Vegan Meditation Retreats in the US
43 US meditation retreat centers confirmed to offer vegan meals across 15 states. Pricing: $0–$8,000. 6 operate on donation. Top traditions: Non-Denominational, Zen, Eclectic / Mixed. 41 beginner-friendly.
| Vegan-friendly centers | 43 |
|---|---|
| States covered | 15 |
| Price range | $0–$8,000 |
| Donation-based | 6 |
| Beginner-friendly | 41 |
| Top traditions | Non-Denominational, Zen, Eclectic / Mixed |
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Woodacre, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day · Month+
Insight Meditation Society
Barre, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · 10-Day · Month+
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Carmel Valley, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Zen Mountain Monastery
Mount Tremper, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center
Muir Beach, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Deer Park Monastery
Escondido, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
Rhinebeck, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Esalen Institute
Big Sur, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Hot Springs, North Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Upaya Zen Center
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
1440 Multiversity
Scotts Valley, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
Castle Rock, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day
San Francisco Zen Center
San Francisco, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Rochester Zen Center
Rochester, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Insight Retreat Center
Santa Cruz, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day
IMS Forest Refuge
Barre, Massachusetts
Month+
Yokoji Zen Mountain Center
Mountain Center, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Great Vow Zen Monastery
Clatskanie, Oregon
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Springwater Center for Meditative Inquiry
Springwater, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sravasti Abbey
Newport, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Isha Institute of Inner-Sciences
McMinnville, Tennessee
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center
Ward, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Breitenbush Hot Springs
Detroit, Oregon
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Kalani Retreat Center
Pahoa, Hawaii
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sedona Mago Center
Sedona, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Lumeria Maui
Makawao, Hawaii
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Zen Center of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji
Livingston Manor, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Blue Cliff Monastery
Pine Bush, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Magnolia Grove Monastery
Batesville, Mississippi
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Prama Institute and Wellness Center
Marshall, North Carolina
5-Day · 7-Day
Hridaya Northwest
Union, Washington
5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day
Synergia Ranch
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Siddhayatan Tirth and Spiritual Retreat
Windom, Texas
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa
Phoenicia, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Houston Yoga and Ayurveda Ashram
Houston, Texas
Weekend (2-3 days)
Aldeia da Paz Retreat Center
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Salvato Retreat Center
Park City, Utah
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Tucson, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sagrada Wellness Retreat
Topanga, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Canyon Ranch Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
About Vegan Retreats
Are most meditation retreats vegan or vegetarian?
Vegetarian meals are common at meditation retreat centers, particularly those in Buddhist, Yoga, and Hindu traditions where ahimsa (non-harming) informs dietary practice. Strict vegan dining (no dairy or eggs) is less universal but is offered at a meaningful subset of centers, often by request. Christian retreat houses typically default to omnivore meals with vegetarian options on request.
Will my dietary needs be accommodated outside the standard options?
Most centers can accommodate gluten-free, nut-free, and other allergy-related dietary needs with advance notice. For strict vegan, raw, kosher, or halal requirements, confirm with the center at registration. The dietary options listed for each center reflect what they routinely offer; specific accommodations are typically arranged 2-4 weeks in advance.