
George Wiegand
George Wiegand has been a student of our Founder Tarthang Tulku and a full-time volunteer in Nyingma organizations for more than 30 years, as a chef, baker, kitchen manager, temple builder, book binder, and pressman. He has a Master’s of Education in Counseling and has worked as an educator and counselor in several high school systems. His hobbies include bread baking, basketball, and choir singing.
Category: Staff Teachers
Upcoming Programs by George Wiegand

Peace and Quiet: A meditation retreat - SPECIAL PRICING
Also With Linda Copenhagen
May 30 - June 1, 2025
This special retreat is offering a sliding scale allowing you to give what you can. It's a way to support folks who need some peace and quiet in the redwoods. We invite you to join us to take a sacred pause, to sit, lay down, be in nature, meditate, and come back to center.

Finding Freedom Within - Independence Day Weekend - SPECIAL PRICING
Also With Renate Marx
July 3 - 6, 2025
This special retreat takes place over the July 4th weekend. We will join together in a spirit of reflection and community, honoring our shared aspiration for true freedom—freedom from suffering, confusion, and fear.

Yoga & Meditation Retreat for Autumn
Also With Patricia Becker
October 3 - 5, 2025
Join us for a nurturing weekend retreat to help you reconnect with yourself and cultivate a sense of deep inner peace. Led by experienced instructors Patricia Becker and George Wiegand, this retreat combines Aging with Grace Yoga, guided meditation, and mindful practices...