Programs
The Quiet Earth: A Silent Meditation Retreat
With Yong Oh and Vance Pryor
Join us for a transformative week of communally shared silence, immersed in the serenity of Vallecitos' natural beauty. Together, we'll explore the depths of the Dharma and our human experience, cultivating intimacy with the inner and outer landscapes. Through gentle guidance, you will discover the intersection of nature's wisdom and your own; awakening to joy, […]
Deepening into Wisdom and Love
With Anandabodhi Bhikkhuni
Deep listening and an embodied knowing of our interconnectedness are profound gifts in our being that we all too easily overlook. They are rich wells of both wisdom and love. In this retreat we will return to our body and breath, and to our listening heart, exploring the renewed vision that they gift to us and to this world. […]
Application for Being Blessed by the Land of Vallecitos (Fall): Gently Held Self-Retreat
With René Rivera
We invite you to be our guest at Vallecitos this fall for self-retreat time on the land gently held by our treasured visiting teacher, René Rivera. Please join us to connect with your practice alongside the depth and magic of the land. We are offering you the simple experience of being on the land, safely using our facilities, receiving three nutritious meals a day […]
Deep Dive Dharma: Essential Teachings on The Sure Heart's Release
With Erin Treat, Pamela Weiss and Victoria Cary
Vallecitos is pleased to announce a special eight-month online program for experienced practitioners during the off-season with Erin Treat, Pamela Weiss, and Victoria Cary. This deep dive into essential Buddhist teachings on liberation explores: The Three Characteristics, Emptiness and Suchness, Dependent Origination, The Two Truths, The Nature of Mind, Awareness and Awakening. Through meditation and interactive inquiry […]