This retreat took place Monday, August 10, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026. View upcoming retreats at Zen Center of New York City/Fire Lotus Temple.

Monday – Sunday · 7 days
10–16
August 2026

At Home in Rock and Water: A Wilderness & Meditation Retreat

with Danica Shoan Ankele, Gokan Bonebakker·Zen

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Six-day wilderness retreat in the Adirondacks combining zazen, canoeing, camping, and solo practice in nature on Little Tupper Lake. Held in periods of silence.

About this retreat

This retreat pairs zazen practice with time on the water and in the woods. Six days at Little Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks, combining sitting meditation with canoeing and camping, held largely in silence.

The center has not published the daily schedule, lodging details, meal arrangements, or teacher name yet. Contact Zen Mountain Monastery directly for specifics on accommodations, what's included in the $550 fee, and any experience requirements.

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Originally listed on Zen Center of New York City/Fire Lotus Temple's website.

Full details from Zen Center of New York City/Fire Lotus Temple

A wilderness meditation retreat combining canoeing and camping in the Adirondacks with zazen practice, periods of silence, and solo practice in nature. Participants will spend six days exploring Little Tupper Lake, practicing meditation, and experiencing the teachings of the natural world.

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