Plan Your Visit

Welcome! Spirit Rock Meditation Center is located approximately 45 minutes northwest of San Francisco, 60 minutes west of Oakland and 12 minutes from Fairfax.

Note: Fairfax is the last stop for gas, so if you’re driving, be sure to plan accordingly. Prices for transportation listed below are subject to change. Check with each transportation company for current prices.

Opportunities to Visit Spirit Rock

We are excited to welcome visitors to Spirit Rock! Our lower campus and bookstore are open daily from 10 AM – 2 PM for all who wish to experience the peaceful environment, explore our bookstore, and connect with the Spirit Rock community. We're also open during Monday night classes.

Please note that the upper campus remains closed during ongoing residential retreats to maintain a silent retreat environment. However, visitors are welcome to enjoy the lower campus and bookstore during open hours.

Service dogs are welcome, but pets and emotional support animals are not permitted at any time, including in parked vehicles.

For the latest updates and special event-related access, please check this page regularly. We look forward to welcoming you!

Retreat Arrival & Departure Times

Check‐in is between 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. PT on the opening day of the retreat. Check out is 11:00 a.m. PT on the last day. No late arrivals or early departures, please.

Call us if you have an emergency that will cause you to be delayed after 4:30 p.m. on opening day: (415) 488‐0164 ext. 262.

Transportation Options from Oakland (OAK) & San Francisco (SFO) Airports

Spirit Rock is accessible from both the Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO) International Airports. Please allow two to three hours to get from the airport to Spirit Rock. Either airport is fine. Choose flight arrangements that will get you to the retreat on time and do not cause you to leave early.