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14-Day Vipassana Retreat with Anthony Markwell
14-Day Vipassana Retreat with Anthony Markwell
December 1 - 16, 2026
Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand
15 nights, 16 days
40 person retreat
Highlights
14-day deep immersion in Vipassana meditation with experienced teacher Anthony Markwell.
Live teachings and guidance from Anthony Markwell throughout the retreat.
30+ sitting meditation sessions combined with regular walking meditation practice.
Daily meditative yoga to support the body and deepen the meditation practice.
Complete silence and digital detox for a deep inward journey and focused attention.
A non-religious approach focused on mindfulness, awareness, and training the mind.
Practice in a peaceful tropical setting at Indriya Retreat, Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Accommodation, vegetarian meals, meditation space, and full retreat support included.
Integration day to gently transition back into everyday life after the retreat.
Details
This immersive 14-day Vipassana retreat with Anthony Markwell is designed for deep meditation, inner clarity, and mindful awareness. Held in silence at the peaceful Indriya Retreat Center on Koh Phangan, it offers a rare opportunity to step away from everyday distractions and fully dedicate yourself to practice. With intensive sitting and walking meditation, daily teachings, and meditative yoga, participants develop greater concentration, emotional balance, self-awareness, and equanimity. The retreat is non-religious and focuses on direct experience and training the mind. A unique feature is the opportunity to practice in person with Anthony Markwell, a former Buddhist monk with over 11 years of monastic experience and decades of Vipassana practice.
Venue
Indriya Retreat
4.9 ★ 76 Reviews
Indriya is dedicated to offering authentic teachings preserved in the monasteries of Southeast Asia, shared within a retreat environment designed for the modern spiritual seeker. Indriya Retreat — a perfect place to slow down and reconnect. Nestled in Koh Phangan’s Ao Sri Thanu district, it is just a 10-minute walk from the beach, Thai spas, local markets, and national parks.
Yoga Studio
Shower
Bathroom
Accommodation
Shared Double Room
2-person shared room
$700 USD / person
Private room
Private room for 1
$1,400 USD total
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15 Nights Accommodation: Shared Double Room or Private Single Room Clean, Comfortable & Conducive to Practice These simple wooden eco-lodges are designed specifically for meditation retreats, providing everything you need for rest and focus, without distractions that would pull attention outward. Each hut accommodates two practitioners of the same gender in separate sleeping areas with privacy curtains. The intentional simplicity follows the eighth Buddhist training precept and helps cultivate the sense-restraint essential for deepening practice. The room might end up being private, depending on number of retreat guests. Your Space Includes: Comfortable mattress with quality bed linen, blankets, and pillows Fresh towels and mosquito netting Private terrace for outdoor meditation or rest Natural wood construction with good ventilation Shared bathroom facilities nearby (clean and functional) The Setting: Peaceful natural surroundings away from urban noise Walking paths for formal meditation practice WiFi available (though you're encouraged to fully disconnect) Communal meditation hall and dining areas Setting Expectations: This is a meditation retreat, not a hotel. Accommodations are basic, clean, and safe, purposefully free from entertainment, luxury, or sensory stimulation. The environment is designed to help you let go of comfort-seeking and discover deeper satisfaction through inner stillness.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan
Meals During the Retreat Breakfast: Drinks (Thai tea, cacao, ginger & lemon water) Oatmeal Rice soup Fresh fruit Lunch: Drinks (tea) Rice Various tofu curries Vegetable dishes and stir-fried vegetables with tofu Fresh salad Evening: Drinks (Thai tea, cacao, ginger & lemon water) Fresh fruit
Testimonials
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What's Included
14-day intensive Vipassana meditation retreat with Anthony Markwell
16 days / 15 nights accommodation at Indriya Retreat Center
Teachings by Anthony Markwell, meditation instructions, Dharma talks, Q&A and group practice
Daily sitting and walking meditation
Daily meditative yoga
Healthy vegetarian meals, fresh fruit, drinks and drinking water
Meditation cushions and other basic meditation equipment
Bed linen, blankets and towels
Laundry service
Full access to the meditation hall and retreat facilities
A quiet, supportive environment for deep practice and complete digital detox
Not Included
Flights and international or domestic transportation to Koh Phangan
Airport, ferry and local transfers to and from Indriya Retreat Center
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses and purchases
Additional nights before or after the retreat
Private sessions or treatments not included in the retreat program
Visa and entry-related expenses
FAQs
Guest requirements
This retreat is intended for participants who are genuinely committed to intensive Vipassana practice and inner work.
Previous Vipassana or meditation experience is recommended, but not required.
Participants should be physically and mentally prepared for an intensive daily meditation schedule.
Full participation in the retreat program and respect for the retreat guidelines are expected.
Participants must be willing to observe silence and remain at the retreat center throughout the retreat.
A willingness to disconnect from phones, social media, and everyday distractions is required.
Participants should be able to follow a simple vegetarian diet and the retreat’s daily routine.
Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Men and women live in separate designated areas.
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, and other substances are strictly prohibited.
Participants must remain on the retreat center premises throughout the retreat.
Clothing should be simple, modest, and comfortable. No revealing, transparent, or tight clothing.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.
