Madalina says, "I needed the reminder of the importance of a retreat. Coming back to the center seemed to carry no weight when surrounded by silence and sky as much as one can see in the distance." See more
Thilini says, "I attended the meditation retreat in late May 2025, and from the moment I began the drive, I felt like I was entering another world. The route along the coast was breathtaking, eventually winding into a serene landscape of towering trees and untouched wilderness." See more
Maya says, "I really enjoyed my stay at menla. I slept well and I liked the classes. The grounds were beautiful too. It reminded me of college. I liked the food and the people were nice too." See more
Kristen says, "Lama Liz and the Natural Dharma Fellowship community is so incredibly welcoming and kind. I have never seen a community so unbiased and open in my life! This is a community for new and experiences practitioners of Buddhism and is tremendously welcoming to all variations of faith of practice." See more
Betsy says, "I very much enjoyed the class with John McQuade. I felt supported in exploring my own attempts at Haiku and appreciated the depth of knowledge expressed in each class." See more
Michael says, "I had an amazing experience. The integration therapists were fantastic, and despite the fact that my journey (on psilocybin) was challenging, it was therapeutic, profoundly so." See more
Anonymous says, "I was able to shut my phone off and be in the sanctuary space for a few days and it was so relaxing. Jim made delicious food for every meal. His flourless chocolate torte was heaven." See more
Cathy says, "I signed up for the Confluence retreat when I saw these were finally legally available here in the US, and founded by someone with deep experience with psychedelics." See more
Anonymous says, "I was touched deeply spending and evening and a day in community with ZCO. with the guidance of Kodo and Kosho I feel like I have better clarity on my vows and the path I want to take in life." See more