If you would like to invite me to lead a retreat or event please contact me.
Residential retreats
A meditation retreat can be a great opportunity to deepen your meditation in an environment tailor made to support you. Residential retreats are usually held in silence and are free from the distractions of our daily lives. All retreats offer one on one instruction and flexible schedules so that you can practice in a way that fits your natural rhythm. If you are feeling unsure, or have any questions about whether or not a retreat is right for you, please feel free to contact me, and for regular updates on my upcoming retreats I welcome you to subscribe to my newsletter.
25th October – 31st October 2026, Uruguay
This seven day retreat is organized by Meditemos.uy. It is open to everyone, with instruction available for beginners, as well as advanced students. Participants are expected to join for the full length of the retreat. Priority will be given to applicants resident in Uruguay.
REGISTRATION RE-OPENNED Registration for this retreat has re-openned as spaces have become available. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Sitagu 30-Day Old Students Retreat 5th March – 5th April, 2027, Austin, Texas
Led by Anna Smetanova & Sumanā (Kiori Kawai)
This 30-day retreat will be led by teaching assistants Anna and Sumanā (Kiori). It is open to students who have previously attended at least one residential retreat with Beth. Participants are expected to attend the full duration of the retreat.
Early Registration:
Early registration will be open between 1 October and 31 October (11:59PM PST). Applications received during this time will be entered into a lottery, and results will be shared with applicants by mid-November. Lottery applicants who are not given a spot will be added to the top of the waitlist in the order drawn by lottery.
Late Registration:
Applicants can still apply after 31 October, up until the start of the retreat. Those applying in this period will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist in the order their application is received.
APPLY FOR THIS RETREAT
If you have previously sat a retreat with Beth please log in or register to apply for this retreat.
Old Students Retreat, 27th April – 27th May, 2027, Hungary
Led by Anna Smetanova & Sumanā (Kiori Kawai)
This retreat will be led by teaching assistants Anna and Sumanā (Kiori) and is open to students who have previously attended at least one residential retreat with Beth. Participants can join for 30, or 15 days, but priority will be given to those who can stay for the full month.
Registration
The registration period will open in the first half of November, and places will be assigned on a lottery basis.
Online events
Here you can find a collection of online events; from Dhamma talks, to group sittings, Q&A sessions, online gatherings and more. For more information about any of these events please follow the links below.
Full moon gathering: Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion. Find out more
Ask Me Anything: Join this monthly open access group interview to ask me anything you want about meditation or the Dhamma. Find out more
Sangha support groups
With there being so much wisdom in our growing community of dedicated meditators it brings me much joy to share with you these Sangha Support groups. Sangha Support groups are run by community members to support the community as a whole. They are here to help us build wise friendship, to establish good habits, to practice accountability, and to learn new skills.
Meditation retreats & events
If you would like to invite me to lead a retreat or event please contact me.
Residential retreats
A meditation retreat can be a great opportunity to deepen your meditation in an environment tailor made to support you. Residential retreats are usually held in silence and are free from the distractions of our daily lives. All retreats offer one on one instruction and flexible schedules so that you can practice in a way that fits your natural rhythm. If you are feeling unsure, or have any questions about whether or not a retreat is right for you, please feel free to contact me, and for regular updates on my upcoming retreats I welcome you to subscribe to my newsletter.
25th October – 31st October 2026, Uruguay
This seven day retreat is organized by Meditemos.uy. It is open to everyone, with instruction available for beginners, as well as advanced students. Participants are expected to join for the full length of the retreat. Priority will be given to applicants resident in Uruguay.
REGISTRATION RE-OPENNED
Registration for this retreat has re-openned as spaces have become available. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis.
Log in, or register on my website to access the application link.
TA-led residential retreats
Sitagu 30-Day Old Students Retreat
5th March – 5th April, 2027, Austin, Texas
Led by Anna Smetanova & Sumanā (Kiori Kawai)
This 30-day retreat will be led by teaching assistants Anna and Sumanā (Kiori). It is open to students who have previously attended at least one residential retreat with Beth. Participants are expected to attend the full duration of the retreat.
Early Registration:
Early registration will be open between 1 October and 31 October (11:59PM PST). Applications received during this time will be entered into a lottery, and results will be shared with applicants by mid-November. Lottery applicants who are not given a spot will be added to the top of the waitlist in the order drawn by lottery.
Late Registration:
Applicants can still apply after 31 October, up until the start of the retreat. Those applying in this period will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist in the order their application is received.
If you have previously sat a retreat with Beth please log in or register to apply for this retreat.
Old Students Retreat, 27th April – 27th May, 2027, Hungary
Led by Anna Smetanova & Sumanā (Kiori Kawai)
This retreat will be led by teaching assistants Anna and Sumanā (Kiori) and is open to students who have previously attended at least one residential retreat with Beth. Participants can join for 30, or 15 days, but priority will be given to those who can stay for the full month.Registration
The registration period will open in the first half of November, and places will be assigned on a lottery basis.Online events
Here you can find a collection of online events; from Dhamma talks, to group sittings, Q&A sessions, online gatherings and more. For more information about any of these events please follow the links below.
Join us online on the full moon night for group meditation and Dhamma discussion.
Find out more
Join this monthly open access group interview to ask me anything you want about meditation or the Dhamma.
Find out more
Sangha support groups
With there being so much wisdom in our growing community of dedicated meditators it brings me much joy to share with you these Sangha Support groups. Sangha Support groups are run by community members to support the community as a whole. They are here to help us build wise friendship, to establish good habits, to practice accountability, and to learn new skills.
Take a look at our current Sangha Support groups