What’s the minimum participation time for retreats?

We recommend joining for at least one day to gain maximum benefit. If you need to join or leave a retreat early, please get permission from the retreat teacher prior to registering.  Summer Kyol-che long retreats have a 3 day participation minimum with Saturday entry only; Winter 7 days – no exceptions.

What’s the retreat cost?

2024 daily retreat costs are as follows:

  • $85 for Non-Members
  • $60 for Members, Seniors, & Full-time Students with student ID
  • $50 for Dharma Teachers & Dharma-Teachers-in-Training (DTtiT)
  • Free for Providence Zen Center residents

Retreat scholarships may be available to Kwan Um School of Zen members and on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for more information.

What’s included in retreat fees?

All retreat programming and vegetarian meal(s) are included in retreat fees. Multi-day retreat fees include overnight accommodations with shared bathrooms. Most rooms are assigned to one person – a few may be shared.