“In order to awaken the heart of compassion we must observe the place where we disconnect from our ability to be kind, so we can see clearly the difference between our ideals and the reality of wrestling daily with anger, blame, and judgment of self and others…” Diane Moore
The Santa Rosa Zen Group holds several retreats throughout the year. Most programs include:
Guided Meditation
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Dharma Talk by Diane Moore
Movement Awareness Exercises
One-to-One Interviews with Teacher
If you are interested in attending one, please email us at zeninfo@santarosazengroup.org for more information.
2026 In-Person Sittings & Sesshins
All gatherings are in Kenwood except where indicated
January 7-25 Practice Intensive
More information to come
January 25 In-Person Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
March 27-29 In-Person Sesshin
Friday 6:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 pm
May 17 Sesshin In-Person Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
June 28 Daylong Sitting in Nature In-Person
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
July 26 In-Person Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
September 5 Volunteer Day
Pepperwood Preserve
September 25-27 In-Person Sesshin
Friday 6:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 pm
November 22 Daylong
9:00 am – 4:00 pm