Planting Seeds of Peace and Clarity : A Mindfulness Retreat for Fresh Beginnings
New Year Silent Meditation Retreat
Begin: Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00pm (check-in from 4pm)
End: Monday, January 19, 2026, noon
Location: Won Dharma Center (Click HERE for directions)
Contact: info@wondharmacenter.org / 518-851-2581
The waitlist is now open. To join, please email us at dharma@wondharmacenter.org. Weโll be in touch if a spot becomes available!
The New Year is more than a date on the calendar; it is a living invitation to awaken. It offers us the chance to return to the heart of practice, to rediscover both the freshness of each moment and the depth of our true nature. In this retreat, we will set the tone for 2026 by cultivating a rhythm of mindfulnessโa doorway into renewal. Meditation will be explored as a way to refresh the heart and mind, revealing our innate wisdom, compassion, and boundless potential. Through relaxed but deep study and practice, we will practice learn to release the weight of the past and loosening our grip on the future, so we may open fully to the freedom of the present. Guided meditation, mindful breathing, and walking practice will support awareness, inner calm, and steadiness of mind, while also creating space for rest and renewal. As our presence deepens, gratitude and freedom naturally arise. Nestled in the serene beauty of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains, the Won Dharma Center offers an inspiring setting to rejuvenate and experience the joy of beginning anew. Whether you are just starting your meditation journey or are an experienced practitioner, you are warmly invited. This retreat offers guidance, silence, and community to support a true new beginning.
Inclusive Retreat for All:
This retreat is not confined by the boundaries of any single tradition or creed. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to meditation, our program is thoughtfully designed to meet you at your current level in your spiritual journey.
What Awaits You:
Guided meditation sessions and dharma talks with Q & A
Mindful movement of yoga and qigong
Group dharma discussions and personal dharma interviews with teachers
Serene nature walks along scenic trails
Wholesome and nourishing vegetarian meals
Noble Silence
This retreat takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Won Dharma Center, offering an ideal environment for deep contemplation and reflection, allowing your mind to unveil its inherent tranquility and wisdom.
Join us on this profound exploration of the Present Moment: A New Beginning. Open your heart and mind to this transformative meditation retreat, igniting your journey toward inner peace and self-discovery.
Retreat Fee
- Single room: $580 (all sold out)
- 2-bed room: $390 (all sold out)
- Commuter: $235 (For those who reside off-site)
Optional Items
The retreat fee at Won Dharma Center has been reduced to enable more individuals to benefit from our retreat experiences. Your additional donation helps us to keep prices low and provide scholarships. Please click either of the donation buttons below.
Additional Donation ($25)
Additional Donation ($50)
Additional Donation ($75)
Payment Terms
All deposit and registration payments must be submitted either online using the built-in PayPal payment method or sending us a check. If you register more than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay at minimum a 50% registration fee. You can pay the remaining balance upon your arrival. If you register 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat start date, you must pay the full registration fee at the time of registration. All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
Your payment will include PayPal service fee of 3% for each transaction.
You can send us a check for your registration fee. Please make your check payable to Won Dharma Center and mail it to: Won Dharma Center 361 Route 23 Claverack, NY, 12513
Guiding Teachers
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
- All retreat registrations include a non-refundable $100 deposit.
- Won Dharma Center does not provide refunds of registration payments for cancellations made 14 days or less than 14 days before a retreat begins.
- For cancellations made more than 14 days before a retreat begins, Won Dharma Center retains the $100 non-refundable deposit as a cancellation fee.
- Refund requests for emergency cancellations made 14 days or less before a retreat begins must be submitted via email to info@WonDharmaCenter.org and must include an explanation of the emergency circumstances. Won Dharma Center reserves the right to approve or deny these requests. Emergency refunds are not eligible for refund of the $100 non-refundable deposit.
- Retreat Transfers: If you request to transfer from one retreat to another WDC retreat within a year (more than 14 days before the start of the retreat your are registered for) there will be an additional $25 transfer fee. This policy is valid for one year. In some situations a transfer may not be possible and normal cancellation procedures and fees will apply. Transfers are not possible 14 days or less than 14 days before the start of your retreat.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the retreat arrival date, or if you leave the retreat early for any reason.