We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Join us for our 90-day Rains Retreat (2026-27), where we deepen our mindfulness practice and learn to live in harmony with ourselves, each other, and the Earth.
The 90-day Rains Retreat is an annual retreat whose origins date back to the time of the Buddha. It is a time for monks and nuns to deepen their studies, practice, and focus on building the monastic sangha.
In Plum Village, we also welcome lay friends to join us and participate in the 90-days of practice alongside the monastics, either for the entire 90 days, or for one or two weeks. This creates a joyful, community experience, and a time for collective healing and transformation.
Please note that unlike the themed retreats, retreatants coming for the Rains Retreat will mostly follow the activities of the residential community. There will be some sessions designed to suit retreatants who are new to the practice.
Important information about joining us for a retreat
- Sample schedule
- Accommodation and pricing
- Information about our hamlets
- Transportation, what to wear, what to bring, and meals
Joining the full 90 Days Rains Retreat
For friends interested in joining the full 90 days, please note that the teachings, mentoring groups, and daily communications are predominantly in English. We do our best with French and Vietnamese translation, but this may not always be possible.
- Arrival Date : 13 Oct 2026
- Opening ceremony: 15 Oct 2026
- Closing Ceremony: 12 Jan 2027
- Departure Date: 13 Jan 2027
Registration
We aspire to create space for people of all genders with care and respect within our current capacity. In general, Lower and New Hamlet primarily host women, while Upper Hamlet primarily hosts men, with some hamlets offering limited space for couples and non-binary practitioners.
Please refer to each application form for details on what is available for this Rains Retreat.
- Lower Hamlet – home of the nuns
- New Hamlet – home of the nuns
- Upper Hamlet – home of the monks
Practicing for 1 or 2 Weeks
More information coming soon.
More about the Rains Retreat at Plum Village
- Read about the “fruits” of the a previous Rains Retreat
- Watch a video made at Upper Hamlet documenting a Rains Retreat
- Listen to a podcast episode about Rains Retreats at Plum Village
- Read guidance from Thich Nhat Hanh about practicing in a Rains Retreat
