Solitary Retreat

Sometimes we simply feel the need to reflect, relax, and rejuvenate in order to redirect our lives. For the serious practitioner, the practice of self or solitary retreat is very important and has been emphasized in many spiritual traditions. It is a great way to deepen one’s practice; by reflecting deeply upon ourselves, we are able to discover our true, authentic self.

The Won Dharma Center, situated on a beautiful 426-acre property, is surrounded by wooded foothills and a brook. With many spiritual programs freely open to the public, it offers an ideal environment for personal retreat and renewal. All the buildings on the property, which gently slopes toward the west, offer magnificent, breath-taking views of the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains.

All accommodations are modern and eco-friendly, designed to provide a spiritual and contemplative environment. Timeless Zen House and Placeless Zen House, with their inner courtyards, are two residences for guest retreatants. They are simple, tranquil, and very conveniently located. These facilities, in such a relaxed setting, are ideal for anyone who would like to withdraw from the hectic world and seek a spiritual path of renewal.

During your stay, you can enjoy and experience relative quietness and solitude or you may freely participate in the center’s daily meditation programs and the regular on-going weekly programs, if you wish to do so. During a solitary retreat, you are expected to observe the Five Precepts, and to support the meditative and contemplative atmosphere. Won Dharma Center ministers or dharma teachers are available for your meditation practice and spiritual guidance throughout your stay.

You may enjoy many walking paths on our tranquil and secluded property, and soak up the natural beauty of the landscape. For private retreats, the individual room rental rate for a single room is $100, for twin rooms $80 per person / per night.

This includes three wholesome and nutritious meals served daily and use of our facilities. Depending on the season, dorm style rooms are available. Campgrounds are also available onsite.

Solitary Retreat is available for a couple of days or for as long as a week or a month. A Work Exchange Program is possible for those who have financial limitations. Click Work Exchange Program for more detail.

For details and to view the accommodations and various facilities, click Facilities and Rent. Private accommodations are very limited. For availability of rooms and lodging rates, feel free to contact and inquire at the office: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: 518.851.2581