Book early and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jan 30, 2025.
Housing and all meals are included in the program fee.
  • Private room with private bath – $1,500.00
  • Private room with shared bath – $1,100.00
  • Double room with shared bath – $750.00
  • Triple room with shared bath – $450.00
  • Camping Rate – $450.00

Date & Time Details:
Check-in: 2-4pm on arrival day
Check-out:12pm on departure day
See a typical retreat schedule here.

Rideshare: To offer or coordinate rideshare to/from retreat, please visit this resource.

FAQ and Registration Agreements: here.

Cancellation Policy: here.

Is this your first retreat?: Read more about retreats at Big Bear Retreat Center.

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REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON RETREAT

Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) Intensive

July 20 - 25, 2025

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON RETREAT

This page is for those signed up through CSMSC for the July Intensive. This page will help you in completing your registration for room and board at Big Bear Retreat Center. [link]

 

Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

A MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION (MSC) INTENSIVE BY THE CENTER FOR MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION

More information coming soon.

 

SIMPLE YET COMFORTABLE, NESTLED IN NATURE

Simple and elegant lodgings to support rest and renewal. Our rooms are uniquely designed to offer comfort, convenience, and simplicity. All of our cabins are surrounded by nature with forest sights and sounds. Lodgings are a short walk from spaces for dining and gathering. See a video tour of a cabin.

Our Meditation Hall is spaciously designed to provide an atmosphere that feels deeply integrated with nature and the surrounding forest. The versatile space is conducive for meditation, movement, workshops, training, and other community gatherings.

Food that nourishes to support healing, restoration, and community. Our organic and seasonally inspired menus feature creative and nourishing vegetarian meals, tailored to support meditative practices. We use fresh and locally-sourced ingredients when possible. Lunch is the most substantial meal of the day and dinner is lighter. Our indoor and outdoor dining hall is open 24/7 with self-service coffee, tea and healthy snack options.

 

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HEAR MORE ABOUT BIG BEAR RETREAT CENTER

Big Bear Retreat Center is exceptional in every way. The accommodations are outstanding, food exceptional, staff very responsive and helpful and the teachers are always so loving and knowledgeable. Just a top notch retreat experience!! – Sheila

I love Big Bear Retreat Center. It’s my dharma home away from home. Everything about it – staff, teachers, food, accommodations, setting – is exceptional. A true gift to the community!!

Big Bear Retreat Center is indeed a refuge. A safe space to open your heart. – Laura

 

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FEEL WELCOME AND INCLUDED: A PLACE TO BELONG

Our intention is to be as accessible as we can, even in ways that we may not be aware of yet. We hope this is a space of inclusivity where people feel welcome and held. For us, it is a practice of consistent attunement, presence and care to our community. However you identify – race, gender, sexuality, disability, mental health, and so on – it is our wish to meet your needs for belonging.

Please consider this about our environment:

  • The center is on a hill with outdoor walkways between dining, gathering, and residential spaces.
  • We are located at an elevation of 6,500 feet altitude in a ski town in the mountains of Southern California.
  • We experience weather of all four seasons.
  • We are located about 2 hours from Los Angeles and near 3 major airports. Learn more about getting here.
  • We have a commitment to everyone’s mobility needs. Please contact us about ADA accessibility.

See our FAQs for more detailed information on accessibility to our campus and programs.

 

Contact Us

Connect with us at Big Bear Retreat Center.