Meditation Retreats in California

Oct 26–31, 20265 nights

Befriending Mortality: Mindfulness of Death (Maraṇasati) Practices to Cultivate Insight, Presence, Compassion, and Meaning

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $625-$925; registration closes Oct 26; only a few spots left

Insight / Vipassana · with Nikki Mirghafori, John Martin, Kodo Conlin, Frank Ostaseski

Silent on-land retreat on mindfulness of death (maraṇasati), using the reflection to live and love more fully. Silent except for teacher-led Q&A and small groups. Frank Ostaseski joins in person on Oct 29. Also offered online.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 26–30, 20264 nights

Namchak Pudri Retreat October 2026

Vajrayana Foundation (Pema Osel Ling) — Corralitos, CA

cost: check site

Nyingma Vajrayana (Dudjom Tersar)

Five-day practice of the extensive Vajrakilaya sadhana revealed by Dudjom Lingpa and arranged by Dudjom Rinpoche, held at Pema Osel Ling.

verified Oct 12, 2026

Oct 30 – Nov 2, 20263 nights

Insight Retreat for People in their 20s and 30s

full (waitlist open)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $100 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 10/9/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein, Matthew Brensilver

for young adults (35 or under)

4-day residential insight retreat for people in their 20s and 30s. Full; waitlist open.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 1–6, 20265 nights

Finding True Refuge: A Retreat for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC Community

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$800–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475; only a few spots left

Insight / Vipassana · with Anushka Fernandopulle, John Martin, Victoria Cary, Mario Castillo

for LGBTQIA+

Silent retreat for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community exploring Buddhist practices of liberation, with mindfulness and heart-fulness and continuity of awareness in all activities. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 2–7, 20265 nights

Resilience and Refuge: Mindful Yoga and Embodied Dharma

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

$450–1,875 · + dana · scholarships

Meals and lodging included; triple $450, double $825, private/shared bath $1,375, private bath $1,875. Teacher dana not included. Online registration closes 2026-10-26; later sign-ups contact the center.

Insight / Mindful yoga · with Djuna Devereaux, Anne Cushman

Building resilience and refuge in hard times through Buddhist dharma and gentle yoga, somatic movement, seated, walking and lying-down meditation, dharma reflections and small groups. Mostly silent. Open to new and experienced practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 5–7, 20262 nights

Three-Day Sesshin, City Center

San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA

$300–410 · + dana

Tuition incl. meals: Member $300, Standard $330, Benefactor $410. Housing is extra, subject to availability, and room prices vary.

Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Traditional Soto Zen sesshin with sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Registration deadline Oct 30. Oryoki set needed.

verified Oct 19, 2026

Nov 6–8, 20262 nights

Clearing the Ground: Karma, Mind, and the Art of Dying Well

Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA

$400–600 · + dana · scholarships

Tent platform $400, private yurt $500, shared dorm $550, shared double $600; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics. Limited case-by-case scholarships.

Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Losang Gendun

Weekend retreat on working with karma, the afflictions, and death. Sessions alternate practice and reflection, with evening teachings and a Vajrasattva purification practice each evening, drawing on the four healing powers. In person and on Zoom.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 6–13, 20267 nights

Liberation through Mindfulness and Insight

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,120–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$665; only a few spots left

Insight / Vipassana · with Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Bob Stahl, Lienchi Tran, Jonathan Relucio

Silent retreat grounded in early Buddhist tradition, cultivating mindfulness and clear knowledge through direct attention to body and mind. Suitable for newcomers and experienced meditators.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 12–15, 20263 nights

Cultivating Home in Our Hearts

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

$195–960 · + dana · sliding scale

Tiers: Generosity $960, Standard $660, Semi-Supported $390, Supported $195. Meals and lodging included. No further scholarships available. Registration closes 2026-11-05.

Insight / affinity retreat · with Vimalasara, Lev Michael Moses, MaryAnn Gallo

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

For adult adoptees, former foster youth and those from group homes. Partly silent, with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and compassionate relational practices. No prior practice required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 12–20, 20268 nights

The Path of Meditation: Foundations and Practice

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA

$875–2,520 · + dana · scholarships

RV/camper $875, dorm $1,136, quad $1,520, private room $1,960, cabins $2,200-$2,520; includes meals. Commuting $720. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.

Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

Beginner-friendly structured introduction to meditation: concentration and analytical meditation, calm abiding, and the four close placements of mindfulness. Held in silence except for teaching-session questions. No prior experience required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 14–21, 20267 nights

Mindfulness and Metta: An Insight Meditation Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,715–4,270 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $875-$1,295; scholarship $50-$665; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Vance Pryor, Kamala Masters, Walt Opie

Continuity of mindful attention in sitting, walking and daily life, with gentle, kind receptivity. Open to all levels; held in noble silence apart from teacher Q&A and practice meetings.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 15–22, 20267 nights

Insight Retreat

full (may have waitlist)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 10/25/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Matthew Brensilver

One-week residential insight retreat. Registration and waitlist closed.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 17–21, 20264 nights

The Seven Factors of Awakening

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

$360–1,500 · + dana · scholarships

Triple $360, double $660, private/shared bath $1,100, private bath $1,500. Meals and lodging included. Teacher dana not included. Registration closes 2026-11-10.

Insight · with Lisa Ernst, Trudy Goodman, Catherine Shaddix

Exploring mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity, and strengthening them on and off the cushion. Silent, with sitting and walking meditation, talks and small groups. Open to all levels.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 21–25, 20264 nights

Centering in the Storm: Qigong, Meditation, and Sacred Sound

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship rate $380; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Anne Cushman, Rōshi Teja Fudō Myōō Bell, Solwazi Johnson

Silent retreat weaving qigong, meditation, somatic restoration, dharma reflection, sound and voice. Movement hybrid run at Spirit Rock.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 27–29, 20262 nights

The Nature of Reality: A Heart Sutra Retreat

Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA

$280–480 · + dana

Tent platform $280, private yurt $300, shared dorm $320, shared double $380, single $480; commuter $250; Zoom $108; $0 for monastics.

Tibetan (FPMT) · with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok

Weekend retreat on the Heart Sutra and emptiness as interdependence, with teachings, contemplation and meditation, connected to everyday life, compassion and wisdom. Held in the Gompa, with a Zoom option.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 27–30, 20263 nights

The Gift of Loving Awareness: Embracing Life with Wisdom & Kindness

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$735–1,830 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $375-$555; scholarship $50-$285; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Howard Cohn

Meditation retreat integrating mindfulness and love through guided mindfulness and heart-opening contemplations. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20267 nights

Rohatsu Sesshin, City Center

San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA

$661–950 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Member $661, Standard $735, Benefactor $950. Housing is extra, subject to availability. Sliding-scale fees and General and BIPOC Support Funds are available. Registration closes Nov 13.

Soto Zen · with Tenzen David Zimmerman

Seven-day Rohatsu sesshin marking Buddha's enlightenment, closing the Fall Practice Period. Sitting and walking meditation, formal zendo meals, Dharma talks and private interviews. Oryoki set needed.

verified Oct 19, 2026

Nov 29 – Dec 6, 20267 nights

Insight Retreat

full (may have waitlist)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 11/8/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella

One-week residential insight retreat. Registration and waitlist closed.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 1–5, 20264 nights

The Natural Clarity of Awareness: Courage, Connection, and Compassion

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$380; only a few spots left

Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Howard Cohn, Monica Magtoto

Refining qualities of attention for insight into the way things are. Dharma teachings, mindfulness in stillness, walking and movement, and lovingkindness instruction.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 1–5, 20264 nights

Transforming the Judgmental Mind, Cultivating the Wise Heart

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$980–2,440 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $500-$740; scholarship $50-$380; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Donald Rothberg, Eve Decker

Mindfulness, inquiry and heart practices (lovingkindness, forgiveness, compassion) for transforming reactive judgment. Includes sitting and walking meditation, talks and basic movement. Held at the Community Meditation Center.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 6–11, 20265 nights

An Undefended Heart: A Big Heart City Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

On-land residential rate; scholarship rate $475; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Vinny Ferraro, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai

Lovingkindness, mindfulness and embodied awareness for meeting life with an undefended heart. Formal sitting and walking, talks and a small group meeting. All welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 11–17, 20266 nights

Opening to Insight and Love

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$960–3,660 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, DaRa Williams, Pamela Weiss, Kate Siber, Ronya Fakhoury Banks

Silent retreat cultivating a clear mind and tender heart, investigating experience with relaxed focused attention and letting go of habitual reactivity.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 12–19, 20267 nights

Deconstructing Yourself Winter Retreat at Mount Madonna

Mount Madonna Center — Santa Cruz, CA

$1,100–1,700 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Tuition only: Scholarship $600, Basic $1,100, Supporting $1,700. Mount Madonna room and meals are paid separately. The page gives one example, a shared room at $1,457, for a total of $2,557 with Basic tuition.

Nondual · with Michael Taft, Laura Ward

Eight-day, seven-night mostly silent residential nondual meditation retreat on openness, spaciousness and ease, with about 11.5 hours of practice daily. Optional pranayama, visualization, mantra, daily meditative movement and Hanuman Temple activities. Prior study with Michael Taft is ideal but not required.

verified Oct 12, 2026

Dec 13–20, 20267 nights

Metta Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 11/22/26

Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell

One-week residential metta retreat. Full; waitlist open.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 18–23, 20265 nights

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,225–3,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475; only a few spots left

Insight / Vipassana · with Oren Jay Sofer, devon hase, Yong Oh, Kimi Mojica, Fernmarie Rodriguez

Residential retreat with stillness and movement meditation, daily lovingkindness, daily qigong, evening talks and a Winter Solstice ceremony. Suitable for beginning and experienced meditators.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 20276 nights

Easing Into the New Year: A Mindful Transition Into 2027

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Enrique Collazo, Devon Sangster Rath, Selena La'Chelle Collazo (Movement Teacher)

A mindful transition retreat into the new year, with a movement teacher.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 4, 20278 nights

New Year's Insight Meditation Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,960–4,880 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $760; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Eugene Cash, devon hase, DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, Hakim Tafari, Ronya Fakhoury Banks

Traditional vipassanā retreat with stillness and movement in silence, teacher meetings, talks and a New Year's Eve late sitting and simple ceremony. All welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 2, 20274 nights

New Year's Vajrasattva Practice Retreat

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA

$500–1,260 · + dana · scholarships

RV/camper $500, dorm $568, quad $760, private room $980, cabins $1,100-$1,260; includes meals. Commuting $360. Teacher's offering separate (cash). Payment plans available.

Tibetan (FPMT) · with Elaine Jackson

Vajrasattva purification practice retreat with meditation sessions, discussion groups, walking meditation, and a New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Tsog practice. All levels; no initiation required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 5–11, 20276 nights

Winter Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Vipassana · with Howard Cohn, Erin Treat, Leslie Booker, Teresa Todoroff, Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith

Silent vipassanā retreat for new and experienced meditators with systematic instruction in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, lovingkindness, teacher meetings and evening talks.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 6–27, 202721 nights

January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA

$717–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Fee by room type: shared student room $717-$1,791, single student room $992-$2,481, shared guest house $855-$2,136, single guest house $1,875-$3,125. Plus $30 non-refundable application fee. General and BIPOC support funds available after acceptance. Application deadline Nov 17, 2026.

Zen (Soto) · with Zoketsu Norman Fischer

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Three-week residential intensive for experienced meditators practicing alongside Green Gulch staff: daily zazen, oryoki meals, work periods, Dharma talks, classes, teacher meetings, ending with a five-day sesshin. Theme: Lojong slogan practice.

verified Oct 19, 2026

Jan 6 – Mar 31, 202784 nights

2027 Tassajara Winter Practice Period (ZMC)

Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA

$1,700–4,000 · + dana

$4,000 full three-month period; $1,700 first-month-only option (room, board, tuition). No scholarships for practice periods; financial assistance for priests in training via [email protected].

Zen (Soto) monastic practice period (ango) · with Ryushin Paul Haller

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

117th Tassajara practice period: immersive residential monastic training for experienced practitioners, with a first-month option emphasizing Zen monastic forms. Full period requires a prior two-month practice period at City Center or Green Gulch. The road is closed to vehicles in winter and subject to flooding.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 11–18, 20277 nights

Mettā Retreat: Teachings and Practices to Cultivate a Wise, Compassionate, and Resilient Heart

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,120–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$665

Insight / Metta · with Gullu Singh, Donald Rothberg, Diana Winston, Beth Sternlieb, Jonathan Relucio, Ronya Fakhoury Banks

Systematic cultivation of mettā (lovingkindness) as the core practice, with compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity as supports. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 13–18, 20275 nights

LGBTQIA+ Insight Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $100 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 12/23/26

Insight / Vipassana · with bruni dávila, Marjolein Janssen

for LGBTQIA+

6-day residential insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners. Full; waitlist open.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 15–18, 20273 nights

Bodega Bay retreat

Tucker Peck — Bodega Bay, CA

$385–430 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale covers lodging, food and supplies, in shared dorm rooms. Teachings are by donation afterward. Scholarships of $300 or less are available through Open Dharma Foundation.

Insight / pragmatic dharma · with Tucker Peck, Kati Devaney

Residential silent retreat with Noble Silence and sitting and walking meditation most of the day. Each participant has one meeting with Tucker and one with Dr. Devaney. Starts Friday 6 PM and ends Monday 2 PM.

verified Oct 12, 2026

Jan 19–26, 20277 nights

The Depths of Winter: An Insight and Continuum Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Stay off-site $875-$1,330; scholarship $50-$665; program full, waitlist open

Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Selover, Susan Harper

Insight meditation woven with Continuum, a somatic practice using breath, sound and movement. Held in noble silence with dharma reflections, guided meditation, night gazing and Q&A.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 20–30, 202710 nights

Cittamani Tara Approximation Retreat

Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA

$1,490–3,300 · + dana · scholarships

Dorm $1,490, quad $2,000, private room $2,570, cabins $2,880-$3,300; includes meals. Payment plans available.

Tibetan (FPMT) · with Venerable Angie Muir

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Highest Yoga Tantra retreat practicing the Cittamani Tara sadhana and completing the 100,000-mantra commitment, mostly silent, with teachings by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche. Requires the Cittamani Tara initiation and application. Ends with fire puja.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 24–31, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

full (waitlist open)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 1/3/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Liên Shutt

One-week residential insight retreat. Full; waitlist open.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jan 27 – Feb 1, 20275 nights

Turning Toward Freedom: The Four Noble Truths

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$800–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $475

Insight / Vipassana · with Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary

Exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical path of freedom, grounded in the heart practices. Sitting and walking meditation, talks, movement and group meetings. No prior experience required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 2 – Mar 1, 202727 nights

2027 February Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Rasika Link

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Month-long silent Insight retreat following the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, with heart practices and optional mindful movement. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat including two retreats of six nights or longer.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 2 – Mar 28, 202754 nights

2027 Insight Meditation 2-Month Retreat - Application

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Tara Mulay, Tempel Smith, Tuere Sala, Anushka Fernandopulle, Devin Berry, Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, Kirsten Rudestam

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Two-month silent Insight retreat for sustained practice; the March portion focuses on awareness practice. Application required with the same 14-night prerequisite as the 1-month retreats.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 6–13, 20277 nights

Full Retreat – Mount Madonna Center

Mount Madonna Center — Watsonville, CA

from $4,999 · scholarships

From $4,999 per person; fixed price. $800 deposit holds a spot. Limited scholarships via [email protected].

Secular / jhana

Week-long jhana meditation retreat on 380 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Group instruction, guided practice, long periods of solo meditation. Includes lodging and vegetarian meals. Mental health screening required; ages 18+.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 14–21, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit charged only if accepted and canceled after 1/24/27; lottery deadline 11/4/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kim Allen

One-week residential insight retreat. Applications open; admission by lottery.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 17–21, 20274 nights

Meditation and Mystery: A Different Kind of Meditation Retreat

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Jeff Warren

verified Oct 26, 2026

Feb 28 – Mar 7, 20277 nights

Metta Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 10/28/26, lottery deadline 11/18/26

Metta · with Nikki Mirghafori, Liz Powell

One-week residential metta retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 1–28, 202727 nights

2027 March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat - Application

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

cost: check site

Insight / Vipassana · with Guy Armstrong, Susie Harrington, Tuere Sala, Mei Elliott, Kodo Conlin, Kirsten Rudestam, Teresa Todoroff

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Month-long retreat exploring the nature of awareness: breath stability, lovingkindness, then awareness itself. Application required; prerequisite of at least 14 nights of silent residential retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 11–14, 20273 nights

The Way of Zen: Timeless Spring

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Zen · with Jose Shinzen Palma

An accessible approach to an ancient practice.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 14–21, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 11/14/26, lottery deadline 12/5/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Kaira Jewel Lingo

One-week residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 23–27, 20274 nights

The Convergence of Wisdom and Love (2027)

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Matthew Brensilver

Meditation retreat on sitting quietly with the heart and the practice of mindfulness. Online option also offered.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 28 – Apr 6, 20279 nights

Awareness and Wisdom Retreat (Sayadaw U Tejaniya style)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 11/28/26, lottery deadline 12/19/26

Insight / Sayadaw U Tejaniya style · with Andrea Fella, Dawn Neal

10-day residential retreat in the Sayadaw U Tejaniya style.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 31 – Apr 4, 20274 nights

Grounding in the Dharma (2027)

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Mary Stancavage, Ian Challis, Valerie Cusson, Jokai Blackwell

Connecting with ourselves as a way to live in harmony with others.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Mar 31 – Apr 5, 20275 nights

Awake in the Wild: Contemplating Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder in Nature

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475

Insight / Vipassana · with Mark Coleman, Yong Oh, Kirsten Rudestam

Silent outdoor retreat with sensory-based mindfulness, sitting and walking meditation, nature practices and dharma reflections in Spirit Rock's hills and meadows.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 6 – May 6, 202730 nights

Being Dharma: A Sacred Mountain Sangha Month-long Residential Retreat

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Kittisaro, Thanissara, Yong Oh, Djuna Devereaux

Month-long residential retreat hosted by Sacred Mountain Sangha at Big Bear Retreat Center.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 6–10, 20274 nights

Ancient Wisdom, Present Freedom: Follow the Buddha's Recipe for Liberation

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$380

Insight / Vipassana · with Will Kabat-Zinn, Lienchi Tran, Victoria Cary

Following the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta's foundations of mindfulness as the Buddha's direct path. All experience levels welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 10–18, 20278 nights

Insight Meditation Retreat: A Path to Wisdom and the Cultivation of the Heart

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $760

Insight / Vipassana · with DaRa Williams, Noliwe Alexander, Tuere Sala, Bart van Melik, Melanie Huitse Cherng, Brett Bethke

Vipassanā retreat with sustained sitting and walking, guided instruction, talks and teacher meetings, plus equanimity, lovingkindness, compassion and empathetic joy. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 13–18, 20275 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $100 deposit; applications open 12/13/26, lottery deadline 1/3/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Ines Freedman, Shelley Gault

6-day residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 19–23, 20274 nights

Retreat as Ceremony: Mindfulness and Indigenous Presence for Wellness and Healing

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$380

Insight / Indigenous presence · with Bonnie Duran, Carol Cano, bruni dávila, Mario Castillo

Blends Insight mindfulness and mettā with Indigenous knowledge systems, with ceremonial talking circles and mostly noble silence. Open to Indigenous peoples and allies.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 23 – May 2, 20279 nights

April Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $855

Insight / Vipassana · with Kamala Masters, Tara Mulay, Vance Pryor, Winnie Nazarko, Joseph Goldstein

Continuity of awareness in all activities, with relaxed acceptance as the platform for investigation and wisdom. Suitable for beginners and experienced. Joseph Goldstein joins by Zoom for 1-2 sessions only.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Apr 25 – May 9, 202714 nights

Insight Retreat for Experienced Practitioners

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 11/25/26, lottery deadline 12/16/26

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Two-week residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day silent Vipassana retreats. Gil Fronsdal assisted by Diana Clark.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 3–10, 20277 nights

Spring Insight Meditation Retreat: Mindfulness, Kindness, and the Practice of Presence

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$665

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Tuere Sala, Brian Lesage

Systematic instruction in mindfulness and lovingkindness, with dharma talks and teacher meetings. All welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 10–15, 20275 nights

Mindfulness for Everyone: Cultivating Attention, Compassion, and Presence

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $475

Insight / Mindfulness · with Diana Winston, Gullu Singh, Dawn Mauricio, Eli Talen

Practical applications of mindfulness through stillness and movement, rooted in Buddhist practice. Open to all backgrounds and experience, especially those interested in secular mindfulness.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 16–23, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 1/16/27, lottery deadline 2/6/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Max Erdstein

One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 16–23, 20277 nights

The Way of Release: Practicing Peace in Every Moment

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $665

Insight / Vipassana · with Nikki Mirghafori

Embodying release in every moment of awareness, cultivating goodwill and freedom through embodied awareness and friendliness. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 19–24, 20275 nights

Opening to the Love and Wisdom of our Buddha Nature: A Sustainable Compassion Training Retreat

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Sustainable Compassion Training · with John Makransky, Radhule Weininger

A compassion training retreat on accessing unconditional love and wisdom.

verified Oct 26, 2026

May 29 – Jun 5, 20277 nights

Embodied Insight: Mindfulness of the Body as a Pathway Home

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$665

Insight / Vipassana · with Vance Pryor, JD Doyle

The body as the ground of Insight practice, meeting sensation and breath moment by moment, supported by lovingkindness.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 6–10, 20274 nights

Creating Refuge in Community (2027)

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight / affinity retreat · with JD Doyle, Lev Michael Moses

for LGBTQIA+

Silent retreat for trans, nonbinary and gender-expansive practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 6–14, 20278 nights

Naturally Arising Samādhi (Concentration)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,000–5,000 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$760

Insight / Vipassana · with Dana DePalma, Phillip Moffitt, Tuere Sala, Alex Haley, Ying Chen, Adam Stonebraker

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Supports the natural unfolding of samādhi (concentration) through grounded presence, anchored by two daily guided meditations. Prerequisite: at least one 7-night silent residential Insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 13–20, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 2/13/27, lottery deadline 3/6/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Nolitha Tsengiwe, Devon Hase

One-week residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 14–18, 20274 nights

Young Adult Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,000–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship rate $380

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai, Vinny Ferraro, Hakim Tafari, Fernmarie Rodriguez

for young adults (35 or under)

Silent mindfulness retreat for young adults aged 18-32: sitting, walking, heart meditations, movement, teacher meetings and talks. Fully silent; devices put away.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 19–23, 20274 nights

Compassion and Equanimity: Balancing the Heart and Mind - A Monastic Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$250–2,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Discounted registration fee $250; no late arrivals or early departures; Eight Precepts observed

Theravada monastic · with Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayyā Suvijjānā, Ayya Niyyānika, Monica Magtoto

Five days of monastic life led by nuns, with devotional chanting, the Eight Precepts, group sitting and walking, practice meetings and dharma talks. Open to all genders.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 23–29, 20276 nights

Moving Into Meditation: Mindful Yoga and Embodied Dharma

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Mindful yoga · with Anne Cushman, Leslie Booker, Djuna Devereaux, Rolf Gates

Dharma and yoga teachings for settling the nervous system. Daily gentle yoga, somatic movement meditation, seated and walking meditation, dharma reflections and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 27 – Jul 4, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat in Spanish (Español)

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 2/27/27, lottery deadline 3/20/27

Insight / Vipassana (Spanish) · with Andrea Castillo, David Lorey

One-week residential insight retreat taught in Spanish. Requires prior Insight introduction and teacher permission.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jun 30 – Jul 6, 20276 nights

Rooted in Love: Heart Qualities and the Living Elements - Annual BIPOC Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Brahmavihāras · with Noliwe Alexander, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Solwazi Johnson, Kimi Mojica

for BIPOC-identifying

Annual BIPOC retreat drawing on the four brahmavihāras with the living elements as teachers; silent seated and walking practice in community.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jul 7–16, 20279 nights

Summer LovingKindness Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$855

Insight / Metta · with Tempel Smith, Anushka Fernandopulle, John Martin, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Marcy Reynolds

Silent retreat on the four brahmavihāras (mettā, compassion, joy, equanimity), developing concentration and a purified heart. Can be combined with the following Insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jul 15–21, 20276 nights

Love and Awareness: The Heart That Knows (2027)

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Celeste Young, Vance Pryor

Mindfulness combined with caring love and grounded knowing.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jul 16–25, 20279 nights

Summer Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,250–5,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$855

Insight / Vipassana · with Tempel Smith, Bonnie Duran, Anushka Fernandopulle, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, Marcy Reynolds

Insight meditation techniques opening direct experience of impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and non-self. Silent except for small group meetings with teachers.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Jul 18 – Aug 1, 202714 nights

Mindfulness of Mind Retreat for Experienced Students

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 2/18/27, lottery deadline 3/11/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Andrea Fella

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Two-week residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day retreats including two weeks in the Tejaniya style, and teacher permission.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Aug 8–15, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 4/8/27, lottery deadline 4/29/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Diana Clark

One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Aug 19–26, 20277 nights

Finding Refuge, Finding Home: A Retreat in Nature

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,750–4,375 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$665

Insight / Vipassana · with Susie Harrington, Yong Oh, Denise Ackert, Lissa Edmond, Mario Castillo, Kate Siber

Practicing outdoors in the company of the natural world, integrating stillness and movement. Silent except for teacher Q&A and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Aug 27 – Sep 1, 20275 nights

Finding Freedom through Insight Meditation

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475

Insight / Vipassana · with Brian Lesage, Matthew Brensilver, Cara Lai

Continuous mindfulness in silence with stillness and movement meditation, instruction, talks, chanting and discussion. For beginners and experienced practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Aug 29 – Sep 25, 202727 nights

Insight Retreat for Experienced Practitioners

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $350 deposit; applications open 3/29/27, lottery deadline 4/19/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ines Freedman

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

28-day residential retreat. Requires four prior 7+ day retreats. Gil Fronsdal assisted by Ines Freedman.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 1–6, 20275 nights

Labor Day Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475

Insight / Vipassana · with James Baraz, Howard Cohn, Dawn Mauricio, Terry Vandiver, Eve Decker

Silent sitting and walking with lovingkindness, guided yoga/movement sessions, teacher meetings and daily talks. For new and experienced students.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 7–12, 20275 nights

The Spirit of Creativity: Awakening the Heart through Meditation, Qigong, Story, and Song

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475

Insight / Meditation, qigong, writing, song · with Anne Cushman, Kate Johnson, Rōshi Teja Fudō Myōō Bell, Chenxing Han

Daily meditation, qigong, mindful writing and singing within noble silence. Not fully silent, with many silent meditative periods. Included as a movement/creative hybrid run by Spirit Rock.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 13–19, 20276 nights

Embodied Freedom: Energy, Wisdom, and Somatic Awakening

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Somatic yoga · with devon hase, Dawn Mauricio, Joseph Goldstein, Djuna Devereaux

Daily sitting and walking meditation with energy-body, somatic practices and accessible yoga, plus vipassanā teachings. Joseph Goldstein joins via Zoom for one session. No prior experience required.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 13–19, 20276 nights

Settling, Seeing, and Luminous Awareness

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Vipassana · with Donald Rothberg

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Training in settling, seeing and luminous awareness through sitting and moving meditation including qigong, supported by lovingkindness. Prerequisite: a 5-night or longer silent residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 20–26, 20276 nights

Rest, Renewal, and Liberation: A Women's Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,500–3,750 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$570

Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Selover, Kate Johnson, Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Monica Magtoto

for women

Meditation retreat for women and non-binary people, with deep rest first, then foundational Buddhist teachings lifting up women from diverse lineages.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Sep 27 – Oct 2, 20275 nights

Opening to Insight and Love

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,250–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$475

Insight / Vipassana · with Erin Treat, Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Howard Cohn

Silent retreat cultivating a clear mind and tender heart, investigating experience with relaxed, focused attention.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 3–12, 20279 nights

Concentration Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$900; can be combined with Fall Insight Retreat

Insight / Samādhi · with Tuere Sala, Tempel Smith, devon hase, Brian Lesage, Vance Pryor

Practical techniques for steady concentration (samādhi), including absorption (jhāna) and integrating concentration into Insight practice. Newer and experienced meditators welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 10–17, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 6/10/27, lottery deadline 7/1/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Matthew Brensilver

One-week residential insight retreat; second teacher TBD.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 12–21, 20279 nights

Fall Insight Meditation Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$2,340–5,805 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$900

Insight / Thai Forest · with Tuere Sala, Eugene Cash, Hakim Tafari

Vipassanā retreat grounded in the Thai Forest Tradition with seated and walking meditation, lovingkindness, talks, optional movement and one-on-one teacher meetings.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 20–24, 20274 nights

Mindfulness for Everyone

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Mary Stancavage, Harry Um

Accessible to new and experienced practitioners.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 22–27, 20275 nights

The Heart of Freedom: Walking the Buddha's Path In Modern Life

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with Anushka Fernandopulle, Vance Pryor, Shelly Graf

Mindfulness and kindness grounded in early Buddhist teachings, with guided practice and small groups. Open to new and experienced meditators.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 24–31, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 6/24/27, lottery deadline 7/15/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, Ying Chen

One-week residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Oct 27 – Nov 1, 20275 nights

Maraṇasati: Mindful of Death, Awakening to Life

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with Eugene Cash, Victoria Cary, Bob Stahl, Hakim Tafari

Mindfulness of death as preparation and a doorway to awakening, with mindful awareness, compassion and daily contemplative inquiry. Silent except for Q&A and small groups.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 2–7, 20275 nights

Reconnecting to the Earth: A Path for Healing Grief - A Retreat for BIPOC Community

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with Kaira Jewel Lingo, Konda Mason, Carol Cano, Jonathan Relucio

for BIPOC-identifying

Meditation, movement, teachings, ritual and time in nature for BIPOC practitioners turning toward grief in relationship with the Earth. Held at the Community Meditation Center.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 2–7, 20275 nights

Turning Towards the Wisdom of the Body: The Body as a Portal to Awakening - a BIPOC Retreat

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with Amana Brembry Johnson, Matthew Hepburn

for BIPOC-identifying

BIPOC retreat on foundational mindfulness of body, breath and thoughts, with stillness and walking meditation, dharma reflections and one-on-one meetings.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 8–13, 20275 nights

Nurturing the Beautiful: Cultivating Kindness and Embodying Freedom - A Retreat for LGBTQIA+ and GNC Community

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, bruni dávila, Leslie Booker, Kimi Mojica, Eli Talen

for LGBTQIA+

Meditation, mindful movement, heart-centered practices and dharma talks for the LGBTQIA+ and GNC community, open to all levels of practice.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 13–20, 20277 nights

Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 7/13/27, lottery deadline 8/3/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Gil Fronsdal, DaRa Williams

One-week residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 14–21, 20277 nights

Awakening Together: Transforming Ourselves and Our World

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,820–4,515 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$700

Insight / Vipassana · with JD Doyle, Larry Yang, Jonathan Relucio

Silent retreat with guided mindfulness and brahmavihāra meditations, dharma talks and guided movement. Half of spaces held for BIPOC retreatants until June 1.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 22–26, 20274 nights

Beginning Where You Are: A Retreat in Mindfulness and Gentle Awareness

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,040–2,580 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Mindfulness · with Dawn Mauricio, Gullu Singh, James Baraz, Jonathan Relucio, Rae Houseman

Foundations of mindfulness through simple practices: sitting, walking and gentle movement. Designed for beginners and those returning to basics.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 27–30, 20273 nights

In the Presence of Love: Cultivating an Awakened Heart

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$780–1,935 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$300

Insight / Metta · with John Martin, Devin Berry

Open-hearted awareness supported by lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity, with sitting and walking meditation, guided meditations and daily talks. Beginners and experienced welcome.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 28 – Dec 5, 20277 nights

"Insight Santa Cruz" Insight Retreat

Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA

free / by donation

Free, donation at end; $200 deposit; applications open 7/28/27, lottery deadline 8/18/27

Insight / Vipassana · with Dawn Neal, Mary Grace Orr, Bob Stahl

One-week residential insight retreat.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Nov 30 – Dec 5, 20275 nights

Awake Where You Are

Big Bear Retreat Center — Big Bear City, CA

cost: check site

Insight · with Martin Aylward, Peace Twesigye (Assistant)

Connecting with ourselves as a way to live in harmony with others.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 1–6, 20275 nights

An Undefended Heart

Spirit Rock Meditation Center — Woodacre, CA

$1,300–3,225 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Scholarship $50-$500

Insight / Vipassana · with Vinny Ferraro, Cara Lai, Matthew Brensilver

Lovingkindness, mindfulness and embodied awareness for meeting life with courage and tenderness. Sitting and walking, guided practices, talks, small group and Q&A.

verified Oct 26, 2026

Dec 7–12, 20275 nights