This is a tool to help you find a meditation retreat that works with your timing, budget, and preferences.
The site is an automatically-updating list of retreats. The list is slightly curated: it currently only includes retreats in North America, at centers where I or someone I know have had a good experience, and that focus primarily on silent meditation (rather than general inner work, yoga, wellness, psychedelics, etc).
This site is new, so please double-check details - there may be mistakes.
If cost is an issue for you, you may be able to get a need-based scholarship (possibly including travel costs) through the Open Dharma Foundation. More info on cost and affordability norms, what dana is, etc, here.
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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full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$280–380 · + dana
$50 deposit to hold space; fully booked, waitlist available.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Rigorous silent meditation sesshin focused on Jizo Bodhisattva, with sitting meditation, art projects, and a talk on Jizo. Full-time attendance required.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for LGBTQIA+
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 7, 2026
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$380–1,500 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale (benefactor/actual/scholarship) by room type: casita/yurt $560-$1000, tent cabin $440-$820, hermitage $1180-$1500, tent camping $380 flat. Limited additional scholarships available.
Meditation and music retreat combining mindfulness fundamentals, silent sitting/walking practice, chanting, and deep listening in old-growth forest. Suitable for all levels; held in Noble Silence except teacher-led chanting/song.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$650–1,575 · + dana
Price by room type: single tent platform $650 up to single room $1,575; payment plans available.
A retreat weaving dharma talks, meditation, and silence with movement, art, writing, and sound work, inviting participants to reconnect with themselves amid the redwood forest at Land of Medicine Buddha.
verified Aug 31, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,296–4,940 · + dana
Member/non-member base price; +$2500 (double) or +$3500 (single) room upgrade.
10-night residential retreat blending daily zazen, work practice, councils, and dharma talks with two embedded weekend trainings — G.R.A.C.E. and Love and Death — for healthcare and end-of-life professionals.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
from $250 · + dana
$250 tuition + 2 nights lodging (combined at checkout); room-tier pricing not itemized. Off-campus commuter option: $40/night for meals & facility access.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day silent practice intensive of shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation in 30-minute sitting sessions with walking breaks. Not for beginners; minimal instruction, self-directed practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$300–400 · + dana · scholarships
General $400, practicing member $365, MRO training student $300; financial assistance available
A residential study-practice retreat on the Bodhisattva vow, exploring bodhicitta and the six Paramitas (including meditation) as a path to compassionate action, alongside the monastery's daily zazen schedule.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$1,199 · + dana · scholarships
Tuition $1,199; housing & meals billed separately at registration; financial aid/scholarships available; private rooms currently waitlisted.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Residential qigong and Taoist meditation retreat covering seasonal qigong, seven meditation forms, and spontaneous nature practice, guiding practitioners from qigong into internal alchemy.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$665–2,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale by room type: hermitage $2065-$2625, casita/yurt $980-$1750, tent cabin $770-$1435, tent camping $665 flat. Additional scholarship assistance beyond standard 35% rate available on limited basis.
Seven-day silent mindfulness retreat developing embodied, intuitive wisdom through sitting, standing, and walking meditation, guided heart practices, Dharma talks, and practice discussions. Suitable for newer and experienced students.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$785–1,575 · + dana · scholarships
Commuter $785 up to single room $1,575; separate discounted monastic rate $21-$280 for ordained sangha; financial assistance/scholarships available on application.
Seven-day retreat opening with a White Tara Long Life Empowerment, followed by teachings on Lama Tsong Khapa's Three Principal Paths—renunciation, bodhicitta, and wisdom realizing emptiness. Vegetarian meals included.
verified Aug 31, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$300–780 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $309-$803.40; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots (prior retreat experience required); teacher dana separate.
for LGBTQIA+
Blends Zen and Vipassana practice for the LGBTQIA+ community — meditation, teachings, and community connection to meet life's challenges with dignity and resilience. All experience levels welcome.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$1,500 · + dana
Single tier: cave/overhang/camping, includes three meals.
Dzogchen retreat with Keith Dowman exploring foundational Tibetan Buddhist practices that clarify mind, body, and speech. Cave, overhang, or camping accommodation with three meals included.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$75–1,250 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $75-$1250 (actual cost $1050); amounts above support other participants. Any unmet fees covered by Vallecitos Scholarship Fund, no separate application needed. $75 nonrefundable deposit.
for BIPOC-identifying
Residential retreat exploring Mindful 'Indigenous Presence' meditation, blending talking circles, silent meditation, and ceremony. Emphasizes conceptual and intuitive knowledge systems for healing and insight, in Noble Silence.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$300–350 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered by arrival day and membership: General $300-350, Practicing Members $265-295, MRO Students $200-250; sliding scale available
Six-day intensive sesshin with 7-10 hours of daily zazen, chanting, silent meals, work practice, teacher talks and private interviews. First-time attendees must complete a pre-sesshin interview.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$475 · + dana · scholarships
Fee covers room & board only; teaching dana given separately. 70% full, 6 spaces left as of last check.
Get your feet wet with this short TWIM retreat. You will be guided through the TWIM practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana
$4,000 for full 3-month period; $1,700 for first-month-only option (limited spots); both include room, board, tuition.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
90-day intensive Zen monastic training on the traditional Soto Zen schedule: zazen, kinhin, work practice, study. Remote wilderness monastery. Full period requires a prior residential practice period; 1-month option open to those with sesshin experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$575 · + dana
Standard tuition $575; optional higher 'Generosity Price' $685 supports scholarships; housing & meals billed separately at registration.
Immersive 5-day silent retreat supporting sustained practice and mental clarity; fulfills the silent-retreat prerequisite for MBSR and other mindfulness-based teacher training. Open to newer and experienced meditators.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Karmê Chöling — Barnet, VT
$1,015 · + dana
Standard tuition $1,015; optional higher 'Generosity Price' $1,215; housing & meals billed separately at registration.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Intensive Vajrayogini sadhana retreat emphasizing visualization and guru yoga, working with the five buddha-family wisdoms and Maitri Space Awareness to transform conflicting emotions into wisdom.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$1,300–3,835 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $1339-$3950.05; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-week program on four core Buddhist practices — concentration, insight into impermanence and non-self, lovingkindness, and non-dual awakened awareness — supported by daily Qigong.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Bell's Mountain Dharma Center — Battle Ground, WA
$280–380 · + dana
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full Zen sesshin combining intensive silent meditation with backpacking: ~8 hours seated meditation, chanting, meditative movement, and guided hiking to a mountain base camp.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Bells Mountain Dharma Center — Battle Ground, WA
$280–380 · + dana
Member $280 / Non-member $380; $50 deposit option to hold spot; optional $430 tier includes a scholarship fund contribution.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full Zen sesshin: hike 2-5 miles uphill to base camp, then ~8 hours daily seated meditation, chanting, meditative movement, guided hiking, a night hike, and solo meditation. For experienced practitioners; beginners should contact teachers first.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
free / by donation · sliding scale
Pay-what-you-can (dana) ticket covers food/equipment logistics only; separate dana donation to teachers encouraged.
A week under the open sky at Cochise Stronghold, supported by rock formations, stars, and dharma friends, with nature-centered practice.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
$3,089–5,604 · + dana · scholarships
Full Resident Standard $3,089 / Benefactor $3,861; Limited Schedule Standard $4,484 / Benefactor $5,604. Online/commuter option also available. General Support and BIPOC Support Funds available for financial assistance.
A 6-12 week residential practice period at City Center's urban Zen temple, combining daily zazen, work practice, and dharma study under the temple's full schedule. Application deadline September 4, 2026.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$770–2,625 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale: casita/yurt $980-$1750, tent cabin $770-$1435, hermitage $2065-$2625. Scholarship rate rooms available; additional assistance beyond 35% rate available on limited basis.
Insight meditation retreat combining traditional indoor practice with meditation on the land and mindful hikes through old-growth forest during fall foliage. Held in silence; suitable for all levels.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$980–2,625 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale $980-$2625 (not dana-based); add-ons not included. Additional scholarships unavailable for this session.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed retreat: use Vallecitos facilities and meals while structuring your own practice, held in noble silence alongside a concurrent teacher-led retreat, without teacher guidance. Requires prior residential retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
$410 · + dana
Single price point ($410) listed for the retreat.
Three-day Zen meditation intensive combining zazen, walking meditation (kinhin), oryoki meals, and work practice in a structured monastic schedule. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners; dharma talks and guidance from Seishin Laurie Nusbaum Sensei.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay; full month preferred. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–3,220 · + dana
Member/non-member base (shared triple room); +$575 (double) or +$1150 (single) upgrade.
Month-long intensive practice period on Zen Master Zhao Zhou's teachings: daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, work practice, and private interviews on a traditional monastic schedule, culminating in a six-day sesshin.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$300 · + dana · scholarships
Program price $300; financial assistance available
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews. A prerequisite for attending sesshin or becoming an MRO student.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$1,400 · + dana
Full ten-week residential program.
Ten-week residential Zen practice period with ~5.5 hours daily zazen, body practices (yoga, qigong, forest walking), and three sesshins, following a monastic schedule.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$380–1,336 · + dana · scholarships
Tiered pricing by accommodation (commuting through private cabins); scholarships available, application deadline one month before retreat. Registration closes Sept 30, 2026.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Highest Yoga Tantra initiation and commentary on Vajrayogini practice, described as effective for cutting through ignorance and cultivating wisdom, love, and compassion. Requires prior Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments plus Refuge vows and Bodhicitta intention.
verified Sep 7, 2026
free / by donation · via Dharma Gates
Free/dana-based (per source registry; all Dharma Gates offerings are dana)
for young adults (35 or under)
In Chan Buddhism, the practice of wonderment unravels the entanglement of selfing and othering, separateness and alienation, opening us to transforming the routinized habits that structure our lives.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–480 · + dana
Also offered online; price shown is for in-person tiers.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Silent meditation sesshin, not recommended for beginners.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $100 deposit required to reserve space.
4-day residential insight/vipassana retreat at Insight Retreat Center.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM
$770–2,625 · + dana · sliding scale
Sliding scale: casita/yurt $980-$1750, tent cabin $770-$1435, hermitage $2065-$2625. All scholarships for this session already awarded; waitlist open.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Outdoor mindfulness retreat held entirely in nature: guided nature-based meditations, mindful walks, Dharma talks, and teacher group meetings. Complete silence maintained except during meetings and discussion.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Advanced 17-day residential retreat on classical Vajrayana Tantra creation and completion stage practices, with daily teacher instruction and group meditation. Requires established practice and Ngöndro completion/progress.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Hillside School — Berkeley, CA
$185–230 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale covers food/supplies only; teachings by donation. Scholarships via Open Dharma Foundation. Sold out; waitlist only.
Three-night silent retreat: sitting and walking meditation, three daily meals, evening dharma talk, exercise time, one individual meeting with Tucker. Noble Silence observed, no communication tech. Runs Friday 6pm through Monday 2pm; full attendance required.
verified Aug 31, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$200–300 · + dana · scholarships
General $300, Practicing Members $265, MRO Students $200; financial assistance available
Weekend zazen retreat exploring meditation as wakeful, spacious relaxation, with structured morning/evening sits, self-directed afternoon practice, oryoki meals, and face-to-face teaching.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$595–970 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Early-bird pricing ($520-$895) ended July 28, 2026, no longer available. Teacher supported by dana. Scholarship applications accepted.
Week-long silence and stillness retreat with sitting and walking meditation, daily instruction based on the Satipatthana Sutta, evening dharma talks, one-on-one meetings with teacher. Optional yoga and hiking. 18+.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $515-$1519.25; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots.
Explores embodied awakening through Feminine Buddha traditions — Tara and Kuan Yin — cultivating wisdom, compassion, and fearless responsiveness for navigating an unsettled world.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$1,208–3,019 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiered pricing: Supported $1208, Member $2174, Standard $2415, Benefactor $3019. $30 non-refundable application fee. Financial aid via General Support and BIPOC Support Funds.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Nine-week residential practice period: daily zazen, work practice, study, and one-on-one teacher meetings. Includes lectures, ceremonies, and formal meals. Prior Zen experience (all-day sit, sesshin, or guest student stay) recommended.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,095 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Tiers: Actual Cost $1,095, Partially Supported $895, Supported $695, Commuter $425; Benefactor tier covers full cost plus donation.
Explores 'spiritual abolitionism' through Heart Sutra teachings on form and emptiness, in service of collective liberation, combining periods of noble silence, guided meditation, dharma talks, and discussion.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat at Insight Retreat Center.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long silent sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,475–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $1,475-$1,900 (low/actual/benefactor); no fee for monastics; scholarship funds available on application; $800 deposit.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Ten-day intensive developing deep concentration toward Jhana states, with loving-kindness instruction. Sitting and walking meditation in noble silence, dharma talks, individual meetings. Max 15 participants.
verified Aug 31, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$300–1,500 · + dana
Tiered by role and length: Householder/Wordling/Wanderer, each offered full-week or weekend-only.
A gathering built around practice, conversation, and community at the wilderness site where The Mind Illuminated was written. Full week or weekend, multiple accommodation tiers.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,200 · + dana · scholarships
Tiered pricing by accommodation (commuting through private cabins), includes 3 vegetarian meals daily; a $200 Zoom-only (non-residential) option also offered. Registration closes Oct 16, 2026.
Weeklong retreat exploring the Four Foundations of Mindfulness integrated with Mahayana compassion and Madhyamaka philosophy. Six daily sessions alternate breath meditation, guided placements, and open awareness, with periods of silence woven throughout; optional full silence available.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
Land of Medicine Buddha — Soquel, CA
$1,050–1,450 · + dana · scholarships
Shared room $1,050, single room with private bath $1,450; scholarships offered for financial need.
Four-day residential retreat for care of body, mind, and heart, entering silence Thursday morning through Sunday lunch, with sitting and walking meditation, Vipassana and compassion practices, and gentle movement.
verified Aug 31, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,095 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Residential seats waitlisted; only Commuter ($425) currently open. Tiers: Actual Cost $1,095, Partially Supported $895, Supported $695.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores the Four Establishments of Mindfulness and how we create and free ourselves from entanglements, with guided meditation, silent sitting and walking meditation, chanting, and optional Eight Precepts.
verified Aug 24, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $100 deposit required to reserve space.
for LGBTQIA+
4-day residential insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners in their 20s and 30s.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Personal retreat month focused on the brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, joy, equanimity) with individualized guidance from visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,300 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $515-$1339; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots.
Integrates Zen meditation with Alexander Technique, drawing on Dogen's teaching of body-mind harmony — dharma talks, meditation instruction, and hands-on guidance during sitting and work periods.
verified Sep 7, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
$300–410 · + dana
Benefactor $410, Standard $330, SFZC Member $300 (fees include meals; housing separate). Registration deadline October 30, 2026.
A three-day silent sesshin at City Center's urban Zen temple, following the traditional zazen schedule.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Residential ango intensive at Zen Mountain Monastery centered on the theme of Buddha Nature.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,971 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Residential seats waitlisted; only Commuter ($765) currently open. Tiers: Actual Cost $1,971, Partially Supported $1,611, Supported $1,251.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A relational retreat combining silent meditation, Dhamma talks, Insight Dialogue, and Dharma Contemplation to explore teachings as directly, embodied experience rather than concept.
verified Aug 24, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Diamond Mountain — Bowie, AZ
cost: check site
Technology-free 10-day meditation intensive co-taught with Upali, focused exclusively on meditation with no phones or internet. Optional 7-day extension (through Nov 22) allows technology use and relaxed silence. Three meals provided daily.
verified Aug 31, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,595
Starting at $4,595/person; accommodations range from hotel-style rooms to private cabins, but page does not break out per-tier pricing.
Full-week jhana meditation retreat with lake and mountain views. Includes meals, 1-on-1 facilitation, group meditation, yoga, breathwork, and beach access. No prior meditation experience required; mental health screening mandatory before booking.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
A meditation retreat with 20-30 minute sitting and walking practices exploring calming the mind, opening the heart and analyzing reality, paired with dialogue on AI ethics and human flourishing.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
free / by donation · scholarships · sliding scale
Donation-based, no set price; all welcome regardless of ability to pay. Suggested donation range $25-$380.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Donation-based silent sesshin. Full-time attendance expected; participants asked to bring food donations for the retreat.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$540–1,180 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $412-$1215.40; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots (prior experience required).
Explores how dedicated Dharma practice deepens peace, developing inner meditation skills and outer capacities for living with integrity and conscious awareness in daily life.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center — Ward, CO
$295–485 · + dana · sliding scale
Early-bird pricing ($260-$450) ended Aug 30, 2026, no longer available. Leader supported by dana. Camping/RV tiers included in range.
Relaxed weekend retreat combining silent meditation, instructions and guided meditation outdoors in Rocky Mountain landscapes. Technique-minimal, non-dual/Direct Path approach; optional hiking and movement.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Vajrapani Institute — Boulder Creek, CA
$720–2,520 · + dana · scholarships
Tiered pricing by accommodation (commuting through private cabins); limited scholarships and payment plans available, deadline one month before retreat. Registration closes Nov 5, 2026.
Beginner-friendly introduction to meditation in the Santa Cruz Mountains redwoods. Learn concentration and analytical meditation, calm abiding, and the four close placements of mindfulness, with guided meditations, teachings, silence, and personal practice time. No experience required.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day silent practice intensive of shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation in 30-minute sitting sessions with walking breaks. Not for beginners; minimal instruction, self-directed practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
for BIPOC-identifying
Residential community retreat for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and People of Color at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$495 · + dana
$495 tuition + 7 nights lodging (combined at checkout); room-tier breakdown not itemized. Extra nights 50% off.
A fully silent 7-day retreat with 4-6 daily hours of shamatha, metta and vipashyana meditation, silent meals, dharma talks, and individual interviews, plus gentle yoga and nature time.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat at Insight Retreat Center.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin marking the culmination of Ango, including the Shuso's dharma combat ceremony.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$240–280 · + dana
Silent retreat exploring loving-kindness through zazen, chanting, formal meals, and brief work practice, cultivating compassion through sustained presence.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$600–1,250 · + dana
Earlybird pricing across camping, glamping, kuti/cabin, and private-room tiers.
A retreat exploring the Brahmaviharas — kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. Earlybird pricing across camping, glamping, kuti/cabin, and private-room tiers.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
$661–950 · + dana
Benefactor $950, Standard $735, Member $661; current SFZC residents attend free. Registration deadline November 13, 2026.
The traditional seven-day Rohatsu sesshin at City Center commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, held at the temple's urban Zen center.
verified Aug 24, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat at Insight Retreat Center.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Korinji Monastery — Reedsburg, WI
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,008–2,170 · + dana
Member/non-member base; +$525 (double) or +$1050 (single) room upgrade. Currently full, waitlist offered.
Intensive retreat celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha's awakening through sitting and walking meditation, formal communal meals (oryoki), daily dharma talks, private interviews with teachers, liturgy, and work practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$444 · + dana
$444 tuition + 3 nights lodging (combined at checkout). Extra nights 50% off.
A weekend combining mindfulness meditation and gentle qigong to teach seven daily habits for self-love and healing, addressing anxiety, depression and self-doubt in community.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$250 · + dana
$250 tuition + 3 nights lodging (combined at checkout). Off-campus option: tuition + $40/night for meals & facilities. Extra nights 50% off.
An embodied Vajrayana practice retreat using meditation, breath, sensory awareness, movement and energetic exploration to move beyond concepts into direct, lived experience of the sacred.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$1,000–2,050 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $1030-$2678; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange for experienced volunteers.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A ten-day retreat developing the jhanas through sustained sitting practice, alongside teachings on the Four Noble Truths, impermanence, dependent origination, and emptiness, with daily metta.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (may have waitlist)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier; lottery-based registration
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$665 · + dana
$665 tuition + 7 nights lodging (combined at checkout); room-tier breakdown not itemized. Extra nights 50% off.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A 7-day silent retreat for experienced meditators integrating sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement and noble silence; fulfills retreat prerequisites for MBSR teacher training.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
$75–380 · + dana
$50 deposit; fully booked, waitlist available. Also offered online.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Intensive Rohatsu sesshin celebrating Buddha's awakening, concluding the fall practice period. Rigorous schedule beginning 3:50am; part-time attendance not an option.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$695–1,495 · + dana
Residential seats waitlisted (range $695–$1,495); Commuter $425 open; an Online-only option ($189–$299) is also available for those not attending in person.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A Chan meditation retreat covering silent illumination and critical-phrase investigation, with extended sitting, walking meditation, and yoga; noble silence observed during much of the program.
verified Aug 24, 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 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Residential vigil sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery observing the Buddha's enlightenment.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Mount Madonna — Mount Madonna, CA
cost: check site
In-person winter retreat with Michael Taft at Mount Madonna. Registration listed as coming soon; no further details published yet.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential loving-kindness (metta) retreat at Insight Retreat Center.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies — Barre, MA
$1,095 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Waitlist only. Tiers: Actual Cost $1,095, Partially Supported $895, Supported $695, Commuter $425.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Explores Kuan Yin Bodhisattva teachings integrating Theravada wisdom with Mahayana compassion, with dharma talks, meditation, chanting, bowing, and chi kung under noble silence.
verified Aug 24, 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 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment, running through New Year's Eve.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$500–1,475 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $515-$1519.25; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; free work-exchange volunteer slots.
Explores presence and radical kindness through meditation, developing clarity and equanimity while engaging intention as a transformative force, drawing on Buddhist teachings about karma.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Meditation Society — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
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 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day silent practice intensive of shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation in 30-minute sitting sessions with walking breaks. Not for beginners; minimal instruction, self-directed practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,782–2,980 · + dana
Member/non-member base; +$500 (double) or +$1000 (single) room upgrade.
Month-long intensive on Dōgen's Moon in a Dewdrop, centered on Genjōkōan. Daily zazen, study seminars, and work practice, concluding with a week-long silent sesshin: "zazen itself is the actualization of awakening."
verified Sep 7, 2026
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
$717–3,125 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Fee varies by room type: Shared Student Room $717–$1791, Single Student Room $992–$2481, Shared Guest House $855–$2136, Single Guest House $1875–$3125. $30 non-refundable application fee. Financial aid via General and BIPOC Support Funds.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Three-week residential intensive with zazen, work practice, Dharma talks, and study of Lojong compassion teachings, concluding with a five-day sesshin. Prior Zen experience recommended.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center — Carmel Valley, CA
$1,700–4,000 · + dana
$4,000 for full 3-month period; $1,700 for first-month-only option (limited spots); both include room, board, tuition.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
90-day intensive Zen monastic training on the traditional Soto Zen schedule: zazen, kinhin, work practice, study. Remote wilderness monastery with no winter road access. Full period requires a prior residential practice period; 1-month option needs sesshin experience.
verified Sep 7, 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 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
free / by donation · via Dharma Gates
Free/dana-based (per source registry; all Dharma Gates offerings are dana)
for young adults (35 or under)
Zen is a practice of discovering our natural inner clarity and learning how to bring this into everyday life, using skillful means developed over fifteen hundred years to help us wake up to reality right where we are.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $100 deposit required to reserve space.
for LGBTQIA+
6-day residential insight retreat for LGBTQIA+ practitioners. Registration opens 2026-09-13.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Multi-day residential program on living a Zen path at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Centro Zen de Puerto Rico — San Juan, PR
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier; lottery-based registration
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging included with meals. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
For practitioners with basic meditation experience, exploring suffering, impermanence, emptiness and compassion as direct insight within practice. Silence plays a stronger role than in Foundations I.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2026-09-24.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier; lottery-based registration
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Hyperslow Retreat Center @ San Geronimo Lodge — Taos, NM
$1,320–1,900 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $1,320-$1,900 (low/actual/benefactor); no fee for monastics; scholarships for financial need; $750 deposit due Dec 1, 2026.
Continuous mindfulness practice in silence: meditation instruction, Dharma talks, teacher consultations, three vegetarian meals daily. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners; limited to 15, applications reviewed.
verified Aug 31, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Residential weekend retreat continuing practice along the path of Zen.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2026-10-14.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–3,240 · + dana
Member/non-member base; +$1500 (double) or +$2000 (single) room upgrade.
Ten-night residential program combining zazen three times daily with work practice, councils, ensos, seminars, and interviews, plus two embedded weekend intensives: Calligraphy: Heart of the Brush and The Way of Haiku.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$600–1,250 · + dana
Earlybird pricing across camping, glamping, kuti/cabin, and private-room tiers.
A 7-day Open Awareness retreat drawing on Zen, Dzogchen, and Mahamudra practices, aiming to rest in and deepen confidence in intrinsic, intimate awakeness.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Weekend sesshin marking the opening of Spring Ango at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,325–2,070 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential loving-kindness (metta) retreat; second teacher TBD. Registration opens 2026-10-28.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2026-11-14.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging included with meals. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
For practitioners with basic meditation experience, exploring suffering, impermanence, emptiness and compassion as direct insight within practice. Silence plays a stronger role than in Foundations I.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin commemorating the founding of Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$1,500 · + dana
$1,500 tuition + 4 nights lodging (combined at checkout). Extra nights 50% off.
A silent meditation retreat with sitting and walking meditation, Buddhist teachings, chanting and nature time, exploring how mindfulness extends beyond the cushion into daily life.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
10-day residential awareness/wisdom insight retreat at Insight Retreat Center. Registration opens 2026-11-28.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Full month required. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–3,220 · + dana
Member/non-member base (shared triple room); +$575 (double) or +$1150 (single) upgrade.
Intensive Ango-style practice period: daily zazen, dharma talks, seminars, book study, private interviews, and council practice, plus two day-long sessions and a week-long silent sesshin. Participants remain on campus throughout.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens September 13, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
full (waitlist open)
Southern Dharma Retreat Center — Hot Springs, NC
$2,200–5,720 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Sliding scale $3090-$8034; 25%/50% lodge scholarships; lowest tier is tent on ground/platform.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A month-long mostly-silent retreat with weekly group inquiry and individual meetings, emphasizing mindfulness foundations and connection with the natural world, plus a daily work period.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $100 deposit required to reserve space.
6-day residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2026-12-13.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
$450 · + dana
$450 tuition + 5 nights lodging (combined at checkout). Extra nights 50% off.
A secular MBSR-style silent retreat with guided meditation, yoga, walking meditation and mindful eating within noble silence, cultivating openness, peace and resilience. All sessions mandatory.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Registration opens December 6. Experience required.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $350 deposit required to reserve space.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
2-week residential insight retreat for experienced practitioners. Registration opens 2026-11-25.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Registration opens December 6. Experience required; monastic-led.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day silent practice intensive of shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation in 30-minute sitting sessions with walking breaks. Not for beginners; minimal instruction, self-directed practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Immersive introductory weekend covering zazen instruction, liturgy, work practice, art and body practice, and private teacher interviews.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Full month preferred. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
free / by donation · sliding scale
no set fee, covers lodging and meals. Extra nights 50% off.
A dana-based retreat teaching the Divine Abodes—lovingkindness, compassion, joy, equanimity—alternating silent sitting and walking meditation with talks, one-on-one guidance and daily qigong.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat; second teacher TBD. Registration opens 2027-01-16.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
cost: check site
Week-long sesshin at Zen Mountain Monastery.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full-month personal retreat filled by lottery; applications due Nov 1, 2026, notifications by Nov 15, 2026. Individualized practice plans with visiting teachers. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Registration opens December 6. Experience required; monastic-led.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A 7-day silent retreat for experienced meditators integrating sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement and noble silence; fulfills retreat prerequisites for MBSR teacher training.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2027-02-13.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging included with meals. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
For practitioners with basic meditation experience, exploring suffering, impermanence, emptiness and compassion as direct insight within practice. Silence plays a stronger role than in Foundations I.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for young adults (35 or under)
Registration opens December 6.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat conducted in Spanish. Registration opens 2027-02-27.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Full month preferred. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$795–1,245 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Registration opens December 6 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $350 deposit required to reserve space.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
2-week residential insight retreat for experienced practitioners, focused on mindfulness of mind. Registration opens 2027-02-18.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,116–3,240 · + dana
Member/non-member base; +$1500 (double) or +$2000 (single) room upgrade.
Ten-day residential retreat combining daily meditation practice with work practice, councils, seminars, and interviews, plus two optional weekend intensives on calligraphy and Dogen studies with visiting faculty.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat; second teacher TBD. Registration opens 2027-04-08.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,375–2,130 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$475 · + dana · scholarships
Fee covers room & board only; teaching dana given separately.
Short introductory TWIM retreat guiding participants through the TWIM (6Rs) practice; noble silence and individual cabins in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Fifth annual Refuge of Belonging retreat: vipassanā practice, sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and individual meetings with teachers. Held in noble silence after Sunday's opening orientation; annual reunion for established community members.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $350 deposit required to reserve space.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
28-day residential insight retreat for experienced practitioners. Registration opens 2027-03-29.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full-month personal retreat filled by lottery; applications due Jan 15, 2027, notifications by Jan 31, 2027. Individualized practice plans with visiting teachers. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging included with meals. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
For practitioners with basic meditation experience, exploring suffering, impermanence, emptiness and compassion as direct insight within practice. Silence plays a stronger role than in Foundations I.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens March 14 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$1,145–1,795 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens December 6, 2026 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Full month preferred; partial stays of 2+ weeks available. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center — Annapolis, MO
$1,250 · + dana · scholarships
Deposit $450 (refundable up to 3 months before) + balance $800 due first day; room & board only, teaching dana separate.
TWIM (6Rs) residential retreat with noble silence, daily one-on-one teacher interviews, individual cabins, and full digital detox in the Ozark Mountains.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens June 6 at noon PT.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
Tuition-free; base lodging (camping/dorm) included with meals. Private-room upgrade costs not itemized. Off-land commuter option: $54/night for meals & facility access.
Introductory Buddhist meditation retreat covering sitting and walking meditation, posture, breath, and the four noble truths. Silence plays a significant role throughout the weekend.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat; second teacher TBD. Registration opens 2027-06-10.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$265–415 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier; lottery-based registration
Registration opens June 6, 2027.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2027-06-24.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$530–830 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens June 6, 2027.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
A two-day silent practice intensive of shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation in 30-minute sitting sessions with walking breaks. Not for beginners; minimal instruction, self-directed practice.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2027-07-13.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2027-07-28.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Month-long personal retreat period at Forest Refuge with individualized practice plans guided by visiting teachers. Minimum 7-night stay. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens June 6, 2027.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Insight Retreat Center — Scotts Valley, CA
free / by donation
refundable $200 deposit required to reserve space.
1-week residential insight/vipassana retreat. Registration opens 2027-08-12.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$620–970 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
Registration opens June 6, 2027.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Nothing matches those filters — try loosening one. Retreats are added every week.
Personal retreats, hermitages, and practice stays you arrange directly with the center — no fixed dates.
Clear Sky Retreat Center — near Cranbrook, BC
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed private cabin retreats, 3 nights to 3 months (3-5 days recommended for first-timers). Includes optional one-on-one teacher guidance, three daily organic meals, meditation library access, and 1-2 hours optional daily karma yoga.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed practice within the center's daily rhythm. Seven curated formats, from a Dark Sky stay to silent contemplative weeks — pick a length and focus, build a stay that fits. All levels welcome.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Extended live-in monastic practice for committed practitioners, minimum one-year commitment. Daily schedule begins 5am with zazen, work, and meals. Multi-step application: form, Zoom interview, in-person retreat visit, then residency discussion.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
$875–1,050 · + dana
Per week (minimum one-week commitment): $1,050 full board or $875 self-catering.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Multi-day retreat in a fully light-sealed space, minimum one week including transition days, up to 5 days in full darkness. Requires teacher interview and application before acceptance.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center — Pearce, AZ
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-arranged solo retreats, minimum 3 nights (7–10+ days preferred), with at least 6 hours of daily formal and walking meditation. Eco-house, yurt, trailer, or camping lodging; email to arrange.
verified Sep 7, 2026
The Forest Refuge — Barre, MA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Flexible-length, self-directed personal retreats by application, 7 nights up to a year or more (10-14+ nights recommended), with an individualized practice plan set with visiting teachers. Requires prior insight retreat experience.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Great Vow Zen Monastery — Clatskanie, OR
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo retreat cabin on Great Vow's 23-acre forest property with running water, electricity, kitchenette, and compost toilet. Arrivals Tuesday or Friday afternoons only.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center — Muir Beach, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Open-date residential stay living and practicing alongside residents: two daily meditation periods, services, work assignments (kitchen, cleaning, occasional farm work), and meals. Standard stay is two weeks (Wed–Wed); online application required.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo hermitage stays on Lama Mountain for deep listening, reflection and spiritual practice, in sacred silence and solitude. Min. 3 nights, up to 2 weeks; basic wilderness cabins, no electricity/running water. Arrange via Hermit Guardian.
verified Sep 7, 2026
San Francisco Zen Center — San Francisco, CA
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay 1-4 weeks at City Center joining the temple's daily meditation schedule, work practice, meals, and dharma study alongside resident practitioners. Arrival Mondays at 9:45am.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Off-grid solo retreat cabins on 700 acres near Pagosa Springs (7,600–8,100 ft). Minimum stay 3 nights (7 in winter/mud season), up to 6–12 months. Outhouse, no running water, wood heat. Established contemplative practice expected.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Temple Forest Monastery — Overnight Stays — Temple, NH
free / by donation
No charge for anything at Temple Forest Monastery; donation-supported, guests encouraged to consider contributing.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Stay and practice alongside the monastic sangha by arrangement. Minimum 3 nights (first-timers up to 1 week for NE residents, 2 weeks farther away); arrive Wed–Sat. Eight Precepts observed, including no eating after noon.
verified Aug 24, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Guest stay following the full resident schedule, including afternoon work practice, zazen, and dharma talks. Minimum 3 days, arriving Wed/Thu/Fri. Meals included Wed–Sun; self-catered Mon–Tue.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Guest stay joining morning work practice (samu), three daily sitting periods, Wednesday dharma talks, and dokusan with a teacher. Minimum 3 days, maximum 30 days. Meals included Wed–Sun.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed residential retreat at Upaya with optional participation in resident meditation and work practice. Minimum 2-day stay. Meals included Wed–Sun; self-catered Mon–Tue.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
cost: check site
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Long-term residential Zen training: three daily zazen periods, work practice (samu), liturgy, and Buddhist studies. Minimum 3-month commitment (6 recommended). Requires criminal background check and precept commitment.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
$325–750 · + dana
Per-cabin weekly/monthly rates: Cabin 1 (electricity+fridge) $375/1wk–$750/1mo; Cabin 2 (solar, currently unavailable) $350/1wk–$700/1mo; Cabin 3 (no electricity, shared fridge) $325/1wk–$650/1mo; Cabin 4 (solar, most remote) $350/1wk–$700/1mo. Rates scale for 1/2/3 week and 1 month stays.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Four solitary cabins on retreat land near the temple for self-directed personal retreat. Apply by email answering questions on teacher, experience, practice schedule, and preferred dates/cabin; followed by a Zoom review before approval.
verified Sep 7, 2026
Zen Mountain Monastery — Mount Tremper, NY
$300–850 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale
Weekly residency $300/week; monthly residency $850 (includes meals, lodging, all training); $100 deposit on acceptance; reduced rate discussed if unaffordable
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Arranged residential training combining daily zazen, liturgy, work practice, communal meals, and Buddhist studies, for one week or one month. Requires written application and phone interview with the training office.
verified Sep 7, 2026