Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat ’26

Registration is now open. 

Start 2026 with a morning getaway of serenity, clarity, and interconnectedness in the presence of a beautiful Zen garden.

Whether you are seeking to deepen your mindfulness practice, starting 2026 with serenity or simply craving a tranquil morning getaway, our annual Beginning Anew retreat will offer a transformative experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, recentered, and reconnected to the present moment.

We have been offering our most popular retreat, the 2.5-hour morning Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat since 2004. It’s a profound invitation to release the past year’s burdens, ignite fresh intentions, and step into the new year with renewed clarity, compassion, and inner peace.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Registration is open until January 9, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

Beginning Anew includes: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown, CT. This will be a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit overlooking a harmoniously balanced and inspiring Shôyôan Teien Zen garden.

In Summary & Registration

Retreat Time: from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Arrival: 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Location: Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut

No prerequisites: for first-timers, beginners to the most experienced.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins.

Contribution: $60

To learn more and enroll ASAP, visit  our web site. CLICK HERE.