Lake Tahoe, Nevada
April 2 – 9, 2026
What changes when you train your nervous system
How this retreat works
A full week of immersive training
Seven days of structured practice. Group instruction, guided meditation, solo practice time, and complementary sessions including yoga and breathwork. The daily schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
1-on-1 facilitation throughout
You get individual time with experienced facilitators across the full week. They observe your practice, give real-time feedback, and adjust their guidance to your experience. This is the core of what makes the method work.
Over 60% access jhana within the week
Jhanas are deep meditative states of calm, joy, and absorption. With structured instruction and feedback, the majority of participants access these states during the retreat. The states are unmistakable.
Leave with a practice that compounds
You leave with the tools and understanding to continue independently. Access to the Jhourney alumni community on Circle for ongoing connection and support. The practice gets richer over time, not harder.
The retreat
Retreat info
Zephyr Point sits in a forest on the shores of Lake Tahoe at 6,200 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Private beach access, views of snow-capped peaks, and over a century of history as a retreat center.
Accommodations range from hotel-style rooms to private standalone cabins. Every room is designed for rest and reflection with modern conveniences.
What's included:
- Seven nights of lodging with lake and mountain views
- All meals for the duration of the retreat
- 1-on-1 sessions with experienced facilitators
- Group meditation, guided practice, and instruction
- Yoga, breathwork, and complementary classes
- Access to Zephyr Point's grounds and private beach
- Post-retreat alumni community access via Circle
FAQs
Retreat details
Schedule
✓ Arrival: Thursday, April 2. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. The opening session starts shortly after. Please arrive by 4:00 PM. Do not arrive before 3:00 PM — the venue cannot accommodate earlier arrivals.
✓ Daily structure: The retreat day runs 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sessions include group instruction, guided meditation, 1-on-1 facilitation, and dedicated solo practice time.
✓ Departure: Thursday, April 9. All group activities finish by mid-morning. Check out by 10:00 AM.
Getting there
Zephyr Point is on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, approximately 200 miles east of San Francisco. A participant-led carpool spreadsheet will be shared before the retreat.
Closest airports:
- Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) — ~1 hour drive
- Sacramento International (SMF) — ~2.5 hour drive
- San Francisco International (SFO) — ~3–4 hour drive
Before you book
✓ You must be at least 18 years old to attend
✓ Participation requires completing a mental health screening and signing required agreements
✓ Please hold off on travel or schedule commitments until your screening is complete and your spot is confirmed. Screenings begin no later than February 15
✓ This is a 10-day retreat — only sign up if you can attend the entire program
✓ A limited number of scholarships are available — email retreats@jhourney.io
what people say
It's not about the intensity.
It's about the journey.
Probably one of the nicest things that's ever happened to me, like up there with beautiful events like marriage.
David Phelan
Songwriter for Zayn, Sia, and BLACKPINK
Absolutely amazing. A secret nobody is talking about, and I’ve never felt anything like it. I’m so grateful; I’m a better and happier person.
Francisco Larrain
CTO of Topsort, ex-VP of Engineering Groupon, investor in SpaceX, Lyft
To know there’s this infinite resource within me that’s accessible without external conditions…it’s just crazy. You can’t unsee that.
Zach Lauzon
Google software engineer
This experience was the best thing that’s happened to me this year. I had no idea how enjoyable meditation could be.
Ruby Yu
Founder of YC-backed 10 Lives, formerly at UCSF & Harvard
Why would I have a second piece of chocolate cake when I know I can beat that by 100x in 10 minutes with my eyes closed?
Nick Cammarata
AI Safety Researcher & former founder
The jhanas may be the single most important thing on the planet right now. You may think it’s superintelligence or longevity. That’s nothing without wellbeing.
Shamil Chandaria
Oxford neuroscientist, ex-DeepMind
Booking
Find a room
Hotel-style room (single occupancy)
$4,995
A private hotel-style room in a block next to the main hall. The room features one double bed, one extra bed (can be used as an additional meditation spot), and a private bathroom.
Hotel-style room (shared option)
$4,595
A hotel-style room shared between two participants of the same gender. The room features one double bed, an additional single bed, and a private bathroom.
Private cabin
$5,995
A standalone cosy and rustic private cabin, a short walk from the main building. The cabin features a bedroom with a double or queen bed, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a living room with a lounge area, and a private patio with views of the surrounding area.
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Couples / Friends Cabin (double occupancy, price per person)
$4,995
The cabin features a bedroom with a double, queen or 2 twin beds for a couple or friends, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a living room with lounge area and a private patio with views over the territory.
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Get our intro to Jhana series
The Jhanas are meditation states that bring extraordinary pleasure, like the opposite of a panic attack. Having openhearted joy on tap makes it easier to be the person you aspire to be.