Dana-based
Opening the Heart, Deepening Wisdom
With Kim Allen and Diana Clark
This retreat is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Registration for this program closes on June 7, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. If looking to join after this date, please inquire at guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org Dharma practice can unfold as a journey of both opening the heart and deepening wisdom – these two movements are intertwined, […]
Disentangling the Tangle: Finding Freedom in Relationship with Ourselves, Others, and the World
With Ayya Santacitta and Ayya Santussika
This in-person retreat is open to all genders. Basic experience in meditation is required. Registration for this retreat closes on June 16, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. If looking to join after this date, please inquire at guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org Working with the Four Establishments of Mindfulness, we will explore how we create entanglements and therefore can […]
Summer Invitational: Peace in Action
Peace in Action: Transform Overwhelm into Focus, Clarity, and High Performance (voluntary contribution-based pricing, pay at any amount) Monday July 7th, 2025- Wednesday July 9th, 2025 *we ask that everyone plan to attend the entire retreat Please register by June 30th 11:59PM Pacific A 2-day invitational retreat featuring guided workshops, quiet reflection, interactive sessions and […]
Condo Kids Reunion Aug 2025
Condo Kids Reunion at Big Bear Retreat Center Monday, August 25th - Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Accommodations: The Center consists of several single-story buildings and cabins for dining, meditation and sleeping. Our residence cabins are large furnished and comfortable with 3-4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, living rooms, a full kitchen and decks outside in nature […]
Winter Invitational: Creative Renewal
Creative Renewal: Rebuilding from Within (voluntary contribution-based pricing, pay at any amount) Saturday December 13th, 2025- Monday December 15th, 2025 *we ask that everyone plan to attend the entire retreat Please register by November 29th 11:59PM Pacific A retreat designed for connection, relaxation, and creative exploration. Join us this December for our WinterInvitational as we […]