Retreats & Workshops

The Zendo sponsors or arranges retreats with teachers of various traditions. All teachers are expected to abide by the Morgan Bay Zendo Code of Ethics. Retreats are open to everyone. Vegetarian meals are served. The Zendo is closed to visitors during retreats except for regularly scheduled weekly meditation.

Scholarships: Most of our events and retreats are by donation. Where there is a charge, scholarship assistance is available. We encourage you to ask for assistance if you need it.

Housing: During the retreat or the days before or after, overnight accommodations are available at MBZ and at several Airbnb locations in the neighborhood. Please inquire for details.

Personal Retreats: Occasionally practitioners have stayed in one of the cabins for a personal retreat of one or more weeks. Please inquire for details.

Zen DownEast Retreats

Led by Diane Shoshin Fitzgerald

Please email dianeshoshin@gmail.com for more information about the retreats including the schedule, accommodations, and cost. Also see the Zen DownEast website for more information.

3-day Retreat: Thurs-Sun, Oct 17-20

1-day Retreat for Rohatsu: Sun, Dec 8 (9am-5pm)

Tea House Zen Retreat

Sunday, November 3

Led by Nancy Hathaway

Contact for more information or to register: ApplyMindful@gmail.com

Zen, Yoga, & Nonviolence Retreat

Saturday, Nov 9, 9 am - 5 pm

Led by Hugh Curran & John Yasenchak

This retreat is intended for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Please wear loose clothing that is non- distracting and something to contribute to a potluck lunch.

John has been teaching yoga asanas for a number of years and is well versed in non-violent practice. Hugh teaches courses on nonviolence at the University of Maine. They have led numerous retreats at the Morgan Bay Zendo. Contact hugh.curran@maine.edu.

The Morgan Bay Zendo

532 Morgan Bay Road

Surry, Maine 04684

info@morganbayzendo.org