Penn State Relational Mindfulness Retreat

Penn State Relational Mindfulness Retreat

Come for the fun & friends.
Stay for the calm & community.

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an experience to remember

Participants of an Inward Bound Mindfulness Retreat reconnect with their own brilliance, confidence, and intuition—their innate inner spark. With curiosity, attendees develop their powers of perception and their capacity to understand their emotions and thoughts. The mindfulness practices they acquire on retreat transform into essential skills that are valuable now and for a lifetime.

steady your mind and heart

steady your mind and heart

celebrate your inner wisdom

celebrate your inner wisdom

share your authentic self

share your authentic self

forge meaningful friendships

forge meaningful friendships

retreat teachers & staff

Inward Bound retreats are led by adults with years of experience serving and working with teens and young adults, alongside their own longstanding mindfulness practices. Our diverse staff walk their talk in their professional and personal lives, and devote themselves to creating a unique and safe container for all to be welcomed, be real, and be accepted.

Cara Lai

Cara Lai

mindfulness teacher

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Dr. Kevin Hulburt

Dr. Kevin Hulburt

assistant teacher

Ben Painter

Ben Painter

mentor

Siddhant Babla

Siddhant Babla

mentor

I learned that I belong and everyone belongs.

— 18-year-old female on retreat

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retreat experience

retreat experience

Explore what happens on retreat, why young adults love them, and the overall benefits of our mindfulness retreats.

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faqs & program details

faqs & program details

Read frequently asked questions and their answers about teen retreats, tuition, and more.

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young adult testimonials

young adult testimonials

Since our teen retreats started in 2010, young people have shared what their retreat meant to them.

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about the retreat center

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