Living Room
This is a small area to the left when you enter the cabin. It has a comfortable chair, lighting, and a small side table.
- Dimension 84 sq ft
- Chair & Side table
- 2 large windows
Solo Retreat Cabin
A time and place to pull back from ordinary worldly activities, slow down, recharge, and refocus.
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- 480 Thomas Rd, Shelburne, VT
- (802) 985-9746
- Week Days: 9:00 to 5:00
Weekends: Closed
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Vermont Zen Center Retreat Cabin
Shelburne, VT- 432Sq ft
- ForSOLO RETREATS
Now Available -
Vermont Zen Center Solo Retreat Cabin
A place to pull back from ordinary worldly activities,
slow down, recharge, and refocus.
slow down, recharge, and refocus.
Built to provide a place for people to spend time in quiet and seclusion. The cabin is situated near the Zen Center, but by itself. Unlike many retreat cabins, it has electricity, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a bathroom. The size is large enough for walking meditation and exercise. The cabin is insulated, heated, and air conditioned.
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Meditation/Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom
Dining Area and Kitchen
Built 2019
Room Details
The cabin is only 432 sq ft, but contains everything needed for a solo retreat.
Meditation Area
Part of the living room. There is a zabuton (sitting mat), a zafu (round cushion), and an altar. Extra support cushions and a bench are available.
- Dimension 31.5 sq ft
- Sitting mat and cushions
- Altar with Buddha figure
Kitchen
The fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. We provide oatmeal, rice, condiments, and tea.
- Dimension 66 sq ft
- Table and chair
- Basic pantry items
Bedroom
The bedroom has a comfortable bed, linens, a night table with lamp, and an ample closet. There are double shades on the windows, providing either room darkening or light filtering.
- Dimension 88 sq ft
- Bed, bedside table, lamp
- 2 Windows
Bathroom
The bathroom is off the bedroom. Amenities are available upon request.
- Dimension 24 sq ft
- Granite vanity
- Shower with glass door
Gardens
Gardens at the cabin will be planted this spring and summer. There are many garden areas throughout the grounds of the Zen Center.
- Throughout the grounds
- There is a Zen garden for viewing
- A secluded Jizo garden is behind the Center
Cabin Features
The retreat cabin was built with clean and simple lines
with details similar to the Zen Center.
with details similar to the Zen Center.
Flooring
Natural cork flooring throughout the cabin.
Heating and Cooling
The mini-split heating/cooling unit is easily adjustible for your comfort.
Granite counters
Black granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom.
Grounds
Completed February 2019. New plantings around the cabin.
Retreat Team
Members of the Vermont Zen Center who will assist you from first to last.
Ramiro Barrantes
Ramiro will be your first contact and will respond to your inquiry.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Ramiro
Heather Kelman
Heather will greet you on your arrival and orient you to the Zen Center.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Heather
Jhana Piché
Jhana will explain the cabin systems and help you get settled.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Jhana
Gerry Farrington
Gerry is in charge of ensuring that everything is ready for your arrival.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Gerry
Ramiro Barrantes
Ramiro will be your first contact and will respond to your inquiry.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Ramiro
Heather Kelman
Heather will greet you on your arrival and orient you to the Zen Center.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Heather
Jhana Piché
Jhana will greet you on your arrival, orient you to the Zen Center, explain the cabin systems and help you get settled.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Jhana
Gerry Farrington
Gerry is in charge of ensuring that everything is ready for your arrival.
- (802) 985-9746
- Contact Gerry
Retreat Testimonials
Over the past 15 years many people have come
to the Center for personal retreats.
to the Center for personal retreats.
It is the perfect place to go to retreat from distractions of a busy life and allow yourself to be with yourself. We don't give ourselves enough time away from distractions to just have quiet and peace of mind. I am so delighted that the Solo Retreat Cabin is being built to accommodate people going into a deeper place in themselves.
DVW
Goldens Bridge, NY
I have done group retreats many times before, but I was hoping to do a personal retreat that fit in with the time I had off. I ended up staying at the Zen Center for 5 days and it was a great experience. The facilities provide an ideal environment for deep meditation practice . . . The energy is one of stillness, depth and support.
NC
Burlington, VT
I spent a weekend at the Vermont Zen Center for a personal retreat a few winters ago and really enjoyed it. I loved having time for myself to read, do yoga, meditate, and walk outdoors. Having the beautiful container of the Zen Center within which to spend this time worked well, and I love the idea of a solo cabin for even more solitude and rest.
CF
Winooski, VT
Location Details
- Address480 Thomas Rd, Shelburne, VT
- Phone(802) 985-9746
- HoursMonday - Friday
9:00 - 5:00