Welcome to the
Dervish Retreat Center
The Dervish Retreat Center is located on sixty acres of beautiful meadows, forests, trails, streams, gardens, waterfalls and ponds bordering a state park. The center was founded by Khadija Radin, a Sheikha in the Mevlevi Order of America (sometimes known as the Whirling Dervishes) and the Sufi Ruhaniat International. Sufi studies, meditation and Dervish whirling are taught regularly. The Center is closed to the public except for our posted classes and events.
Video: View interviews and Khadija turning
Upcoming Events & Performances
SHEBI ARUS - Anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi
A four day retreat, December 13-17, 2024
- whirling classes
- meditation
- sobhet (talks)
- saunas
- delicious vegan meals
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
Past Events and Performances:
Exploring the Placeless Abode
May 25 - June 2, 2024
A silent retreat guided by
Esin Chelebi Bayru
and Khadija Radin
- whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning tea and meditation and evening talk with Esin Chelebi
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
607-272-0694
SHEBI ARUS - Anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi
A four day retreat December 14-17, 2023
- whirling classes
- meditation
- sobhet (talks)
- saunas
- delicious vegan meals
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings: Commune with the Divine
March 11 & 12, 2023
A weekend intensive with Sheikha Khadija Radin at the Integral Yoga Center in NYC
- Includes a whirling class, meditation, and sohbet (spiritual dialogue)
- All levels welcome
- More Details & Registration (Day 1) (Day 2)
227 W. 13th St.
NYC, NY
(212) 929-0585
Exploring the Placeless Abode
May 27 - June 4, 2023
A silent retreat guided by
Esin Chelebi Bayru
and Khadija Radin
- whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning tea and meditation and evening talk with Esin Chelebi
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
607-272-0694
SHEBI ARUS - Anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi
A four day retreat December 15-18, 2022
- whirling classes
- meditation
- cognitive kinesiology
- sobhet (talks)
- saunas with dips in the pond
- delicious vegan meals
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
Whirling Dervish Hermit Retreat
May 28 - June 5, 2022
A nine day retreat with Khadija Radin
- whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning and evening meditation and sohbet (spiritual dialogue)
- More Details
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
607-272-0694
Photo: Lee Guthrie
Jelal'uddin Rumi
All poems on this site are interpretations of Mevlana Jelal'uddin Rumi's poetry since it is difficult to translate precisely the subtlety of meaning and flow of his verse.
