[1][2] It was founded in July 2000 by Thích Nhất Hạnh[3] along with monastic and lay practitioners from the Plum Village Tradition.

The monastery was under the direct guidance of Thích Nhất Hạnh[1] and his Order of Interbeing in the Vietnamese Thiền tradition.

In addition to its regular monastic schedule, Deer Park hosts weekly days of mindfulness which are open to the public as well as a variety of themed and general retreats.

Over the years the ordained Sangha has been growing and currently consists of 14 monks and 23 nuns.

Depending on the retreat, extra activities may include private consultations, mountain hiking, bonfire, and song & skit performances.