Copper Beech Institute

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Copper Beech Institute offers transformative retreats and mindfulness programs designed for individuals, educators, creatives, leaders, and healers committed to personal growth and compassionate action. With a strong emphasis on mindfulness, social justice, and community healing, Copper Beech serves as both a learning space and a sanctuary for reconnection—with yourself and with others.

Approach & Community

Copper Beech Institute is more than a retreat center—it’s a global community rooted in mindfulness practice and social justice. The institute combines ancient contemplative wisdom with modern understanding, placing emphasis on healing both individuals and communities. Programs are built around the belief that by healing ourselves, we contribute to the healing of the world.

Programming & Workshops

Guests can engage with a diverse range of mindfulness programs, available both online and in-person. Offerings include:

– Daily virtual meditation groups (guided and silent), all donation-based and open to everyone
– Themed retreats and workshops—such as the Self-Care Toolkit (sign up to be notified when the next session opens)
– Mindfulness training for educators and students through in-school youth sessions
– Workplace-focused mindfulness initiatives
– Certification programs for those wishing to become mindfulness facilitators

All programs are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and impactful, with a focus on both personal enrichment and societal engagement.

Affordability & Scholarships

Mindfulness should be available to everyone. Copper Beech Institute offers low and no-cost registration options to ensure accessibility. Through generous community support, over $400,000 in scholarship funds has been awarded, and more than 700 hours of free meditation offered. No one is turned away due to lack of funds.

Location

Copper Beech Institute is located at 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, Connecticut. It’s an easily accessible location for both local and out-of-state visitors, offering a tranquil setting for immersive experiences.

Join the many thousands who have already experienced the power of mindfulness with Copper Beech Institute. With over 65,000 community members served, the institute invites everyone to meditate, learn, grow, and take part in a movement that nurtures personal and collective transformation.