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Summer Sesshin

5-Day Meditation Retreat
Teacher: Paul Gyodo Agostinelli, Sensei

July 21-26, 2026
6:30pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Sunday MDT

Sesshin, which means “to unify the heart-mind,” is a profound opportunity to fully immerse and deepen in the practice of awakened life together over an extended period of time.

We concentrate our meditation and mindfulness in all our activities. We will hold noble silence throughout the retreat as we practice zazen, walking meditation, mindful movement, work practice, dharma talks, and chant service together each day.

Individual direction is also offered in private meetings (dokusan or daisan) with the teacher or assistant teacher.

Sesshin Overview

Begins: Tuesday, July 21st 6:30pm MDT
Ends: Sunday, July 26th 1:00pm MDT

The retreat will be held in person at the beautiful Willow Farm Contemplative Center 11898 N 75th St, Longmont, CO 80503.

Online participation is also available. All are welcome.

Daily Schedule and Participation
We encourage you to attend the Full Retreat which provides a strong container for deep practice. Daytime and Part-time participation is an option on a space-available basis.

• Full Retreat

  Tuesday, July 21
  7:00pm-8:20pm Opening program + guidelines

  Wednesday - Saturday, July 22-25
  5:30am-8:20pm Includes 3 meals

  Sunday, July 26
  5:30am-12:00pm Includes breakfast
  12:00pm-1:00pm Tea, Snacks and Sweets at Willow Farm

• Daytime only:

  Tues 6:30pm-8:20pm, Wed-Sat 8am-5pm
  Sun 8am-1pm. Includes lunches

• Online: same as above, without meals

• Part-Time: Half days or select days

A more detailed schedule is below. If you need to adjust your participation based on personal circumstances, please note that on the form when you register or write to us at staff@eonzen.org before the retreat begins.

If you have not attended a multi-day retreat before, we recommend you join in one of the shorter Zazenkai (one-day) or 2-Day Weekend Sesshin leading up to the 5-Day Summer Sesshin. View all upcoming retreats here.

Overnight Accommodations:
Tent/Vehicle Camping at Willow Farm is available along with two small campers and a hermitage on the grounds for use, with priority given those from out-of-town. Tent/vehicle campers will need to bring your own tent/camping/sleeping gear and be prepared for mid-summer weather conditions.

Otherwise, in-person participants may commute from home or arrange to stay on your own or with others near Willow Farm in a hotel or vacation rental.

Please indicate your desired overnight accommodations when you register.

For questions, please write to us at staff@eonzen.org.

We look forward to joining in practice together.

Registration
This retreat is offered by sliding scale to ensure access and equity within our sangha. “Dana” means generosity in Pali, and is the first of the six paramita practices, or perfections. For some, it is an act of dana to support other community members; for some, it is an act of dana to receive support.

Deadline to Register: Friday, July 17th

Contribution
Please select an amount you can pay to participate that is both generous and reasonable for you. Contributions support the meals, facilities, and other resources required for Willow Farm Contemplative Center and Eon Zen Center to host the retreat.

If you are called and able, you can also contribute separately to our Sangha Practice Fund when you register to support the participation of others with less means.

Suggested Contribution to Attend:

Eon Zen Members
Full Day: $50-70/day $250-$350 full retreat
Daytime: $40-60/day $200-$300 full retreat
Online: $20-$30/day $100-$150 full retreat

Non-Members
Full Day: $60-80/day $300-$400 full retreat Daytime: $50-70/day  $250- $350 full retreat Online: $30-40/day  $150-$200 full retreat

Pay What You Can
If you have financial constraints, please choose any amount when you register to pay what you can for either the full retreat or part-time. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Whatever you are able to contribute will be of benefit.

Part-Time Attendance:
Please calculate your total contribution based on the number of days or half-days you plan to attend.

 

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Sesshin Schedule (subject to change)

Tuesday Evening July 21 - at Willow Farm

2:30pm - 5:00pm Campers Arrive - dinner on own

6:15-6:45pm Commuters Arrive

7:00pm Zazen

7:10pm Introduction and Guidelines

7:35pm Kinhin

7:45pm Zazen

8:20 Four Vows, Evening Gatha

9:00pm Lights Out - Campers

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Wednesday - Saturday
July 22-25 (Full Days)

Morning

5:00am Wake

5:30am Zazen

6:10am Walking Meditation

6:20am Zazen

6:50am Walking Meditation

7:00am Zazen

7:30 Verse of the Kesa

7:35 Meal Service

[Commuters Arrive]

8:30am Chant Service

9:00 Zazen

9:30 End Zazen

9:45 Samu (Work Practice)

11:00 End Samu

11:15 Zazen

11:40 Walking Meditation

11:50 Zazen

12:15 Meal Service / Lunch + Rest

Afternoon

2:30pm Dharma Talk

3:30 Movement Practice

4:00 Zazen

4:25 Walking Meditation

4:35 Zazen

5:00pm Meal Service

[Commuters Depart]

Evening

6:30pm Zazen

7:00 Walking Meditation

7:10 Zazen

7:40 Walking Meditation

7:50 Zazen

8:20 Four Vows / Evening Gatha

9:00pm Lights Out

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Sunday July 26

Morning

5:00am Wake

5:30am Zazen

6:10 Walking Meditation

6:20 Zazen

6:50 Walking Meditation

7:00 Zazen

7:30 Verse of the Kesa

7:35am Meal Service

[Commuters Arrive]

8:30am Chant Service

9:00 Zazen

9:30 End Zazen

9:45 Samu (Work Practice)

10:25 End Samu

10:40 Zazen

11:00 Closing Circle

11:55am Four Vows, End Sesshin

12:00pm Post-Sesshin Tea, Snacks, and Sweets

1:00-2:00 Campers depart

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