Discovery

This is your chance to participate in Monroe research to scientifically validate expanded states of consciousness with EEG brainwave monitoring.

Monroe Institute’s experiential research program, Discovery, uses real-time EEG monitoring during out-of-body, remote viewing, and lucid dreaming exercises. Assisted by SAM and Hemi-Sync® audio technology, you will enter into targeted expanded states while the Mind Mirror system measures, verifies and records changes in your brainwaves. This is the only known long-term, large-scale, EEG-monitored psi study being conducted anywhere in the world.

Participate in generating verifiable data! Discovery offers you the unique opportunity to participate in a consciousness research study exploring specific states of expanded awareness and to actually see what your brainwaves are doing during these expanded states! You will have the opportunity to learn about your mind-body correlations and to see your physiological measurements

Consciousness connects us All. To know this through personal exploration and discovery may yield the greatest wisdom in the human experience. The data collected in this research program helps us to better understand and verify expanded states of consciousness in a new way.

Can the mind operate independently of the brain? Mind Mirror technology offers both integrated EEG and physiological measurements. Judith Pennington, from the Institute for the Awakened Mind and her associates, will be monitoring, measuring, and collecting your brainwave activity data. 

Your Mind Mirror results will be debriefed individually with you by a qualified expert. Not only will we review the changes in your brainwave activity together, we will also begin to understand just what those changes mean. Also, included is a written summary of your Mind Mirror results after the programs is finished and data analyzed.

Learn more in the latest Discovery group summary report

Space is limited to 16 participants. Register early to hold your spot.

 

Headphones

TRY MONROE'S AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

The audio exercises used in this program feature the latest generation of our neural entrainment audio technology, Monroe Sound Science. They were designed to facilitate specific states of expanded awareness relevant to this program and are not available for commercial resale.

Grab your headphones, find a quiet place to relax and enjoy this free audio sample. Experience the deep relaxation and instantaneous expanded meditative state of Monroe's neural entrainment technology.

Learn more about the history of Monroe's neural entrainment technology >

What You Get

In addition to location-specific amenities, all Monroe Institute retreats offer numerous amenities to make your stay as rejuvinating as possible. (Virginia campus only.)

Semi-Private Rooms

Semi-Private Rooms

Standard accommodations are double-occupancy rooms.

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for guests.

Daily Meals

Daily Meals

Our dining menu offers many fresh, healthy, and vegetarian options.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service

Local area, shuttle transportation is included on the first and last days of each program.

Swimming

Swimming

During afternoon breaks, enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or lake (weather-permitting).

Massage

Massage

Massages are available during weeklong retreats during afternoon breaks. (additional fee)

Participant Stories

A. Jocob

C. Dinsmoor

Dates & Locations

Upcoming Retreats

United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Jul 19-Jul 25, 2025
Trainer(s): Bob Holbrook & Judith Pennington
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Nov 8-Nov 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Bob Holbrook & Judith Pennington
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Nov 8-Nov 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Bob Holbrook & Judith Pennington
Price: $2,495.00
Italy flag Italy
Language: Italian
Date: Nov 9-Nov 15, 2025
Trainer(s): Stefano Roverso
Price: N/A