We offer meditation courses and contemplative practice rooted in Buddhist wisdom — simple, accessible, and open to everyone.
Simple, proven techniques for settling the mind — taught step by step from the very beginning.
Training the heart through Lojong — practical tools for genuine kindness toward yourself and others.
A warm, inclusive sangha where practitioners of all backgrounds are welcomed exactly as they are.
From half-day sittings to multi-day residentials in the beauty of the Hudson Valley.
All programmes are open to everyone, regardless of background or belief. Sliding scale fees available.
Learn to settle your mind and find genuine peace. This friendly, step-by-step course introduces the core techniques of Buddhist meditation in a completely accessible way — no experience, no belief required.
A transformative eight-week programme in the Tibetan Buddhist art of mind training. Learn to work with difficult emotions, cultivate genuine kindness, and develop the courage to open your heart to yourself and others.
A six-week exploration of how meditation practice can transform the way we live, work, and relate. Practical, grounded, and immediately applicable to the challenges of modern life.
Stillwater draws on the wisdom of multiple Buddhist traditions — Tibetan, Zen, and Theravada — offering what is most helpful without demanding you adopt any particular belief system.
Our courses share simple meditation techniques and methods for training in compassion, developed over centuries yet directly relevant to the challenges of everyday life: stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, and the search for meaning.
We are based in Woodstock, NY and offer in-person programmes at our centre, as well as occasional online sessions.
Learn about our approachMeditation
Thursday Evening Sitting
Meditation
Half-Day Meditation: Settling the Mind
Retreat
Spring Retreat: Rest & Renewal
"Meditation and compassion have been shown to be beneficial in many ways — bringing peace of mind, tackling stress, depression and other mental health challenges, and helping us develop more kindness for ourselves and those around us."
The Stillwater approach
28 River Bend Lane, Woodstock, NY 12498
Thursday evenings are free and open to all — no booking needed.