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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Redwood City, United States

This daylong offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation, with guided practice in awareness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking, and eating. The program includes both sitting and walking meditation, along with time for discussion, creating a supportive space to explore the basics at a steady, accessible pace. It is well suited for complete beginners, as w...

November 21, 2026On request

Giving Thanks: A Yoga Retreat

Big Sur, United States

“Enoughness” is where gratitude begins. We start to truly receive the beauty of what is unfolding when we first recognize that we are already enough. Held within Esalen’s transformative setting, this retreat invites us to gather during Thanksgiving week. Together, we will honor the land and the Esselen people, the original stewards of this place, while remembering the wonder of the natural world a...

November 24, 2026On request

Self-Guided Explorations Week of November 30 - December 4, 2026

Big Sur, United States

Spend five days and four nights immersed in a flexible wellness experience designed for personal discovery and quiet renewal. This self-guided retreat offers the freedom to move at your own pace, creating space for reflection, rest, and meaningful moments throughout the week of November 30 - December 4, 2026. Ideal for guests who value independence and a calm environment, this format allows you to...

November 30, 2026On request

A Year in Review

Ramona, United States

Step into a reflective year-end retreat designed to help you look back on the season you’ve just lived with curiosity, honesty, and care. This is an opportunity to pause, take stock of where you are, and gently notice the patterns that may have kept you feeling stuck or disconnected. Through guided reflection, you’ll create space to release what no longer serves you and reconnect with what feels m...

December 4, 2026On request

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

Self-Guided Explorations Week of

Big Sur, United States

Spend 5 days and 4 nights in a self-guided retreat designed for those who value freedom, reflection, and time to explore at their own pace. This flexible stay offers space to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and shape each day according to your own rhythm, whether that means quiet rest, mindful wandering, or simply slowing down without a fixed schedule. Ideal for independent travelers seeking a re...

December 7, 2026On request

Aligning with Nature: A Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat

Big Sur, United States

Embrace the stillness of the season with a winter solstice yoga retreat designed to deepen inner awareness and restore balance. Held in a supportive community setting, this retreat offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and gather the quiet strength that winter naturally invites. Through mindful yoga practice, participants can nurture a sense of vitality and inner brightness while creating room f...

December 11, 2026On request

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

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 28 - January 1, 2026

Big Sur, United States

Spend five days and four nights in a spacious self-guided retreat designed for quiet exploration, rest, and personal renewal as the year comes to a close. From December 28 to January 1, 2026, guests can settle into a gentle rhythm with the freedom to shape each day according to their own pace and intentions. This retreat offers the ideal setting for those who value independence while still enjoyin...

December 28, 2026On request

Gateways: A 5Rhythms® Movement & Mindfulness Retreat

Big Sur, United States

“Come to dance and be danced! Move until you are moved. Dance until the dancer disappears and only the dance remains.” — Gabrielle Roth The body is a powerful gateway, inviting us to move and be moved with greater awareness. Over this unique seven-day retreat, we will dance our way into the new year and across the thresholds of past, present, and future. Together, we will honor the darkness of the...

December 28, 2026On request

Sacred Clown: Presence in Play

Big Sur, United States

Step into a lighthearted yet deeply grounding 3 Days / 2 Nights experience designed to invite presence, curiosity, and play. This retreat offers a spacious setting for participants to explore embodied awareness through humor, spontaneity, and mindful connection, creating room for both personal reflection and shared discovery. Across the weekend, guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere that suppor...

January 1, 2027On request

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

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

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

Anniversary of Sister Ida’s Entrance into Eternal Life

Big Bear Lake, United States

This special anniversary invites reflection on the life and legacy of Sister Ida, whose final earthly moments remained centered on the One to whom she had devoted her life. She entered eternal life on February 8, 2000, at the Motherhouse of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart in Northridge, California. Those who gather for this remembrance can expect a quiet, prayerful atmosphere marked by gra...

February 8, 2027On request

Women's Retreat Spring

Big Bear Lake, United States

Women's Retreat Spring Sacred Heart Retreat Camp Big Bear Lake, CA Join a peaceful spring retreat in the serene mountain setting of Big Bear Lake, where women are invited to step away from daily demands and enter a space of reflection, renewal, and quiet connection. This retreat offers time to rest, breathe deeply, and embrace the fresh energy of the season in a supportive, faith-filled atmosphere...

April 30, 2027On request

Spring Women’s Retreat

Big Bear Lake, United States

Over these days, women are invited to step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a peaceful retreat centered on drawing closer to our Lord Jesus. The program offers a gentle balance of presentations, quiet prayer, and faith sharing, creating space for reflection, spiritual renewal, and meaningful connection with others. This retreat is designed for those seeking time to pause, listen inwar...

May 1, 2027On request

Memorial Day Work Weekend

Big Bear Lake, United States

Join us for a meaningful Memorial Day weekend dedicated to service, community, and shared purpose. Volunteers are invited to work alongside the Sisters on a variety of tasks, including general camp upkeep and special projects that help care for the property and support its ongoing needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your time and energy in a peaceful setting while connecting with....

May 29, 2027On request

75 Minute Contrast Yoga and Cold Plunge

Los Angeles, United States

Begin your morning with an energizing experience designed to awaken both body and mind. This 75-minute contrast yoga class blends the dynamic pace of high-intensity vinyasa with the grounding stillness of restorative yin, creating a practice that balances effort and ease in one fluid session. After class, step into the refreshing challenge of a cold plunge and enjoy its invigorating wellness benef...

Dates on requestOn request

Prenatal Yoga & Sound Healing

Redondo Beach, United States

Experience a nurturing space designed to support deep rest, gentle movement, and inner balance during pregnancy. This workshop brings together the grounding benefits of prenatal yoga and the restorative resonance of live sound healing, offering expecting mothers a calm and supportive setting to slow down and reconnect. Through soft, mindful movement and breath-led practice, participants can ease t...

Dates on requestOn request

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

Carmel Valley, United States

Take part in a gentle stroll along a mild path through a eucalyptus and redwood forest, and discover the restorative power of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku. This science-backed practice is known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and support immunity through mindful immersion in nature. Led by an Elemental Wellness Guide, this experience invites you to slow down and engage with the for...

Dates on requestOn request

Qi Gong

Carmel Valley, United States

This gentle, meditative practice is designed to help bring the body and mind back into balance. Through a mindful blend of movement, breath, intention, and posture, it works to calm the nervous system while supporting greater vitality and inner harmony. Often rooted in ancient Taoist wisdom, it is also recognized by modern science for its ability to reduce stress, improve balance, and support immu...

Dates on requestOn request

Vagus Nerve Activation

Carmel Valley, United States

Step into an immersive workshop designed to support your body’s natural healing intelligence through vagus nerve activation. This restorative experience weaves together breathwork, vocal toning, gentle movement, and guided somatic practices to help you settle the nervous system, ease stress, and build greater emotional resilience. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern science, the session of...

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Water as Medicine

Carmel Valley, United States

Join a calming coastal workshop that explores the healing power of water through both science and spirit. Designed to support clarity, creativity, and inner peace, this experience invites participants to slow down and reconnect with one of nature’s most essential elements. Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, helping with hydration, cellular detox, and nervous system support,....

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Redwood City, United States

This daylong offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation, with guided practice in awareness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking, and eating. The program includes both sitting and walking meditation, along with time for discussion, creating a supportive space to explore the basics at a steady, accessible pace. It is well suited for complete beginners, as w...

November 21, 2026On request

Giving Thanks: A Yoga Retreat

Big Sur, United States

“Enoughness” is where gratitude begins. We start to truly receive the beauty of what is unfolding when we first recognize that we are already enough. Held within Esalen’s transformative setting, this retreat invites us to gather during Thanksgiving week. Together, we will honor the land and the Esselen people, the original stewards of this place, while remembering the wonder of the natural world a...

November 24, 2026On request

Self-Guided Explorations Week of November 30 - December 4, 2026

Big Sur, United States

Spend five days and four nights immersed in a flexible wellness experience designed for personal discovery and quiet renewal. This self-guided retreat offers the freedom to move at your own pace, creating space for reflection, rest, and meaningful moments throughout the week of November 30 - December 4, 2026. Ideal for guests who value independence and a calm environment, this format allows you to...

November 30, 2026On request

A Year in Review

Ramona, United States

Step into a reflective year-end retreat designed to help you look back on the season you’ve just lived with curiosity, honesty, and care. This is an opportunity to pause, take stock of where you are, and gently notice the patterns that may have kept you feeling stuck or disconnected. Through guided reflection, you’ll create space to release what no longer serves you and reconnect with what feels m...

December 4, 2026On request

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

Self-Guided Explorations Week of

Big Sur, United States

Spend 5 days and 4 nights in a self-guided retreat designed for those who value freedom, reflection, and time to explore at their own pace. This flexible stay offers space to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and shape each day according to your own rhythm, whether that means quiet rest, mindful wandering, or simply slowing down without a fixed schedule. Ideal for independent travelers seeking a re...

December 7, 2026On request

Aligning with Nature: A Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat

Big Sur, United States

Embrace the stillness of the season with a winter solstice yoga retreat designed to deepen inner awareness and restore balance. Held in a supportive community setting, this retreat offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and gather the quiet strength that winter naturally invites. Through mindful yoga practice, participants can nurture a sense of vitality and inner brightness while creating room f...

December 11, 2026On request

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

Self-Guided Explorations Week of December 28 - January 1, 2026

Big Sur, United States

Spend five days and four nights in a spacious self-guided retreat designed for quiet exploration, rest, and personal renewal as the year comes to a close. From December 28 to January 1, 2026, guests can settle into a gentle rhythm with the freedom to shape each day according to their own pace and intentions. This retreat offers the ideal setting for those who value independence while still enjoyin...

December 28, 2026On request

Gateways: A 5Rhythms® Movement & Mindfulness Retreat

Big Sur, United States

“Come to dance and be danced! Move until you are moved. Dance until the dancer disappears and only the dance remains.” — Gabrielle Roth The body is a powerful gateway, inviting us to move and be moved with greater awareness. Over this unique seven-day retreat, we will dance our way into the new year and across the thresholds of past, present, and future. Together, we will honor the darkness of the...

December 28, 2026On request

Sacred Clown: Presence in Play

Big Sur, United States

Step into a lighthearted yet deeply grounding 3 Days / 2 Nights experience designed to invite presence, curiosity, and play. This retreat offers a spacious setting for participants to explore embodied awareness through humor, spontaneity, and mindful connection, creating room for both personal reflection and shared discovery. Across the weekend, guests can expect a welcoming atmosphere that suppor...

January 1, 2027On request

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

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

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

Anniversary of Sister Ida’s Entrance into Eternal Life

Big Bear Lake, United States

This special anniversary invites reflection on the life and legacy of Sister Ida, whose final earthly moments remained centered on the One to whom she had devoted her life. She entered eternal life on February 8, 2000, at the Motherhouse of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart in Northridge, California. Those who gather for this remembrance can expect a quiet, prayerful atmosphere marked by gra...

February 8, 2027On request

Women's Retreat Spring

Big Bear Lake, United States

Women's Retreat Spring Sacred Heart Retreat Camp Big Bear Lake, CA Join a peaceful spring retreat in the serene mountain setting of Big Bear Lake, where women are invited to step away from daily demands and enter a space of reflection, renewal, and quiet connection. This retreat offers time to rest, breathe deeply, and embrace the fresh energy of the season in a supportive, faith-filled atmosphere...

April 30, 2027On request

Spring Women’s Retreat

Big Bear Lake, United States

Over these days, women are invited to step away from the pace of everyday life and enter a peaceful retreat centered on drawing closer to our Lord Jesus. The program offers a gentle balance of presentations, quiet prayer, and faith sharing, creating space for reflection, spiritual renewal, and meaningful connection with others. This retreat is designed for those seeking time to pause, listen inwar...

May 1, 2027On request

Memorial Day Work Weekend

Big Bear Lake, United States

Join us for a meaningful Memorial Day weekend dedicated to service, community, and shared purpose. Volunteers are invited to work alongside the Sisters on a variety of tasks, including general camp upkeep and special projects that help care for the property and support its ongoing needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your time and energy in a peaceful setting while connecting with....

May 29, 2027On request

75 Minute Contrast Yoga and Cold Plunge

Los Angeles, United States

Begin your morning with an energizing experience designed to awaken both body and mind. This 75-minute contrast yoga class blends the dynamic pace of high-intensity vinyasa with the grounding stillness of restorative yin, creating a practice that balances effort and ease in one fluid session. After class, step into the refreshing challenge of a cold plunge and enjoy its invigorating wellness benef...

Dates on requestOn request

Prenatal Yoga & Sound Healing

Redondo Beach, United States

Experience a nurturing space designed to support deep rest, gentle movement, and inner balance during pregnancy. This workshop brings together the grounding benefits of prenatal yoga and the restorative resonance of live sound healing, offering expecting mothers a calm and supportive setting to slow down and reconnect. Through soft, mindful movement and breath-led practice, participants can ease t...

Dates on requestOn request

Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

Carmel Valley, United States

Take part in a gentle stroll along a mild path through a eucalyptus and redwood forest, and discover the restorative power of Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku. This science-backed practice is known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and support immunity through mindful immersion in nature. Led by an Elemental Wellness Guide, this experience invites you to slow down and engage with the for...

Dates on requestOn request

Qi Gong

Carmel Valley, United States

This gentle, meditative practice is designed to help bring the body and mind back into balance. Through a mindful blend of movement, breath, intention, and posture, it works to calm the nervous system while supporting greater vitality and inner harmony. Often rooted in ancient Taoist wisdom, it is also recognized by modern science for its ability to reduce stress, improve balance, and support immu...

Dates on requestOn request

Vagus Nerve Activation

Carmel Valley, United States

Step into an immersive workshop designed to support your body’s natural healing intelligence through vagus nerve activation. This restorative experience weaves together breathwork, vocal toning, gentle movement, and guided somatic practices to help you settle the nervous system, ease stress, and build greater emotional resilience. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern science, the session of...

Dates on requestOn request

Water as Medicine

Carmel Valley, United States

Join a calming coastal workshop that explores the healing power of water through both science and spirit. Designed to support clarity, creativity, and inner peace, this experience invites participants to slow down and reconnect with one of nature’s most essential elements. Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, helping with hydration, cellular detox, and nervous system support,....

Dates on requestOn request

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