Residential Retreats
Big Bear Retreat Center is located in Southern California, a 2.5-hour drive from Los Angeles, nestled in the ancient Juniper and Pine forests of the San Bernardino Mountains at 7,000-foot elevation (four mountain seasons) near the town of Big Bear Lake.
The retreat center is immersed in nature located amidst about 100 acres of forested land with direct access to several national forest hiking trails connected to the property. With an emphasis on inclusion and accessibility, the center provides a refuge for people of all faiths and walks of life. Read testimonials here.
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Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Opening to Inner + Outer Change: A Life Balance Retreat
Starts Thursday, April 27, 2023
Ends Sunday, April 30, 2023
3 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Calm Abiding: A Retreat for Cultivating a Concentrated Mind
Starts Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Ends Tuesday, May 9, 2023
6 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Spring Renewal: The Blossoming of Insight
Starts Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Ends Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Dharma Everywhere: A Sayadaw U Tejaniya Retreat
Starts Saturday, June 3, 2023
Ends Saturday, June 10, 2023
7 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Annual Summer Insight Meditation Silent Retreat (for Experienced Practitioners)
Starts Friday, July 14, 2023 PT
Ends Monday, July 17, 2023
3 nights | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] When Awareness Becomes Natural
Starts Monday, August 21, 2023
Ends Sunday, August 27, 2023
6 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Love and Rest
Starts Saturday, September 9, 2023
Ends Thursday, September 14, 2023
5 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Coming to Our Senses: A 4-Night In-Person Silent Insight Meditation Retreat
Starts Thursday, October 12, 2023
Ends Monday, October 16, 2023
4 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Settling, Seeing, and Spacious Awareness
Starts Saturday, November 4, 2023
Ends Saturday, November 11, 2023
7 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
Multi Day Retreat [In-Person] Resting In Metta
Starts Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Ends Monday, December 4, 2023
6 nights | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT