CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PRACTICE IN TORREY: A WEEKEND RETREAT

15oct(oct 15)4:00 pm18(oct 18)12:00 pmCELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PRACTICE IN TORREY: A WEEKEND RETREAT

Event Details

Please join us for a weekend retreat in Torrey as we celebrate our first twenty years. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6:00 pm – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, noon
Torrey Zendo, 57 South 300 West
Torrey,Utah

This retreat is dedicated to the Two Arrows Zen sangha as a weekend of practice and community. Starting with dinner on Thursday, October 15, we will gather for three days of zazen and daily ritual practice, including homage to the complete lineage of Zen ancestors back to Shakyamuni Buddha.

We’ll care for our retreat center together, share delightful meals, go on energizing outings to admire the beauty of Southern Utah, and enjoy a celebratory evening on Saturday night. The retreat closes at noon on Sunday.

While we intend to welcome everyone who would like to attend, we have limited capacity for 40 participants, and will give priority to active Two Arrows Zen practitioners and members. Please request registration – we will get back to you promptly. The retreat fee is $229 per person.

Registrations are nonrefundable for this event. You may be placed on a waitlist if all seats are filled.

Together, may we continue walking this path for the benefit of all beings.

MAKING TRAVEL PLANS

Arrival
Torrey is 215 miles from Salt Lake City, the nearest airport—plan for 4 hours of travel time from SLC to Torrey. Everyone is responsible for their own transportation, so you may need a car to get to Torrey. We will assist in connecting participants who need rideshares, but you need to make your own plans. Please arrive in Torrey by 4:00 pm on Thursday.

Check-in begins at 4:00 pm. The retreat officially opens with dinner on Thursday at 6:00 pm.

Departure
Please plan your travel to depart Torrey on Sunday at noon.

CAMPING, CABINS & MOTELS
Camping on the Zendo property is reserved for monks and staff. 

There are many motels and cabin rentals in and near Torrey. For current listings, consult TripAdvisor or similar sites.

VRBO and AirBnB also have many listings: Search Wayne County, UT for the best selection.

Lodgings closest to the zendo, within a five-minute walk, are:

Torrey Area Dispersed Camping Information

MEALS
Your registration includes all meals, snacks, and beverages from dinner on your arrival day to breakfast on the closing day. Meals are vegetarian, with meat available as an option for some. We serve a variety of foods and have gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives for common items. Everyone is served the same meal. We cannot prepare special diets or provide refrigeration space for retreatants.

A medically diagnosed allergy to seafood or nuts requires you to inform us and carry your own rescue medication, such as an EpiPen.

The nearest full-service grocery store is 18 miles from Torrey; a general merchandise convenience store is located just down the street.

WEATHER AND LOGISTICS
Fall is beautiful in Torrey. We will enjoy cooler days, bright skies, and star-spangled nights. However, the day/night temperature swings in the high desert can be extreme. Always expect the possibility of rain and wind. Bring a water bottle, a brimmed hat, closed-toe hiking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and layered clothing. You will get a complete gear list with your orientation letter.

Daytime outings may include drives of up to half an hour to the destination. Hikes are generally short and on moderate terrain. A hiking stick to navigate uneven ground may be helpful.

DRAFT RETREAT SCHEDULE
Thursday
4 – 6 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Dinner & Orientation
7:15 pm Zazen
8:30 pm Close

Friday & Saturday
7:00 Zazen & Service
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Community Meeting
9:15 Work Period / Samu
11:00 Zazen & Dharma Talk
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Outing/Afternoon Activity
5:00 Zazen
6:00 Dinner
7:15  Evening Program
8:30 Close

Time

October 15, 2026 4:00 pm - October 18, 2026 12:00 pm MDT(GMT-06:00)