Non-Denominational Retreats in the US
Non-denominational meditation retreats welcome practitioners from all backgrounds without adherence to any specific religious tradition. These centers often draw from multiple contemplative traditions, creating accessible programs that emphasize direct experience over doctrinal study. Research published by the <a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American Psychological Association</a> highlights the broad mental health benefits of regular meditation practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Woodacre, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · 10-Day · Month+
Garrison Institute
Garrison, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Deer Park Monastery
Escondido, California
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
Art of Living Retreat Center
Boone, North Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
1440 Multiversity
Scotts Valley, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center
Taos, New Mexico
5-Day · 7-Day
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Barre, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Springwater Center for Meditative Inquiry
Springwater, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center
Ward, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Ghost Ranch
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Lama Foundation
San Cristobal, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-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
Elohee Retreat Center
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Osage Forest of Peace
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge
Springfield, New Hampshire
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Aryaloka Buddhist Center
Newmarket, New Hampshire
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
Falls Village, Connecticut
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Diamond Mountain Retreat Center
Bowie, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 7-Day · Month+
Lumeria Maui
Makawao, Hawaii
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Metta Meditation Center
Janesville, Minnesota
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Blue Cliff Monastery
Pine Bush, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Magnolia Grove Monastery
Batesville, Mississippi
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Kirkridge Retreat Center
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Pendle Hill
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Ben Lomond Quaker Center
Ben Lomond, California
Weekend (2-3 days)
Woolman Hill
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Powell House
Old Chatham, New York
Weekend (2-3 days)
Indralaya
Eastsound, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Sunrise Ranch
Loveland, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Spiral Dance Ranch
Utopia, Texas
Weekend (2-3 days)
Sanctuary Retreat Center
Faber, Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Buckhorn Springs
Ashland, Oregon
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Dharma Treasure Retreat Center
Dragoon, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
River Mountain
Everett, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Maryville Retreat Center
Holly, Michigan
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Genesis Spiritual Center
Westfield, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days)
Western Spirit Enrichment Center
Sedona, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
North Shore Silent Meditation Garden
Haleiwa, Hawaii
Weekend (2-3 days)
Nurture Through Nature Retreat Center
Bryant Pond, Maine
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Samaa Retreat Center
Bigfork, Montana
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Hoikaha Mindfulness Retreat
Waimea, Hawaii
5-Day · 7-Day
Mind and Body Complete
Marble Falls, Texas
Weekend (2-3 days)
Beyul Retreat
Meredith, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Wild Juniper Sanctuary
Terrebonne, Oregon
Weekend (2-3 days)
Big Bear Retreat Center
Big Bear Lake, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center
Haines Falls, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Wheel of Bliss
Hot Springs, North Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Bend of Ivy Lodge
Marshall, North Carolina
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center
Litchfield, Connecticut
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Mercy by the Sea
Madison, Connecticut
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Springbank Retreat
Kingstree, South Carolina
Month+
Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center
North Andover, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Synergia Ranch
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
San Grael Meditation Retreat
Thermopolis, Wyoming
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
EarthWell Retreat Center
Manchester, Michigan
Weekend (2-3 days)
Timber Creek Retreat House
Drexel, Missouri
Weekend (2-3 days)
Pendle Hill Quaker Center
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day · Month+
Woolman Hill Quaker Retreat Center
Deerfield, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days)
Center of Silence
Arcadia, Oklahoma
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Badlands Mindfulness Retreat
Medora, North Dakota
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Thomas the Apostle Center
Cody, Wyoming
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Wind River Retreat Center
Crowheart, Wyoming
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Still Point Retreat Center
Henderson, Nevada
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Salvato Retreat Center
Park City, Utah
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Niobrara Valley Retreat Center
Niobrara, Nebraska
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Tallgrass Prairie Meditation Center
Strong City, Kansas
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Black Hills Mindfulness Center
Rapid City, South Dakota
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Badlands Vision Quest Center
Interior, South Dakota
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sawtooth Wilderness Retreat
Stanley, Idaho
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
St. Mary's Sewanee Retreat Center
Sewanee, Tennessee
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Penuel Ridge Retreat Center
Ashland City, Tennessee
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Rolling Meadows Retreat Center
Brooks, Maine
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Hope Springs Institute
Peebles, Ohio
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
True Nature Retreat Center
Millersburg, Ohio
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Copper Beech Institute
West Hartford, Connecticut
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Retreat Center
Cross Creek, Florida
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Sycamore Land Trust Retreat Center
Bloomington, Indiana
Weekend (2-3 days)
Sky Farm Hermitage
Sonoma, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Sunrise Ranch Spiritual Retreat
Loveland, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Tucson, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Christine Center
Willard, Wisconsin
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Songaia Cohousing Retreat
Bothell, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days)
Phoenicia Pathwork Center
Phoenicia, New York
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Temenos Retreat Center
Shutesbury, Massachusetts
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Zen Hospice Project
San Francisco, California
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Naropa University Retreat Programs
Boulder, Colorado
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Grunewald Guild
Plain, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
John Pennekamp Meditation Retreat
Key Largo, Florida
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
Richmond, Virginia
Weekend (2-3 days)
Canyon Ranch Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day · 7-Day
Honolua Mindfulness Retreat
Lahaina, Hawaii
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Bethany Spring Retreat Center
New Haven, Kentucky
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Cedar Ridge Retreat Center
Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Weekend (2-3 days) · 5-Day
Harmony Hill Retreat Center
Union, Washington
Weekend (2-3 days) · Weekend (2-3 days)
About Non-Denominational Retreats
What is a Non-Denominational retreat?
Secular or multi-tradition approach
How much does a Non-Denominational retreat cost?
Prices range from $0 to $8,100. 5 centers offer programs on a donation basis. Costs vary by duration, accommodation, and location.
Are Non-Denominational retreats suitable for beginners?
Yes, 94 of 97 Non-Denominational centers offer beginner-friendly programs with guided instruction and structured support.