2026 Weekend Retreats
Fall Meditation Retreat: Sept 11-13, 2026
– Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA
For more info, as well as to sign up and make payment visit:
meditationinternational.com
Wesley Tudor – Presenter Bio
To sign up email: wes@meditationinternational.com
The Himalayan Institute is an amazing retreat center, complete with hiking trails, great food, a waterfall, and is gorgeous in all seasons.
This riverfront estate in Elkton, MD has its own yoga studio, beach access, outdoor fireplace, and is close to hiking and a historic lighthouse. Just over an hour from Philadelphia.
Retreats include:
Yoga Classes
Start the day with yoga.
Amazing Food
Fantastic vegetarian meals
Outdoor Recreational Activities
Enjoy some guided light hiking to balance the time spent in meditation and discussion.
Meditation
Enjoy instruction in meditation fundamentals, practice, and group discussions.
The Fundamentals of Meditation weekend course consists of instruction in meditation technique, practice sessions, informative discussions, and some light hiking around the beautiful Himalayan Institute grounds. There will also be free time for reading, relaxing, or perhaps getting a massage. By the end of the weekend, you will have an excellent foundation to begin a meditation practice, or improve your existing one.
Accommodations and meals are booked through the Himalayan Institute. Room and meal plans start at $120 per night per person. Higher end rooms may be available if booked sufficiently in advance. For updated accommodation pricing and options please see HI Accommodations
Tuition for the retreats is $299
Make payment by Venmo
Venmo handle: @Wesley-Tudor
(wearing a blue shirt in photo)
Or mail a check in advance:
Payable to Wesley Tudor
Send to:
Wesley Tudor
1023 Kennett Way
West Chester, PA 19380
To Register: Email wes@meditationinternational.com
Plan to leave on Friday afternoon, arriving by 5 pm if possible. Car pooling is often available. In light traffic and with a rest stop, it is a 3 hour drive from the Philadelphia area if you can leave before 2 p.m.. We spend Friday and Saturday night, and return Sunday after lunch. Please take traffic patterns into consideration and leave a buffer to assure on time arrival. Late arrivals might not be admitted to the important Friday evening session.
Tuition Cancellation Policy:
Over two weeks before – Refund, minus $40 cancellation fee
Within 1-2 weeks before – Credit or 50% refund
Within one week – Credit only
If due to snow on the Friday of the retreat – Full refund
If same day of the workshop or a no-show – No refund, no credit
Fundamentals of Meditation
Friday
5:00 pm Optional Asana Class | Led by H.I. Staff
6-7 pm Dinner
*7:15-9:30 pm– Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
*official start
Saturday
7-8 am Asana Class | Led by H.I. Staff
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Individual Help With Seated Pose
9-11:15 am Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
11:30-12:30 pm Hike and tour of grounds
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm Free Time (possible massage or health service)
3:00-3:45 pm Silent Hike
4:00-6:00 pm Instruction and Practice | Sunset Room
6-7 pm Dinner
7:15-8:30 pm Mindful Bonfire
9:00 pm Optional Meditation | Sri Vidya Shrine
Sunday
7-8 am Asana Class | Check Lobby
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
9-11:30 am Instruction and Practice
11:45-12:30 pm Visit Waterfall (optional)
12:30-2 pm Lunch
2 pm Departure
What To Bring: yoga mat, yoga/exercise clothes, outdoor clothes appropriate for the season, hiking boots/shoes, journal for meditation, water bottle, flip flops for shower. *Bring light weight but long-sleeved clothes for hiking even in the summer because of the possibility of ticks.