Two Texas mediation centers again ranked among the best in America by USA TODAY

Looking for a trusted place to rest and recharge in Texas? Two nationally-ranked retreats offer just that.

Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Center in Windom and Retreat in the Pines in Mineola were named in the top 10 meditation centers in the U.S. on USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice list for 2025.

Ranked No. 7 and No. 8, respectively, both centers offer guided retreats focused on mindfulness, healing and stress relief, all within driving distance for North Texas travelers. They previously ranked at No. 4 and No. 7 on last year’s list.

The rankings were compiled by a panel of wellness experts and voted on by readers. Here’s what to know if you’re planning a visit:.

Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Center - Windom

Founded in 2008 by spiritual leader Acharya Shree Yogeesh, Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Center sits on 250 acres of rolling hills in Windom, a small town northeast of Dallas.

The center promotes non-violence, self-awareness and inner healing through retreats focused on meditation, detox, yoga, and holistic health. Silent retreats are also offered for those seeking deeper introspection, according to its website.

Retreat in the Pines - Mineola

Nestled on 30 acres of pine forest, Retreat in the Pines in Mineola offers a different kind of healing space—one built by women, for women.

The retreat hosts themed weekends designed to foster connection, rest, and empowerment. From guided meditation and yoga to journaling sessions and community meals, each program invites women to slow down and rediscover themselves. Programs focus on self-love, mindfulness, and emotional healing, according to the center’s website.

The full list: USA TODAY’s Best Meditation Centers in the U.S.

1. Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing – Cragsmoor, N.Y.
2. Art of Living Retreat Center – Boone, N.C.
3. Himalayan Institute – Honesdale, Pa.
4. Mount Madonna Center – Watsonville, Calif.
5. Ratna Ling Retreat Center – Cazadero, Calif.
6. Drala Mountain Center – Red Feather Lakes, Colo.
7. Siddhayatan Tirth & Spiritual Retreat Center – Windom, Texas
8. Retreat in the Pines – Mineola, Texas
9. Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health – Stockbridge, Mass.
10. Yogaville – Buckingham, Va.

Tiffani Jackson

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tiffani is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions about life in North Texas. Tiffani mainly writes about Texas laws and health news.