August Training Period 2026
Booking is now open for the August Training Period, four consecutive, week long retreats at Fell End in the Lake District. StoneWater Zen teachers will be present throughout the month.
The schedule for each week will include zazen, interviews with teachers, dharma talks, work practice and services and an extended afternoon break for walks in the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Bookings can be made for any of the following weeks in August:
Week 1 Sunday 2nd. – Friday 7th August
Week 2 Sunday 9th – Friday 14th August
Week 3 Sunday 16th – Friday 21st August
Week 4 Sunday 23rd – Thursday 27th August
These weeks form part of the training for the ‘Shuso’ or Head Monk. The month will conclude with the Shuso Hossen ceremony in Liverpool on Saturday 29th August.
Suggested minumun donation per week (including meals & accommodation): £250 (£200 for week 4)
Both Sangha members and newcomers are welcome.
To book or for more information please email: gilesmegginson@hotmail.com.
Autumn sesshin – dates for your diary.
There will be two weeks of sesshin in the Lakes.
Week 1 Sunday 18th – Friday 23rd October
Week 2 Sunday 25th to Friday 30th October
Further details and booking arrangements to follow.