[SS726] Sleep Under the Stars: Special Summer Evenings at Drala

About the Retreat

This summer, we’re pairing our peaceful platform tent accommodations with special evening experiences designed to make your mountain getaway even more memorable.

Join us for guided stargazing with the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society, or join an evening of meditation instruction and Dharma teaching. These programs are included with your overnight tent reservation and are available only on select dates throughout the summer. Please see below for full list and registration details.

Spend the afternoon hiking trails, exploring the land, visiting the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, or simply relaxing in the fresh mountain air. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared for you, then join your evening program before returning to your tent for a peaceful night beneath the spectacular mountain skies.

These summer experiences offer the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and learning.

Your tent stay includes:
• A private platform tent with beds, please bring your own bedding.
• Dinner, breakfast, and lunch
• Admission to your selected evening program

Simply choose the evening experience that interests you and reserve your tent. There are limited spots available for both experiences.

Stillness and Stars

An Evening of Stargazing with the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society

Experience the wonder of Colorado’s night sky from the peaceful mountain landscape of Drala Mountain Center.

Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your tent. Spend time exploring the land, hiking the trails, relaxing in nature, and enjoying a delicious dinner with fellow guests. As darkness falls, members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society will guide us in an unforgettable evening of stargazing.

Whether you are an experienced skywatcher or simply curious about the night sky, this is a rare opportunity to experience the beauty and mystery of the cosmos in a truly special setting.

After the program, return to your tent to sleep beneath the stars in the quiet stillness of the mountains.

Stillness Under the Stars Dates

Click your desired date to register for that event.

Monday, July 13
Backup date: Wednesday, July 15

Wednesday, August 12
Backup date: Monday, August 10

Monday, September 14
Backup date: Wednesday, September 16

Weather and Scheduling Flexibility

The Northern Colorado Astronomical Society is committed to providing the best possible stargazing experience for participants. Because weather and cloud cover can be difficult to predict, each event includes a backup date.

We will monitor conditions closely and communicate any schedule changes as the event approaches. If conditions are expected to significantly impact visibility, we may shift the event to the designated backup date.

If you are only able to attend the primary date and cannot attend the backup date, that is completely fine. Your reservation will still be honored, and you are welcome to enjoy your overnight stay and all that Drala has to offer regardless of weather conditions.

Meditation in the Mountains

Meditation Instruction and Dharma

Join us for an evening of meditation instruction and Dharma teachings with Colin Stubbert.

Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your tent. Take a walk through the forests and meadows, enjoy a peaceful hike, or simply relax and take in the silence and beauty of our Red Feather mountain setting.

After a delicious dinner, gather for meditation instruction and a Dharma talk with one of our experienced teachers. The evening offers an opportunity to slow down and experience the deep stillness that draws practitioners and retreatants to this land.

The following day, enjoy breakfast and lunch with us while continuing to explore the land at your own pace. Hiking maps are available through Guest Services, and there are countless opportunities to experience the beauty and restorative energy of Drala Mountain Center.

Visit the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, hike the nearby Elkhorn Trail, stop by our thriving greenhouse, meditate in one of our practice spaces, or simply enjoy a day immersed in nature.

Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, this overnight getaway offers a welcoming and accessible way to experience meditation in a supportive and inspiring mountain setting.