Retreats are a great opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice and connect more fully with yourself in a supportive space.

Retreats allow us to step outside of the fast pace of everyday life and gain more connection to our own minds and bodies.

You are invited to gather in a beautiful, communal setting to rediscover the vibrancy of the present moment. On retreat, we take refuge in nature, quiet, togetherness, and an ancient rhythm; we harmonize with the depth of loving-awareness within, opening up to a kind of spacious ease that feels new and beautiful yet somehow familiar.

The structure and protective environment of retreat supports us to let go of our demanding routines and surrender the exhausting pursuit of endlessly edging away from the here and now.

Teaching: Adam Moskowitz | Sarah Carr Bodywork: Alex Mart

Land of Medicine Buddha

is a magnificent 108-acre redwood refuge in the Buddhist tradition for spiritual development and renewal located less than two hours south of the San Francisco Bay Area.

retreat includes

• Sitting & walking meditation

• Yoga & gentle movement

• Journaling, group reflection, and Q/A

• Optional 1:1 meetings

• Dharma talk(s)

• Delicious vegetarian meals

• Sauna

• Hiking trails and a tranquil, forested setting

Additional details

This retreat is open to new and experienced practitioners of meditation and mindfulness.

• The first day (Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon) will be held in spacious format. You can sleep in, join a gentle movement/yoga session, enjoy the sauna, hike on the beautiful trails, visit sacred sites, socialize, and meditate.

• Alex Mart will be offering Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle, subtle touch modality that listens to the body and soothes the nervous system, offering an unparalleled way to drop in and transition from the bustle of daily life to the peace of retreat. You might think of it as a deeply relaxing, hands-on, nurturing, embodied drop-in meditation in itself. Limited availability.

• There is a required orientation on Thursday evening at 5:45pm before dinner.

• Beginning on Friday night we will move into our traditional retreat structure of silence and formal guided practice, which will end on Sunday around lunch. Specific information and instructions will be provided.

• Once registered (below), Adam will email you detailed information and directions at least a week prior to the retreat.

Tuition and Lodging Info

• Single room & private bathroom: $1200

• Shared room (1-2 roommates): $900

• Shared yurt (no heat): $700 | 1 bed + 1 luxury floor mattress | Limited availability

• Camping platform (experienced campers only): $600 | Limited availability

  • 100% of the registration fee covers food and use of the land and facilities.

  • Refund policy: In the case of a cancellation, due to our rental agreement and registration process, we cannot guarantee a partial or full refund.

  • Teaching is given freely. Participants are invited to offer an additional donation to the teachers following the retreat.

what is a mindfulness retreat?

A mindfulness retreat is a longer period of guided group practice led by an experienced teacher and meditator. Retreats are a wonderful opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice and connect more fully with yourself in a supportive space. Retreat allow us to step outside of the fast pace of everyday life and gain more connection to our own minds and bodies.

How can a retreat help me?

Mindfulness retreats can not only support with grounding and nourishing your body and mind, but they also have significant potential to support feelings of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Retreats are a unique opportunity to unplug, refuel, and take space from the stressors of daily life.

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