Insight Retreat Center
2 teachers have taught here, across 14 gatherings. 13 are still ahead.
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18–25 October 2026
Residential Retreat — Insight Retreat Center
A residential meditation retreat with Gil Fronsdal at Insight Retreat Center.
Gil FronsdalSee event page
15–22 November 2026
Insight Retreat
Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Matthew Brensilver.
Gil FronsdalSee event page
29 November 2026 – 6 December 2026
Metta Retreat
A week-long silent metta (lovingkindness) retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella at Insight Retreat Center.
Gil FronsdalSee event page
24–31 January 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Liên Shutt at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens September 24, 2026.
Gil Fronsdal$0
14–21 February 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Kim Allen at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens October 14, 2026.
Gil Fronsdal$0
14–21 March 2027
One Week Insight Retreat
An in-person retreat co-taught by Kaira Jewel Lingo and Gil Fronsdal.
Kaira Jewel LingoSee event page
14–21 March 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Kaira Jewel Lingo at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens November 14, 2026.
Gil Fronsdal$0
25 April 2027 – 9 May 2027
Insight Retreat for Experienced Practitioners
A two-week silent retreat for experienced students, led by Gil Fronsdal assisted by Diana Clark at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens November 25, 2026.
Gil Fronsdal$0
13–20 June 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal, Nolitha Tsengiwe, and Devon Hase at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens February 13, 2027.
Gil Fronsdal$0
29 August 2027 – 25 September 2027
Insight Retreat for Experienced Practitioners
A 28-day silent retreat for experienced students, led by Gil Fronsdal assisted by Ines Freedman at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens March 29, 2027.
Gil Fronsdal$0
24–31 October 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Ying Chen at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens June 24, 2027.
Gil Fronsdal$0
13–20 November 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and DaRa Williams at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens July 13, 2027.
Gil Fronsdal$0
12–19 December 2027
Insight Retreat
A week-long silent insight meditation retreat co-led by Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella at Insight Retreat Center; registration opens August 12, 2027.
Gil Fronsdal$0
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