Whirling Dervish Retreat Center

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

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
Dervish Retreat Center
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
607-272-0694

Past Events and Performances:

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
Dervish Retreat Center
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)
Integral Yoga Center
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
Dervish Retreat Center
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
Dervish Retreat Center
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
Dervish Retreat Center
56 Lieb Road
Spencer, NY 14883
607-272-0694
Sheikha Khadija turning in 1982
Khadija turning, 1982

Sheikha Khadija turning
Khadija turning, 2005
Photo: Lee Guthrie
"Ride the breeze of dawn into eternity, becoming dust under the hoof of the horse of a Dervish!"

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.