Events
UMI offers one-on-one teaching for new meditators, weekly group meditation, and meditation retreats throughout the year. Get in touch to plan an event in your area!
Tu B'shvat at UMI
Feb 1 from 6pm to 10:30pm MST
Join us at UMI for a fun and meaningful Tu B'shvat Seder – a ritual dinner celebrating the "New Year of the Trees." We'll explore traditions, enjoy symbolic fruits, and share stories around nature and renewal. Perfect for all ages looking to connect with this special holiday.
Winter Meditation Retreat
February 6th-9th 2026 at UMI
Join us for our winter meditation retreat. This is our flagship program in which you will learn and/or deepen your connection to the energies of the hebrew letters through both learning and experience (meditation).
Purim Shabbaton
February 27th - March 1st at UMI
Join us at UMI for a playful Purim Shabbaton including a festive meal, learning, singing, and celebration.
Passover Retreat
April 3rd - 6th at UMI
Join us for a rich and meaningful passover experience at UMI. Facilitation and details TBA in the coming months.
Group Meditation Every Sunday
Sign up for the weekly email and join us on Zoom or in Person for a teaching from one of our UMI teachers and group meditation with students from around the world.
Previous Events
Sukkot Music & Meditation Retreat
In October of 2024 we organized a Sukkot meditation & Jewish learning retreat in collaboration with Base Denver, Noah Leavitt, & Michael Harlow. At the conclusion of our Sukkot Retreat, we opened the event to the wider community for a “festival” day of meditation and music.
Meditation & Music Retreats
UMI organized and hosted two music and meditation retreats in the Spring of 2024 in collaboration with Jewish musicians Ben Romano and Marni Loffman.
Eliana Light Music and Meditation Retreat
We gathered at UMI on January 24th to 26th 2024 for a weekend of meditation and music with Eliana Light.
Fall Meditation Course in Maine
Bob Tarentino traveled to Maine in November of 2024 to lead a Shabbaton. A Shabbaton is a weekend long course where we have the opportunity to dive deeper into our meditation practice together. Individuals and groups can request retreats either at UMI (in Colorado) or in their area and we'll do our best to accomodate.