Gateway Voyage

Gain the power to discover your own answers for your highest well-being in Robert A. Monroe's ground-breaking experiential consciousness retreat.

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 Bob Monroe called Gateway “a voyage of self-discovery through the gateway of expanded awareness.” It’s the best way to begin your journey at the Monroe Institute—and is a prerequisite for many of our advanced consciousness training programs.

Learn to navigate the non-physical realm. During this transformational residential retreat, you’ll gain the tools and techniques needed to navigate the nonphysical realm. We’ll teach you to enter specific levels of expanded consciousness, like the state of no time. There you’ll experience deep relaxation and find the guidance that leads to profound insight. You’ll also explore the out-of-body state and other life-changing energy systems.

Tap into expanded states of awareness. Gateway accelerates your ability to go farther, deeper and faster into different dimensions of consciousness—thanks in part to our use of binaural beat audio guidance technology. 

Shift your perspective on what’s possible. With a more enlightened understanding of self and how you relate to others, you’ll come to know your life’s purpose. With that knowledge comes gratitude for all aspects of your life.

Learn from direct experience. For more than 50 years, the Monroe Institute has introduced thousands of people like you to the life-enhancing benefits of the Gateway Voyage program. As the world leader in consciousness exploration, we believe that direct experience is the most powerful teacher. After completing Gateway, you’ll be prepared to participate in most of our advanced level programs

Monroe’s flagship program fills quickly. To hold a spot—make your reservation early!

 


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TRY MONROE'S AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

The audio exercises used in this program are the original binaural beat hemispheric synchronization exercises developed by Robert A. Monroe. They were designed to facilitate specific expanded states of consciousness relevant to this program and are owned by the Monroe Institute. These exercises 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.

Daily Meals

Daily Meals

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

Swimming

Swimming

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

Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service

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

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for guests.

Massage

Massage

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

Participant Stories

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M. Manning

Dates & Locations

Upcoming Retreats

United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Dec 7-Dec 13, 2024
Trainer(s): Charleene Nicely & John Kortum
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Jan 11-Jan 17, 2025
Trainer(s): Patty Avalon & Arki Eskarmendi
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Jan 25-Jan 31, 2025
Trainer(s): Penny Holmes & Mick Gretz
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Feb 22-Feb 28, 2025
Trainer(s): Paul Elder & Steve Winchester
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Mar 8-Mar 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Charleene Nicely & Paul Elder
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Mar 15-Mar 21, 2025
Trainer(s): Penny Holmes & Mick Gretz
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Apr 12-Apr 18, 2025
Trainer(s): John Davis & Emilie Thomas
Price: $2,495.00
Program Full
United States flag The Casa, Arizona
United States
Language: English
Date: May 2-May 8, 2025
Trainer(s): Fred Rible & Deryn Winchester
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: May 10-May 16, 2025
Trainer(s): Arki Eskarmendi & Emilie Thomas
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: May 31-Jun 6, 2025
Trainer(s): Beth Vaughan & Mick Gretz
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
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Language: English
Date: Jun 21-Jun 27, 2025
Trainer(s): Luigi Sciambarella & Thomas Hasenberger
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Jul 26-Aug 1, 2025
Trainer(s): John Kortum & Steve Winchester
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
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Language: English
Date: Aug 16-Aug 22, 2025
Trainer(s): Joe Gallenberger & John Davis
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
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Language: English
Date: Sep 6-Sep 12, 2025
Trainer(s): Charleene Nicely & Steve Winchester
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
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Language: English
Date: Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025
Trainer(s): John Kortum & Paul Elder
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
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Language: English
Date: Oct 11-Oct 17, 2025
Trainer(s): Marinda Stopforth & Emilie Thomas
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Nov 1-Nov 7, 2025
Trainer(s): Paul Elder & Deryn Winchester
Price: $2,495.00
United States flag Virginia
United States
Language: English
Date: Dec 13-Dec 19, 2025
Trainer(s): Penny Holmes & Emilie Thomas
Price: $2,495.00
Switzerland flag Morlon
Switzerland
Language: French
Date: Apr 23-Apr 29, 2025
Trainer(s): Gerard Poffet
Price: N/A
Switzerland flag Morlon
Switzerland
Language: French
Date: Apr 23-Apr 29, 2025
Trainer(s): Joanne Poffet
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France flag France
Language: French
Date: May 7-May 13, 2025
Trainer(s): Dominique Lussan
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Greece flag Noosfera Center, Xylokastro
Greece
Language: English
Date: Jun 6-Jun 12, 2025
Trainer(s): Linda Leblanc
Price: N/A
France flag France
Language: French
Date: Oct 11-Oct 17, 2025
Trainer(s): Dominique Lussan
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Greece flag Noosfera Center, Xylokastro
Greece
Language: English
Date: Oct 25-Oct 31, 2025
Trainer(s): Linda Leblanc
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Spain flag Spain
Language: Spanish
Date: Nov 8-Nov 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Arki Eskarmendi
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Spain flag Spain
Language: English
Date: Nov 15-Nov 21, 2025
Trainer(s): Arki Eskarmendi
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