RETREATS

The retreat in 2026 is July 9-12, Thursday afternoon - Sunday afternoon and includes all meals, a single room, a shared bath, snacks, and wine reception.

The cost is $775 for three nights including all activities, all meals, wine, and single room. *Note this is a non-profit venture 

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For more details on activities and schedule, scroll down!

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About the Retreat and Writing Space

Green Gulch Zen Center is a working farm (and Zen Center) just north of San Francisco on the road to Muir Beach. Each retreater will have a private room (photos above) in which to write and stay for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Unlimited bread, peanut butter, honey, jelly, coffee, milks, and tea are available 24/7 in the Octagonal House. There are 12 rooms, and each room is a bit different, but each has a patio or deck area, a comfy bed, a desk and writing chair, and a shared half bath (between two rooms), and a shared shower room (for the house—it works out like magic we don’t know how).

Food

There is a small shared fridge for individual needs. The meals are all fresh, healthy, vegetarian, and there are always gluten-free and vegan options at every meal.

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Activities

All activities are optional! This year we will have the Octagonal House (quiet living and writing space) and the Yurt, a social and activity center with indoor-outdoor space.

The Surroundings

Green Gulch is home to many beautiful hiking trails and is a short walk from Muir Beach. Within a half-mile flat walk there are horse paddocks, the ocean, and a British Pub. This is a special place where the magic of creativity happens!​