Programs

This retreat engages two powerful forces for happiness—insight meditation and immersion in nature. Insight meditation has been the key practice for accessing the profound wisdom of the Buddhist tradition for over 2500 years. It is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. When we take meditation practice outside […]

We invite you to be our guest at Vallecitos this summer for a few slots intended for independent self-retreat practice on the land. During this parallel retreat, we are offering you the simple experience of being on the land and practicing on your own while safely using our facilities and receiving three nutritious meals a day. Unlike our spring self-retreat session, this mid-summer session will not be guided by attending teachers; your time is your own to structure. Enjoy ample time to rest, explore, hike, and continue your practice. […]

This retreat will be spent meditating entirely outdoors in the natural beauty and mystery here at Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Whether it is during sunset meditations, listening to the soothing sounds of the river, or sitting graced in the stillness of the aspen trees, we will open to the profound serenity and wisdom of nature. This silent retreat is grounded in the practice of Mindfulness—[…]