Hiking Zen Retreat - March 1-7, 2026
Join Buddhist monks and nuns for a mindful retreat hiking and camping in the Chaparral mountains in Escondido, CA. You are invited to joyfully walk through the mountains with gentle steps and deepen your practice. This is a simple but intimate offering to practice, breath and come home to yourself with each step.
This retreat is scheduled for March 1-7, 2026, and is suited to experienced wilderness campers capable of managing sleeping and cooking for themselves. No accommodations other than your own gear are provided. Food is not provided. Daily hikes are less than 10 miles per day. There is an option to have your gear carried by monastics, so you are free to hike without the burden of a pack. We recommend this trip for serious Buddhist practitioners and experienced wilderness campers. Contact sherri@cloudbursttravel for additional details. Spaces are limited.
Additional Zen Offerings
From a recent Zen retreat in South Carolina
The first Zen retreat I ever attended was in Key West, FL including luxury accommodations and world class vegan meals. At Cloudburst Travel Company we have access to annual luxury and rustic retreats across the globe. Our specialty is within the Zen tradition, but we are well acquainted with many spiritual retreats. These events sell out quickly so if interested, contact us to get a reservation in place. Upcoming offerings include:
A family-friendly Zen retreat scheduled for August 9-15, 2026 in Colorado. Includes accommodations and meals.
A women’s Buddhist retreat in July 2026 near Kansas City, MO. Includes accommodations and meals.
A 14-day Zen pilgrimage in Japan April 7-20, 2026. Includes food and lodging at various temples and spa’s along the route.
If interested in these types of inner and outer adventures, let’s talk! Click the button below to set up a time with Sherr that suits your schedule. We can make a beginning on your 2026 retreat plans and have a fun 15–30-minute conversation.
