Meet the Mishap Lineage: Exploring Our Spiritual Heritage

January 15 - 18, 2026

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Arrival: January 15, 2:00-5:00 PM

Departure: January 18, 1:30 PM

Tuition:
$0+ 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout

Meals & drinks included
Inc. V, VG, GF

Add extra nights at 50% off

Tuition:
$0+ 3 nights lodging
Combined at checkout
Meals & drinks included

Add extra nights at 50% off

About the Retreat

Lineage is everywhere. The language we speak was passed down and evolved over time. The same can be said of our culture and the music we enjoy. Even our physical bodies were passed down through our family line. Lineage is our heritage.
In Buddhism, the experience of lineage is deeply human, even familial. Mikayla, Graham, and Colin are second generation practitioners of the “Mishap Lineage,” a term of endearment for the Kagyu lineage. By presenting their experience, their goal is to introduce you to lineage on a personal level. If you find yourself asking these questions: 

  • “Why does someone need lineage, can’t we just do it ourselves?”
  • “I love the dharma but I don’t have context for these teachings – who are these people, where did it come from, how did it develop?”
  • “How do I make a personal connection with these lineage characters?”

This retreat will help you find your answers.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for anyone who wants to take the Buddhadharma from a practice you do into an experience you live.
This retreat is for you if –

  • You’ve taken a meditation retreat and you’d like to go further,
  • You’ve been practicing the dharma for years and would like to deepen your connection,
  • You’re a lifelong devoted practitioner and would like to touch back in with your roots,
  • You’re looking for additional perspectives on the meaning of lineage in the Buddhadharma.

What will participants get out of this retreat?

The experience of lineage as a living, breathing thing can be a north star to help you find your path forward. In order to access the blessings there must be trust, is born of familiarity and personal connection, which this retreat will help you discover. By empowering you with this understanding, you’ll always have a home in practice and dharma and your personal connection to this tradition to help you find your way back to the path when you are lost.
By connecting with lineage, practice comes to life. The great teachers of the past cease to be distant and mythical. The wisdom they transmitted is alive in you. That wisdom is always accessible if you know how to call on it.

Colin Stubbert

Colin Stubbert is a second generation practitioner. He began his formal training at age eleven when he began Shambhala Sun Summer Camp and has been a dedicated practitioner ever since. He became a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche in 2015 and received the Vajrayogini abhisheka in the tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 2024.

Mikayla Sanford

Mikayla Sanford was raised in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. She first received mediation instruction at the age of eight and has been teaching in contemplative education for over 18 years. In addition to teaching at the Buddhist inspired Alaya Preschool in Boulder, CO, she has designed mindfulness curriculum for numerous programs in the United States, Europe and in Asia. . .

Graham Navin

Graham Navin grew up in a Karma Kagyu Buddhist family in Boulder, Colorado. He studied biology at Metro State University of Denver, and remains quite curious and nerdy about plants and animals. His nerdiness is put to good use as a bookseller at the Trident in Boulder, which he co-owns with several other worker/owners. . .

Lodging

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

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.

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