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Dr Joe Dispenza retreats: 2027 schedule, real cost and what critics say

Joe Dispenza retreats start with a required online course; the Week Long Retreat then costs $2,699 in tuition before hotel, flights and dinners. Two dates are left in 2026; for 2027 the retreat schedule lists four so far, in Colorado, Florida and Mexico, and the help center adds Copenhagen in August.

PublishedUpdated8 min read
Research-based guideBy WorthMyTicketSources checked October 31, 2026

Based on published sources, not our own attendance. Our take is a conditional assessment.

Tuition + hotel estimate
$4,309
per person · San Diego area, Nov 2026 · 7 hotel nights · before flights & dinners
Tuition$2,699
Hotel, 7 nightsabout $1,610
Online courseincluded*
See the cost breakdown
Illustrative hotel estimate, not a quote for event dates: momondo average for Chula Vista, $230 a night. *30-day access with your registration; unlimited access is $399.
Next Week Long
Nov 21–27, 2026
Chula Vista, California
Length
7 days
about 6 am to 8 pm, reported
Before you go
Online course
or a live Progressive Retreat
2027 dates listed
4 Week Long
+ 2 advanced follow-ups
Our take
SKIPDEPENDSWORTH IT
An intense meditation week with a devoted community. Treat the healing claims with care.

Key takeaways

  • $2,699 tuition for the San Diego Week Long Retreat; with seven hotel nights about $4,200 before flights.
  • Prerequisite: the Progressive Online Course or a live Progressive Retreat.
  • 2027: Week Long Retreats in Aurora, Kissimmee and twice in Riviera Maya, Mexico, so far.
  • Contested claims: critics call his use of quantum physics and healing claims pseudoscience.
On this page2026–2027 scheduleCostRetreat typesWhat happensRefundsCriticsFAQ

Worth it if you…

  • already meditate with his books or courses and want to go deeper
  • like long meditations in a big, enthusiastic group
  • can afford about $4,000–5,000 with travel
  • can handle long days that start very early

Skip it if you…

  • hope it will cure an illness; don't stop any treatment
  • are new to meditation: prep work is expected
  • want a schedule in advance; it isn't shared
  • have a condition that intense breathwork could worsen; ask your doctor

Joe Dispenza retreat schedule 2026 and 2027

These are the retreats on the official site on October 31, 2026. Week Long Retreats tend to sell out, and the site recommends creating an account before registration opens.

DatesRetreatWhere
Nov 21–27, 2026Week Long RetreatChula Vista, California (San Diego area)
Dec 7–13, 2026Week Long RetreatRiviera Maya, Mexico
Jan 4–7, 2027Advanced Follow Up RetreatMarco Island, Florida
Feb 8–17, 202710-Day Advanced RetreatRiviera Maya, Mexico
Mar 24–30, 2027Week Long RetreatAurora, Colorado (Denver area)
Apr 12–18, 2027Week Long RetreatRiviera Maya, Mexico
May 8–14, 2027Week Long RetreatKissimmee, Florida (Orlando area)
Jun 7–13, 2027Week Long RetreatRiviera Maya, Mexico

The 2026 schedule also included Europe, such as a Copenhagen Week Long Retreat in September 2026; for 2027 the help center lists a Copenhagen Week Long Retreat on August 19–25 at Bella Center, with hotels within walking distance from €200 a night.

How much does a Joe Dispenza retreat cost?

The official listing for the San Diego Week Long Retreat in November 2026 shows $2,699. Prices for the other 2027 retreats aren't on the overview pages yet. Hotel and travel are always extra.

Joe Dispenza retreat cost as listed on ; participant reports marked with their year.
WhatAmountSource
Week Long Retreat, San Diego, Nov 2026$2,699Official event listing
Progressive Online Coursefree for 30 days after the retreat · $399 unlimitedOfficial required-coursework page
Week-long advanced retreat, Mexico, 2025$2,499Participant review; resort hotel extra, all-inclusive
Hotel near the San Diego venueabout $230 a nightmomondo, Chula Vista average
Mealscheck your eventOne participant had breakfast and lunch included, not dinner; Mexico resorts are all-inclusive

For a US Week Long Retreat that puts the total at about $4,309 before flights and dinners. Sharing a room or a cheaper hotel nearby lowers it; budget motels in Chula Vista start around $73–80 a night.

Joe Dispenza retreats: the four types

Start here

Progressive Retreat

Introduces the method with science, case studies and meditation. No prerequisite. Also available as the Progressive Online Course.
7 days

Week Long Retreat

Sitting, standing, walking and lying-down meditations, lectures and “Coherence Healing” sessions. Requires the Progressive course.
For graduates

Advanced Follow Up

For returning students: four days in Marco Island or ten days in Riviera Maya in early 2027.
Online

Online courses

The Progressive Online Course costs $399 for unlimited access.

What happens at a Joe Dispenza week long retreat

The official page describes four types of meditation, lectures on the science behind his method, stories of transformation and “Coherence Healing” sessions. The full schedule isn't shared in advance. Participants describe days from about 6 am to 8 pm, sometimes starting far earlier or running overnight, with long live meditations of an hour or more.

Participants like

Community and immersion

A supportive group, team bonds, an organized week and support groups afterwards.
Participants warn

Long, intense days

Little free time, exhaustion afterwards, and in one account an attendee blacking out during meditations.

Refunds and cancelling

The retreat pages don't state cancellation terms; the “Cancellation Policy & Refunds” article in the Dr Joe Dispenza help center does (updated October 29, 2026). You get a full refund if you cancel up to 30 days before the retreat; within 30 days there's no refund unless you have a physical or mental medical emergency. Registrations can't be transferred or resold, and a refund can take up to 15 business days. Also note one rule from the coursework page: if you buy the $399 online course and then join a Week Long Retreat, that purchase isn't refunded.

Before you register
  • Decide by 30 days before the start: after that, tuition is refunded only for a medical emergency.
  • Don't buy the $399 course if you'll register for a Week Long Retreat; access is included for a limited time.
  • Book flights and hotel only after your place is confirmed.

Joe Dispenza retreat reviews: what critics say

Joe Dispenza's “Dr.” is a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, not a medical degree or a PhD. A Berlin psychotherapist, Dirk Stemper, sums up the main criticism: meditation has real benefits, but the leap to curing disease isn't backed by evidence, the quantum physics language is pseudoscience, and people might delay treatment. The Daily Beast asked in 2023 whether he is “perverting science for popularity”.

Supporters and many participants report strong experiences, and even his critics call him a gifted communicator. Our view: go for the meditation and the community, not for medical promises, and keep any treatment you're on.

Questions people ask

How much does a Joe Dispenza retreat cost?

The San Diego Week Long Retreat in November 2026 is listed at $2,699 for tuition. Hotel and travel are extra: seven nights near the venue add roughly $1,500 at average Chula Vista rates. A 2025 week-long retreat in Mexico cost $2,499 in tuition, with an all-inclusive resort on top.

Where are Dr Joe Dispenza's retreats in 2026 and 2027?

Week Long Retreats: Chula Vista, California (Nov 21–27, 2026), Riviera Maya, Mexico (Dec 7–13, 2026), Aurora, Colorado (Mar 24–30, 2027), Riviera Maya (Apr 12–18, 2027), Kissimmee, Florida (May 8–14, 2027) and Riviera Maya (Jun 7–13, 2027). Advanced follow-ups run in Marco Island, Florida and Riviera Maya in early 2027.

Do I need to take a course before a Joe Dispenza Week Long Retreat?

Yes. You must attend a live Progressive Retreat or complete the Progressive Online Course. Registering for a Week Long Retreat includes access to the online course for up to 30 days after the retreat; unlimited access costs $399.

Are Joe Dispenza's retreats worth it?

Participants often describe a supportive community and strong experiences; critics say his scientific and healing claims go beyond the evidence. It can be worth it for meditation in a big group if you can afford about $4,000–5,000 with travel, and if you don't expect it to replace medical treatment.

Is Dr Joe Dispenza a medical doctor?

No. His doctorate is a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, which critics point out is different from a medical degree or a PhD in neuroscience.

What is the daily schedule at a Joe Dispenza retreat?

The full schedule isn't shared in advance. Participants report days from about 6 am to 8 pm, sometimes with very early or overnight sessions, split between lectures and long meditations.

Research by WorthMyTicket

Dates and prices checked on the official site on October 31, 2026; participant reports and critics linked below. We haven't attended a retreat ourselves. How we work

Sources

Checked on October 30–31, 2026.

Show all 11 sources
  1. Dr Joe DispenzaRetreats overview: types and upcoming dates
  2. Dr Joe DispenzaWeek Long Retreats: format and 2026–2027 dates
  3. Dr Joe DispenzaEvent listing: San Diego Week Long Retreat, $2,699
  4. Dr Joe DispenzaRequired coursework: Progressive Online Course, $399
  5. Dr Joe Dispenza help centerCopenhagen Week Long Retreat, September 2026
  6. Dr Joe Dispenza help centerCancellation Policy & Refunds (updated Oct 29, 2026)
  7. momondoChula Vista hotel prices, checked October 30, 2026
  8. ZannieeWeek-long advanced retreat in Cancún, 2025: tuition, schedule, pros and cons
  9. Ordinary TravelerTwo week-long retreats: meals, schedule, aftermath (2020, updated 2022)
  10. Praxis für Psychologie BerlinDispenza, meditation, the quantum field and the placebo effect (critique)
  11. The Daily BeastHow Joseph Dispenza seduced America with pseudoscience (2023)
DisclosureWe don't sell places and aren't paid by Dr Joe Dispenza's company or its critics.
HealthNothing here is medical advice. If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before an intense retreat.