About RetreatMap

RetreatMap is an independent directory of meditation and mindfulness retreat centers worldwide. We cover silent retreats, monastery stays, yoga ashrams, and contemplative programs across all traditions — from Vipassana and Zen to Tibetan Buddhism and non-denominational mindfulness.

Our mission is to help practitioners at any level — from complete beginners to long-term meditators — find the right retreat experience.

How We Collect Data

Center information is gathered from publicly available sources — official center websites, directories, and community contributions. Our automated systems regularly scan these sources to keep listings up to date.

AI-assisted enrichment adds practical details like nearby airports, climate information, and setting descriptions. All AI-generated content is clearly based on factual source data and undergoes editorial review.

Our Approach

• Tradition-agnostic: We list centers from all meditation traditions without preference.
• Factual: We present verifiable information and clearly distinguish editorial content.
• Community-driven: User reviews help fellow practitioners make informed choices.
• Respectful: We honor robots.txt directives and rate-limit our data collection.

Contact

If you represent a meditation center and would like to update your listing, or if you notice any inaccuracies, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We are committed to maintaining accurate and up-to-date information.