Compassion Project Retreat
December 2 – 6, 2026
Past participants of the 3 Doors Compassion Project are warmly invited to join this multi-day in-person retreat with Marcy Vaughn!
Join Marcy for this unique opportunity to gather in person with fellow members of the Compassion Project community. In this 4.5-day retreat, we will enrich our lives with the 3 Doors practices and the good company of one another.
This retreat will include formal practice sessions as well as opportunities for walks on the beautiful Pendle Hill campus and times to spend in reflection and journal writing.
Saturday-Only Option
If you’d like to participate but can’t attend the full retreat, you’re welcome to join us on Saturday morning, December 5, either in person or via Zoom. See below for more details.
About Pendle Hill
Located just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pendle Hill is a Quaker retreat and conference center that welcomes all kinds of spirit-led groups and communities. It features 24 acres of trees, trails, ponds, and gardens, and delicious homemade meals made with local and organic ingredients. It’s easy to get to – only a 20 minute drive from the Philadelphia International Airport and less than a mile walk from the nearby train station.
Being in retreat together is a wonderful opportunity to continue to deepen and explore our meditation practice and our lives. We will be supported by the beautiful grounds at Pendle Hill and the atmosphere of peace and service that has been fostered there for many years.
Program Details
Learn more about the different ways you can participate and register to attend:
Full Retreat Program Details
Teachers: Senior Teacher Marcy Vaughn
Location: Pendle Hill near Philadelphia, PA – just a 20 minute drive from the Philadelphia International Airport.
Prerequisite: This retreat is open to past participants of the Compassion Project 9-month program.
Schedule: Check-in at Pendle Hill is at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 2. (All times are NY time zone.)
The retreat will run:
- Wednesday, December 2 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5 from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm
- Sunday, December 6 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm with the option to stay for lunch
Each day will include formal practice sessions as well as opportunities for walks on the beautiful campus and times to spend in reflection and journal writing.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made six weeks or more prior to the program start date, a full refund will be issued, minus the $100 deposit. Due to our arrangement with Pendle Hill Retreat Center, all payments (including tuition, room, and board) are nonrefundable within six weeks of the program start date. Requests for refunds must be submitted via email to: info@the3doors.org.
Registration: Space is limited. Register below. You’ll have an option to pay in full or in monthly installments.
Scholarships are not available for this event.
🗓 Register by October 21. After that date, registration will depend on space availability. If you’d like to join after October 21, please reach out to our Retreat Coordinator, Kathy Hayden at kathy.hayden@the3doors.org.
Saturday In-Person Retreat Program Details
Teachers: Senior Teacher Marcy Vaughn
Location: Pendle Hill near Philadelphia, PA – just a 20 minute drive from the Philadelphia International Airport.
Prerequisite: This retreat is open to past participants of the Compassion Project 9-month program.
Schedule: All times are NY time zone.
8:30 – 9:15 am | In-Person Arrival & Check-in — enter silence
9:15 – 10:15 am | Meditation (1 hour) — Livestream
10:15 – 10:30 am | Break (15 minutes)
10:30 – 11:45 am | Teaching & Meditation (1 hour 15 min) — Livestream
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch (optional) (1 hour)
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made six weeks or more prior to the program start date, a full refund will be issued, minus a $25 processing fee. Due to our arrangement with Pendle Hill Retreat Center, all payments are nonrefundable within six weeks of the program start date. Requests for refunds must be submitted via email to: info@the3doors.org.
Registration: Scholarships are not available for this event.
🗓 Space is Limited. Register by October 21. After that date, registration will depend on space availability. If you’d like to join after October 21, please reach out to our Retreat Coordinator, Kathy Hayden at kathy.hayden@the3doors.org.
Saturday Online Retreat Program Details
Teachers: Senior Teacher Marcy Vaughn
Livestream Host: Senior Teacher Gabriel Rocco
Location: On zoom
Prerequisite: This retreat is open to past participants of the Compassion Project 9-month program.
Schedule: All times are NY time zone.
9:15 – 10:15 am | Meditation (1 hour) — Livestream
10:15 – 10:30 am | Break (15 minutes)
10:30 – 11:45 am | Teaching & Meditation (1 hour 15 min) — Livestream followed by sharing on Zoom hosted by Gabriel
Registration: Scholarships are not available for this event.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made prior to the program start date, a full refund will be issued, minus a $25 processing fee. After the official start of the program, all payments are nonrefundable.
