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 and Performances:

New York, New York

A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices & Teachings
New York Open Center
March 11, 2012
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Ithaca, New York

2012 Hermit Retreat
Dervish Retreat Center
April 27 to May 6, 2012

Ithaca, New York

2012 Hermit Retreat for Women
Dervish Retreat Center
May 11 - 20, 2012