Registration for Silent Retreats in 2026

There are three options to participate in the Zen retreats at Loretto Retreat Center in Nerinx, KY, in 2026.

1. The Long Weekend Mini-Sesshin is a three-day silent retreat. It begins at 5 pm on Friday, Sep 4, and ends before noon on Labor Day, Monday, Sep 7.
2. The Four-day Sesshin is an intensive meditation retreat in silence. It begins at 5 pm on Labor Day, Monday, Sep 7, and ends before noon on Friday, Sep 11.
3. If you would like to participate in both the Mini-Sesshin and the Four-day Sesshin, you are welcome to register for the Seven-day Program.

• Prices include all vegetarian meals and accommodations.
• Single or shared rooms are available. Most bathrooms are shared.
• Meditation mats (zabutons), sitting cushions (zafus) and chairs will be provided. You may bring your own cushion or sitting bench.
• Newcomers and longtime meditators are welcome to participate in both the Mini-Sesshin and Sesshin.
• Your being present makes a difference for everyone. We kindly ask that you only register if you can commit to participating in the full program, from the opening to the closing session.
• Change of plans? No problem. Cancel by Monday, June 1, 2026, for a full, no-questions-asked refund. We hope you understand that we cannot issue a refund if you cancel your registration after this date due to our commitments to the Retreat Center.
• Thank you,
  Nicky Westrick and Olaf Muyōju
  on behalf of Loveland Zen and Bodhi Sangha