** EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS MARCH 15th, 2026 **
AN INTIMATE, IN‑PERSON RETREAT IN THE HIGH DESERT OF NEW MEXICO
New Mexico 4-Day Retreat: Thurs. June 25th to Sun. June 28th 2026
This retreat is for those who are ready to take the summation of spiritual knowledge and understanding acquired over the years and allow it to finally settle into a fully embodied experience over the course of four days. During this time, we’ll shift away from a primarily mental experience of freedom and into a more authentic, directly lived experience of it. This is an invitation to spend several days in conditions that naturally allow experience to settle- without pressure, performance, or effort.
Many people who are drawn to this work already understand it very well. The teachings are familiar. The language is known. And yet, clarity can remain conceptual rather than lived. Through group self-inquiry meetings, one-to-one sessions, and guided outdoor walking meditations in the mountains and on the trails, we’ll create the space where understanding has room to become a viscerally lived reality. This retreat acts as a doorway to the freedom and brilliance of the effortlessly silent mind.
The retreat will take place at a quiet, open retreat space in Albuquerque, New Mexico, close to the Sandia Mountains. There are a couple of participation options available, including on-site lodging and a day-guest option for those staying elsewhere. Delicious local catering will be provided for all attendees, and transportation arrangements can be made for anyone needing a ride to and from the retreat space each day.
See below for registration details.
WHY ATTEND THIS RETREAT?
Where The Search Naturally Comes To Rest
There is something that happens when we step out of daily routines and into a shared, intentional space- especially when that space is devoted to letting go of resistance to the flow of life itself. Often, without realizing it, the spiritual search becomes a subtle form of resistance: a quiet attempt to steer life toward an imagined state of freedom.
This retreat is an opportunity to meet that subtle resistance directly, to see it for what it is, and to allow it to dissolve into a more rooted and grounded expression of Being. Ultimately, this gathering is an invitation to call off the search for wholeness- not by achieving something new, but by stepping into an undivided truth that has never been hidden.
Join me as we spend this time together in the rugged beauty of New Mexico, allowing clarity to reveal itself within the silent, unbounded space of awareness.
WHAT THIS GATHERING IS REALLY
POINTING TO
A Different Kind of Seeing
Most of us move through life identified with a story about who we are- a sense of self shaped by thought, memory, conditioning, and habit. Over time, this identification becomes so familiar that it feels like who we are, rather than something we’re relating to.
In this way, the movement toward freedom can quietly keep experience divided, even when the intention is sincere.
This retreat is not about fixing the mind or improving the self. It’s about creating the conditions where this identification can be seen clearly- not as a problem to solve, but as something that was never as solid as it appeared.
As attention rests and effort softens, what tends to reveal itself is a more fundamental sense of being- one that isn’t constructed, maintained, or achieved. From here, many of the patterns that once felt personal begin to loosen on their own, simply because they’re no longer being taken as “me.”
This gathering is an invitation to let that recognition deepen- not through technique or belief, but through direct encounter and shared presence.
YOUR STAY DURING THE RETREAT:
The retreat will take place at a private retreat space near Albuquerque, New Mexico, located close to the Sandia Mountains. The area offers a quiet, spacious setting that supports focused time together while remaining easily accessible from the city and airport.
The retreat space includes a central meeting area where our daily gatherings will take place, along with shared common spaces for meals and downtime. Private on-site accommodations are available which will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
For those who prefer additional privacy or separation in the mornings and evenings, there will also be the option to stay at a nearby hotel. A discounted group rate will be made available to retreat participants. Attendees staying off-site are welcome to join all daytime activities at the retreat space.
For participants who do not have access to a vehicle, transportation to and from the retreat space can be arranged each day. Additional details regarding lodging options and transportation logistics will be shared after registration.
Delicious Food
The retreat will be fully catered with fresh wholesome food that’s delicious and made from natural and local ingredients. If you have any special dietary concerns just let me know.
You can view a tentative menu of the retreat’s meal plan HERE.
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
(Tentative)
Thursday June 25th:
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm:
Guests arrive
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm:
Dinner
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm:
Guided inquiry meditation (Group meeting)
Friday June 26th:
8:00 am – 9:00 am:
Breakfast
9:00 am – 11:00 am:
Outdoor walking meditation (Sandia Foothills)
11:15 am – 12:30 pm:
The Buddha Chair (Group meeting)
12:30 pm – 1:50 pm:
Lunch break + 20-minute 1:1 sessions
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm:
Guided inquiry meditation (Group meeting)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm:
Break + 20-minute 1:1 sessions
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm:
Dinner
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm:
Outdoor seated meditation (Around Bonfire)
Saturday June 27th:
8:00 am – 8:30 am:
Breakfast
8:30 am – 12:30 pm:
Outdoor walking meditation (Sandia Peak via Sandia Peak Tramway)
12:30 pm – 1:50 pm:
Lunch break + 20-minute 1:1 sessions
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm:
Guided inquiry meditation (Group meeting)
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm:
Break + 20-minute 1:1 sessions
6:15 pm – 8:15 pm:
Dinner @ local restaurant
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm:
Outdoor seated meditation (Around Bonfire)
Sunday June 28th:
8:00 am – 9:00 am:
Breakfast
9:15 am – 10:30 am:
Final guided inquiry meditation
10:30 am – 11:00 am:
Guests depart
BOOK YOUR SPOT AT THE RETREAT HERE:
Early-Bird Discount Ends March 15th, 2026
Sign-Up Option 1
Overnight
Stay with Accommodation
For those who wish to stay overnight in one of the retreat space’s private rooms. All meals are included.
PAY-IN-FULL OPTION:
(with Early-Bird discount)
$1200 USD
Pay-in-full registrations include an optional 20-minute 1:1 session with me during the retreat.
Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1500.
INSTALLMENT OPTION:
1st payment: $500 + 2 equal payments of $375 over the course of 2 months ($1250 USD total). Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1500.
This stay is only visible while private overnight rooms are available.
You’ll receive immediate email confirmation after checkout.
Sign-Up Option 2
Day Stay /
Local Stay
For those who wish to attend the full retreat but will not be staying overnight at the retreat space. A special discounted room rate of $139 per night at the designated retreat hotel (Staybridge Suites Albuquerque – Airport) will be available for overnight accommodation. All meals are included.
PAY-IN-FULL OPTION:
(with Early-Bird discount)
$800 USD
Pay-in-full registrations include an optional 20-minute 1:1 session with me during the retreat.
Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1000.
INSTALLMENT OPTION:
1st payment: $300 + 2 equal payments of $275 over the course of 2 months ($850 USD total). Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1000.
You’ll receive immediate email confirmation after checkout.
RETREAT FAQ’S:
I’d like to attend the retreat, but I’ll be flying in and have no means of transportation when I get there. Are there any shared transportation options available?
Yes. If you can’t make the drive yourself to the retreat space from the airport, then we can arrange a group ride-share where you’ll meet at a specific location (inside ABQ International Sunport) and then drive over with other retreat guests. Please email me directly (here) after booking with your transportation request.
Is there an option to attend the retreat without having to stay overnight at the retreat space?
Yes. If you don’t need to use the retreat space’s accommodations (or if those rooms are already booked), then you can choose the ‘Day Stay / Local Stay’ sign-up option and also take advantage of a special discounted room rate at the nearby Staybridge Suites Albuquerque – Airport for the retreat. Transportation to and from Staybridge will be provided each morning and evening. The ‘Day Stay / Local Stay’ sign-up option still allows you to take part in all of the retreat activities and you will have all of your meals covered. You can find the ‘Day Stay / Local Stay’ sign-up option (here).
Will I have to bring my own food?
No. The retreat will be fully catered with fresh wholesome food that’s delicious and made from natural and local ingredients. If you have any special dietary concerns just let me know. You’ll receive dinner on Thursday after you arrive, and then on Friday and Saturday you’ll receive breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Sunday you’ll receive breakfast before our final group meeting. You’re welcome to bring any snacks of your own to the retreat. Here’s a tentative list of the meals that will be on the menu during the retreat: Retreat Meal Plan.
I’d prefer to stay in a hotel in Albuquerque during the retreat instead of staying at the
retreat space. Is there a designated retreat hotel I should stay at and a shuttle that can
pick me up and drop me off each day?
Yes. The designated retreat hotel is Staybridge Suites Albuquerque – Airport. Please email me (here) to get the special discounted room rate at the hotel. There will be a shuttle available to pick you up at Staybridge at the start of each day and one available to drop you off each night. Choose the ‘Day Stay / Local Stay’ sign-up option when registering for the retreat.
What if I need to cancel after I’ve booked? Do I get a refund?
Due to the costs involved in organizing this event and the holding of your spot during the booking period, refunds will not be possible. However, if you’re unable to make it to the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances then a credit can be applied to a future retreat with me or to one of my session packages.
Can I pay for the retreat in installments?
Yes. If it’s easier for you to spread the payment out, you can split the retreat fee into 3 payments (one upfront and two payments two months apart). Please select the installment option on the check-out page when booking.
Can I choose the type of accommodation I will get?
The retreat space offers comfortable private rooms for attendees. These accommodations will be given out on a first-book, first-serve basis. As mentioned above, you can also choose to stay at the designated retreat hotel (Staybridge Suites Albuquerque – Airport), where a special discounted room rate is available. Rooms at Staybridge are modern and spacious. If you won’t have access to a vehicle, there will be a shuttle available to pick you up at the start of each day from the hotel and drop you off each night.
Will I have a chance to speak with you 1:1?
Yes. 20-minute 1:1 sessions are available during the retreat for those who choose the pay-in-full registration option. These sessions offer space to bring forward questions or material that feels more personal or specific to your life situation.
Whether or not you schedule a 1:1 session, the retreat itself is intentionally small and relational. There will be ample opportunity to speak with me and engage directly throughout our time together.
I will be flying in to attend this retreat, which airport should I fly into?
The airport to fly into is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
How will I know if there’s space still available at the retreat?
There are limited spaces available for this retreat, so once they are all filled I will update this page to reflect that change. If you don’t see a notice at the top of this page mentioning that the retreat has been filled, then there are still some spaces available.
JOIN ME AT THE DOORWAY
Many of us have already spent time together through previous retreats, conversations, or online work, while for others this may be the first time we meet in person. Either way, I’m glad for the chance to be together in the same space again.
Being together in person brings a clarity that can be challenging to replicate elsewhere. Without much structure imposed, what matters most usually comes into focus on its own during our time together. That’s what this gathering is ultimately for.
Peace,
Kyle
BOOK YOUR SPOT AT THE RETREAT HERE:
Sign-Up Option 1
Overnight
Stay with Accommodation
For those who wish to stay overnight in one of the retreat space’s private rooms. All meals are included.
PAY-IN-FULL OPTION:
(with Early-Bird discount)
$1200 USD
Pay-in-full registrations include an optional 20-minute 1:1 session with me during the retreat.
Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1500.
INSTALLMENT OPTION:
1st payment: $500 + 2 equal payments of $375 over the course of 2 months ($1250 USD total). Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1500.
This stay is only visible while private overnight rooms are available.
You’ll receive immediate email confirmation after checkout.
Sign-Up Option 2
Day Stay /
Local Stay
For those who wish to attend the full retreat but will not be staying overnight at the retreat space. A special discounted room rate of $139 per night at the designated retreat hotel (Staybridge Suites Albuquerque – Airport) will be available for overnight accommodation. All meals are included.
PAY-IN-FULL OPTION:
(with Early-Bird discount)
$800 USD
Pay-in-full registrations include an optional 20-minute 1:1 session with me during the retreat.
Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1000.
INSTALLMENT OPTION:
1st payment: $300 + 2 equal payments of $275 over the course of 2 months ($850 USD total). Please note: The Early-Bird rate is only available until March 15th, 2026. Non-Early-Bird rate is $1000.
You’ll receive immediate email confirmation after checkout.
About Kyle
I make myself available as a guide for those who are interested in clarity that isn’t based on belief, effort, or maintaining a particular state. My work is quiet and relational, focused on direct recognition rather than explanation or technique. I’m less interested in offering answers to adopt than in creating the conditions where what’s already present can be seen clearly, without pressure.
In April of 2002, I experienced a profound shift in consciousness following a long battle with depression. That shift didn’t arrive as a solution to be applied or a state to maintain, but as a fundamental realignment that gradually informed how life is met and lived. Since then, I’ve been meeting with people through small in-person gatherings, retreats, individual conversations, and online talks.
Much of this work resonates with those who have explored spiritual teachings deeply and sense that understanding alone hasn’t fully settled into lived experience. What matters most to me is integration- how clarity expresses itself in ordinary life, relationships, and the ongoing unfolding of being human. My teaching is intentionally non-lineage-based, emphasizing direct experience over inherited frameworks or spiritual identity.
I’ll SEE YOU IN THE Q!
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