191 Cragsmoor Road Cragsmoor, New York 12566
Up to 10 in group
December 26, 2025 - January 1, 2026
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT
Ring in the New Year from a calm, centered place, by leaving the pressures of your normal life and immersing yourself in the tranquil environment of our Center. This is a time to focus on yourself and your practice.
Meditate in Milarepa Hall, in the privacy of your room—or even in our outdoor pavilion. Spend afternoons in the library, perusing our extensive collection of dharma and other books. Take a snowy walk. Contemplate the stars.
We will ring in the New Year together, too (though long before midnight).
Make us part of your holiday tradition. Just be.
"This is a wonderful place for quiet and for furthering ones personal practice."
"We had an amazing time on a personal retreat at Dharmakaya. It is beautiful and clean and the meals are so delicious! And the rates are extremely inexpensive! They gave us such personal care and attention."
WANT DIFFERENT DATES? If you want to come later, simply book a Personal Retreat. You are welcome to participate in the group meditations and New Year's celebration while you are with us. If you want to stay longer, you can extend during step 2 of registration.
BRING A FRIEND DISCOUNT: Do you know someone who would like this program, but hasn't been to the Center? Bring them, and you both get a 10% discount on your entire program package in ADDITION to the built-in 10% discount reflected in the program prices. For the discount to apply, there must be two reservations, at least one of whom has not taken a Dharmakaya Center class previously. At checkout, apply the Discount Code: BringAFriend. May not be combined with the Early Bird Discount.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Small campus and intimate setting
Daily program of salutations and meditation with Center community
Delicious all-vegetarian meals with organic, local ingredients
Extensive library of dharma and wellbeing books
Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
OPTIONAL MASSAGE
Please email retreats@dharmakayacenter.org if you would like to book a massage during your free time.
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all.
SCHEDULE
Friday, December 26
3:00 PM
Check in begins
4:15-4:45 PM
Outdoor Sunset Meditation, optional
6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner
7:15-7:30 PM
Welcome and Introduction
7:30-9:00 PM
Evening Meditation, optional
10:00 PM
Lights out on campus
Thursday, December 27-Wednesday, December 31
7:00-8:00 AM
Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
10:30-11:30 AM
Gentle Yoga Practice (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday), optional
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Afternoon Group Meditation, optional
4:15-4:45 PM
Outdoor Sunset Meditation, optional
6:00-7:00 PM
Dinner
9:00 PM
New Year's Toast
10:00 PM
Lights out on campus
Thursday, January 1
7:00-8:00 AM
Morning Salutations and Meditation, optional
8:00-9:00 AM
Breakfast
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Checkout and Departure