Do Nothing: Learning to Live Your Life with Genuine Care

October 4th - 8th, 2026

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Arrival: October 4th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Departure: October 8th, 12:30 PM

Tuition:
$1500 + 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$1500 + 4 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

The Do Nothing Retreat will be the most rewarding challenge you may ever take—an opportunity to slow down, unplug, and look within. You’ll begin to understand and embody why presence and awareness are the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and others. You will discover or enhance meditation and mindfulness practices that will positively impact your life.

The Do Nothing Retreat and Rob Dube will be forgoing payment for this retreat, which will support Drala Mountain Center. DMC is grateful for this act of generosity. 

Every detail at this retreat is created to inspire. First, the retreat is held at the majestic Drala Mountain Center, nestled high within the Colorado Rockies.

You will be guided through valuable mindfulness techniques and learn lessons alongside a supportive community of like-minded participants.

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice or get back on track, or you consider yourself a novice, the Do Nothing Retreat was designed for meditators of all levels.

We Invite You to Join us and Enjoy:

  • Unplugging from our busy lives
  • Learning and refining mindfulness skills
  • Connecting with other like-minded people
  • Discovering how to bring mindfulness into your leadership and your life
  • Exploring nature and soaking in the inspiring energy of the surroundings
  • Two mindful guided hikes
  • Delicious and healthy cuisine prepared on-site for all meals
  • Private accommodations

Why Attend This Retreat?

Past participants have experienced endless benefits from attending the retreat. However, here are five key areas where they have shared that it’s been especially impactful.

→ Increased Focus

By cultivating a more profound mindfulness practice, you return to your daily life with a refined ability to train your attention and offer complete presence to any task.

→ Letting Go of Fear

Many of your decisions, or non-decisions, may be based in a deep-rooted fear. Maybe it’s a fear of failing or of being outside of your comfort zone.

The retreat will guide you in developing a mindful meditation practice that allows for more authentic life.

→ Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body

Do you feel busy all the time, even when you’re on a so-called “vacation?” At the retreat, let your mind and body finally receive the rest it deserves.

→ Gain New Perspective

Gift your mind with the ability to bring yourself back to the “Now.” At the retreat, you’ll find a new perspective on what really matters—the present moment.

About Drala Mountain Center

Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies 2 hours north of Denver, Drala Mountain Center is a six-hundred-acre mountain valley retreat surrounded by native forests, gentle meadows, and rocky peaks. Tamed by decades of use as a contemplative refuge, we provide a safe and supportive container for exploring paths of deepened awareness, personal wellbeing, and societal transformation. For more than 40 years, extraordinary people have gathered here to experience Shambhala teachings and partake in over 100 year-round offerings featuring indigenous wisdom traditions, body awareness practices, contemplative arts, mindful living, or other paths of personal transformation.
Click here to see our location in Google Maps.

Program Schedule

Day 1

Sunday, October 4th – Welcome to the Land
Registration takes place from 2 pm to 5 pm. If you plan to attend the 3:30 pm mindful hike, please arrive with enough time to check in and settle into your accommodations. At 3:30 pm we’ll enjoy a guided hike and experience DMC’s beautiful land.If you prefer not to hike, feel free to relax, or explore on your own during this time.

Welcome to the Community
We will have dinner together followed by a fireside chat. This is always a highlight for the group as it’s a time to connect and learn about each other.

Day 2

Monday, October 5th – Welcome to the Retreat
We’ll begin the day with a healthy breakfast followed by a morning filled with mindful lessons and meditation. After lunch, we’ll continue our practice with stretches, mindful walking, wisdom talks, and more. Mindful “sunset hike” in silence, followed by time to share reflections with fellow participants.

Day 3

Tuesday, October 6th

The day starts with instruction and meditation. Just prior to lunch, we will begin settling into the two-day silent portion of the retreat. Our afternoon includes meditation lessons, mindful walking, stretching practices, meditation practice, small break-out groups for questions, and wisdom talks.

Day 4

Wednesday, October 7th

The day begins with various mindfulness practices followed by time for relaxation after lunch. The afternoon consists of meditation practices.

Day 5

Thursday, October 8th – Last Day

On our last day, we will slowly come out of silence. Then, we’ll share our insights about our retreat experience. The session concludes with a powerful ritual that is most memorable for participants. Next, we will enjoy a final lunch. Together, we’ll reminisce about the last few days and treasure this special time—fully in the present moment.

Retreat Faculty

Janet Solyntjes

Janet Solyntjes leads programs and silent retreats in both the Shambhala tradition and in the MBSR-based style of secular mindfulness. She is the co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living and has served on the faculty of Naropa University, the Center for Mindfulness, the Engaged Mindfulness Institute, and Mindful Leader.  Janet facilitates the annual leadership retreat: Do Nothing: [...]

Rob Dube

(Founder of the Do Nothing Retreat) Rob started his first business in high school selling Blow Pops out of his locker. For the last 30 years, he’s served as co-founder and co-CEO of imageOne, ranked as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses in America by Forbes. Rob has been an avid meditator for over 20 years. He’s also the host of [...]

Why Did Past Participants Love this Leadership
Retreat?

“I was also surprised that I was ok being alone in my room or on hikes without any distractions. I started observing things that I normally wouldn’t have if I were either with someone or was distracted with music, phone, etc.”

“The practice of meditation is helping to increase the size of the space for me between stimulus and response. I noticed it immediately when I was back in my office.”

“When a particular comment was raised by one of my staff members—I was able to slow my response. My impulse was to react defensively, but I slowed down and responded with a clarifying question. The two-second pause probably changed the interaction from a negative to a positive for both parties. Pretty amazing.”

“[I learned] the ability to focus on breathing—to relax—before reacting when faced with something I might be eager to respond to…especially when negatively.”

“I was very surprised that I was able to shut down from technology for as long as I did and became ok with it. It was very challenging at first—but by the end, it just wasn’t a thing…”

The 2026 Online Peer Group

For the 5th year, Janet and Rob are open to forming a monthly online Peer Group for those who want to deepen their practice together and prepare with intention for the 2026 Do Nothing Retreat. 

  • Meets: Monthly (90 minutes) on Zoom except February, July, and August 
  • Time/Day: TBD
  • Who: Must be signed up for the 2026 DoNothing Retreat
  • Purpose: Support participants daily practice, learn more about life, and prepare for the 2026 retreat with intention. 

At this stage, we are just gathering interest. If we have at least five people, we’ll move forward. You will be notified and a link for payment will be sent to you. Investment is $2,750 (the retreat is not included in this price) and all proceeds outside of Janet’s teaching fee will go back to the Drala Mountain Center. 

If you are interested, please fill out this form.
Email rdube@imageoneway.com with any questions you may have.

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby)  pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

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