Retreats & Vacations

Item Description

Looking to step away from the busyness and pressures of your life in the summer of 2022? Find the rhythm of your own breath at Tassajara, San Francisco Zen Center's mountain retreat in central California. Enjoy the renowned gourmet vegetarian food, bathe in the hot springs, cool off in the creek or swimming pool, meander along the trails, and just generally slow down, unwind and relax. If desired, join in the morning or evening meditation schedule or attend a Dharma talk from one of the many resident or visiting teachers. Your reservation includes three meals per day, plus all (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks as well as unlimited access to the hot springs and pool. 

The successful bidder for this item is invited to book a two-night, three-day stay for two during the 2022 summer guest season, April 28 to September 11. (Please note that the ability to book your stay won't be available until the Tassajara reservations office opens in late Winter 2022.) 

Tassajara is dedicated to San Francisco Zen Center's mission "to embody, express, and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha." Also known as Zenshinji (Zen Heart-Mind Temple), it is nestled in a remote mountain valley in the Ventana Wilderness of central California. Monastic training periods are offered during the fall and winter months and from May to September, Tassajara opens its gates to guests and students alike for the summer guest season.

San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC) was established in 1962 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. SFZC has three practice centers: City Center, in the vibrant heart of San Francisco; Green Gulch Farm, whose organic fields meet the ocean in Marin County; and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the first Soto Zen training monastery on the West coast, located in the Ventana Wilderness inland from Big Sur.

Item Special Note

Reservation includes three meals per day, plus all (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks as well as unlimited access to the hot springs and pool. 

The Two-Night Stay is based on double occupancy (two people). For the 2022 season, the rate to add a child (4-11) is $64 (Sun-Thu) and $74 (Fri-Sat), and the rate for an additional guest (12 and older) is $130.50 (Sun-Thu) and $158 (Fri-Sat).

There are a very limited number of cabins/rooms that are child-friendly, and we recommend that guests first experience Tassajara before deciding whether to bring children. There is no childcare or designated children's play area and we request that children be supervised by someone in their party.

Cost of transportation not included.

Cost of item will be charged to credit card on file at end of auction.