Retreats can change your life and shake you to the core, if you are willing to take the time and effort to attend and really learn.
The Summit Dharma Center was listed by the New York Times as one of the top "No Cell Phone, No Frills" retreat centers in the country.
Work-study is available for retreats to help offset the cost for those who need it. Please see our Work-Study Information page for details about the program.
Ongoing Kids Retreats
Upcoming Retreats 2011 (Colorado and Sarasota)
- December 28th, 2010 - January 6th, 2011 10-Day Vipasanna Retreat in Sarasota, Florida
Combined Sanghas - Florida, Colorado, and International
- January 21-23 Colorado: Working with and Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain
- January 28-30 Sarasota: Working with and Finding Joy in the Midst of Pain
- February 18-20 Sarasota: The 12 Steps of Liberation and Freedom
- March 4-6 Colorado: The 12 Steps of Liberation and Freedom
- March 18-20 Sarasota: Practical Instructions for Bringing Mindfulness into Daily Life
- April 1-3 Colorado: Practical Instructions for Bringing Mindfulness into Daily Life
- April 15-17 Sarasota: The 4 Yogas of Mahamudra
- May 6-8 Colorado: The 4 Yogas of Mahamudra Retreat
- May 20-22 Sarasota: Deep Loving-Kindness: True Metta
- June 3-5 Colorado: Deep Loving-Kindness: True Metta
- June 10-12 Sarasota: The Seven Factors of Awakening
- July 30 Day Sarasota: Annual Mahamudra Retreat
- August 5-7 Colorado: Dzogchen Retreat: The Basic Space of Phenomena
- August 19-21 Sarasota: Dzogchen Retreat: The Basic Space of Phenomena
- September 30-9 Sarasota: The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen
- October 21-23 Sarasota: Cascading Joy: The Bliss of Bodhicitta
- November 11-13 Colorado: Cascading Joy: The Bliss of Bodhicitta
- December 2-4 Sarasota: Calming the Mind
- December 9th-11th Colorado: Calming the Mind
- December 28-6th Sarasota: 10 day Vipassana Retreat
To sign up for retreats, please visit the links above to signup and pay online, or you can send email to
retreats@summitdharmacenter.org.
Future Retreats
You can also browse our
Past Retreats section to learn more about previous teachings.
Retreat Picture Galleries
Partial List of What to Bring
Keep in mind that you'll be at 10,000ft (3300m) for your retreat. Although you'll be inside most of the time, you may want to venture out on a walk outside. Come prepared for the weather!
- Comfortable clothing that is warm enough for the season. Winter is cold and windy in the mountains!
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
- A blanket to wrap around you for meditation if you get cold easily
- Meditation cushion
- Our Summit Dharma Center Pecha(s) (prayer books) if you have them
- Water bottle for the shrine room (you cannot bring any other liquids into this area)
- Sleeping bag for extra warmth (if you are staying at the Retreat Center itself)
- Toiletries, including any medications you require
- If possible, some extra food to share with everyone (cookies, brownies, muffins, etc)
- If possible, some flowers to help decorate the shrine room
Generosity Toward Teachers
Our teachers generally use their personal funds for travel and living expenses during retreats. Any generosity directed towards them is appreciated.
