othering, incapacitates delusions, and opens possibility for transforming routinized habits that structure our lives; explores interfusion beyond separateness.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$75–480
Tiered $75–$480; in-person and online options available (lower tiers may be online only)
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Longest sesshin of the year during fall ango practice period. Extended silent meditation focused on bare-bones essentials of life. In-person and online options. Prior retreat experience required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 8, 2026
Four-day silent insight retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC · West Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
17-day advanced retreat covering all four classes of Tantra: creation stage visualization and completion stage direct-realization practices, plus four foundational practices. Participants abstain from internet, phone, and music throughout.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,475 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,475; Lodge 50% scholarship $600; sliding scale $515–$1,519; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
for women
Women's retreat exploring the awakened feminine through Tara and Kwan Yin traditions—receptive awareness, compassion that listens deeply, and fearless responsiveness as embodied wisdom.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300; limited to 9 participants; financial assistance available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive for formal MRO training students (max 9); maintain core monastery commitments of zazen, meals, and caretaking; shape your own practice through sutra study, intensive sitting, art, or extended silence.
verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast
$2,415 · as low as $845 · sliding scale · scholarships
Nine-week residential commitment. Tiers: Benefactor $3,019 / Standard $2,415 / Member $2,174 / Sliding Scale 1 $1,208 / Sliding Scale 2 $845. Non-refundable $30 application fee. BIPOC and general support funds available. Application deadline Sep 3.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Nine-week intensive residential Zen practice period with daily zazen, work practice, dharma study, communal meals, and ceremonies. Full-duration commitment required. Application-based.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request.
Explores the Heart Sutra through Lama Rod Owens' spiritual abolition framework—examining emptiness and liberation via silent meditation, dharma talks, and group discussion. Noble silence and discussion periods alternate.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$882–980
Members $882 / non-members $980; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Intensive week-long Zen retreat in Noble Silence. Daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Sesshin means 'gathering the heart/mind.'
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 18, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Optional Eight Precepts commitment available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores Four Establishments of Mindfulness to recognize and release old habits, incorporating chanting and simple Theravada ritual. Noble silence observed during much of the program; optional Eight Precepts available.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 30, 2026
for young adults (35 or under)
Four-day silent insight retreat for practitioners in their 20s and 30s.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Immersion in loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity as sublime expressions of an awakened heart. Metta concentration practice available for full-month participants.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Emphasizes loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity as both refuge and path. Individualized practice at IMS Forest Refuge; 7-night minimum, full month preferred. Personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,300 · + dana · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,300; Lodge 50% scholarship $515; sliding scale $515–$1,339; Retreat Volunteer (previous attendees) free; teacher dana separate
Integrates Zen meditation with Alexander Technique for embodied ease and flexibility, drawing on Dogen's spirit. Daily Dharma talks, hands-on guidance, and work meditation. Open to all experience levels.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300–400 · scholarships
$400 general, $365 practicing members, $300 MRO students; financial assistance available
Residential intensive retreat led by the monastery's abbot during Fall Ango; specific teachings to be announced closer to the date; formal students bring Oryoki bowls for breakfast sittings.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$1,251–2,691 · + dana · as low as $765 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $1,251–$2,691; commuter $765. Financial assistance on request. Teachers receive separate dana support. Residential waitlisted; commuter open.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Nine-night retreat using Insight Dialogue—relational inquiry practice—to move from conceptual Dhamma to direct experience, combining silent meditation, Dharma talks, and structured mindful-speaking exercises.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Jhourney — Zephyr Cove, NV · Mountain West
$4,595 · scholarships
Starting at $4,595 all-inclusive; $1,000 deposit to reserve; monthly payment plans available; limited scholarships (apply during booking)
Week-long jhana meditation retreat at Zephyr Point on Lake Tahoe, 6,200 ft elevation. Includes lodging, meals, 1-on-1 facilitation, and group meditation sessions. No prior meditation experience required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
· as low as $0 · sliding scale
No set price; all welcome; donations from the heart accepted; suggested tiers $25–$380; kitchen uses community-donated food
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Donation-based sesshin celebrating community; no set price, all are welcome. Kitchen uses food donated specifically for the retreat. Intensive Zen practice with gratitude theme.
verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast
$590–882 · as low as $295 · sliding scale · scholarships
Rates vary by room type; meals included. Sliding scale 1 from $295 (shared student) to $441 (guest house single). BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Oct 27.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Traditional five-day Soto Zen sesshin with formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. Prior Zen experience required.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300; limited to 9 participants; financial assistance available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive for formal MRO training students (max 9); maintain core monastery commitments of zazen, meals, and caretaking; shape your own practice through sutra study, intensive sitting, art, or extended silence.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$400–1,180 · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $400 to Kuti $1,180; Lodge 50% scholarship $480; sliding scale $412–$1,215; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Explores how dedicated practice cultivates inner peace and authentic living, examining contemplative development and practical life skills toward acting with integrity and heart-centered awareness.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 15, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 29, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,008–1,120
Members $1,008 / non-members $1,120; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Annual intensive retreat celebrating Buddha's awakening. Silent throughout; daily zazen, walking meditation, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Led by Roshi Joan Halifax with senior teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$1,000–2,050 · + dana · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground/Platform $1,000 to Lodge $2,050 (no Kuti/canvas tent listed); Lodge 50% scholarship $1,030; sliding scale $1,030–$2,678; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; teacher dana separate; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Develops deep concentration to enhance insight; covers Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination, and emptiness with daily metta. Prerequisite: two prior seven-day silent retreats required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
· as low as $945 · scholarships
Tuition $665 + lodging (multiple tiers); off-land $40/night for meals ($665 + $280 = $945); financial assistance available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat emphasizing deep mindfulness practice; suited for experienced meditators and mindfulness teachers. Fulfills prerequisites for MBSR teacher training programs.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
$75–380
Registration opens August 1, 2026; $50 deposit; in-person and online options available
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Most valued sesshin of the year, celebrating Buddha's awakening. Historically rigorous—sitting into the night, early rising. Concludes the fall practice period. Registration opens August 1, 2026.
verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast
$827–1,235 · as low as $538 · sliding scale · scholarships
Seven-night retreat; rates vary by room type. Sliding scale from $538 (shared student) to $803 (guest house single). Meals included. BIPOC and general support funds available. Registration deadline Nov 27.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day Rohatsu sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, with formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Financial assistance on request. Online option also available ($189–$299). Hybrid format—residential and online participants simultaneously.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent Chan retreat exploring silent illumination and investigating critical phrases to deepen contemplative practice. Noble silence throughout except specific exercises. Residential and online participants join simultaneously.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$150–200 · scholarships
$200 general, $185 practicing members, $150 MRO students; drop-in day participation available without registration
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Overnight vigil celebrating Buddha's enlightenment through zazen; sit together through night and day with access to meals and rest periods. At least one prior retreat at the monastery required to register overnight.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens August 13, 2026
One-week silent retreat focused on metta (loving-kindness) meditation.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA · East Coast
$695–1,495 · as low as $425 · sliding scale · scholarships
Residential tiers $695–$1,495; commuter $425. Currently waitlist only.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Retreat bridging Theravada and Mahayana via Kuan Yin's teachings through silent meditation, chanting, bowing practice, and ceremony, addressing healing and collective transformation. Noble silence throughout.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$500–1,475 · + dana · as low as $0 · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground $500 to Kuti $1,475; Lodge 50% scholarship $600; sliding scale $515–$1,519; Retreat Volunteer (prior experience) free; teacher dana requested separately; extra aid for BIPOC and young adults
Cultivates presence and radical kindness while exploring karma through intention. Practices supporting clarity, courage, and peace over the New Year transition.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA · West Coast
· as low as $717 · sliding scale · scholarships
Three-week residential. Sliding scale by room: shared student $717–$1,791; single student $992–$2,481; shared guest house $855–$2,136; single guest house $1,875–$3,125. Non-refundable $30 application fee. BIPOC and general support funds available. Application deadline Dec 1.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-week residential intensive combining zazen with study of Lojong compassion practice. Includes Dharma talks, classes, work practice, and formal meals. Concludes with a five-day sesshin.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,782–1,980
Members $1,782 / non-members $1,980; 22 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$550, single +$1,100.
Month-long residential Zen training through Dōgen's 'Moon in a Dewdrop.' Daily zazen, seminars on Genjōkōan and related fascicles, teacher interviews, and work practice; includes two Zazenkais and a concluding week-long sesshin.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens September 13, 2026
for LGBTQIA+
Six-day silent insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$891–990
Members $891 / non-members $990; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Intensive seven-night silent Zen retreat concluding the Winter Practice Period. Noble Silence observed throughout; daily zazen, walking meditation, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens September 24, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens October 14, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,116–1,240
Members $1,116 / non-members $1,240; 10 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$500, single +$1,000. $100 deposit.
Ten-night residential Zen circle with meditation three times daily, dharma talks, teacher interviews, samu, and councils. Integrated calligraphy and haiku workshops over two weekends within the full monastic schedule.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens October 28, 2026; co-teacher TBD
One-week silent retreat focused on metta (loving-kindness) meditation. Co-teacher TBD.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC · East Coast
$3,000–7,800 · + dana · sliding scale · scholarships
Tent on Ground/Platform $3,000 to Kuti $7,800; Lodge 50% scholarship $3,090; sliding scale $3,090–$8,034; teacher dana separate; rolling waitlist acceptance through Feb 28, 2027
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long silent retreat with mindfulness foundations, guided meditations, and Dharma teachings. Daily work contributions; connection with natural world woven throughout. Prerequisite: 14+ retreat nights including two 6+ night silent retreats.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 14, 2026
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 28, 2026
Ten-day silent retreat exploring awareness and wisdom through mindfulness practice.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Exploration of the brahmaviharas (divine abodes): loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. IMS Forest Refuge; full month required. Individualized practice with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$1,863–2,070
Members $1,863 / non-members $2,070; 23 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$575, single +$1,150. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Month-long traditional intensive combining daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, book study, private teacher interviews, and council practice. All participants remain on campus; includes two Zazenkais and a concluding week-long sesshin.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $100 refundable deposit required; registration opens December 13, 2026; co-teacher TBD
Six-day silent insight retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers. Co-teacher TBD.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
· as low as $650
Tuition $450 + lodging (car camping to junior suite); off-land $40/night for meals ($450 + $200 = $650)
Five-day silent retreat cultivating mindfulness through meditation, yoga, slow walking, and loving-kindness in a supportive silent atmosphere following the MBSR approach. Daily instruction, dharma talks, and small group discussions.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
$882–980
Members $882 / non-members $980; 7 nights triple room + meals. Optional upgrades: double +$525, single +$1,050. $200 deposit after acceptance. Prior day-long retreat recommended but not required.
Seven-night intensive Zen retreat in Noble Silence. Daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal oryoki meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. Prior day-long retreat experience recommended but not required.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens November 25, 2026
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
$300 · scholarships
$300 single listed price; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen, liturgy, work practice, art, body practice, and Buddhist teachings; private teacher interviews; experience of monastic community life. Prerequisite for attending sesshin or MRO formal training.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Study and practice of the 37 bodhipakkhiyadhamma (factors of awakening). IMS Forest Refuge; full month strongly preferred. Individualized Theravada practice with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
Seven-day retreat exploring lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity through sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, Qigong, and individual meetings. Open to beginners and practitioners of all traditions.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens January 16, 2027; co-teacher TBD
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge; full month required. Applications selected by lottery with a prior deadline — check schedule page for application window. Personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites. Recurring series — see Dec 2026 listing for typical pricing and format.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 13, 2027
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 27, 2027
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
One-week silent insight retreat conducted in Spanish. Requires prior Insight meditation introduction and teacher permission.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Insight meditation practice retreat at IMS Forest Refuge. Full month strongly preferred. Individualized practice with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens February 18, 2027
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week silent retreat in Sayadaw U Tejaniya style focusing on mindfulness of mind. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats and two weeks in U Tejaniya style.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens April 8, 2027; co-teacher TBD
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $350 refundable deposit required; registration opens March 29, 2027
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
28-day silent retreat for experienced practitioners. Requires four or more prior 7-day silent Vipassana retreats.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Insight meditation retreat at IMS Forest Refuge; full month required. Applications selected by lottery with a prior deadline — check schedule page for application window. Personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Insight meditation practice retreat at IMS Forest Refuge. Full month strongly preferred. Individualized Theravada practice with personalized teacher guidance.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 10, 2027; co-teacher TBD
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and practice discussions. Co-teacher TBD.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens June 24, 2027
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Recurring silent meditation intensive with sitting, walking meditation, and mindful eating; emphasis on self-kindness and basic goodness. Same program series as Sept 2026 offering.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 13, 2027
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens July 28, 2027
One-week silent insight retreat in the Insight Santa Cruz program.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Retreat Center — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Individualized long-form insight meditation practice at IMS Forest Refuge. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Personalized program created for each participant in consultation with resident teachers.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators; fulfills MBSR teacher training prerequisites. Recurring series — see Dec 2026 listing for typical pricing and format.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA · West Coast
free / by donation
Dana-based; no cost; voluntary donations at conclusion; $200 refundable deposit required; registration opens August 12, 2027
One-week silent mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with teachers.
verified Jun 11, 2026
Nothing matches those filters — try loosening one. Retreats are added every week.
Personal retreats, hermitages, and practice stays you arrange directly with the center — no fixed dates.
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC · West Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed personal retreats in private cabins (shared bathrooms nearby); three daily organic meals, optional teacher guidance (dana-based), meditation library. Book via retreat.guru portal or by phone.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live alongside the monastic community at CMZC. Daily life includes morning and evening meditation, self-guided study, work periods, communal meals, and dharma talks. Summer residents also help host guest retreats.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Join resident monks and practitioners in the full daily schedule: meditation, work periods, dharma talks, and communal meals. Minimum one-week commitment; extensions possible. Participation requires prior center approval.
verified Jun 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Flexible personal retreats (7 nights to a year or more) for experienced meditators. Individual training program in Early Buddhist practices created in consultation with visiting teachers. Application required.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS · East Coast
$500
CAD/week; standard $500/week, patron $800/week; includes accommodation, meals, teachings; 1–3 weeks. All 2026 spaces full; check back for 2027 availability.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live and practice alongside Abbey monastics for 1–3 weeks. Approx. 4 hours meditation daily, community service, personal meditation instructor. Year-round except Yarne (Feb–Apr). Limited to 2 spaces/month.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS · East Coast
$650
CDN$650/month; covers all accommodation, meals, and training. Minimum 1 month.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live in the monastic community as a lay resident following the full daily schedule. Meditation practice, service, and community life. Minimum 1 month; cannot begin during Yarne retreat (Feb–Apr).
verified Jun 12, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS · East Coast
$50–100
CAD/night; six cabins: Longevity $50, Cliffhanger $60, Marpa/Mipham $70, Druppon/Naropa $100. Food supplies included. Minimum 10 nights. Mipham Cabin unavailable Aug 2026–Jul 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-structured solitary retreat in one of six private cabins on Gampo Abbey grounds. For experienced practitioners seeking to deepen meditation. Minimum 10 days. Food supplies included. Now accepting 2026/2027 applications.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR · West Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo practice cabin on Great Vow's 23-acre forest property with running water, kitchenette, composting toilet, and forest trail access. Prior Great Vow retreat required; apply via online form.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo personal retreats in private hermitage cabins on Lama Mountain. Minimum 3 nights, maximum 2 weeks (longer stays require approval). Solo retreatants only — no couples, families, or groups. Arrange directly with the Hermit Guardian.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three remote mountain cabins for self-directed solitary practice on Tara Mandala's 700-acre property. Stays from 3 nights to 3+ years; year-round availability. Wood-burning stove and fuel included; meals not provided.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full immersion in the resident schedule: morning and afternoon samu, three daily meditation periods, dharma talks, and teacher interviews. Functional silence 9pm–9am.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed silent retreat at Upaya. Housing and meals provided Wed–Sun; flexible participation in daily community meditations as desired. Minimum 2-day stay.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM · Mountain West
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live and practice with the resident community. Includes morning work practice (samu), three daily meditation periods, dharma talks, and teacher interviews. Functional silence 9pm–9am; afternoons free for personal study.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA · West Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-guided silent retreats in private cabins in the Santa Cruz Mountains redwoods. Full digital detox, three vegetarian meals daily, hiking trails. Near cremation site of Lama Yeshe. Minimum 3 nights; arrange directly with the office.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO · Mountain West
$325–750
Per-cabin weekly rates: $325–$375 (1 wk), $450–$500 (2 wk), $550–$625 (3 wk), $650–$750/month. Cabin 2 currently unavailable.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four isolated personal retreat cabins at Chöying Dzong, Crestone CO. Apply by email with teacher affiliation, practice history, proposed dates, and preferred cabin. Zoom consultation required before confirmation. Stays from one week to one month.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY · East Coast
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Most popular entry into ZMM training; daily zazen, communal meals, work assignments, private teacher meetings, and a concluding week-long sesshin. Free days (hosan) 1–2 times weekly. Apply via written motivation statement and phone interview.
verified Jun 12, 2026