From a two-hour morning practice to a ten-day intensive — sitting, bells, silence, and meals — on the schedule of a real retreat center. The app holds the structure so you don't have to.
For practitioners who already know how to sit. A conductor, not a timer.
You've attended a retreat. You know what a structured day of practice feels like — the bells, the silence, the form that holds you.
What you don't have at home is the container — the bell, the schedule, the form that carries you through without requiring willpower.
Retreat Conductor is that container.
A library of guided meditations. A teacher speaks. You follow a voice.
An unguided schedule. No voice. The structure is the whole thing.
Counts one sitting. You decide when to start, when to stop, how long.
Runs the entire retreat. Sessions, transitions, bells — all decided before you sit.
Community, teachers, a physical space. Requires travel and time away.
The same form. At home. The bell still rings on time.
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◆ First 200 members sit free — no subscription
Browse the library and choose a retreat — from a two-hour morning practice to a ten-day intensive. Each is a complete structured schedule.
Set a date and time, then set the device aside. The retreat begins automatically — whether or not the screen is on.
Bells mark session transitions. The screen shows only the current session and how much time remains. No controls once it begins.
The arc drains over the session. The ember dot moves with it. You see time passing without having to look at it.
A single struck bell opens each session. Another closes it. You do not check the time — you hear it.
There are no buttons. Your hand participates in the ritual. A deliberate hold — not a tap — opens and closes the retreat.
Once it begins, there is nothing to choose. That's the point.
The bell is the only signal. Nothing to track, nothing to optimize.
A single struck bell. The next session begins. Nothing else is asked of you.
Silence held by structure. That is what a real retreat is.
No subscriptions. No upgrades.
For practitioners who already know how to sit.
Every retreat length from a morning sit to ten days. Every sitting tradition. Complete schedules — bells, silence, and transitions — held without a network. Your history follows you. Pay once.
Get early access →Retreat Conductor installs directly from your phone's browser — like an app, without the App Store. Once installed, it runs entirely offline. Bells, timing, and all.
Scan the QR code, or type the address directly into Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android).
iPhone: tap the share button at the bottom of Safari — the box with an arrow pointing up — then "Add to Home Screen."
Android: tap the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome, then "Add to Home screen."
Enter your invite code. That's it.
Before you sit
Unmute your phone. The bells are the only thing telling you when to sit and when to rise — if the phone is on silent, you'll miss them.
Keep the app visible while you sit. On iPhone, if you lock the screen or switch apps in browser mode, the bell may go silent after 30 seconds. Installing from your home screen resolves this — it lets the bell through even when your screen is off.
Scan to open on your phone
Once installed from your home screen, bells ring and a lock screen card shows — even with your screen off. That's the right setup for a real retreat.
Native iOS and Android apps are coming later this year.
Practitioners who have already attended structured retreats — in any sitting tradition — and want to practice the same form at home. The app assumes you know how to sit. It does not teach meditation. It holds the schedule.
Insight Timer is a library of guided meditations. Retreat Conductor is a conductor — it runs an unguided, structured retreat schedule from start to finish. Different jobs. Use Insight Timer when you want a guide. Use this when you want form and structure, not instruction.
Yes. Once installed, it runs entirely on your device. No network needed during a retreat.
No. Pause is not a feature by design. Real time keeps running whether the app is open or not. If you return after closing it, the app figures out where you are and shows you your current position.
When you reopen, the app calculates the current moment from your original start time. You'll see which session you should be in, and be given one choice: continue from now.
No — not in the traditional sense. The app assumes you already know how to sit in silence for structured periods. It holds time and rings bells. It does not teach technique or offer guided instruction.
The library includes retreats from a two-hour morning practice to a ten-day intensive — with half-day, full-day, two-day, and three-day options in between. Each is a complete structured schedule with timed sessions, bell sequences, and transitions. Chanting, prayer, and additional practice traditions are on the roadmap.
Yes — a lightweight one. Sign in with your email (magic link, no password) or with Google. Your invite code activates access and your retreat history follows you across devices.
| Device | Installed app | Browser tab only |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | Bells ring, lock screen card shows | May go silent after 30 seconds |
| Android | Bells ring, lock screen card shows | Usually works |
For the best experience, install the app before starting a retreat. This works the same regardless of which browser you use.
On iPhone: tap the Share or menu icon in your browser, then tap "Add to Home Screen."
On Android: tap Install when your browser prompts you, or open the browser menu and select "Add to Home Screen."
If a bell cuts off when you switch apps, return to the app. The retreat is still running and will be in the right position.
Alternate 45-minute sitting periods with 15-minute walking meditation, with a 30–60 minute break for meals. Repeat 1–3 times through the day for 4–8 hours of formal practice. Fix the schedule before you start — the moment you're deciding when the next period begins, you're not in the practice.
For a first home retreat: half a day. Four to five hours is enough to feel the shift in attention and short enough to finish. Full day suits practitioners who've sat residential retreats. Multi-day for those sustaining a residential form at home. The principle: a retreat you complete is worth more than a longer one you abandon.
Yes — if you already know the practice. Retreat Conductor is for practitioners who've attended structured retreats and want to sit the same form at home. It holds the schedule and rings bells. It doesn't teach technique and isn't suitable for complete beginners.
One hour. One decision. Then it begins.