The old doors creak open to quiet halls and the click of footsteps on wood. Light pours through tall windows; incense and the woods mingle on the air—time slows to a still, inward hush at Ridgely.
What to Expect:
🪷 Guided and self-led meditation in a historic Vedanta retreat setting
🏡 Preserved main house with shrines, communal spaces, and guest rooms
🌲 Acres of wooded grounds for walking and quiet reflection
🙏 Vedanta study, seasonal retreats, and volunteer-run tours
🍵 Simple vegetarian meals when overnighting for retreat; day visits by arrangement
Important Information:
✔ Overnight and day-retreats require advance registration via website form or phone
✔ Modest, loose clothing preferred; shoes off in shrines and meditation halls
✔ Age 13+ recommended for overnight stays; children accompanied by adults only for day visits
✔ Facility is partially accessible; main floor step-free, upper floors by stairs
Haley's Pick 🍽️
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Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🦉 Early Mornings: The meditation hall is usually at its quietest just after dawn—arrive early for undisturbed reflection.
🥿 Shrines & Shoes: Bring socks or slippers; shoes are left at the door in shrine and meditation areas.
🍁 Best Wander: The wooded grounds shine during late September—plan a slow stroll beneath maple and oak.
📞 Advance Arrangements: Call or email at least 24 hours ahead for visits or tours—drop-ins aren’t guaranteed entry.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Reviews describe a quiet, cared-for retreat with historic rooms and peaceful grounds. Guests mention profound calm, uplifting energy, and the hospitality of the resident nuns. Meditation spaces are praised for their sense of preserved history and stillness. Some feedback notes to call ahead for tours, as staff and volunteers often personally greet visitors. Most come away deeply moved, noting the grounds and shrines are carefully maintained and open for real contemplation.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
