Meditation:
Unless otherwise noted, Treetop meets every Wednesday night and Saturday morning for meditation.

The Wednesday program consists of two 25-minute periods of zazen (seated meditation). The first period ends with five minutes of kinhin (walking meditation), which is often followed by a brief talk with discussion. During the second sitting period, the teachers offer daisan (a private interview to discuss practice) to those attending in person.

The Saturday program begins with a 25-minute service followed by two 25-minute periods of zazen (seated meditation). The first period ends with five minutes of kinhin (walking meditation) and commonly a dharma talk or monthly recitation of the precepts (fusatsu). During the second sitting period, the teachers offer daisan (a private interview to discuss practice) to those attending in person.

We offer cushions as well as kneeling benches and chairs.

Click here to join the Wednesday Zoom meeting at 7 pm.
meeting ID: 825 3357 2460
passcode: treetop.20

Click here to join the Saturday Zoom meeting at 9 am.
meeting ID: 825 3357 2460
passcode: treetop.20

Sesshins:
Our retreats include a rigorous schedule of silent seated meditation, daisan, chanting services, work practice, dharma talks, and formal oryoki meals.

Housing
All are welcome to sleep in the zendo, which has a shared bathroom. We recommend bringing a towel, pillow, sheet, and blanket. You may use the mats for cushioning. No reservations are required for sleeping in the zendo.

Private accommodations are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Elizabeth to reserve a private room or cabin.

Clothing
Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing for outdoor kinhin. Those who are willing to do outdoor work during samu should bring appropriate work clothes.

Cost
The retreat fee is $300 and includes all meals (Thursday through Sunday). Private cabins and rooms in the house cost $175. Communal space for sleeping in the zendo is $50. Housing totals include Wednesday night through Sunday.

If funds are tight, just give what you can. If they’re really tight, consider yourself our guest. You’re always welcome — no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

As has been our tradition, dana (donations) for teachers is not expected but always appreciated.

RSVPs
If you plan to attend in person and will be present for at least one meal, please contact Elizabeth with dates and meals so our tenzos can prepare enough food but not too much.

Winter sesshin
January 7–11, 2026

Mud season retreat
April 9–13, 2026

Summer sesshin
June 18–22

Autumn retreat
October 8–12

More information, service books, and chants:
Zen 1-2-3

the basics of Zen and sitting

Gathas

to follow along with our chants

Service book

to follow along with service chants

Fusatsu

chants for the renewal of vows