Winter Residency at Drala Mountain Center

‎Our Drala Mountain Center Winter Residency invites you to live, work, and practice, and refuel, here in the Colorado Rockies. Winter Residency at Drala Mountain Center is an opportunity for you to break away from day to day life, engage in practice and contemplation, and join our community. Residency is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a change in rhythm, location, or to reset priorities and come back ready for your next chapter.

Don’t let the remote location fool you. Drala Mountain Center offers good wifi, three meals a day for residents, and is suitable for remote workers and students who still need to connect with their existing day to day. Winter residency is also a perfect opportunity for a sabbatical, some time away from home, those following creative pursuits, or anyone else looking to join us. Bring your laptop, your projects, and your curiosity for what could be.

Here, life blends work and drive with stillness, community, and the natural beauty of mountain life and star-filled nights.

‎Residency Overview

Dates: Beginning of January – End of March
Cost: $2,000/month

• $1,500 for rent
• $500 for food (three daily omnivore, vegetarian-friendly, or vegan and wheat-free options available)
• Add a partner or family member for +$1,500/month (includes lodging + meals)

✨ Discounts available for full three-month commitments or early registration.

‎What’s Included:

• Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi suitable for video calls and remote work
• Private lodging with stunning natural surroundings
• Three meals a day (omnivore, vegetarian, vegan, and wheat-free options)
• Bi-weekly linen and sheet service
• 24-hour laundry access (detergent available in the gift store)
• Two scheduled dishwashing shifts
• Optional participation in community meditations, practice sessions, and seasonal events

Email winterresidency@dralamountain.org with any questions!

Life in the Mountains

Drala Mountain Center is located about one hour from the nearest city, Fort Collins.

You’ll be living close to nature, so come prepared for mountain weather and limited supply runs.

Recommended Packing:

• Warm, layered clothing and snow gear
• Waterproof boots and traction spikes
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Reusable water bottle
• Toiletries, medications, and personal essentials

Application & Registration

If you’re ready to bring your work to a place that supports both productivity and peace, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

1) Fill out the Winter Residency Application Form (below).
2) Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
3) Accepted participants will receive a:
        • Confirmation email
‎        • Zoom Meeting with Director of Operations
        • Registration link

We look forward to meeting you on the land soon!

Thank you,
Drala Mountain Center Staff

May your time in our mountain valley bring you the joy it has provided for so many others.

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2025 Winter Residency Application

  • General Information

  • Resident Application Questions

  • Virus and Flu, Meals, & Pet Policies

  • DMC provides residents three prepared meals per day, coffee, tea, fruit, and snacks. Meat is offered at some meals. Vegetarian, vegan, and wheat-free options are available at each meal. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any other dietary needs. Residents do not have use of a kitchen for preparing their own meals. Do you understand these offerings and limitations?
  • To maintain a contemplative environment and to protect native wildlife and plants we generally cannot accommodate pets. Do you understand this policy?

  • Code of Ethics

  • Please review our Code of Ethics.