The Wisdom Seat Retreat 2026

Program description: 

We invite you to join us for this in-person annual retreat at the Karma Triyana​ Dharmachakra monastery in the delightful upstate New York Catskill Mountains. Michael Carroll, co-founder of The Wisdom Seat will be leading this 8-day practice intensive, supported by members of The Wisdom Seat staff.  This retreat is designed to help us deepen our mindfulness-awareness meditation and integrate it into our daily life. 

The retreat is open to both out-of-town participants staying overnight and local commuters who wish to attend daily sessions.

The retreat will include:

• 6 - 8 hours of daily shrine room meditation alternating sitting and walking during each session

• Breath and body relaxation practices

• Outdoor walking meditation

• Periodic group meditation instruction

• Readings from Buddhist texts

• Dharma talks and discussion

• Individual meditation instruction upon request

• An hour + of helping hands

Participants will be asked to observe “functional silence” throughout most of the 7 days of the retreat, limiting verbal communication to a minimum.

Meditation cushions and yoga props will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own meditation cushion and yoga props if travel permits.

Food and accommodations:

Since the retreat will be limited to 30 participants, those attending will be expected to participate in all 8 days of the retreat. Participants traveling from a distance may need to be given priority.

Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner will be offered daily, with access to cafeteria snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the retreat.

Four options for Accommodations will be offered.

Questions?

Contact us at the contact page here: https://www.thewisdomseat.org/contact

For out-of-town participants: pricing for overnight accommodations for the week:

Single room

$1,400

Shared room

$1,160

Dorm room

$900

For local participants: If you live in or near the area, you're welcome to commute and participate in the daily sessions that work with your schedule. There is a $60/day Suggested Donation or what is within your financial means.