
group retreats
Practice together
The listing below shows scheduled retreats, trainings, and residency periods. Use it to check availability, plan your visit, or align with specific programmes. Dates are updated regularly to reflect confirmed events and open timeframes for self-directed stays. We welcome groups, who would like to use our space - please contact us about your interest!
Upcoming events

Sun 04 JanVélez-BlancoThree-month immersive community-based training for advanced practitioners committed to a psychologically mature container and collaborative frame.
Sun 04 JanVélez-BlancoJoin Kugai Kristian Merckoll, for a month-long integrative exploration of the Growing up and Waking Up intersection, using the lens of integral developmental levels and stage-calibrated practice enhancements to develop your self-understanding on the path. Come for 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
Sun 25 JanVélez-BlancoSettle into a 7-day silent zen retreat and extend your stay into 2-week live-in integral practice experience as part of our Winter Training, blending the results of concentrated practice into the flow of everyday activities.
Sun 01 FebVélez-BlancoJoin Zenho Chad Bennett for a month of deep practice weaving modern Zen and the Diamond Approach. Held in an intimate mountain setting, this training explores the polarities of effort and rest, self and sangha, and gradual and immediate awakening. Come for 2, 3, or 4 weeks—or extend into 2-months.
Sun 01 MarVélez-BlancoA dedicated space right at the start of spring blossom, for Integral practitioners, lightly held in a community field, with flexible, self-directed practice rhythm.![Self-Directed and Solo Residencies [ Spring ]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_76486e56744c4b38724363~mv2_d_4806_3124_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_637,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/nsplsh_76486e56744c4b38724363~mv2_d_4806_3124_s_4_2.jpg)
Fri 01 MayVélez-BlancoWild Ivy offers year-round opportunities for solo retreat and self-directed residency. Whether you’re integrating teachings, resting deeply, writing, or simply listening inward, this is a space to do so at your own pace. Come as you are. Stay for a week—or a season.
Thu 02 OctHybrid Event (by invitation)Certification Retreat for the Mandala Method facilitators, therapists and guides. This programme is part of Tara Mandala global sangha (by invitation).
Wild Ivy: whole house rentals
Wild Ivy is ideal for those seeking a mindful, quiet residential atmosphere. We welcome group rentals during selected periods throughout the year: leadership/team retreats, family reunions, and trainings from diverse traditions. Our buildings can be rented as one or two co-joined units of (5-10 bedrooms), with an optional addition of a 3-bedroom rustic townhouse. Check the Retreats calendar for booking seasons, and visit the Booking page for pricing rates. Feel free to ask for more information using the Contact Form.
