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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
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
full (waitlist open)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center — Castle Rock, WA
$440–690 · + dana
Price varies by room/tier
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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