Lakeside Meditation Retreat
A sanctuary on the shore of an untouched mountain lake, where days unfold at the pace of breath and the water holds your silence.
Begin your retreatRetreat Programs
3 Days
A gentle entry for those new to silent retreat. Guided morning sits, lakeside walking meditation, and an afternoon of unstructured rest. Three days to remember what still feels like.
7 Days
A full week of noble silence, daily dharma talks, and private interviews with resident teachers. Mornings on the dock, evenings by the fire. For those ready to go beneath the surface.
10 Days
Our most spacious offering. Ten days, no schedule, no guidance — only the lake, the forest, and your own breath. Meals provided in silence. For experienced practitioners seeking true solitude.
The Lake
Stillwater sits on the shore of a glacial lake fed by mountain springs, surrounded by 200 acres of old-growth cedar forest. There are no roads on the far shore. No motors on the water. Only the sound of wind in the canopy and the soft lap of water against stone.
Drinking water drawn directly from the source, filtered through ancient stone.
200 acres of protected forest, some trees older than the monastery tradition itself.
No artificial light reaches the shore after dusk. The night sky is as it has always been.
Accommodation
Every room faces the water. Every window opens to silence.
Private cedar cabins on the water's edge. A single room, a wood stove, a window onto the lake.
Solitary cabins set back in the cedar grove. For those who wish to see no one between sessions.
A communal hall with simple private rooms. The most affordable way to sit with others.
Our most secluded stay, built over the water at the end of the dock. For the Source Retreat only.
Stories
"I arrived carrying a year of noise. By the third morning I had forgotten what I was anxious about. The lake does that — it holds everything until it settles."
Reserve Your Place
Retreats run from March through November. We welcome a maximum of twelve guests at a time. Reservations open six months ahead.
Book your retreatOr write to us at hello@stillwater.retreat