Deepening Practice
Silent Retreat
Sustained silent retreat is where Vipassana practice flowers. When the ordinary noise of life falls away, the mind can settle into a depth of stillness. IMH supports practitioners at every stage of the retreat journey.
About our Retreats
We typically host a couple of retreats each year, and each one looks a little different depending on the season and the group.
Some retreats are shorter, non-residential weekend gatherings — a day or two together without an overnight stay. Others are longer, 3-day retreats hosted at a nearby retreat center, giving us more time to unplug, rest, and be in community together.
We don’t have any retreats scheduled at the moment, but we have several in the planning stages. As dates are confirmed, we’ll update this page — check back soon for what’s next.
What’s Coming
Upcoming Retreats
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First Retreat Guide
Planning Your First Retreat
Before attending a retreat, aim to sit daily for at least 15–20 minutes for a few months. If you’ve been attending Monday sittings regularly, you likely have the foundation you need.
Talk to Travis or Ginger at a Monday sitting before applying. They can help you choose the right retreat length and center, and answer questions about the process.
There are usually a few 1-day or 3-day retreats throughout the year. Some of these are sponsored by IMH and others by partnering sanghas. For longer retreats, we recommend the Insight Meditation Society (Barre, MA), Spirit Rock (Woodacre, CA), or Insight Retreat Center (Santa Cruz, CA). Apply early — popular retreats fill within hours of opening registration.
After the retreat, build in at least one quiet day before returning to full work mode. The post-retreat period is precious and worth protecting.
Steps to Your First Retreat
- Establish a regular daily practice
Sit 15-20 minutes daily for a few months. Monday sittings count. - Talk to an IMH teacher
Travis or Ginger can assess readiness and recommend appropriate retreats. - Choose a center and apply early
IMS, Spirit Rock, and IRC are excellent starting points. Retreats fill fast. - Prepare your home practice
Sit twice daily in the weeks before retreat to prime your system. - Clear your calendar
Arrange genuine unavailability, including the day after you return.
Retreat Scholarships
IMH offers partial or full retreat scholarships to community members for whom cost would be a barrier. If you’d like to deepen your practice on retreat but need financial support, please reach out. Dana from the community makes this possible.