Bell's Mountain Dharma Center — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Backpacking sesshin at Bell's Mountain combining ~8 hours daily seated meditation with wilderness immersion, chanting, guided hiking, and a night hike. Prior backpacking/meditation experience highly recommended; beginners should do a weekend retreat first.
verified Jul 27, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
$50 deposit holds space; balance due on arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent outdoor sesshin exploring interconnection with the five elements at Great Vow. Rigorous, challenging schedule; full attendance required. Prior weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat required. Held mostly outdoors; no Zoom option.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$550–730 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Two-week backpacking pilgrimage combining daily 5-10 mile hikes with silent meditation, then a structured outdoor sesshin with ~8 hours seated meditation daily. Requires prior backpacking and week-long meditation retreat experience; physically demanding.
verified Jul 27, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
program is fully booked; $50 deposit, balance due on arrival
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
In-person silent retreat exploring the qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva through zazen plus art projects and a talk. Full-time attendance required; prior weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat required.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$1,400 · + dana
full ten-week residential program fee
Ten-week live-in fall practice period at Great Vow with ~5.5 hours daily zazen, body practice, and extended silent periods, preparing residents for the Ancient Way, Gratitude, and Rohatsu sesshins.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–480 · + dana · sliding scale
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
The year's longest sesshin, launching the fall practice period with intensive zazen. In-person and online options offered. Requires a prior Beginners Mind Weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat; not recommended for beginners.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$25–380 · + dana · sliding scale
donations from the heart welcome
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Sliding-scale sesshin celebrating gratitude with a traditional zazen schedule and communal meals cooked from donated ingredients. Requires a prior Beginner's Mind Weekend or 5-7 day silent retreat; full-time attendance expected.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana · sliding scale
registration opens August 1, 2026; $50 deposit reserves a space
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual week-long sesshin marking Buddha's awakening and closing the fall practice period, with 3:50am wake-ups and rigorous zazen. Full attendance required; not for beginners. Modified 'silver dragon' schedule for over-60s.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo-practice cabin on 23 forest acres at Great Vow with running water, a kitchenette, and a compost toilet, for open-ended personal retreat. Bring your own food and bedding; apply online.
verified Jul 27, 2026
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