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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 reside

Residential Program Virtual Retreat 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. You're viewing the Residential version of this retreat. View the Virtual retreat instead. Details and Cost Residential Program $2,895.00 USD 5 Days + 6 Nights Book Now Application Required To book your retreat: Step 1 – pay the deposit or full program fee to reserve your space. Step 2 – complete and submit your application. Approval of your application is required to attend. Click here to preview application. Planning Your Visit Important information for planning your visit to our residential Virginia campus. Click here to plan your visit. If you have a history of seizures, auditory disorders and or adverse mental health conditions, do not listen to Monroe Sound Science without first consulting your physician. 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! 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 rejuvenating as possible. (Virginia campus only.) Semi-Private Rooms Standard accommodations are double-occupancy rooms. Daily Meals Our dining menu offers many fresh, healthy, and vegetarian options. Swimming During afternoon breaks, enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or lake (weather-permitting). Shuttle Service Local area, shuttle transportation is included on the first and last days of each program. Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi is available for guests. Massage Massages are available during weeklong retreats during afternoon breaks. (additional fee) Participant Stories All Stories Gateway Voyage gave me a new outlook on my spirituality and a new outlook on life. I left it feeling completely fulfilled but at the same time wanting more. It turned out to be the ride of my life. Gateway Voyage gave me a new outlook on my spirituality and a new outlook on life. I left it feeling completely fulfilled but at the same time wanting more. It turned out to be the ride of my life. Adam T. Amelia U. Grace E. M. Manning Dates & Locations Upcoming Retreats Location Language Date Trainer(s) Price Availability Noosfera Center Greece English Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026 Linda Leblanc N/A Contact Trainer Purley Chase Centre United Kingdom English Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026 Luigi Sciambarella N/A Contact Trainer Tuczno Poland Polish Mon, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 14, 2026 Pawel Byczuk N/A Contact Trainer Virginia Campus United States English Wed Jun 10 - Tue Jun 16, 2026 Steve Winchester & Emilie Thomas $2,695.00 USD Program Full Loyola University, Chicago United States English Fri Jun 12 - Thu Jun 18, 2026 Marinda Stopforth & John Davis $2,695.00 USD Program Full Virginia Campus United States Englis...