Calendar of upcoming events and retreats – Bristol Insight Meditation

Below is a list of upcoming retreats and other events. Some are regular events and you will see the next session below. At the bottom of the page you can view details of past Teacher-led retreats.

Aug

Tuesday evening sitting group

These evenings are a good way to practice meditation with others, to socialise and to have a taste of what we have to offer. All are welcome. Cont…………..

Sep

Community Meditation Retreat

A monthly opportunity to spend a day cultivating spaciousness and stillness in silence, away from the bustle of everyday life, made all the more powerful and nourishing through the shared experience of a friendly group setting…

Sep

September Nature Meditation

3 – 6pm As the leaves turn and fall, the birds leave for their winter homes and the smell of autumn is in the air, the woods are a great place to practice. This is a wonderful opportunity to slow down and take some time out to experience all that nature has to offer. This retreat will take place … Continued

Sep

Teacher Led Retreat- Seven Points for Leading a Good Life- Bernat Font Clos

During a day of meditation, teachings and discussion, Bernat Font will show how the 7 factors of awakening are an incredibly versatile teaching which can help our meditation just as much as our day to day.

Oct

October Nature Meditation

Writing in the woods 3-6pm Back by popular demand, Michael Gregg is offering another opportunity to practice meditation and writing in the woods. Michael says: Writing is a way of taking us deeper into our own experience. Each of us is unique and we all have our own ways of expressing this. We will sit … Continued

Nov

November Nature Meditation

Celebrating Samhain 5-8pm When the leaves are nearly gone from the trees and we move into the dark time of year, the woods become quiet and hibernation beckons. You are welcome to come practice round the campfire at our third annual night time woodland retreat. What better way to mark the end of the Celtic … Continued

Nov

Teacher Led Retreat- Engaging Wise Intetnion to Navigate World of Change- Jane Culter

In Buddhism, ‘wise intention’ involves cultivating a mindset of renunciation (letting go), goodwill and non-harm. It is the underlying motivation behind our thoughts, words, and actions. It is vital for reducing suffering by counteracting greed, hatred, and delusion – the delusion that we are individuals separate from the web of life and that our actions have no consequences. Wise intention acts as a compass, guiding our choices and aligning our efforts towards the goal of freedom and inner peace.

Past retreats - 2026

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Feb

Teacher Led Retreat- The Consolation of the Five Regular Contemplations- Bhante Bodhidhamma

A day of practice with Bhante, beginning with the Refuges and Precepts, periods of sitting and walking meditation. There will be a short talk to raise curiosity, a Factor of Awakening, with some time for questions and answers.

Apr

Teacher Led Retreat- Dharma Here and Now- Jaya Rudguard

During this daylong retreat, we will practice bringing greater awareness, ease and balance to body, heart and mind.

May

Connecting with the Elements

Saturday 23 May – Mon 25 May Bank Holiday weekend Two nights (£155) Facilitated by Sarah Davies and Lesley Wye Women only Guided by the four elements—Earth, Air, Water and Fire—you are invited to slow down and fully arrive in the woods as they wake into summer. Held by the forest, we take time to settle … Continued

Jun

Teacher Led Retreat- Healing the Wounds of Spirit, Being and Belonging- Maura Sills

During our day together through meditation, small group practices, dialogue and talks we will explore the places in ourselves that may feel constricted or split off from the qualities of the open heart.

Jun

Rest and Restore at Midsummer

Rest and recharge with the light of midsummer Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June Summer Solstice Two nights (£155) Facilitated by Lauren Mason and Liz Kalaugher Women only The solstice is a time of long days and short nights. Join us in a beautiful woodland for a weekend of stillness, meditation and nature connection practices. … Continued

Jul

Awakening in the Woods

Fri 3 – Sun 5 July Two nights (£155) Facilitated by Lesley Wye and Shauna Hope All experienced practitioners welcome Warm sun on your skin, vibrant green leaves on the trees, scented gentle breezes with the soundtrack of delicious birdsong, this retreat is an opportunity to create the conditions to feel more fully alive, as … Continued