Wonderwell Mountain Refuge

08/09/2024

Dragonfly in the morning

05/08/2024

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Embark on a transformative pilgrimage in the profound landscape of Bhutan!

Join us for a 12N13D study-practice pilgrimage to Bhutan featuring guides Lama Liz Monson and Karma Shenden, as well as teachings from Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche at his home monastery.

📅 Tour Date: Aug 29-Sept 10, 2024
💰 Tour Fee: US$5,500

This immersive pilgrimage, curated for practitioners, dives deep into sacred Buddhist sites, ancient monasteries, rich cultural heritage, and the breathtaking natural beauty of this Himalayan Kingdom.

Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to experience Bhutan like never before!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! With small group sizes and limited spots available, act fast to secure your place.

Find out more: https://tergarinstitute.org/pilgrimage/

09/23/2023

You're invited to join us for Dharma at the Movies: Chasing Buddha
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7-9 pm ET, Online via Zoom

The Dharma at the Movies event this month will highlight an Australian ex-Catholic, ex-political activist and feminist, Robina Courtin who has been a Buddhist nun since 1978.

Teaching Buddhism around the world, she shatters the stereotype of a Buddhist nun, her intense and direct style leaving an indelible impression on everyone she meets.
In the heart of America’s bible belt, Robina visits Kentucky State Penitentiary, guiding death row inmates and others on the path to enlightenment. Determined to harness their minds and deal with their violent crimes, they inspire Robina to work even harder at her own rigorous spiritual practice.

A bold, powerful, multi-award-winning film from internationally acclaimed filmmaker Amiel Courtin-Wilson, whose uncompromising films have screened at festivals including Sundance (Chasing Buddha), Cannes (Cicada, 2009) and the Venice Film Festival (Hail, 2011).

Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/3re0hWT

05/10/2023

Dharma Sunday: Rewilding the Soul
May 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon ET

This is a wonderful opportunity to be with Lama Willa in person and enjoy the beauty of Wonderwell and our grounds in this glorious (finally) spring!

Everyone is invited to come to Dharma Sunday this week, taking place both in person at Wonderwell, and live online via Zoom. Lama Willa will be leading a session of "Rewilding the Soul,” from the meditation hall at Wonderwell.

Pre-registration is required: https://naturaldharma.org/schedule/in-person-dharma-sunday-rewilding-the-soul/

08/10/2022

Natalia and Peter, our wonderful Wonderwell chefs, have asked that we let local sangha members know about the "Stand with Ukraine Fundraiser” taking place this Sunday, August 14, 3:00-8:00 pm, in Bradford, NH. They will be providing the Ukrainian food, so you know it will be excellent! Please consider supporting their efforts and this important work.

04/28/2022

We have resumed weekly evening meditation sessions at Wonderwell! We now meet (most) Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm.
This week (today, April 28) David Bayer, NDF Teacher, will offer guided meditation, a short talk, with time for sharing and discussion. Attendees must be fully vaccinated (including booster), and masks are required inside the building. No registration required, just show up!

Please follow the main NDF page for complete notices and news — this page is semi-retired. https://www.facebook.com/NaturalDharmaFellowship

07/15/2021

Local meditation sittings resume at Wonderwell tonight, Thursday, July 15.

Please Like and Follow our main page for all updates on programs and events. This page is semi-retired! https://www.facebook.com/NaturalDharmaFellowship

Weekly sittings in person at Wonderwell resume this week on Thursday evening. So happy to welcome you back!

Thursday Evenings
Begins: July 15, 6:00–8:00 pm
Lightly structured with silent meditation and time for discussion.

Morning Open Drop-Ins
Begins: July 19, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00–10:00 am
Arrive and depart any time, quietly in Noble Silence.

Building access limited to the meditation hall, front hall and bathroom, and the south porch. If you are not vaccinated, you must wear a mask to attend. Please direct any questions to the local sangha coordinator: [email protected]

PS. Visit the Mandala Garden while you are here!

04/20/2021

Commemorate Earth Day 2021 at Wonderwell
Thursday, April 22, 4:30 pm
with Lama Liz Monson

Join us as we gather in collaboration and solidarity with Earth Day events in Boston and around the world. We gather to mourn the Climate Crisis, celebrate the Earth, and rejoice in the Wonders of the Well. Starting at 4:30 pm there will be a short dedication led by Lama Liz Monson, and then a half hour of silent walking meditation around the Mandala garden. Participants are welcome to spend some time afterwards on the Wonderwell grounds enjoying the day. The building will remain closed to all but staff, except for the front hall restroom. Everyone is invited.

Please wear masks and maintain social distancing.

03/30/2021

REMINDER #3!
We have streamlined our pages, and now all news and retreat information will be posted only on our Natural Dharma Fellowship page.

So if you haven't already, please go to and Like our new combined page—Natural Dharma Fellowship & Wonderwell Mountain Refuge—so you don't miss any news or announcements.

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners dedicated to the joy of awaken

03/27/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2!

We have streamlined our pages, and now all news and retreat information will be posted only on our Natural Dharma Fellowship/Wonderwell page (not on this Wonderwell page anymore).

So if you haven't already, please go to and Like our new combined page:
Natural Dharma Fellowship & Wonderwell Mountain Refuge
so you don't miss any news or announcements.

(The Wonderwell page will remain online as an "archive" page.)

03/24/2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE! We have "retired" this Wonderwell page, and moving all upcoming notices and news to our Natural Dharma Fellowship page. PLEASE GO AND "LIKE" that page to keep in the loop about our retreats, meditations, and other news: Natural Dharma Fellowship

This page will remain online as a legacy page, as it contains a nice pictorial history of Wonderwell with many good memories. No worries, Wonderwell is still very much here!

Natural Dharma Fellowship is the non-profit organization that owns and operates Wonderwell. We are merging our two pages to eliminate duplication of posts and to provide clarity about who we are.

Please also visit our website, naturaldharma.org, and be sure to sign up for our mailing list while you are there.

See you over on Natural Dharma Fellowship!

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners dedicated to the joy of awaken

03/23/2021

The film "Wandering... But Not Lost" is now available for streaming, until March 29.

Even if you can't join us for this weekend's workshop (interview with the filmmaker Paul MacGowen on Friday evening, then day-long retreat with Lama Willa and Lama Liz), we hope you will be able to watch and enjoy this really beautiful film.

Details on our workshop: (March 26-27):
https://naturaldharma.org/schedule/wanderingbut-not-lost-a-film-release-and-meditation-workshop/

To watch the film (which you will need to do separately before our workshop): ajoyfulmind.com

The Award Winning Film, Wandering...But Not lost, is now available for viewing until March 29th! www.ajoyfulmind.com