A meditation retreat in Maine, United States gives you dedicated time to deepen your practice, whether you’re sitting for the first time or you’ve meditated for years. The retreats listed here span traditions and intensity levels: Vipassana courses with ten days of silence, mindfulness weekends for beginners, Zen sesshins, and modern secular programs blending meditation with breathwork or nature time.

Daily schedules usually include multiple sitting sessions, walking meditation, teacher guidance, and simple vegetarian meals. Cost varies from donation-based centers to premium residential programs. First-timers often do better starting with a weekend or three-day program before committing to a ten-day course; the jump in intensity is real.

Check each listing for tradition, teacher background, and whether the retreat is silent, since that changes the experience completely. Compare meditation retreats in Maine, United States using the filters below, or take our retreat quiz if you’re unsure whether a meditation, silent, or spiritual retreat fits what you’re looking for.