Back to the Cushion

December 18 - 20, 2026

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Arrival: December 18th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: December 20th, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$0 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$0 + 2 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

Whether you’ve stepped away from your meditation practice or simply feel like it’s grown a little stale, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive space to begin again.

Back to the Cushion is a meditation reboot for anyone who’s looking to reconnect with the heart of their practice. Over the course of this retreat, we’ll revisit foundational techniques, explore what may be getting in the way, and create space for renewed clarity, discipline, and inspiration. With a mix of guided sessions, silent practice, mindful movement, and open discussion, you’ll have the chance to return to your cushion with fresh eyes and a sense of possibility.

Who is This Retreat For?

This retreat is ideal for:

  • Lapsed or inconsistent meditators ready to recommit
  • Longtime practitioners looking to refresh their connection
  • Anyone who wants to deepen their mindfulness in a beautiful, grounded setting

What to Expect

  • Daily meditation instruction and practice
  • Supportive group dialogue and reflection
  • Mindful movement
  • Time in nature and silence
  • A welcoming, non-judgmental community

Retreat Faculty

Nashalla Nyinda

Dr Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda TMD Menpa, MA Acu, LMT began studying Tibetan Medicine in 1999 within a Interdisciplinary Studies, BA from Naropa University (2001). She pursued advanced Tibetan Medical studies in at the request of her root lama Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in Nepal and at the Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute Clinic in Darjeeling. Her Menpa [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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