Month+ Meditation Retreats
Month-long (or longer) retreats represent the deepest level of practice commitment. These intensive programs are typically for experienced meditators.
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+
Zen Mountain Monastery
Mount Tremper, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
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+
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+
Hokyoji Zen Practice Community
Eitzen, Minnesota
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Mount Baldy Zen Center
Mount Baldy, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery
Wappingers Falls, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Ukiah, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Dorje Khyung Dzong
Gardner, Colorado
7-Day · Month+
Sivananda Yoga Ranch
Woodbourne, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center
Bowie, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Zen Center of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Providence Zen Center
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji
Livingston Manor, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Pendle Hill
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Two Arrows Zen
Torrey, Utah
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Gomde California
Leggett, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Land of Calm Abiding
Big Sur, California
Month+
Palyul Retreat Center
McDonough, New York
5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Katog Choling Mountain Retreat Center
Parthenon, Arkansas
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Springbank Retreat
Kingstree, South Carolina
Month+
Furnace Mountain Zen Center
Clay City, Kentucky
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Sanshin Zen Community
Bloomington, Indiana
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Garchen Buddhist Institute
Chino Valley, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Nyingma Institute
Berkeley, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Ewam International
Arlee, Montana
Weekend (2-3 days) · Month+
Tsechen Kunchab Ling
Walden, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Sakya Chokhor Yangtse Retreat Center
Barre, Massachusetts
7-Day · Month+
Sufi Foundation of America
Torreon, New Mexico
7-Day · Month+
Karme Ling Retreat Center
Delhi, New York
Month+
Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth
Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Pendle Hill Quaker Center
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Jesuit Retreat Center
Parma, Ohio
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Nada Hermitage
Crestone, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Month+ Retreat FAQs
How much does a Month+ meditation retreat cost?
Month+ retreats range from $0 to $8,100. 9 centers offer month+ programs on a donation basis.
What should I bring to a Month+ retreat?
Pack comfortable, loose-fitting clothing suitable for sitting meditation and walking. Bring any personal meditation supplies (cushion, shawl), toiletries, and check with your chosen center for their specific packing list. Most centers provide bedding and meals.