Deepening The Way

With Henry Shukman

September 10 - 13, 2026

Address: 375 Panterkill Road PO Box 70 Phoenicia, NY 12464 United States

  • Deluxe King – $2,152.00
  • Deluxe Queen – $1,945.00
  • Deluxe Double (Shared Room) – $1,702.00
  • Standard Single - Shared Bath – $1,750.00
  • Standard Double Full - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $1,639.00
  • Standard Double Twin - Shared bath (Shared Room) – $1,576.00
  • Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath – $1,648.00
  • Economy Single - Shared Bath – $1,537.00
  • Economy Double - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $1,507.00
  • Economy Quad - Shared Bath (Shared Room) – $1,330.00
Register now
Register now

This September, join Henry Shukman at Menla Retreat Center, nestled in the Catskill Mountains, where autumn’s turning provides the perfect backdrop to settle into and deepen our practice.

The retreat includes daily meditations, dharma teachings from Henry, and extended Q&A sessions, while immersing yourself in a committed community of meditators.

Our schedule offers as much support as you need, with movement and breakout groups available throughout, as well as solo time to wander the land, rest and restore.

Whether this is your first residential retreat or you’re a seasoned practitioner, this retreat offers an experience where you can deepen your practice.

Schedule:

Thursday, September 10

  • 3 – 6 pm  Arrival and check-in
  • 6 – 7 pm  Dinner
  • 7:15 – 7:30 pm  Open silent sit
  • 7:30 – 8:30 pm  Welcome with Henry: orientation and guided meditation
  • 8:30 – 8:50 pm  Optional Q&A for first time retreatants with Luke & Shana

Friday – Saturday

  • 7 – 8 am  Morning movement & silent meditation
  • 8 – 9 am  Breakfast
  • 10 am – 12 pm  Session with Henry (guided meditations, talk, Q&A and silence)
  • 12 – 1 pm  Lunch
  • 1:30 – 3 pm – Open self-guided practice time (outdoor walking, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
  • 3 – 5 pm  Session with Henry
  • 6 – 7 pm  Dinner
  • 7 – 8 pm – Open self-guided practice time (sunset walk, self-guided movement, open sitting, integration)
  • 8 – 8:45 pm  Evening meditation

Sunday

  • 7 – 8 am  Morning movement & silent meditation
  • 8 – 9 am  Breakfast
  • 9 – 10 am  Checkout from rooms
  • 10 am – 12 pm  Session with Henry
  • 12:30 – 1:30pm  Lunch

*Please note this schedule is subject to change.

 

About the Leader

Henry Shukman

Henry Shukman is a poet, author, meditation teacher and Zen master. He has studied meditation for 35 years, principally in the Sanbo Zen lineage. His most recent books are Original Love (HarperOne) and the Zen memoir One Blade of Grass. He is also the co-founder of the acclaimed meditation app The Way. He has taught […]

Learn more about Henry Shukman

Categories : ,