Mountain Mist Retreat Center
In the quietness between thoughts, we discover who we truly are.
Here, time moves differently. Each breath becomes a teacher. Each moment, an invitation to return home.
We practice the ancient art of simply being — no striving, no becoming, only the profound recognition of what is.
$450
A gentle introduction to mindfulness practice. Two days of guided meditation, walking meditation, and silent contemplation in nature.
Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.
$1,200
Deep immersion into noble silence. Extended sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and one-on-one guidance with teachers.
Monday through Friday, complete noble silence.
$2,400
Our most transformative offering. Complete silence, intensive meditation practice, and profound inner work. For experienced practitioners ready to go deeper.
Sunday evening through the following Wednesday.
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Tailored programs for organizations seeking to integrate mindfulness into their culture. Reduce stress, increase focus, and cultivate compassionate leadership.
Flexible scheduling and custom curriculum design.
Founding Teacher
Sarah has practiced Vipassana meditation for 27 years, training extensively in Burma, Thailand, and India. Her teaching emphasizes the integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary life, bringing clarity and compassion to the challenges of our modern world.
Senior Teacher
With over 23 years of dedicated practice in Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, James brings a rare depth of understanding to the cushion. He spent 8 years in residential monastic training and now shares the profound simplicity of just sitting with warmth and precision.
Nestled at 3,000 feet in the pristine Cascade Mountains, Mountain Mist sits on 40 acres of old-growth forest and wildflower meadows.
Our meditation hall overlooks ancient Douglas firs and features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing mountain weather.
Simple, comfortable accommodations. Nourishing vegetarian meals. Natural hot springs. Miles of silent walking trails.
Mountain Views
Natural Hot Springs
Forest Trails
"I arrived fragmented and left whole. The silence at Mountain Mist allowed me to hear myself for the first time in years. The teachers held space with such wisdom and compassion."
"After 20 years of searching, I finally found what I didn't know I was looking for: the simplicity of being present. This place changed the trajectory of my life."
"The 10-day retreat was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I learned to sit with discomfort, to breathe through resistance, and to trust the unfolding."
March 15-17, 2026
Welcome the season of renewal with a weekend of mindful practice as the mountain comes alive with wildflowers and birdsong.
Reserve SpaceJune 1-11, 2026
Our signature 10-day deep dive retreat. Limited to 12 participants. For those ready to go beyond the surface into profound stillness.
Reserve SpaceSeptember 20-25, 2026
Five days of practice as the mountain transitions into fall. Walking meditation through golden forests, sitting with the changing light.
Reserve SpaceMountain Mist Retreat Center
47000 Cascade Heights Road
Cascade Range, OR 97000