Insight Retreat Center

Non-IRC Retreatsby IMC Teachers

5-Day Insight Meditation Retreat “Qualities of the Dharma” with Dawn Neal and Kim Allen
Offered by Insight Santa Cruz
Quaker Center, Ben Lomond, CA
August 23 to 29, 2025 – Hours: Sunday check-in at 3:00 p.m. End time: Friday 11:30 a.m.

Join us to explore key dimensions of the Dharma that support developing inspiration, wisdom, and inner strength. This retreat will take place immersed in the beauty of the ancient redwoods. Our exploration will be within the container of a silent Insight Meditation retreat which includes alternating sitting and walking meditation, instruction, Dharma talks, work meditation, and practice discussions with the teachers. This retreat is suitable for all people with a regular mindfulness meditation practice, including newcomers to residential retreat and experienced practitioners.

The retreat location, the Quaker Center of Ben Lomond, is a rustic retreat center that includes double rooms, campsites, and a beautiful walk uphill to the meditation hall.

This retreat is offered on a Dana basis by Insight Santa Cruz, with the opportunity to support by offering to the teachers and the center. Registration has opened. APPLY ONLINE here .