upcoming meditation retreats at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center

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

Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM

$75–1,250 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Sliding scale $75 (minimum, fully subsidized) to $1,050 (actual cost) to $1,250+ (benefactor); automatic coverage through the Vallecitos Scholarship Fund.

Mindfulness meditation combined with Indigenous ceremony practice · with Bonnie Duran, Carol Cano, Elvina Charley (Diné), Mario Castillo (Trainee)

for BIPOC-identifying

Residential retreat combining mindfulness meditation with Indigenous ceremony, talking circles, and periods of silent meditation to cultivate clarity, resilience, and strength. Noble Silence held for most of the retreat.

verified Sep 14, 2026

Meditation, Nature, and Awakening

Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM

$1,190–2,275 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Actual-cost tier $1,190 (tent cabin) to $2,275 (hermitage); scholarship rate rooms from $770; benefactor tier up to $2,625. Additional scholarships available on limited basis.

Insight meditation with nature immersion · with Peter Williams, Chas DiCapua

Combines traditional indoor insight meditation with meditation on the land and mindful hikes through fall foliage in old-growth forest. Held in silence; suited to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

verified Sep 14, 2026

Time on the Land (Self-Retreat), September-October

Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM

$980–2,625 · + dana · sliding scale

Sliding-scale self-retreat fee $980-$2,625; no additional scholarships available for this offering.

Independent self-directed silent practice

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Self-directed silent meditation practice on the land, sharing meals and facilities with a concurrent teacher-led retreat. Admission is by application; suitable for those with at least one prior residential meditation retreat.

verified Sep 14, 2026

Awake in the Wild (October): Exploring Wisdom and Awakening in Nature

full (waitlist open)

Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center — near Taos, NM

$1,190–2,275 · + dana · scholarships · sliding scale

Actual-cost tier $1,190 (tent cabin) to $2,275 (hermitage); scholarship rate rooms from $770; benefactor tier up to $2,625. Fully booked; waitlist offered.

Outdoor insight meditation retreat · with Mark Coleman, Susie Harrington

for experienced practitioners / has prereqs

Entirely outdoor meditation retreat with guided nature meditations, mindful walks, and Dharma talks, cultivating contemplative relationship with the natural world. Complete silence except during teacher meetings.

verified Sep 14, 2026