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Meditation retreats and contemplative stays
Meditation retreats set aside time for contemplative practice, with programs that vary in tradition, silence and daily structure. Compare the actual schedule, participation expectations, accommodation and available support.
6 current departures from 6 organizers, departing October 2026 to September 2027.
This collection at a glance
- Departures
- 6
- Organizers
- 6
- Stay length
- 2–10 nights
- Median stay
- 3 nights
Advertised package amounts, by original currency
- CAD 749 · 1 departure
- GBP 615 · 1 departure
- JPY 970,000 · 1 departure
Room basis, stay length and inclusions differ. These are recorded quotes, not comparable per-person rates or market estimates. 3 departures have no numeric price or confirmed currency and are excluded from these amounts. How to compare the full cost.
| Retreat & organizer | Dates & place | Advertised price & room basis | Published inclusions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultivating Concentration and the JhanasInsight Meditation South Bay | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 11, 202610 nights · Calvin Center, Hampton, Georgia, USA | From $2,600 — sliding scale10-night sliding scale; accommodation and meals; teacher dana extra; currency unstatedCurrency not confirmed; ask the organizer. | ten nights accommodation; meals; meditation instructionFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-18 |
| Silent Vipassana Retreat with Yoga & Sound HealingVipassana.ca | Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 15, 20263 nights · Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada | CA$749 per person — early bird through September 30, 2026Private single room for three nights, meals and guided practices. CA$749 through September 30, then CA$849 from October 1. CA$449 deposit; remaining balance at arrival. Booking fees included. | Three nights in a private single room with bedding and towels; Vegetarian meals, tea, fruit and snacks; Guided meditation, yoga and breathing sessionsFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-28 |
| Ending the Year with a Spacious and Compassionate HeartStillmind Retreats / Sue Cooper | Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 20262 nights · Mont Fleur, Upper Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, South Africa | From R7,450 per person sharingShared en-suite accommodation is offered to couples: R3,700 for accommodation/food plus R3,750 teaching fee per person. Single en-suite total: R8,550. The source uses R without an explicit currency code; confirm the denomination with the organizer.Currency not confirmed; ask the organizer. | Two nights of en-suite accommodation; Food as described by the organizer; Guided meditation and Buddhist psychology teachingsFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-21 |
| The Sacred Power of VowsAnanda New Zealand | Feb 26, 2027 – Mar 1, 20273 nights · Tauhara Centre, Taupo, New Zealand | From $450 per person — campingThree-night Kriyaban Full Retreat, February 26–March 1; BYO tent camping, full programme and vegetarian meals. Shared bunk room $685 per person. Dollar denomination unspecified.Currency not confirmed; ask the organizer. | full retreat program; vegetarian meals; talks and meditationFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-18 |
| Masters Yamabushi Training — 1–7 July 2027Yamabushido | Jul 1, 2027 – Jul 7, 20276 nights · Dewa Sanzan mountains: Haguro, Gassan and Yudono, Yamagata, Japan | JPY 970,000 per participantParticipation fee includes accommodation, program transport and meals. Room occupancy is not specified on the published program page. | Six nights of accommodation; Meals and program transport; Guided Yamabushi training across three sacred peaksFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-21 |
| Enough Retreat: DunoonPause & Breathe | Sep 10, 2027 – Sep 13, 20273 nights · Old Kilmun House, Dunoon, United Kingdom | From £615 per person£615 pp triple room; £725 pp twin room; £900 single occupancy of a double room | Three nights of accommodation; Meals prepared by a professional chef; Teaching sessions, reflective workshops, meditation, Yoga Nidra and Qi GongFull details and caveats | Organizer page ↗Checked 2026-09-21 |
How to choose a meditation retreat
Understand the daily structure
Ask how much time is spent in sitting practice, walking practice, teaching and independent time. Check whether silence applies throughout the stay or only during certain periods. Read prerequisites and participation expectations before deciding on a program.
Clarify support and payments
Find out how participants can raise questions or ask for support. Compare accommodation and meals, and check whether teaching contributions are included, optional or separately requested. The stated package price may not describe every expected payment.
Questions before you book
Which departure dates can I compare?
This collection contains 6 current departures from 6 organizers, departing October 2026 to September 2027. Use the table for exact dates and the organizer’s page for availability.
Is the retreat silent?
Silence is a program-specific rule. Check when it applies, whether conversation is permitted at meals and how participants can seek support.
Does the price include teaching?
Some programs separate accommodation or meals from teaching donations. Read the price basis and ask about all expected payments.
Can a first-time participant attend?
Check the published prerequisites, practice schedule and support options. Do not infer suitability from the category alone.
How should I compare the advertised prices?
Match the original currency, room occupancy and what is included. The amounts shown here are recorded package quotes, not a market average or a ranking of equivalent rooms. A deposit is not the full trip price.
How current are these listing details?
Each row links to the organizer and gives its recorded source-check date. That date is not a live availability check. Sold-out, ended and withheld departures are excluded from this collection.
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