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10-day retreat · Vipassana

Chiang Mai,
Thailand.

Dates September 18 — 27, 2026
Location North Thailand — private property
Group 8 people
I  ·  The retreat

What this is

Ten days of continuous practice.
In a place built for it.

This retreat is not a course. It does not follow a curriculum. It follows what is actually happening — in each participant, each day. Morning and evening group meditation, a daily talk, and individual meetings with each person.

The individual meetings are where most of the real work happens. Not general instruction — a direct look at the specific patterns of your mind, with someone who knows what to look for.

The property is a private estate in the jungle north of Chiang Mai. We have the whole place. No other groups, no interruptions. The conditions are designed for one thing: continuous observation.

Continuity of observation changes something that intermittent practice cannot.

Participants who wish to stay a few days after the retreat ends are welcome to.

Ajahn Mike

Ajahn Mike — Teacher

II  ·  The place
Retreat grounds
Garden and bungalows
Jungle garden
View from tent
III  ·  Practical details

What is included

Accommodation

Bungalows & tents

Private wooden bungalows and tent platforms on the property. All accommodation is included.

Bungalows are limited — earlier confirmation means first choice of accommodation.

Food

Thai food — twice daily

Breakfast and lunch prepared on site each day. A full rotation of Thai dishes — rice, noodles, curries, soups. Vegetarian options available daily. No evening meal — standard for continuous practice of this kind.

  • Pad Thai · Pad Kra Pao
  • Green curry · Massaman
  • Tom Yum · Tom Kha Gai
  • Hainanese chicken rice
  • Rad Na · Gaeng Som

Schedule

Daily structure

  • Morning group meditation
  • Daily talk
  • Individual sessions with the teacher
  • Evening group meditation
  • Free time between sessions

The schedule is consistent but not rigid. What matters is the continuity of practice — not the clock.

Organisational fee

$400

per person · covers accommodation & food

This covers the organisational cost — accommodation and food — split across the group. It does not include teaching.

Teaching is by voluntary donation at the end of the retreat, separate from this fee. There is no fixed amount.

Confirmation deadline: September 1. Payment confirms your place.

A few spots remaining

The group is 8 people.
Most places are already confirmed.

If you are interested, apply below. Applications are reviewed individually — this is not a first-come queue. If it looks like a good fit, you will hear back directly.

Payment by September 1 confirms your place.

Apply for this retreat

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