Insight Retreat Center

August 30 to September 26, 2026  –  Start time: Sunday, 3:00 pm (PT)  End time: Saturday 11:30 am (PT)
Check-in Times: Check in promptly Saturday, Aug 30th at 2pm. This is optional if you have previously attended an IRC Online Retreat.

A Hybrid via Zoom of a live silent mindfulness retreat with Gil Fronsdal, with alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, and dharma talks. Online Practice Discussions are with Ines Freedman, the Online Teacher.

This “hybrid” retreat is a “two-track” retreat: Gil will teach in person to the Residential participants at the Insight Retreat Center and simultaneously via Zoom, to the Online participants. Suitable for experienced practitioners. Online Retreatants will have Practice Discussions with Ines Freedman.There spaces available for Online Auditors, (those that would like to audit online without teacher support).

We encourage practitioners to participate fully, understanding that sometimes exceptions may be necessary due to one’s home circumstances.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

FAQRegistration opens May 30, 2026 – please check back then

  • Requirements: Attended at least four, 7-day (or longer) silent Insight retreats.
  • Your application and $ 350 deposit must be received by 6/20/26 to be entered in the lottery. Applicants will be notified about 2 weeks later if they have been Accepted or are on the Waiting List. Subsequent applications will be added to the Waiting List. Your deposit will only be charged if you are accepted to the retreat and cancel after 8/9/26.
  • Questions: Contact the Registrar: Sandra S,   sandra@insightretreatcenter.org