Retreat Schedule

Retreatants

Our Insight Meditation weekend retreats run from either Thursday to Sunday (3 nights) or from Wednesday to Sunday (4 nights).

This Sample Itinerary below serves as an example of what you can expect during our Men’s Insight retreats. Please note that specific activities, timing, and content may vary from one retreat to another. The schedule here offers a general overview of the types of experiences and events you might encounter during your retreat.

Sample Itinerary

Thursday (Opening Day)

4:30pm  – Retreat Opens / Welcome & Orientation
6:00 pm – Dinner & Introductions
7:00 pm – Personal Time
7:45 pm – *Teacher Dharma Talk*
8:45 pm – Transition Period
9:15 pm – Fireside Welcoming Ritual
10:00 pm – Late tea, further practice or sleep

Friday (Day of Practice)

6:00 am – Wake up
6:15 am – Sitting meditation
7:15 am – Walking meditation
7:30am – 8:00am – Breakfast
8:45 am – *Sitting meditation with instruction*
9:30 am – Transition Period
10:00 am – Retreat Theme Workshop Session
10:45 am – Retreat Theme Group Exercise
11:15 am – Retreat Theme Solo Activity
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Sitting meditation with Sound Bath
3:00 pm – Walking meditation
3:30 pm – Retreat Theme Workshop Session
4:30 pm – Retreat Theme Breakout Session
5:00 pm – Retreat Theme Drum Circle
5:45 pm – Transition Period
6:00 pm – 7:00pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – *Teacher Dharma Talk*
8:45 pm – Transition Period
9:15 pm – Fireside Mastering Storytelling
10:00 pm – Late tea, further practice or sleep

Saturday (Day of Practice)

6:00 am – Wake up
6:15 am – Sitting meditation
7:15 am – Walking meditation
7:30am – 8:00am – Breakfast
8:45 am – *Sitting meditation with instruction*
9:30 am – Transition Period
10:00 am – Retreat Theme Workshop Session
10:45 am – Retreat Theme Group Exercise
11:15 am – Retreat Theme Solo Activity
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Sitting meditation with Sound Bath
3:00 pm – Walking meditation
3:30 pm – Retreat Theme Workshop Session
4:30 pm – Retreat Theme Breakout Session
5:00 pm – Retreat Theme Drum Circle
5:45 pm – Transition Period
6:00 pm – 7:00pm – Dinner
7:45 pm – *Teacher Dharma Talk*
8:45 pm – Transition Period
9:15 pm – Fireside Mastering Storytelling
10:00 pm – Late tea, further practice or sleep

Sunday (Closing Day)

6:00 am – Wake up
6:15 am – Sitting meditation
7:15 am – Walking meditation
7:30am – 8:00am – Breakfast
8:45 am – *Sitting meditation with instruction*
9:30 am – Room Check Out
10:00 am – Sitting meditation
10:45 am – Walking meditation
11:15 am – Closing Farewell Ritual
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Retreat En