Gateway Voyage (Virtual Retreat)

Gain the power to discover your own answers for your highest well-being. Experience Robert A. Monroe's ground-breaking Gateway process in this LIVE online virtual retreat.

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Bob Monroe called Gateway “a voyage of self-discovery through the gateway of expanded awareness.” It’s the best way to begin your journey at the Monroe Institute—and is a prerequisite for many of our advanced consciousness training programs.

Learn to navigate the nonphysical realm. During this transformational online retreat, you’ll gain the tools and techniques needed to navigate the nonphysical realm. You’ll experience deep relaxation and find the guidance that leads to profound insight.

Tap into expanded states of awareness. Gateway accelerates your ability to go farther, deeper and faster into different dimensions of consciousness—thanks in part to our use of Monroe Sound Science technology. 

Learn from direct experience. For more than 40 years, the Monroe Institute has introduced thousands of people like you to the life-changing benefits of the Gateway Voyage program. As the world leader in consciousness exploration, we believe that direct experience is the most powerful teacher. After completing Gateway, you’ll be prepared to participate in most of our advanced level programs. 

How it works

  1. Gateway Voyage Virtual Retreat is offered in two different real-time interactive online formats (see schedule for dates and formats)
          A. Format 1: Over 5 ½ consecutive days
          B. Format 2: Over two consecutive weekend sessions (Fri.-Sun. each weekend)
  2. The daily schedule is based on each virtual retreat's specific time zone. 
    1. Day 1 begins at 2:30 pm with an overview, introductions, logistics and an audio exercise. The day ends at 6 pm.
    2. Days 2-6 begin at 9:00 am. Each day is different and includes 3-4 audio meditation exercises, activities, videos and short presentations with a break for lunch. Each day ends at 6:00 pm.
    3. If you are choosing a date not in your time zone you may calculate your local time here.
  3. The program will be conducted using Zoom meeting, a popular online platform for video conferencing and interactive online instruction. Audio exercises will be streamed through the Zoom platform and also available for streaming through your Monroe account during the retreat.
  4. Reliable internet connection with a recommended minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps for streaming the exercises. Speed test your internet https://www.speedtest.net/
  5. You will need headphones and a computer with a camera and microphone for video communications Over-ear wired stereo headphones or high-quality earbuds are recommended with a cord long enough to reach the place where you will be listening to the exercises.
  6. To ensure you have true stereo sound, you can use this Audio Test. You should hear a pulsating frequency from ear to ear.

 

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOON THE MONDAY BEFORE THE RETREAT BEGINS - To allow time for the orientation process.

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TRY MONROE'S AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

The audio exercises used in this program are the original binaural beat hemispheric synchronization exercises developed by Robert A. Monroe. They were designed to facilitate specific expanded states of consciousness relevant to this program and are owned by the Monroe Institute. These exercises are not available for commercial resale.

Grab your headphones, find a quiet place to relax and enjoy this free audio sample. Experience the deep relaxation and instantaneous expanded meditative state of Monroe's neural entrainment technology.

Learn more about the history of Monroe's neural entrainment technology >

What You Get

In addition to the program materials and audio exercises, you will receive the following benefits.

Trainer Facilitation

Trainer Facilitation

Throughout your program a Monroe trainer will be there to answer your questions and support and guide you.

Additional Audio Exercises

Additional Audio Exercises

Continue your exploration once the program has ended with a take home audio exercise.

Qualifies as a Prerequisite

Qualifies as a Prerequisite

Certain Monroe programs require a prerequisite. Completion of this program will allow you to attend the next level of advanced programming.

Participant Stories

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Larry H. -Gateway VR

Dates & Locations

Upcoming Retreats

Please make sure the program you are registering for is held in your time zone.

Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Jan 18-Jan 23, 2025
Trainer(s): Carol Joyce & Steve Winchester
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Feb 14-Feb 23, 2025
Trainer(s): Ellen Jones-Walker & Tip Walker
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Mar 22-Mar 27, 2025
Trainer(s): Arki Eskarmendi & Maya Grey (Pilkauskaite)
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: May 3-May 8, 2025
Trainer(s): Charleene Nicely & John Davis
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Jun 20-Jun 29, 2025
Trainer(s): Ellen Jones-Walker & Tip Walker
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Jul 12-Jul 17, 2025
Trainer(s): Linda Leblanc & Luca Biotti
Price: $1,065.00
Virtual Retreats
US Eastern Standard Time
Language: English
Date: Sep 20-Sep 25, 2025
Trainer(s): Fred Rible & John Davis
Price: $1,065.00