Quick Summary:

  • Anyone who is constantly exposed to the stresses and strains of a hectic lifestyle can benefit from the practice of Mindful Meditation.
  • If you feel the need for something that will change your life for the better, a mindfulness retreat could be just what you need.
  • Mindfulness Retreats come in many shapes and sizes (with or without luxuries like spa treatments and personalized diets), and the perfect retreat to suit you is out there waiting to be discovered.
  • If you feel you are not yet ready for a lengthy retreat, you will find that several meditation centers and retreats offer one-day programs or even an online course which could set you on the path to self-discovery and self-healing.


  • Updated with new information since originally published.
  • Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Massachusetts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Massachusetts | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

2. Krishna Eco Farm, Scotland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Krishna Eco Farm, Scotland | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Krishna Eco Farm

3. Mamaheaven - Relaxing Retreats for New Mothers

Mamaheaven - Relaxing Retreats for New Mothers | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© pololia/stock.adobe.com

4. Gaia House Buddhist Meditation

Gaia House Buddhist Meditation | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Gaia House Buddhist Meditation

5. Hemera Foundation, Colorado

Hemera Foundation, Colorado | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© WavebreakmediaMicro/stock.adobe.com

6. Buddhist Retreat Center, Ixopo, South Africa

Category: Attractions
Buddhist Retreat Center, Ixopo, South Africa | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Buddhist Retreat Center

7. The Center for Mindfulness, Massachusetts

Category: Attractions
The Center for Mindfulness, Massachusetts | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© fortyforks/stock.adobe.com

8. Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa, Portugal

Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa, Portugal | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Vilalara Longevity Thalassa and Medical Spa

9. Mindspace, England

Mindspace, England | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© stanislav_uvarov/stock.adobe.com

10. Run Wild Retreats and Wellness

Run Wild Retreats and Wellness | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© ilyasova/stock.adobe.com

11. Plum Village, Bordeaux

Plum Village, Bordeaux | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Plum Village

12. Shambhala, Canada

Shambhala, Canada | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© rebvt/stock.adobe.com

13. Shreyas Yoga Retreat and Ashram, India

Shreyas Yoga Retreat and Ashram, India | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Microgen/stock.adobe.com

14. Assisi Retreats, Italy

Assisi Retreats, Italy | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Anette Linnea Rasmus/stock.adobe.com

15. Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, California

Category: Attractions
Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, California | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center

16. Wat Suan Mokkh, Thailand

Wat Suan Mokkh, Thailand | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© nikilitov/stock.adobe.com

17. Una, St. Ives, England

Una, St. Ives, England | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Una

18. Vipassana Meditation- Worldwide

Vipassana Meditation- Worldwide | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Sandra Cunningham/stock.adobe.com

19. Vivamayr, Altaussee, Austria

Vivamayr, Altaussee, Austria | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Syda Productions/stock.adobe.com

20. Souljourn Yoga

Souljourn Yoga | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© olgakok/stock.adobe.com

21. Coin Up - Charity Donation App

Coin Up - Charity Donation App | Mindfulness Retreats Around the World
© Marta Sher/stock.adobe.com

Plan Your Trip