August 9 @ 3:00 pm – August 14 @ 1:00 pm
This is a silent retreat with alternate periods of sitting and walking.
Awareness can soften the heart.
This retreat will be a function of primary settling, collecting, one pointed un-scattered direction.
Once the heart-mind settles, this process goes towards ease and relaxation. The nature of Vipassana is that it begins to untangle the emotional complexity that we have generated due to our conditioning.
Purification is the natural consequence of clearing the heart.
Join us in welcoming back to Tahoe our beloved guiding teacher John Travis.
John Travis, the founding teacher of Mountain Stream Meditation in Nevada City, CA, has been a student of meditation since 1969. His vision and teaching have been very important in the growth and development of Buddhism and meditation in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.
STAYING AT CAMP GALILEE
DOUBLE/TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
A majority of the rooms will be double occupancy. If there is demand, some rooms may sleep three people. Prior to registering, you are welcome to pair up with someone you know and feel comfortable rooming with. There is a place on the registration form to indicate a roommate. If you do not select a roommate, the registrar will assign one.
SINGLE ROOMS
The availability of single rooms is very limited (usually no more than 1 or 2 rooms) and is determined by the number of people who register for the retreat and/or the number of people who choose to camp. Singles are assigned in the order requests are received or by medical needs. The additional charge for a single room is $100.00. If you would like to apply for a single room, please read the attached instructions. Single Room Requests DZIMC
CAMPING
Attendees may choose to sleep in one of the 3 bell tents that Galilee provides, bring their own tent or sleep in a camper or van and use an assigned bathroom. The registration fee to camp is the same as for double/triple occupancy and includes meals. Reserving a bell tent cost $50 extra. There is a place on the registration form to indicate you are camping.
Please note that all bathrooms are shared, even for those in single rooms.
For questions please reach out to Renate at Renate.DZIMC@gmail.com.
COST:
- includes summer-camp-style lodging and three meals per day
- $659 camping or shared room
- $300 deposit required to secure your spot (balance due by July 19, 2026)
- $100 extra for single room
- $50 extra for bell tent (only 3 available)
Dharma Zephyr has some funding available for partial scholarships for multi-day retreats. For information on retreat scholarships, click HERE.
The Retreat is FULL. To add your name to the wait list click the “Register Now” button below.
Cost: $659
Deposit: $300
Payments and Refunds:
- A minimum deposit of $300 is required to hold your spot or you may choose to pay in-full.
- If paying a deposit, the balance is due by 07/19/26.
- Full refund given if a cancellation in writing is received by 07/09/26.
- Cancellations after 07/09/26 and before 07/19/26 will receive a full refund less a $60.00 cancellation fee.
- No refunds after 07/19/26.
If you choose to send a check for payment, send to DZIMC Retreats P.O. Box 4401 Carson City, NV 89702.
DANA FOR OUR TEACHERS
In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and are offered freely. The practice of dana (generosity) allows us to express our gratitude and support the teachers who share these invaluable teachings. At the the conclusion of the retreat, you will have the opportunity to offer dana (donations) directly to the teachers and their retreat managers. By offering dana, you participate in a powerful practice of giving, which is considered a key step toward freedom. We also welcome volunteers to assist with setup before the retreat and cleanup afterward, as these acts of service are also expressions of generosity and are deeply appreciated.
DANA FOR DZIMC
Dana will be gratefully accepted by Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community to support our operating costs and scholarship fund. You can make an online donation by pressing the yellow “DONATE” button at the top of the home page.
Health: In the spirit of loving kindness and ethical behavior, Dharma Zephyr will comply with public health guidance. To care for all who attend our events, we ask that if you are sick (cold, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) or have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the 24 hours prior to an event, that you not attend the event. In addition, for the safety and well being of our community, Dharma Zephyr strongly encourages, but does not require, that participants at our activities and events be vaccinated and boosted for infectious diseases.
