[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” remove_bottom_col_margin=”” tablet_fullwidth_cols=”” columns_right=”” offset_overlay_header=”” center_row=”” wpex_post_thumbnail_bg=”” css=”.vc_custom_1568928218834{padding-top: 180px !important;padding-bottom: 180px !important;background-image: url(https://www.headplusheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sasha-stories-V2wJBB2p7eU-unsplash1.jpg?id=25825) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” wpex_bg_position=”50% 40%” bg_image=”25825″ bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” id=”” class=”” style=””][vc_single_image image=”78543″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” remove_bottom_col_margin=”” tablet_fullwidth_cols=”” columns_right=”” offset_overlay_header=”” center_row=”” wpex_post_thumbnail_bg=”” css=”.vc_custom_1568928227190{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;}” el_class=”intro-up event-landing-page”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” css=”.vc_custom_1555549046315{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40px|text_align:center|color:%23231f30″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1636249930799{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_1555272362276{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}” el_class=”event-landing-page”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” css=”.vc_custom_1555272356759{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_1541616966631{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;}”][vc_column_inner fade_animation_offset=”45px” el_class=”column-left” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text responsive_text=”” italic=”” text_align=”” font_family=”” font_size=”” font_weight=””]California is home to some of the world’s most sought after meditation retreats and retreat centers. In fact, it’s argued that Esalen could be credited with starting the concept of the modern day ‘meditation retreat’ as most people conceive it in the West, offering raw beauty, mineral baths, and co-ed nudity today as it did when it opened in 1960. Whether you’re after a spiritual reset, or an immersion into the meditation practice of your choice, here are the meditation retreat experiences worth exploring in California.
Esalen
If self discovery is your intention, you’ll find a wealth of programmed retreats at Esalen in Big Sur, with a broad mix of teachers and healing modalities.
Looking for Virtual Events or Virtual Workshops?
If you’re looking for virtual meditation events, or upcoming meditation gatherings, explore our site. And we highly recommend the workshops and events offered by each of the meditation teachers in our vetted and curated wellness directory.
Need more retreat options?
Desire a few more options? Explore these California Yoga Retreats and upcoming Plant Medicine Retreats in California.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner fade_animation_offset=”45px” el_class=”column-right” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text responsive_text=”” italic=””]
Natalie Backman
Natalie Backman is a beloved yoga teacher who offers retreats and workshops that include a combination of meditation, yoga, and mindfulness. We highly recommend her workshops and retreats.
1440 Multiversity
In Scotts Valley, be sure to explore the 1440 Multiversity campus, which offers a range of beautiful programs with great teachers across spiritual and wellness traditions, from Adyashanti to Janet Stone.
Spirit Rock
In Woodacre California, you’ll discover Spirit Rock a revered Buddhist center offering guided retreats and programs with teachers like Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman.
New Camaldoli Hermitage
Seeking a holy atmosphere? Two religious centers that have opened their doors to all include the popular New Camaldoli Hermitage run by Roman Catholic Monks and La Casa De Maria in Santa Barbara.
Our list isn’t complete without mentioning Ratna Ling, Ananda, The Expanding Light, Peppertree Retreat Center, San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, the Tassajara Zen Mountaim Retreat and Green Gulch Farm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text responsive_text=”” italic=”” css=”.vc_custom_1569452166349{padding-top: 40px !important;}” el_class=”event-browse”]
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