Meditation & Yoga Retreat Centers

Browse our directory of 22 retreat centers worldwide. Filter by tradition (Vipassana, Zen, Buddhist, mindfulness, yoga), country, and cost type — including free and donation-based options. Every listing includes practical info on accommodation, daily schedule, what to bring, and how to book.

22 centers found

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California

United States Occidental Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

A quiet retreat in Occidental, California, running by donation.

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Dhamma Dharā

United States Shelburne Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

North America's first Vipassana center, Dhamma Dharā, offers silent retreats on 108 acres.

1 course type

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Dhamma Kuñja

United States Onalaska Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in rural Washington, following S.N. Goenka's tradition.

1 course type

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Dhamma Mahavana

United States North Fork Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Find peace in the "Great Forest of Dhamma" amidst the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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Dhamma Manda

United States Cobb Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a serene Northern California mountain setting, operating by donation.

1 course type

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Dhamma Pakasa

United States Pecatonica Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a serene, natural setting, focusing on inner discovery through observation.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Hunter Reilly / Unsplash

Dhamma Pasava

United States Lava Hot Springs Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience Vipassana meditation in Idaho, focusing on deep internal observation for a calmer life.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Phyllis Lilienthal / Pexels

Dhamma Patapa

United States Jesup Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in the S.N. Goenka tradition, operating by donation.

1 course type

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Dhamma Pubbananda

United States Claymont Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Dhamma Pubbananda offers popular, runs by donation meditation courses in Claymont.

1 course type

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Dhamma Sela

United States Elbert Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation center in Elbert, Colorado, operating by donation.

1 course type

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Dhamma Sirī

United States Kaufman Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in rural Texas, offering courses in 40+ languages.

1 course type

Donation Photo: Jeffrey Blum / Unsplash

Dhamma Sukha

United States New Ulm Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Experience pure Vipassana in the S.N. Goenka tradition at Dhamma Sukha in New Ulm, Texas.

1 course type

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Dhamma Vaddhana

United States Twentynine Palms Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Explore Vipassana meditation in the tranquil desert near Joshua Tree National Park.

1 course type

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Dhamma Visuddhi

United States Menomonie Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in a quiet, forested setting overlooking the Red Cedar River in Wisconsin.

1 course type

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Hawaii Vipassana Association

United States Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation courses in Hawaii, operating by donation.

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Michigan Vipassana Association

United States Michigan Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, operating on a donation model.

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Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Association

United States Maryland Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Regional Vipassana courses, including past 10-day retreats in Chestertown, organized at changing venues across the Mid-Atlantic.

1 course type

Donation Photo: John De Leon / Pexels

Montana Vipassana Association

United States Montana Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana meditation courses in Missoula, Montana, operating by donation.

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NYC Dhamma House

United States New York Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Meditation in the heart of NYC, running by donation.

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Oregon

United States Portland Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana courses in Oregon, including 10-day retreats and shorter refreshers.

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Puerto Rico

United States Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

An introduction to Vipassana in Puerto Rico, with Mr. Goenka’s presentation, related videos and answers to common questions.

1 course type

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Rocky Mountains Vipassana Association

United States Boulder Goenka (S.N. Goenka)

Vipassana courses in the Rocky Mountains, run by donation, following the S.N. Goenka tradition.