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56 upcoming Meditation retreat events in California, from $72 to $1,895, November 2026 – December 2027. Most take place in Redwood City, Julian, and Big Sur.

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One Breath, One Brushstroke: Intuitive Painting Practice Retreat

One Breath, One Brushstroke: Intuitive Painting Practice Retreat

San Francisco, United States

Wednesday, Nov 18, 4 pm–Sunday, Nov 22, 11 am This intuitive painting retreat invites you to stay present as you create, focusing on the experience rather than the final result. With paint, paper, and a brush as the only structure, the practice encourages spontaneity and release. There is no need to plan, achieve, or arrive with a clear goal; instead, you are asked to meet each moment as it comes....

November 19, 2026$400.00

Gratitude Retreat

Gratitude Retreat

Big Sur, United States

Come together on this powerful land for a weekend devoted to remembering — with body, mind, and spirit — everything there is to be grateful for. In the midst of uncertainty, we gather in community to reconnect with the truth that we are enough בדיוק as we are. Through yoga, meditation, reflection, cliffside baths, and walks across Esalen’s healing land, we return to the heart. We will also be join...

November 21, 2026$660.00

The Essential Qigong of China: The Energy, the Movement, and the Stories

The Essential Qigong of China: The Energy, the Movement, and the Stories

Big Sur, United States

Master Chungliang “Uncle Al” Huang, a beloved Esalen faculty member, brings more than 50 years of teaching experience to an introduction to China’s ancient qigong tradition. In this workshop, Master Huang will guide participants through the most essential qigong exercises, weaving together movement, storytelling, and subtle energy practices. Designed for those who want to build a steady daily prac...

November 28, 2026$560.00

The Seven Flames: Winter Solstice Ritual Retreat

The Seven Flames: Winter Solstice Ritual Retreat

Big Sur, United States

Winter Solstice offers a sacred threshold, a moment when darkness begins to soften and the light slowly returns. As the season turns inward, we are invited to pause, move more gently, and reconnect with the steady flame that lives within. Rooted in the wisdom of the chakra system, this immersive retreat explores the seven chakras as radiant fires and gateways of awakening for our physical, emotion...

December 15, 2026$940.00

Journey Space: Music, Movement and Ceremony

Journey Space: Music, Movement and Ceremony

Big Sur, United States

At a time when steadiness matters more than ever, this four-day experience offers space to strengthen inner resilience and deepen self-resourcing amid a rapidly changing world. From Friday through Monday, participants will be guided into a shared journey of sound, ceremony, and self-discovery, with the heart as the central compass. This intimate and transformational workshop invites you to witness...

December 19, 2026$1,190.00

Ground Control: Cultivating Steadiness in Wild Times

Ground Control: Cultivating Steadiness in Wild Times

Big Sur, United States

Modern life asks more of the nervous system than it was ever meant to hold. When urgency, productivity, and constant availability become the norm, it is easy to feel fragmented, depleted, and disconnected from the present moment. This workshop offers a different approach: not escape, but steadiness. In times of uncertainty and rapid change, groundedness becomes a vital inner resource, helping us s...

December 26, 2026$560.00

Wintering Within: Meditation, Music, and Gentle Yoga for the New Year

Wintering Within: Meditation, Music, and Gentle Yoga for the New Year

Big Sur, United States

Welcome the New Year with a restorative week of meditation, music, and gentle yoga, guided by Buddhist teacher and author Lopön Chandra. As winter encourages us to slow down and turn inward, this gathering explores “wintering” as a practice of rest, renewal, and receiving the season’s quiet gifts. Take part in meditation sessions indoors and outdoors, with views across the Pacific Ocean and the po...

December 29, 2026$940.00

Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Victoria

Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Victoria

Santa Margarita, United States

Step into a restorative escape at Sagrada Wellness, where this extended retreat invites you to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful natural setting. Throughout the experience, participants will be guided through a thoughtful mix of yoga practices and meditation sessions designed to support relaxation, presence, and inner balance. Set against the pristine land surrounding Sag...

December 11, 2027$1,895.00

Silent Sitting

Redwood City, United States

In-person attendance is open without registration, and masks are no longer required. This gathering offers a simple, quiet space to arrive, settle in, and sit in stillness together. Designed for those who value presence and reflection, the session creates an open environment where you can pause from the pace of daily life and enjoy a moment of calm in community. Whether you are new to meditation o...

November 15, 2026On request

Sitting and Talk With Kodo Conlin

Sitting and Talk With Kodo Conlin

Redwood City, United States

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream Join the usual Sunday morning sit and talk live stream, shared on YouTube and through the IMC website. The morning begins with a meditation at 9:25, followed by a 30–45-minute talk starting at 10:00. It’s a simple, welcoming way to begin the day with stillness, reflection, and a sense of community. Whether you tune in from home or create a quiet space fo...

November 15, 2026On request

NO MEETING TONIGHT for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

NO MEETING TONIGHT for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

Redwood City, United States

This in-person gathering at IMC offers a welcoming space for people in their 20s and 30s to connect, reflect, and explore what it means to feel at home in the world. Held on Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the group meets weekly except on the second Sunday of the month. Each session includes guided meditation, a short dharma talk, and open group discussion, creating a balanced format that su...

November 16, 2026On request

Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark

Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark

Redwood City, United States

Spend your Monday evenings in a calm, welcoming setting designed to support deeper practice and reflection. From 7:15–8:30pm Pacific, Diana Clark guides an evening that begins with a 30-minute silent meditation, followed by a 30-minute Dharma talk offering practical wisdom for everyday life. The final 15 minutes are reserved for questions and shared reflections, creating space for thoughtful conve...

November 17, 2026On request

Rohatsu Sesshin, GGF 12/6–12/13

Rohatsu Sesshin, GGF 12/6–12/13

San Francisco, United States

Sunday, December 6, 3 pm—Sunday, December 13, 2 pm Sesshin, which means “to gather, collect, and convey the mind-heart,” is a traditional Soto Zen meditation retreat. It includes formal zendo meals, Dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation, and private interviews with senior teachers. To better understand the structure of these formal retreats and the expectations for practice, please review a...

December 7, 2026On request

Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal

Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal

Redwood City, United States

In-person at IMC, with live streaming available on YouTube and through IMC’s website This Sunday morning gathering offers a simple, welcoming space to settle into meditation and then listen to a talk with Gil Fronsdal. The meditation begins at 9:25 am, followed by the talk at 10:00 am, and the full program concludes by 10:45 am. Whether you join in person or tune in online, the format is designed....

December 13, 2026On request

The Power in Your Hands: Turning from Screens to Souls

The Power in Your Hands: Turning from Screens to Souls

Big Sur, United States

What might change if you set your phone aside and return to the life waiting in your own hands? Over the last twenty years, technology has profoundly altered our minds, relationships, and communities. Today, the average person spends the equivalent of 61 to 80 days each year on a smartphone. As apps compete relentlessly for our attention, human empathy continues to erode. Even if phone-centered li...

December 15, 2026On request

Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Redwood City, United States

Spend a restorative half-day in quiet practice with a simple, balanced rhythm of sitting, walking, reflection, and community. The morning begins with seated meditation from 9:30 to 10:15 am, followed by a walking practice from 10:15 to 11:00 am to help bring mindfulness into movement. A second sitting session from 11:00 to 11:45 am deepens the stillness before a short dharmette, or brief talk, fro...

December 16, 2026On request

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light | 394R26

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light | 394R26

Woodacre, United States

From December 18–23, gather for a winter solstice retreat designed to honor the stillness of the darkest days while making space for renewal and light. This immersive experience brings together Oren Jay Sofer, devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg, and Kimi Mojica for a rich and supportive program rooted in mindfulness, meditation, and deep inner reflection. As the season turns inward, participant...

December 18, 2026On request

January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

January 2027 Intensive: Training in Compassion, Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

San Francisco, United States

This three-week retreat offers experienced meditators the chance to join Green Gulch staff for an immersive period of residential practice. The daily rhythm includes zazen in the early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and evening, along with formal oryoki meals, work periods, Dharma talks, and classes. Both formal and informal meetings with teachers will also be available. Participants agree to re...

January 7, 2027On request

Sunday Program

Los Gatos, United States

Spend a meaningful Sunday morning immersed in the spirit of Zen practice and the atmosphere of Jikoji. This welcoming program offers an accessible introduction for newcomers while also giving returning guests a chance to reconnect with the teachings and community. The morning may include guided instruction, meditation, dharma talks, or special events, along with time for social tea and quiet conne...

January 17, 2027On request

Sitting and Talk With tbd

Sitting and Talk With tbd

Redwood City, United States

Join a quiet Sunday morning gathering that begins with meditation and continues with an open talk, offered in person at IMC and streamed live for remote participants. The meditation begins at 9:25 am, followed by the talk at 10:00 am, and the program concludes by 10:45 am, making it a gentle and accessible way to start the day. Those unable to attend onsite can still take part through the YouTube....

January 31, 2027On request

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

Big Bear Lake, United States

On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Saint John Paul II established a special day of prayer for women and men living in Consecrated Life. This observance invites people everywhere to pause in gratitude, offering prayer and support for those who have dedicated their lives to service, faith, and devotion. It is a meaningful moment to reflect on the beauty of a life given in commitment and t...

February 2, 2027On request

The Venus Retreat with Paul of Venus

The Venus Retreat with Paul of Venus

Mount Shasta, United States

The Venus Retreat invites you into Paul's spiritual work in Mount Shasta, with a focus on embodiment, ascension and connection with the Ascended Masters, Telos and new earth frequencies. Paul describes his work as opening eternal quantum fields on Mt Shasta. These are his spiritual teachings and experiences, offered to seekers who resonate with this path. Explore the official retreat details and c...

February 13, 2027On request

Liberation through Mindfulness & Insight Retreat

Liberation through Mindfulness & Insight Retreat

Woodacre, United States

Join an inspiring on-land retreat from November 6-13, where mindfulness and insight come together in a deeply supportive setting. Guided by Victoria Cary, Erin Treat, Bob Stahl, Lienchi Tran, and Jonathan Relucio, this gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to step away from daily demands and reconnect with presence, clarity, and inner freedom. Throughout the retreat, participants can expect an...

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The Natural Clarity of Awareness Retreat

The Natural Clarity of Awareness Retreat

Woodacre, United States

Join this on-land retreat from December 1–5 with Tara Mulay, Howard Cohn, and Monica Magtoto for a grounded experience centered on presence, reflection, and inner clarity. Designed for those seeking space to slow down and reconnect, this retreat offers an opportunity to step away from daily distractions and return to a more natural sense of awareness. Over the course of the retreat, participants c...

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