Gabriel Rocco
Gabriel Rocco, M.A. is a Senior Teacher for The 3 Doors and a student of its founder, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, for nearly 30 years. Gabriel earned his Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in 1982. He was a senior teacher for the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Program for Mindfulness and served as the Mind Body Specialist for the Wellness Community in Philadelphia providing meditation instruction, stress management, and a variety of contemplative healing practices for people living with cancer and their families. Currently, Gabriel, along with his wife, Marcy Vaughn, created and continues to teach The 3 Doors Compassion Project.
Events with Gabriel Rocco
2026 Silent Meditation RetreatFebruary 6 - 12, 2026
Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-12, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, reconnect with your inner stillness, and cultivate open awareness in a supportive environment. Through gentle guidance, periods of sitting and walking meditation, and mindful presence throughout each day, participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, this retreat provides the ideal setting for reflection, renewal, and genuine inner peace. All are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence. Schedule Friday 2/6/26 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Check-in 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching *Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes Saturday 2/7/26-Wednesday 2/11/25 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Meal Clean-up or Break 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Break 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch…
2026 Silent Meditation Retreat (Weekend Only)February 6 - 8, 2026
Silent Meditation Retreat with Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco February 6-8, 2026 | Serenity Ridge Retreat Center | Shipman, Virginia Join senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco for a Silent Meditation Retreat at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, nestled in the peaceful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This winter retreat offers a rare opportunity to rest deeply in silence, reconnect with your inner stillness, and cultivate open awareness in a supportive environment. Through gentle guidance, periods of sitting and walking meditation, and mindful presence throughout each day, participants are invited to release habitual busyness and return to the spaciousness of being. Surrounded by the natural beauty and quiet of Serenity Ridge in winter, this retreat provides the ideal setting for reflection, renewal, and genuine inner peace. All are welcome—whether new to meditation or experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their practice in silence. Schedule Friday 2/6/26 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Check-in 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching *Silence begins after announcements after the teaching concludes Saturday 2/7/26-Sunday 2/08/25 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Meal Clean-up or Break 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Break 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Break 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Lunch…