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.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
In-person residential vipassanā retreat grounded in the Thai Forest Tradition, with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, optional movement practices, lovingkindness and teacher meetings. Silent except for Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$595–970 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Early-bird $520–$895 ended July 28, 2026. Includes food and lodging. Scholarships via rmerc.org/scholarships. Teacher supported by dana.
Silent retreat with sitting and walking practice, daily meditation instruction based on the Satipatthana Sutta, evening dharma talks, one-on-one practice meetings, and optional yoga and short hikes.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$760; only a few spots left
Silent vipassana retreat in the Thai Forest tradition with seated and walking meditation, lovingkindness, Dharma talks, optional movement and teacher meetings.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$675–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $675 to Kuti $1,475; lodge $1,200; sliding scale $515-$1,519.25; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $900/$600; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
for women
A women's retreat exploring awakened feminine qualities through Buddhist traditions, studying Tārā and Kwan Yin while developing receptive awareness and compassion through meditation and daily practice.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive practice week for Mountains & Rivers Order students at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
cost: check site
Residential Zen training period with daily zazen, work practice, study, ceremonies, oryoki meals, teacher meetings, a five-day sesshin and a seven-day Rohatsu sesshin. Full-term residence expected. Prior experience (all-day sit, sesshin or guest stay) recommended.
verified Oct 12, 2026
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, residential rooms waitlisted.
Explores spiritual abolitionism through the Heart Sutra's paired opposites, with silent and guided meditation, dharma talks and group discussion, including periods of noble silence.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–2,030 · + dana
Members $882, non-members $980 (triple room); double +$525, single +$1,050. Max = non-member single. Donations support those with fewer resources.
Intensive silent Zen retreat with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. Noble Silence throughout. One day-long retreat recommended beforehand but not required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist full.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,475–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,475 low, $1,675 actual cost, $1,900 benefactor. Scholarship fund available beyond the low rate. No fee for monastics. $800 deposit.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Ten-day intensive on developing deep concentration leading to jhana absorption states, in the Burmese Pa Auk Sayadaw lineage. Silent sitting and walking meditation, instruction, Dhamma talks, and interviews. Maximum 15 participants, private rooms with bath. Prerequisite: at least three week-long or ten-day retreats.
verified Sep 28, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship rate $50-$380
Silent retreat integrating embodied warmth with intuitive knowing through relaxed, kind attention; suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship rate $50-$380
Silent meditation indoors and in nature on grief, with Dharma talks, embodiment practices and teacher meetings. Aimed at a 50/50 BIPOC and non-BIPOC group; reserved spaces now open to all.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$495–645 · + dana
Self-guided, meals and lodging included. Private room/private bath $645; private room/shared bath or A-Frame $495. Registration closes Oct 15, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed silent mindfulness retreat with no set schedule, teacher or group. Design your own days of sitting, walking, movement or rest. For practitioners with an established, self-sufficient practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$200–400 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: Base $200, Sustainer $250, Benefactor $400. Optional Manhattan shuttle $75 one way or $150 round trip. No one turned away for lack of funds.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent in-person weekend with 5–7 daily sittings of 30–45 minutes, guided gentle yoga, walking meditation, review of basic methods and brief Dharma talks. Requires a prior meditation class or 1-day retreat and the ability to sit silently for 30 minutes.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
Ten-day Mind Illuminated gathering at Dharma Treasure, Cochise Stronghold. Details, prices and teachers are on the Zeffy registration page, which could not be read.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,200 · + dana · scholarships
Commuting $720; RV $1,000; dorm $1,136; quad $1,520; private room $1,960; cabin $2,200. Includes meals. Limited scholarships and payment plan. Zoom-only $200 is online. Registration closes Oct 16.
Weeklong retreat on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness based on the Ānāpānasatisutta, integrated with Mahāyāna teachings. Six daily sessions alternate breath meditation, guided close placements and open awareness, with an evening teaching. Participants may stay silent throughout. Hybrid; in-person is residential.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $625-$925; scholarship rate $475
Silent retreat on mindfulness of death (maraṇasati) to live and love more fully; offered on-land with an online hybrid option. Frank Ostaseski joins in person on Oct 29.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Vajrayana Foundation (Pema Osel Ling) — Corralitos, CA
cost: check site
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
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
Four-week silent residential retreat, part of a two-month course, based on Mahāsi Sayadaw's instructions and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Optional weekly mindful movement session.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$1,050–1,450 · + dana · scholarships
Shared room with bathroom $1,050; single room with private bathroom $1,450. Limited scholarships. Teachings offered freely.
Silent meditation retreat combining sitting and walking meditation, mindfulness teachings, gentle movement, and journaling. Silence runs from Thursday morning through Sunday lunch. Hosted at Land of Medicine Buddha by One Mindful.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Garrison Institute — Garrison, NY
cost: check site
Retreat drawing on 11th-century Tibetan teachings, 'Meeting our World with a Vast Mind & Fierce Heart', centered on open awareness meditation and Machig's direct teachings. Residential, with single and double rooms.
verified Oct 5, 2026
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.
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
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual Rains Retreat, rooted in the Buddha's time. Lay practitioners join the monastics for a focused, community-based period of study, practice and healing. Participants must stay for the full period.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist open.
for young adults (35 or under)
Four-day residential insight retreat for people in their 20s and 30s.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Sustained practice of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity, uncovering the natural radiance of the heart as both refuge and path. Experienced meditators; by application.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Week-long Rinzai Zen Dai-Sesshin (intensive meditation retreat) at Korinji Monastery, Sunday evening to Saturday afternoon. Schedule shows 6:30 pm start on Nov 1 and 5:00 pm end on Nov 7.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
for LGBTQIA+
Silent retreat for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community, practicing mindfulness and heartfulness and exploring what true refuge means; beginners and experienced welcome.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$450–1,875 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $450 to private room/private bath $1,875. Teacher dana optional. Registration closes Oct 26, 2026.
Silent retreat on building resilience and finding inner and outer refuge through Buddhist dharma and gentle yoga, with sitting, walking, standing and lying-down meditation, dharma reflections and small-group meetings.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$575–690 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $575; Generosity Price $690 (extra $115 funds scholarships). Accommodations, meals and practice material fees are extra. Full-time student discounts and financial aid are available.
Six days of teaching from Longchenpa's Immaculate Radiance, combined with daily sitting and guided meditation. Previous students of Rinpoche's Dzogchen retreats can register directly. New students must first get his permission by emailing a brief dharma history and photo.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,300 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $500 to Kuti $1,300; lodge $1,025; sliding scale $515-$1,339; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $770/$515; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate.
Integrates Zen Master Dogen's meditation teachings with the Alexander Technique for embodied awareness. Daily instruction covers meditation posture, anatomy, and Dharma talks. Open to beginning and experienced meditators.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Florida Community of Mindfulness — Tallahassee, FL
$350–450 · + dana · scholarships
$450 overnight, $350 commuter, $175 online (online not residential). Scholarships available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Five-day retreat on Huayan Buddhism and interdependence, working with Fazang's newly translated 'Exhaustion of Delusion and Returning to the Source'. In-person with overnight option; online option also offered.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530
verified Oct 12, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$400–700 · + dana · scholarships
Overnight options: tent platform $400, yurt $500, dorm $550, double $600, single $700. Commuter $250, Zoom $108, monastic free. Limited scholarships by application.
Weekend retreat exploring how to transform karma, afflictions, and death into paths toward freedom. Sessions alternate experiential practice and reflection, with nightly teachings and Vajrasattva purification practice. Also offered on Zoom.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$665
Silent retreat grounded in early Buddhist teachings, cultivating mindfulness and clear knowledge through direct attention to body and mind; for newcomers and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Diamond Mountain — Bowie, AZ
cost: check site
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
full (waitlist open)
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,595 · scholarships
From $4,595 per person; fixed price, room-type breakdown not shown. Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Week-long jhana meditation retreat with group meditation, guided practice, yoga, breathwork and private 1-on-1 sessions with experienced facilitators. Meals and lodging included. No experience required; mental health screening required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$25–380 · + dana · sliding scale
Listing shows $25-$380; page says this sesshin has no set price and donations are welcome.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A week of practice in gratitude for the sangha. Meals use only food donated for this retreat, with the usual sesshin routine. Full-time attendance expected.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
In-person only Vajrakilaya intensive practice retreat following the Vajrakilaya Drupchen. Attendance at the Drupchen is required. Application by Oct 10 via [email protected].
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed intensive practice week for Mountains & Rivers Order students at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$540–1,180 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $540 to Kuti $1,180; lodge $960; sliding scale $412-$1,215.40; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $720/$480; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate.
Explores how dedicated Buddhist practice cultivates inner peace and authentic living, combining contemplative development with practical life skills and letting go of confused, unhappy states of mind.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$195–960 · + dana · scholarships
Tiers: Generosity $960, Standard $660, Semi-Supported $390, Supported $195, meals and lodging included. Adoptee Mentoring Society offers five $100 scholarships. Registration closes Nov 5, 2026.
Partially silent, partially relational mindfulness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and compassionate relational practice. For adults who are adoptees, were fostered or grew up in group homes.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$295–485 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Early-bird $260–$450 ended Aug 30, 2026. Includes food and lodging. Scholarships via rmerc.org/scholarships. Teacher supported by dana.
A simple, spacious retreat for easing into fall and resting in natural awareness through silent sitting, guided meditation, walks on the land, dharma talks, and small-group breakouts. Optional guided morning movement.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,520 · + dana · scholarships
Commuting $720; RV $875; dorm $1,136; quad $1,520; private room $1,960; cabin $2,200; Most Secret cabin $2,520. Includes meals. Teacher offering separate (cash). Limited scholarships and payment plan. Registration closes Nov 5.
Structured introductory residential retreat held in silence except for questions and discussion in teaching sessions. Covers structuring a session, placement and analytical meditation, calm abiding, stages of stable focus and the four close placements of mindfulness. No experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weekend silent meditation intensive on loving-kindness at Drala Mountain Center. It can be combined with the following weeklong silent retreat, Peace and Freedom, for ten days of practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,715–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $875-$1,295; scholarship rate $50-$665
Insight retreat emphasizing continuity of mindful attention across sitting, walking and daily life, with gentle, kind receptivity; open to all levels.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Fully silent weeklong retreat with 4–6 hours of daily meditation covering calm abiding, loving-kindness and insight. Includes dharma talks, an optional individual session with the teacher, and time in nature. Suitable for people with some prior meditation experience.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist full.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$360–1,500 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $360 to private room/private bath $1,500. Teacher dana optional. Registration closes Nov 10, 2026.
Silent mindfulness retreat on the seven factors of awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity. Sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, small groups and work meditation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$240–280 · + dana
A silent weekend retreat exploring compassion that arises from sustained presence, with zazen, chanting, formal meals and short work practice. Much of the day is spent in the meditation hall.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380; only a few spots left
Silent retreat weaving qigong, meditation, somatic restoration, dharma reflections, sound and voice. Movement hybrid included per owner decision.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$280–480 · + dana
Overnight options: tent platform $280, yurt $300, dorm $320, double $380, single $480. Commuter $250, Zoom $108, monastic options free.
Weekend exploration of the Heart Sutra and interdependence, through teaching, contemplation and meditation. Also offered on Zoom.
verified Oct 5, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$735–1,830 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $375-$555; scholarship rate $50-$285
Silent meditation retreat integrating mindfulness and love through guided practices and heart-opening contemplations for meeting life's challenges.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist full.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
$500 · + dana
$500 room and board plus $21 zero-carbon fee; customary additional teaching donation on arrival.
Six-day intensive Zen retreat honoring the Buddha's Enlightenment: extended zazen, Dharma talks, oryoki meals, and an individual practice meeting. First-time visitors must contact the center beforehand.
verified Oct 5, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at the Forest Refuge for experienced meditators, by application.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
Rohatsu Dai-Sesshin at Korinji Monastery, the intensive Zen retreat culminating in the commemoration of the Buddha's enlightenment on Dec 8. Begins 6:30 pm Dec 1, ends 10:00 am Dec 8.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$380; only a few spots left
Silent retreat refining qualities of attention for insight, with Dharma teachings, mindfulness instruction for stillness and walking, and lovingkindness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship rate $50-$380
Silent retreat with sitting and walking meditation, mindfulness, inquiry and heart practices to transform reactive judgment, plus basic movement practices.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,008–2,170 · + dana
Members $1,008, non-members $1,120 (triple room); double +$525, single +$1,050. Max = non-member single. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Silent intensive sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, oryoki meals, dharma talks, interviews, liturgy and work practice; the only sesshin Roshi Joan leads each year. Applications reviewed; she prioritizes her students and those experienced with longer sesshin. Full sitting required. Page says full, waitlist available.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$1,000–2,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $1,000; lodge $2,050; sliding scale $1,030-$2,678; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $1,540/$1,030; free volunteer spots (prior SDRC experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Develops jhanas to support insight practice, covering the Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination and emptiness, with daily metta. Follows teachings of Leigh Brasington and Ayya Khema. Requires two prior 7-day silent retreats.
verified Sep 28, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $415 / $315 / $265. Registration closed (lottery retreat).
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weeklong silent meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
$50 deposit holds a spot; balance due on arrival.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Culminating sesshin ending the fall Ango practice period. Rigorous, with long sitting and early rising; not for beginners. Full-time attendance required. Fully booked, waiting list open.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Silent retreat rooted in heart practices: lovingkindness, mindfulness and embodied awareness, with sitting and walking meditation, talks and teacher Q&A. On-land with online hybrid option.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$960–3,660 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
Silent retreat investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention, cultivating a clear mind and tender heart.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
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.
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
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist open.
One-week residential metta (lovingkindness) retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
In-person residential retreat with stillness and movement meditation, daily lovingkindness and Qigong, evening talks, practice discussions and a Winter Solstice ceremony. Silent except for Q&A and small groups.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Contact [email protected] for details.
Silent weekend retreat with about seven hours of sitting, chanting, formal oryoki meals and work practice. Foundational Zen meditation instruction on the first evening. Suits newcomers to intensive Zen practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
Residential silent retreat with stillness and movement meditation, daily lovingkindness and qigong, evening talks and a Winter Solstice ceremony.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
$675–1,075 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: Base $675, Sustainer $900, Benefactor $1,075. Optional Manhattan shuttle $75 one way or $150 round trip. No one turned away for lack of funds.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Session 1 of the annual Winter (Snow) Retreat: intensive Huatou practice on a traditional Chan monastery schedule, with Dharma talks, guided practice and interviews. Can be combined with Session II. Prior silent retreat experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Tallahassee Chan Center — Tallahassee, FL
cost: check site
Seven-day intensive alternating 30-minute sits with mindful yoga and walking meditation; silent illumination or huatou practice, daily Dharma talks, consultations, vegetarian meals. Limited gender-separated beds and camping on site; online option also exists.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$840–2,550 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $840 to private room/private bath $2,550. Teacher dana optional. Registration closes Dec 20, 2026.
Retreat in noble silence drawing on insight practice and the four brahmaviharas, alternating meditation with reflection, dharma talks, time in nature and embodied rest practices.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
Traditional silent vipassanā retreat with meditation instruction, dharma talks and movement practice daily, ending the year with a late-evening sitting and simple ceremony on New Year's Eve.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$675–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $675 to Kuti $1,475; lodge $1,200; sliding scale $515-$1,519.25; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $900/$600; free volunteer spots (prior experience required). Teacher dana is separate. Extra aid for BIPOC and young adults.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A silent meditation retreat deepening presence and compassion through wise intention, cultivating clarity, courage and peace. Some prior meditation experience required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760
Traditional vipassanā retreat with stillness and movement in silence, talks and teacher meetings, marking the New Year with a late evening sitting and ceremony.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Themed holiday retreat from Dec 28 to Jan 1, with a 2:00 PM start and end. The page says more details will follow.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
Annual New Year retreat with zazen, Dharma talks, discussion, and center work; New Year's Eve dinner, dance, and midnight bell ceremony. Residential. First-time participants must contact the center beforehand.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
New Year's retreat for experienced students.
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$360–1,260 · + dana · scholarships
Commuting $360; RV $500; dorm $568; quad $760; private room $980; cabin $1,100; Most Secret cabin $1,260. Includes meals. Teacher offering separate. Limited scholarships and payment plan. Registration closes Dec 22.
Five-day residential Vajrasattva purification retreat focused on the states of mind the meditation produces. Group sessions, discussion groups, walking meditation and a New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Tsog practice. No initiations required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $970 / $735 / $620
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weekend silent meditation intensive on loving-kindness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Bells Mountain Dharma Center — Battle Ground, WA
free / by donation
Offered by donation (dana) per the center; no specific price listed.
Week-long winter Zen sesshin at Bells Mountain Dharma Center, January 3-10, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Session 2 of the annual Winter (Snow) Retreat, focused on Silent Illumination. Can be attended with or without Session I.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
Silent vipassanā retreat for new and experienced meditators with systematic instruction in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, lovingkindness and evening talks.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$717–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Fee depends on room type and sliding tier: shared student room $717–$1,791, single student room $992–$2,481, shared guest house room $855–$2,136, single guest house room $1,875–$3,125. $30 application fee. General and BIPOC support funds. Application deadline 2026-11-17.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-week residential intensive for experienced meditators, with daily zazen, oryoki meals, work periods, Dharma talks and classes, ending in a five-day sesshin. Theme: lojong practice of generating bodhichitta.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana · scholarships
$4,000 full three months; $1,700 one-month option (first month only). Covers room, board, tuition. Financial assistance for priests in training.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-month residential monastic training period for experienced practitioners. Full option requires a prior two-month practice period at City Center or Green Gulch; one-month option requires a sesshin and teacher recommendation. Application due Nov 27, 2026. Winter rains may affect road access.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
about this center — IMS shows retreat availability only to signed-in members, so we can't tell you whether a retreat is open, full, or waitlisted — check their booking portal before making plans.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,120–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$665
Retreat centered on systematic cultivation of mettā (lovingkindness), with compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity as supports.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Waitlist open.
for LGBTQIA+
Six-day residential insight retreat for self-identified LGBTQIA+ participants.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530
verified Oct 12, 2026
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.
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
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$891–2,040 · + dana
Members $891, non-members $990 (triple room); double +$525, single +$1,050. Max = non-member single. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Intensive multi-day Zen retreat with zazen, kinhin, chanting, oryoki meals, dharma talk, teacher interviews and work practice. Noble Silence throughout. A day-long retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Stay off-site $875-$1,330; scholarship rate $50-$665
Mid-winter silent retreat weaving Insight Meditation with Continuum, a somatic practice using breath, sound and movement; includes Dharma reflections and night gazing.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $415 / $315 / $265
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation. Applications go to a lottery on 10/15/26.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$800–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Silent retreat exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical path of freedom, grounded in heart practices; no prior experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $415 / $315 / $265. Registration closed (lottery retreat).
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long silent insight retreat following the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, with brahmavihāra training and optional mindful movement. Application required; prerequisite of 14 nights of silent residential retreat.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,320–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: $1,320 low, $1,520 actual cost, $1,900 benefactor. $750 deposit. Applications due Dec 1, 2026. Scholarship fund available.
One-week vipassana retreat emphasizing moment-to-moment awareness through continuous silent practice. Sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks, and teacher consultations. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners; application and teacher approval required. Limited to 15 participants.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $970 / $735 / $620
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Silent weekend combining yoga and Zen meditation, run at a meditation centre we list.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Mount Madonna Center — Watsonville, CA
from $4,999 · scholarships
From $4,999 per person; $800 deposit holds a spot. Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Week-long jhana meditation retreat on 380 acres of redwoods and meadows in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with group instruction and 1-on-1 facilitator sessions. Vegetarian meals and lodging included. Mental health screening required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $1245 / $945 / $795
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Oct 14, 2026.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
$50 deposit holds a spot; balance due on arrival.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent, rigorous sesshin using the Buddha's parinirvana to examine our relationship with death, dying and uncertainty. Not recommended for beginners; full-time attendance expected.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$760–1,900 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $760 to private room/private bath $1,900. Registration closes Feb 10, 2027.
A less structured retreat with room for silence and spontaneity, alternating seated meditation with movement, ceremony and relating. Not fully silent; a mostly silent option is available.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–3,240 · + dana
Members $1,116, non-members $1,240 (triple room); double +$1,500, single +$2,000. Max = non-member single. $100 deposit. Donations welcome.
Ten-night residency joining the community's daily schedule: meditation three times daily, work practice, councils, seminars, interviews and dharma talks, bookended by calligraphy and haiku weekends. Mondays and Tuesdays are personal practice days.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,325–2,070 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $2070 / $1575 / $1325
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Oct 28, 2026.
One-week residential metta (lovingkindness) retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Early spring retreat offering insight and lovingkindness practice, including concentration techniques for interested participants. Minimum stay 7 nights.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long silent retreat focused on awareness: mindfulness of breathing, lovingkindness, then exploring the nature of awareness. Application required; prerequisite of 14 nights of silent residential retreat.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$150–180 · + dana
Weekend silent retreat introducing Zen meditation: about seven hours of sitting, chanting, formal oryoki meals and community work practice. Ideal for an introduction to intensive Zen practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$720–1,575 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $720 to private room/private bath $1,575. Registration closes Mar 4, 2027.
Silent Zen retreat taught apart from ritual and cultural context, with daily guided and silent zazen, sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and work meditation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$350–450 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent retreat focused on listening to sounds in the zendo, building and forest, bells and breath, combining focused and open awareness. Rigorous; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Nov 14, 2026.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
$1,017–2,142 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
In-person CAD incl. meals and lodging: tenting $1,017, shared room $1,557, private cabin $2,007, Orion cabin $2,142. Teachings by dāna. 10% in-person early bird until Feb 21, 2027. Online option is CAD $450 (non-residential).
Ten-day retreat based on the Ānāpānasati Sutta's 16 steps of mindfulness of breathing, with sitting, walking, standing and lying practice, detailed instruction and teacher feedback. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. Also offered online.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$510–1,650 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $510 to private room/private bath $1,650. Teacher dana optional. Registration closes Mar 16, 2027. A separate online option exists.
Silent mindfulness retreat alternating sitting and walking meditation with instruction, dharma talks, work meditation and practice discussions, exploring how mindfulness ripens into wisdom and love.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,999 · scholarships
From $4,999 per person; $800 deposit holds a spot. Accommodations range from hotel-style rooms to private cabins. Limited scholarships via [email protected].
Week-long jhana meditation retreat with group meditation, guided practice, yoga, breathwork, private beach access and 1-on-1 facilitator sessions. Meals and lodging included. No experience required; mental health screening required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Nov 28, 2026.
Ten-day residential retreat, primarily self-directed practice in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$760–1,900 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $760 to private room/private bath $1,900. Teacher dana optional. Registration closes Mar 24, 2027.
Silent mindfulness retreat alternating sitting and walking meditation, with dharma talks, work meditation, daily movement and qi gong, and practice discussions.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
Silent, largely outdoor retreat with sitting and walking meditation, nature-based practices and ample solitary practice in Spirit Rock's hills and meadows.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Weekly focus on lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity, with instruction and individual meetings. Full month required (April 1 arrival, April 30 departure).
verified Oct 5, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $1795 / $1365 / $1145
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$380
Silent retreat following the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, cultivating mindfulness of body, feelings and mind while walking, standing, sitting and lying down; all experience levels.
verified Oct 12, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$2,200–5,720 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tent platform $2,200 to Kuti $5,720; lodge $4,510; sliding scale $3,090-$8,034; 25%/50% scholarship lodge $3,388/$2,266. Teacher dana is separate.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Extended residential retreat on the four foundations of mindfulness with guided meditation, teachings and group inquiry. Mostly silent, weekly teacher meetings, daily one-hour work period. Requires 14+ nights of prior retreat experience.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $760
Retreat dedicated to vipassanā with sustained sitting and walking meditation, guided instruction, talks and teacher meetings; open to beginners and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
from $1,570 · + dana · scholarships
From $1,570; page lists only the starting price. 50% subsidy available via application. Additional dana to teacher appreciated.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week retreat built on Har-Prakash's Cultivating the Jewel of Mindfulness training, combining Shinzen Young's mindfulness system with a psychological-relational framework: concentration and insight, partner exercises, nature-based awareness. Limited to 20 participants.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$80–380 · + dana · sliding scale
$50 deposit reserves a space; balance due on arrival.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent retreat on serene illumination, combining calm-abiding and insight. Rigorous and sometimes challenging; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Dec 13, 2026.
Six-day residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Five-day silent meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weeklong retreat on resting in the natural state through Mahamudra and Trekchö meditation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–2,030 · + dana
Members $882, non-members $980 (triple room); double +$525, single +$1,050. Max = non-member single. $200 deposit after acceptance.
Intensive multi-day Zen retreat with zazen, kinhin, liturgy, oryoki meals, teacher interviews and work practice. Noble Silence throughout. A day-long retreat is recommended but not required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$380
Blends Indigenous ceremony with mindfulness and mettā; noble silence, opening and closing talking circles. Open to Indigenous peoples from around the world and allies.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $855
Retreat emphasizing continuity of awareness in all activities and relaxed acceptance as a platform for investigation; Joseph Goldstein joins by Zoom for 1-2 sessions only.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Nov 25, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week residential retreat. Requires at least four prior silent retreats of 7 days or longer.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weekend silent meditation intensive on loving-kindness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores the 37 Factors of Awakening as an experiential path through meditation and shared inquiry. Full month or longer preferred; eight precepts expected when possible.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$665
Silent retreat with systematic mindfulness and lovingkindness instruction, Dharma talks and teacher meetings; all are welcome.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weeklong retreat practicing the four divine abodes: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-02-07.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
$50 deposit holds a spot; balance due on arrival.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A week of silent meditation connecting with the teachings and stories of past teachers. Rigorous; not recommended for beginners.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $475
Silent retreat practicing mindfulness through stillness and movement, focusing on practical applications; open to all backgrounds, especially those interested in secular mindfulness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Jan 16, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation. Second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $665
Silent retreat on embodying release in each moment, training the heart-mind in friendliness and well-being so peace weaves through practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-01-22.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$665
Silent retreat grounding Insight practice in the body, meeting sensation and breath moment by moment, supported by lovingkindness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four foundations of mindfulness with emphasis on wise view, influenced by Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Full month required. Lottery admission: apply by Nov 1, 2026; notified by Nov 15, 2026.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $1245 / $945 / $795. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Monastic-led retreat; experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-03-04.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$75–1,280 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers: Generosity $1,280, Standard $320, Semi-Supported $220, Supported $75, Suggested Donation $50. Meals and lodging included. Registration closes May 30, 2027.
for LGBTQIA+
Residential retreat for healing and resilience combining meditation, mindful movement and heart-centered practice, in noble silence with some small and large group discussion. For trans, nonbinary and gender-expansive practitioners.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$760
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Retreat supporting the natural unfolding of concentration through grounded presence, anchored by two daily guided meditations. Prerequisite: one 7-night silent residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weeklong silent meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Feb 13, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
Teaches settling the mind with a method leading into silent illumination, cultivating stillness and clarity together. Includes Dharma talks and private interviews. In person only.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $380
for young adults (35 or under)
Fully silent mindfulness retreat with peers, including sitting, walking, heart meditations and movement. Designed for young adults ages 18-32.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$315–600 · + dana · scholarships
Members $315, non-members $350 (triple room); double +$125, single +$250. Max = non-member single. Financial assistance via application; amounts not stated.
for young adults (35 or under)
Residential retreat for ages 18-35 centered on silent sitting practice, community work, a silent hike, nature journaling and connecting inner practice to service. Beginner-friendly.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$250–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $250-$2,500; $250 registration fee tier
Five days of monastic life led by nuns, with devotional chanting, Eight Precepts, sitting and walking meditation, talks and practice meetings. No late arrivals or early departures.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
Silent retreat with daily gentle yoga and somatic movement meditation alongside seated, walking and lying-down meditation and Dharma reflections. Movement hybrid included per owner decision.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
for young adults (35 or under)
Retreat for ages 18-35.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-02-26.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Feb 27, 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
One-week residential insight retreat conducted in Spanish. Requires prior introduction to insight meditation and teacher permission.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for young adults (35 or under)
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
BIPOC scholarship $570
for BIPOC-identifying
Annual BIPOC retreat drawing on the brahmavihāras with the living elements as teachers; silent seated and walking practice in community.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Integrates insight and lovingkindness practice to foster awareness and equanimity. Full month or longer preferred; partial-month applications are waitlisted, with decisions by January 15, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $1245 / $945 / $795. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$855; can combine with Summer Insight Retreat
Silent 9-night retreat on the four brahmavihāras: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity, developing concentration and a purified heart.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$855; can combine with Summer LovingKindness Retreat
Silent 9-night retreat teaching Insight meditation to see impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and non-self directly; can be combined with the preceding lovingkindness retreat.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Feb 18, 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week residential retreat. Requires four prior 7-day+ silent retreats, two weeks in the Tejaniya style, and teacher permission.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–3,240 · + dana
Members $1,116, non-members $1,240 (triple room); double +$1,500, single +$2,000. Max = non-member single. $100 deposit. Donations welcome.
Ten-night residency joining the community's daily schedule: zazen three times daily, work practice, councils, seminars, interviews and dharma talks, with a calligraphy weekend and a Dogen seminar weekend. Mondays and Tuesdays are personal practice days.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-03-24.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Apr 8, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation. Second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,375–2,130 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $2130 / $1620 / $1375. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
cost: check site
Five-day (4 nights) residential introduction to TWIM practice. No deposit; full fee due up front.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$665
Silent retreat practicing outdoors in the company of the natural world, integrating stillness and movement.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for BIPOC-identifying
verified Oct 12, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Week-long insight retreat with noble silence after opening evening, sitting and walking meditation, guided practice, dharma talks and group and individual meetings. Prerequisite: two prior week-long insight retreats and an ongoing relationship with devon and/or nico. Doubles or triples only.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
Silent retreat cultivating continuous mindfulness through stillness and movement meditation, with instruction, talks, chanting and teacher discussion; for beginners and experienced.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Mar 29, 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
28-day residential retreat. Requires at least four prior 7-day+ silent retreats.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Progresses through breath mindfulness, lovingkindness and pure awareness. Full month required. Lottery admission: apply by Jan 15, 2027; notified by Jan 31, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
Silent retreat with traditional instruction, lovingkindness, sitting and walking periods, guided yoga/movement sessions and daily talks; new and experienced students.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-05-04.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
Silent retreat weaving sitting and walking meditation, accessible yoga, somatic inquiry and samādhi practice into insight. Joseph Goldstein joins by Zoom for one session. Movement hybrid included per owner decision.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent retreat training in settling, seeing and luminous awareness, with sitting, qigong and lovingkindness. Prerequisite: a 5-night silent residential insight retreat.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Mar 14, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$570
for women
Silent retreat for women and nonbinary people nourished in women-centered spaces, beginning with deep rest and drawing on foundational teachings that lift up women.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $1795 / $1365 / $1145. Registration opens Dec 6, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-06-24.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$475
Silent retreat investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention, cultivating a clear mind and tender heart.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-07-01.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Burmese Theravada approach emphasizing direct present-moment awareness through meditation objects and mental noting. Full month preferred; partial stays (minimum 2 weeks) reviewed, with acceptances by April 1, 2027.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$900
Practical techniques for developing concentration (samādhi), including jhāna guidance and integrating concentration into Insight practice; newer and experienced meditators welcome.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana
$1,250 total ($450 deposit + $800 balance) per the fees page; general dana contribution also listed.
Residential TWIM retreat, withdrawn from worldly affairs in noble silence, practicing all day long.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Experience required.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Jun 10, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation. Second teacher TBD.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$900
Vipassanā retreat in the Thai Forest tradition with seated and walking meditation, lovingkindness, talks, optional movement and teacher meetings.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $415 / $315 / $265. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-07-22.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
Silent retreat cultivating mindfulness and kindness to alleviate the roots of stress, with early Buddhist teachings; open to new and experienced meditators.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Jun 24, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
Silent retreat on mindfulness of death as preparation for death and a doorway to awakening, grounded in mindful awareness and compassion.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
for BIPOC-identifying
BIPOC silent retreat turning toward grief as a path back into relationship with the Earth, through meditation, movement, teachings, ritual and time in nature.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
for BIPOC-identifying
BIPOC silent retreat on foundational mindfulness of body, breath and thoughts, with stillness and walking meditation, Dharma reflections and practice meetings.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $830 / $630 / $530. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
for LGBTQIA+
Retreat for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community with meditation, mindful movement, heart-centered practices, Dharma talks and discussions; all practice levels.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-08-11.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weekend silent meditation intensive on loving-kindness.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Jul 13, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,820–4,515 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$700; only a few spots left
Silent retreat with guided mindfulness and brahmavihāra meditations, Dharma talks and guided movement; 50% of spaces held for BIPOC retreatants until June 1.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
$1,040–2,580 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Scholarship rate $50-$500
Beginner-friendly silent retreat on the foundations of mindfulness: steadying attention, sitting and walking meditation and gentle movement. No prior experience needed.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-08-26.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Jul 28, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA
$1,070–2,495 · + dana · scholarships
Meals and lodging included; triple room $1,070 to private room/private bath $2,495. Registration closes Nov 23, 2027.
Silent mindfulness retreat using the body as a doorway to awareness, with sitting and walking meditation, the four immeasurables, relational mindfulness and dharma talks. No Buddhist background needed.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period; minimum stay 7 nights. Acceptance based on practice experience and availability.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $690 / $525 / $440. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
Weeklong silent meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
dana at end. Registration opens Aug 12, 2027.
One-week residential silent insight retreat offered by donation.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-09-26.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA
cost: check site
verified Oct 12, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Three tiers listed: $970 / $735 / $620. Registration opens Jun 6, 2027.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Drum Retreat Center — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
Registration opens 2027-09-03.
verified Oct 12, 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.
Blue Cliff Monastery — Pine Bush, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-scheduled stays of at least 2 nights (up to 14), starting on a Friday, joining the monastic community's daily practice. Not offered during or around themed retreats. Registration is open through December 2026, with dates added on a rolling basis.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed personal retreats in private cabins with valley views, 3 nights to 3 months, year-round. Meals provided and eaten in silence. Optional 1-2 hours daily Karma Yoga. Book online; some solitude and sitting experience recommended.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Minimum one-year monastic Zen residency centered on zazen, ritual meals, work, study and chanting. Application involves a Zoom interview and an in-person retreat of at least three weeks.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential personal retreats of 3-14 nights, plus weekend to 90-day practice events led by the center's teachers. Self-directed time in the rhythm of the center. Year-round.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Minimum one week, with up to five days in total darkness plus a preparation day and a transition day. Arranged by emailing [email protected]; a conversation with a resident teacher is required. Applicants need a prior personal retreat of ten days or more and a steady daily practice.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo retreats tailored on request, minimum three nights (seven to ten days recommended), with at least six hours of daily practice. Lodging: private eco-house, shared Dharmatory yurt, private travel trailers, or tent camping. Email [email protected], then submit a Practice History Form.
verified Oct 12, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Flexible-length personal retreats by application, from a minimum of seven nights to a year or more; 10–14 nights or longer recommended. Requires one six-week teacher-led insight retreat or six one-week retreats.
verified Oct 5, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
One to three weeks living and practising with the Abbey community, with about four hours of practice a day, community service and an assigned meditation instructor. Offered year-round except the winter Yarne retreat. Limited to two spaces per month. Some meditation experience required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residency of one month minimum with a defined end date, year-round. New admissions are not accepted during the Feb-Apr Yarne winter retreat. Requires 12+ months of meditation practice and one residential retreat of 2+ weeks. Two references required.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Gampo Abbey — Pleasant Bay, NS
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary cabin retreats of ten days or longer at the Abbey. Applications are currently open for the 2026/2027 season. Requires 5+ years of daily practice, a completed group retreat of 2+ weeks, and a teacher's written recommendation.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Garchen Buddhist Institute — Chino Valley, AZ
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Short- or long-term solitary retreats in Rustic Retreat Huts or Deluxe Retreat Cabins. Conducted in silence with structured sessions and at least four two-hour sessions of sitting meditation or sadhana daily. Arranged through the office: (928) 925-1237 or [email protected].
verified Oct 12, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo retreat cabin on the edge of the monastery's 23 forested acres, with running water, electricity, kitchenette and compost toilet. Stays of about 2-7 nights; arrive Tue or Fri, depart Sun or Tue. Requires a prior weekend retreat or longer at the monastery, an ongoing practice and a guiding teacher. Apply online, then email [email protected].
verified Oct 12, 2026
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Open-date residential stay where guests join the full daily practice schedule and work alongside residents. Minimum 14 days, Wednesday to Wednesday, with the first two weeks as a trial. No maximum stated; longer stays are scheduled week to week. Apply online; bookings are handled in the order received.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo personal retreat in wilderness hermitages on Lama Mountain. Stays are 3 nights minimum and 2 weeks maximum, longer with approval. There is no electricity or running water. Cushion, wood stove, propane burner, bedding and basic vegetarian staples are provided. To book, contact the Hermit Guardian at [email protected] or (575) 586-1269.
verified Sep 28, 2026
Padma Samye Ling — Sidney Center, NY
cost: check site
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
Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
free / by donation
No charge to stay; the monastery is supported by voluntary donations of food, materials, money and work.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Lay guests stay and practice alongside the monastic sangha by arrangement. Minimum 3 nights. First-timers may stay up to 1 week (New England) or 2 weeks (farther away). Arrive Wed–Sat. Email the Guest Monk, ideally within 2 months of arrival. Eight Precepts observed, including no food after midday.
verified Oct 5, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay 3 to 30 days, starting Wed, Thu or Fri. Join the daily schedule of morning samu, three sitting periods, Wednesday dharma talks and dokusan. Stays of 5+ days include Monday and Tuesday personal practice days. Apply, then meet the Temple and Guest Coordinators.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-day minimum, starting any day except Monday or Tuesday. Optional participation in daily meditations. Schedule by contacting [email protected].
verified Oct 12, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-guided silent private retreats in cabins; minimum 3 nights, long-term stays available. First-time and returning retreatants welcome. Book through the office. Terrain is uneven.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
$325–750 · + dana
Per-stay rates by cabin. Cabin 1: $375 (1 wk), $500 (2 wk), $625 (3 wk), $750 (1 mo). Cabin 2: $350, $475, $575, $700 (currently unavailable). Cabin 3: $325, $450, $550, $650. Cabin 4: $350, $475, $575, $700. Cabin 3 has no electricity.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary retreat cabins at Crestone. Stays of 1, 2, 3 weeks or 1 month. Apply by email with your teacher, retreat experience, plan, preferred dates and cabin. Review takes a couple of days, then a Zoom meeting, then payment.
verified Oct 12, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long residential retreat at Zen Mountain Monastery, arranged with the training office.
verified Oct 12, 2026