Profile
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge is the Buddhist meditation and retreat center for Natural Dharma Fellowship. We are dedicated to the cultivation of mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in daily life. We are located in Springfield, New Hampshire, nestled in the green hills of the Upper Valley, surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and century-old stone walls. Our stately historic main building offers a comfortable and spacious setting in which the transformative potential of meditation can be explored and realized. We also offer many programs and retreats online.
Wonderwell Mountain Refuge is owned and operated by Natural Dharma Fellowship, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the preservation of the teachings of the Buddhism in the West. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being, as taught and transmitted in the Tibetan traditions of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
The types of retreats hosted include:
- Silent group retreats to deepen in meditation practice, to steep in the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist teachings, and to cultivate the heart of compassion
- Contemplative retreats for activists, educators, caregivers, artists, writers, beginners, and couples
- Gatherings dedicated to exploring the intersection of Buddhist ethics with ecological sustainability
- Wisdom of the body retreats, including yoga
- Events for local communities around the Upper Valley and the Lake Sunapee region in New Hampshire
Our facilities are also available for third-party rental.
Core teachers: Lama Willa Blythe Baker, Lama Liz Monson, with many visiting teachers
