Programs
For more than 50 years, extraordinary people have gathered at Drala Mountain Center to partake in year-round offerings featuring Shambhala teachings, indigenous wisdom traditions, body awareness practices, contemplative arts, mindful living and other paths of personal transformation.
Taught by a remarkable array of accomplished practitioners and teachers, our programs offer something for everyone from the beginner to advanced student. We invite you to browse our many offerings and hope to see you on the land soon!
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Getaway
PLEASE NOTE: Getaways will not be available from June 5-June 22, 2013. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Create your own getaway anytime throughout the year. Customize your own stay at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code: GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. Enter the world of Shambhala Mountain Center, […]
Stupa Work Week
Please select any dates between arrival date of September 6th and departure date of September 15th. Thanks for volunteering! Your support and care of the Stupa means a lot to us!
Core Staff 2013 – 2014
Core Staff 2015-16
This page helps keeps us organized internally, yay! We need up-to-date: Dietary preference/allergies Medical allergies Emergency contact info Personal vehicle make/model/year/color and license plate – please put this info in the “comments or special needs” section (if you don’t have a personal vehicle, put “not applicable” in the comments or special needs section) The “travel” […]
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Getaway 2015
Create your own getaway anytime throughout the year. Customize your own stay at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code: GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. Enjoy a leisurely hike on our eight miles of wilderness trails, lying under an ancient tree with a good book, enjoying three healthy meals a day and soaking in the […]
Living Social Getaway 2015
IMPORTANT: Review these steps before registering! 1. During registration you’ll need to set “Choose Payment Option” to “Pay By Check”. Note: This is strictly for bookkeeping purposes, your full payment has been processed through Living Social–so don’t actually send us a check! 2. You will need to re-select your correct lodging choice. i.e. Lodge Dorm, […]
Getaway 2016
Create your own getaway anytime throughout the year. Customize your own stay at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code: GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. Enjoy a leisurely hike on our eight miles of wilderness trails, lying under an ancient tree with a good book, enjoying three healthy meals a day and soaking in the […]
Getaway 2017
Create your own getaway anytime throughout the year. Customize your own stay at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code: GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. Enjoy a leisurely hike on our eight miles of wilderness trails, lying under an ancient tree with a good book, enjoying three healthy meals a day and soaking in the […]
Getaway 2018
Customize your own 2018 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. Please note: Due to construction operations for the wastewater pipeline, Getaway registrations will be closed during the weekdays from September 10 through November 16. Learn more about the construction project here. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Create your own Self-Guided Retreat […]
Getaway 2019
Customize your own 2019 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Create your own Self-Guided Retreat Anytime Shambhala Mountain Center’s natural setting is perfect for personal introspection and inspiration – on your own, with a loved one, or with a group of friends. Hike along eight miles […]
Getaway 2020
Customize your own 2020 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Create your own Self-Guided Retreat Anytime Shambhala Mountain Center’s natural setting is perfect for personal introspection and inspiration – on your own, with a loved one, or with a group of friends. Hike along […]
Getaway 2021
Customize your own 2021 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Create your own Self-Guided Retreat Shambhala Mountain Center’s natural setting is perfect for personal introspection and inspiration – on your own, with a loved one, or with a group of friends. Hike along wilderness […]
Getaway 2022
Customize your own 2022 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. 50th (Plus One) Anniversary Special: Visit in mid-July We turned 50 in 2021. Book today for a stay between Thursday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 19 at 51% off. Click the Register Now button […]
Getaway 2023
Customize your own 2022 retreat at 25% off our lodging rates. Use coupon code GETAWAY-3 to receive your discount during registration. 50th (Plus One) Anniversary Special: Visit in mid-July We turned 50 in 2021. Book today for a stay between Thursday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 19 at 51% off. Click the Register Now button […]
Program Gift Certificate
Note: Program credit purchased with a Gift Certificate expires after two years of the issue date.
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Stupa Work Week
Bob King, Lindy King, Joshua Mulder and John Perkins
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, with support from the Chogyam Trungpa Legacy Project, warmly invite you to participate in a Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. Please select any dates between arrival date of September 29th and departure date of October 6th. Thanks for volunteering! Your support and […]
Summer Set-Up 2015
Welcome to Summer Set-Up 2015! Arrival days are every Sunday: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24. Please arrive by 5:00pm. Dinner is served from 6:30 – 7:30, and there will be a brief orientation every Sunday evening at 7:30pm. Departure days are Sundays, which is different from what our website said. This would allow you […]
Summer Set Up 2016
Welcome to Summer Set Up 2016! Arrival days are every Sunday: April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, May 15th, and May 22nd. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays. This […]
Fall Take Down 2015
Join us as we dismantle our summer campus and prepare the land for winter. Work hard, meditate, participate in workshops and classes, make new friends and integrate your spiritual practice into everyday life. Your schedule will include six and a half hours of work each day, six days a week. In exchange, you will receive […]
Fall Take Down 2016
Register now to join us as we dismantle our summer campus and prepare the land for winter. Work outdoors, meditate, participate in workshops and classes, make new friends, and integrate your spiritual practice into everyday life. Your schedule typically includes approximately six hours of work each work day. In exchange, you will receive meals and live […]
Travel Assistance for UCSD Center for Mindfulness Rental
Thank you for contacting us to reserve your travel assistance for the University of San Diego Center for Mindfulness Retreat that will be held at Shambhala Mountain Center(SMC). If you would like travel assistance, please confirm your reservation by May 20th, 2016. We require that travel plans be made at least 3 weeks in advance […]
Stupa Work Week
Bob King, Lindy King and Joshua Mulder
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly invite you to participate in a Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. Please select any dates between arrival date of September 2nd and departure date of September 11th. Tent Double Housing is provided, along with meals. Please select “pay by check” in the […]
Naropa Guest Nights
This registration page is for guests of Naropa University. If you would like to bring someone along and have them share your single room with you, please register them through our “Getaway” program. When you select the “Second Person in a Lodge Single” lodging type, you can indicate that they will be staying with you by […]
Beanstalk Foundation Leadership Guest Nights
This registration page is for Beanstalk Foundation Leaders. Through this registration page, you can register yourself for a one night stay at Shambhala Mountain Center. If you’d like to bring a guest, you may register them as well, each person needs their own registration.
Stupa Work Weekend
Bob King, Lindy King and Joshua Mulder
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly appreciate you participating in our Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya from May 26- May 28 These volunteer work gatherings are an incredible opportunity to work in and around the Great Stupa, and to spend time together! Along with uplifting and caring for […]
Summer Set Up 2017
Welcome to Summer Set Up 2017! Arrival days are every Sunday. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish […]
Summer Set Up 2018
Welcome to Summer Set Up 2018! Arrival days are every Sunday. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish […]
Summer Set Up 2019
Welcome to Summer Set Up 2019! Arrival days are every Sunday. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to do so. However, you’re free to depart on Saturday as well. Please note that we can provide travel […]
Fall Take Down 2017
Welcome to Fall Take Down 2017! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to […]
Fall Take Down 2018
Welcome to Fall Take Down 2018! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to […]
Fall Take Down 2019
Welcome to Fall Take Down 2019! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to […]
Fall Take Down 2020
Welcome to Fall Take Down 2020! Sundays are arrival days. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. There will be a brief orientation at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday evening after dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to […]
Stupa Work Week
Bob King, Lindy King, Joshua Mulder and John Perkins
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly appreciate you participating in our Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya from September 15 to September 24, 2017. These volunteer work gatherings are an incredible opportunity to work in and around the Great Stupa, and to spend time together! Along with […]
Amending Fire Puja (Repeater, Partial Attendance)
Lindy King and Marybeth Keigher
For all qualified Vajrayogini practitioners! Both first-timers and repeaters are warmly encouraged to attend this powerful program. The retreat will be held in our spacious Red Feather Lodge which was recently renovated specifically for fire puja practice. Please join us in celebrating the Feminine Principle. For first time Amending Fire Puja participants, tuition includes an additional […]
Stupa Work Week
Bob King, Lindy King, Joshua Mulder and John Perkins
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly appreciate you participating in our Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. These volunteer work gatherings are an incredible opportunity to work in and around the Great Stupa, and to spend time together! Along with uplifting and caring for the stupa and […]
Rental • Nalandabodhi Stupa Retreat
Cost is 94.50 for one night stay, or $189 for the duration. Please select your dates from the calendar on the registration page. Night of May 3rd only: $94.50 Night of May 4th only: $94.50 Nights of May 3th and 4th: $189
Stupa Work Week
Bob King, Lindy King and Joshua Mulder
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly appreciate you participating in our Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. These volunteer work gatherings are an incredible opportunity to work in and around the Great Stupa, and to spend time together! Along with uplifting and caring for the stupa and […]
Stupa Work Week
Joshua Mulder, Bob King and Lindy King
Shambhala Mountain Center and The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya warmly appreciate you participating in our Volunteer Work Program at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. These volunteer work gatherings are an incredible opportunity to work in and around the Great Stupa, and to spend time together! Along with uplifting and caring for the stupa and […]
Donor Appreciation Event- Lodging
Complimentary Tent Lodging is provided Friday, August 9th, Saturday, August 10th, and/or Sunday, August 11th. Please select your dates from the calendar after clicking “Register Now”
Your Deepest Fulfillment: Weekend Immersion with Julia Mikk | May 22-24
READ FIRST: There is a two part registration process for this retreat. First register with Breath of Love at the link below. When that registration is complete you can click the registration link above to select your lodging. You’ll be asked to select your lodging dates on a calendar–make sure to select the month of […]
Residency Program
Supported Long-Term Retreat
Gathering of Eagles Rental – Upgraded Lodging Registration
Note: The Gathering at Drala Mountain Center has been rescheduled for June 25th-30th 2023. Drala Mountain Center is honored to be hosting the Spiritual Unity of Tribes Gathering of Eagles in the Summer of 2023. Lodging is available in Tent Doubles by donation. To register for a Tent Double, please visit the Spiritual Unity of […]
Gathering of Eagles Rental – Upgraded Lodging Registration
Note: The Gathering at Drala Mountain Center is scheduled for June 22nd-27th 2023. Drala Mountain Center is honored to be hosting the Spiritual Unity of Tribes Gathering of Eagles in the Summer of 2023. Lodging is available in Tent Doubles by donation. To register for a Tent Double, please visit the Spiritual Unity of Tribes […]
Summer Set Up 2021
Welcome to Summer Tent Set-Up 2020! Dates: April 26- June7 Arrival days are every Sunday. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m. to ensure a smooth check in process. Departure days are also Sundays generally. This allows you to participate in weekend programs if you wish to do so. However, you’re free to depart on Saturday as well. If you’re flying […]
Guest
Welcome Guests of Drala Mountain Center staff! DMC Community members: Please use this page to register your guests, or send them the link to register themselves. The staff guest night rate is $15/night to stay in a staff member’s own home, or $25/night for best available lodging. If you will be paying using […]
Naropa University Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program Rental
Welcome to Drala Mountain Center! We are pleased to be hosting the Naropa University Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program Rental. Below please find important information to plan for your retreat, including a link to reserve your lodging. Main Dates (Required): 7/31-8/7, 2022 Extended Experiential Training: Ketamine Training August 7-11, 2022 Extended Experiential Training: Holotropic Breathwork 8/7-10 […]
Evolving Ground (Tuition Paid)
Please reserve your room according to the dates in your RSVP with Evolving Ground. 8/6-10 8/10-14 8/6-14 For more information, see Evolving Ground Retreat website. Please reserve your accommodations on or before midnight on Saturday, May 20th. We look forward to seeing you on the land!
MG PARTY
Welcome to the registration page for MG’s Shambhala Day going away day extravaganza! The day will start at 10am with a Lhasang after which we’ll join the international Shambhala Day zoom hook up at 11am. After lunch, there’ll be a stepping down and stepping up ceremony for Michael and Dhi, then time to wander about, […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 30s
Loden Nyima
The Pema Chödrön Foundation in partnership with Drala Mountain Center is happy to offer a Retreat for Young Adults. The cost of lodging for this retreat is sponsored by the Pema Chödrön Foundation. This retreat for young adults is designed to give participants an experience of contemplative life. Our true nature is sacred and shared […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 30s
Loden Nyima
Offered in partnership by the Pema Chödrön Foundation and Shambhala Mountain Center. The cost of lodging for this retreat is sponsored by the Pema Chödrön Foundation. Our true nature is sacred, and shared with everyone and everything in our environment. Connecting with this is how we come home. In this retreat we’ll do so through […]
MDD LREDA Annual Retreat
Teaching Transformation: MDD LREDA Reflects on Article II Welcome to the MDD LREDA annual retreat, where we come together as religious educators to explore the theme, ‘Teaching Transformation: MDD LREDA Reflects on Article II’ As Unitarian Universalist educators, we play a vital role in guiding our communities through times of growth and transformation. This retreat […]
Retreat & Renewal
Sara Buck and Denise Wuensch
Discover relaxation and wakefulness in our pristine mountain environment. Our Retreat and Renewal programs offer contemplative approaches for working with the fullness of daily modern life, bringing insight and inspiration to career, family, health, relationships, and personal endeavors of all kinds. Join us for a spacious retreat that allows time to walk the land, circumambulate […]
The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes and Lisa Lowe
The Heart of Mindfulness Retreat is a 7-day silent meditation retreat that emphasizes the deep understanding and practice of mindfulness in its most universal expression while respecting and acknowledging its contemplative and spiritual roots. The retreat is open to all experienced meditators who are looking for an enriching silent retreat experience. It is suitable for […]
Writing from the Body
Katharine Kaufman
What word, what act, was it we thought did not matter? ~Jane Hirshfield Drala Mountain Center is a perfect place for writing, with its hidden places, big views, and quiet atmosphere. The focus of the weekend is to support the practice of writing by listening to your memory body, present moments, and the land. You’ll […]
Lila Yoga® Mindfulness Retreat—The Art & Science of Feeling Fresh!
Erica Kaufman
Living with contentment is a key component in our wellbeing. The ability to release, relax, and sometimes embrace heaviness without guilt are all part of our wellness. Joy can unfold easily from contentment and give rise to the quiet power of yoga—the spring-well of freshness. It’s a marvelous refreshing experience to feel invigorated by peaceful […]
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Authentic Presence: Reawakening Spiritual Confidence
Michael Carroll, Susan Piver and Loden Nyima
Scholarship deadline has passed. A two-week meditation retreat offered in partnership with The Wisdom Seat, the Open Heart Project, and Drala Mountain Center Our modern life presents us with a profound spiritual paradox: while we build remarkable technology, impressive resources, and growing prosperity, we also encounter a world filled with numbing devices, growing anxiety and […]
Warrior Assembly
Gaylon Ferguson and Janet Solyntjes
The registration deadline for non-repeaters is April 28th, 11:59pm, after which we need to order the materials. We will not be able to accept registrations after this date. Building on Enlightened Society Assembly and the Sacred Path programs, Warrior Assembly is a living teaching in creating enlightened society. Warrior Assembly focuses on how to develop […]
Retreat & Renewal
Sara Buck and Dr. Nashalla Nyinda
Discover relaxation and wakefulness in our pristine mountain environment. Our Retreat and Renewal programs offer contemplative approaches for working with the fullness of daily modern life, bringing insight and inspiration to career, family, health, relationships, and personal endeavors of all kinds. Join us for a spacious retreat that allows time to walk the land, circumambulate […]
Naropa Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program
Welcome to Drala Mountain Center! We are pleased to be hosting the Naropa University Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program Rental. Below please find important information to plan for your retreat, including a link to reserve your lodging. About Drala Mountain Center Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies 2 hours north of Denver, Drala Mountain Center is a […]
Shambhala Sun Camp
2023 Dates & Prices Cadet Command Workshop (CCW) for 14-16 year olds (prerequisite: Sun Camp): July 20 to 23 $200 Sun Camp for 10-16 year olds: July 23 to 30; $595* Rites of Warriorship (ROW) for 16-21 year olds: July 30 to Aug 1; $275 Description: Independent Program on DMC land: Shambhala Sun Camp is an outdoor, […]
Shambhala Sun Camp
2023 Dates & Prices Cadet Command Workshop (CCW) for 14-16 year olds (prerequisite: Sun Camp): July 20 to 23 $200 Sun Camp for 10-16 year olds: July 23 to 30; $595* Rites of Warriorship (ROW) for 16-21 year olds: July 30 to Aug 1; $275 Description: Independent Program on DMC land: Shambhala Sun Camp is an outdoor, sleep-away […]
Quiet Mind, Open Heart: Resting in Inner Refuge
Brooke Binstock, Marissa Knox and Kelly Lindsey
Come home to yourself. Say YES to a spacious retreat designed to connect you with the inner resources of your body, heart, and mind. Our practice will focus on the inherent qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and peace, grounded in sacred wisdom traditions. The daily schedule will include guided meditation, yoga, bodywork, and time in […]
Mahayana Summer Seminar: Prajnaparamita and Chöd
Holly Gayley, Loden Nyima, Dr. Lama Alta Brown and David Soucy
Ineffable Prajnaparamita, beyond thought and words, Unborn, unceasing, the very essence of space, The domain of discriminating awareness wisdom, Mother of all buddhas, we pay homage to you. The true nature of our minds and hearts is the perfection of wisdom, known as prajnaparamita—the boundless, spacious, and wise love and compassion within all beings and […]
Mahayana Summer Seminar: Prajnaparamita
Holly Gayley and Loden Nyima
Ineffable Prajnaparamita, beyond thought and words, Unborn, unceasing, the very essence of space, The domain of discriminating awareness wisdom, Mother of all buddhas, we pay homage to you. The true nature of our minds and hearts is the perfection of wisdom, known as prajnaparamita—the boundless, spacious, and wise love and compassion within all beings and […]
APPLICATION: Mahayana Summer Seminar: Prajnaparamita and Chöd
Loden Nyima, Holly Gayley, Dr. Lama Alta Brown and David Soucy
The Mahayana Summer Seminar at Drala Mountain Center is an immersion into the vast and profound Mahayana teachings of Buddhism. You will practice and study together in silent mornings with meditation and movement and in engaged afternoons with talks and group discussion, all in the invigorating beauty of the Rocky Mountains. During the first two […]
Family Camp 2023
Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele and Steve Sachs
This program has reached capacity. The waitlist is full and we are no longer accepting waitlist registrations. If we receive cancellations, we will prioritize those already on the waitlist based on age group availability. Living Goodness: The Six Paramitas Nurture family connections while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Drala Mountain Center. Family […]
Contemporary Vajrayana Retreat
Charlie Awbery and Jared Janes
Vajrayana encourages intelligent, spacious involvement with all of life’s circumstances. Retreating with Evolving Ground will energize you for passionate activity in the world. Our contemporary Vajrayana practices invoke transformation and spontaneity. Vajrayana is a colorful, fiery path. Our practices engage the energy of emotions, rather than detaching from them. We train real world involvement, competence, […]
Chöd
Dr. Lama Alta Brown and David Soucy
lThe English Version of the Surmang Chöd Chöd is a practice of compassion. As Vajrayogini, meditators offer the visualization of their body to the beings they invite to three feasts. The feasts are the activity of the Buddha Vajrayogini. Through her activity, the energies of the “god-demons” are transmuted. The demons, whether negative emotions, illness, […]
Beyond Suffering: Unconditional Self Love, Mindfulness Meditation & Qi Gong Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
Beyond Suffering Level 2 is being offered August 15-17 Join international bestselling author Blake D. Bauer for a life-changing weekend that will help you to understand why suffering such as anxiety, depression, addiction, illness, and relationship problems are logical cries from your body, soul, and subconscious mind asking you to finally value, accept, forgive, honor, […]
Beyond Suffering Level 2: Unconditional Self Love, Mindfulness, Meditation & Qi Gong Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
This retreat is for those who would like to go deeper into the practical application and embodiment of unconditional self-love. It will offer a safe space to go deeper into the practice of thinking, speaking, and acting with loving-kindness and self-worth in every moment. This follow-up retreat arose naturally out of strong demand from participants […]
ONLINE • Death and the Art of Dying: Deep Dive into the Luminous Bardo
Andrew Holecek
From a spiritual perspective, death is the crowning moment of life. The karma that brought you into this life is exhausted, and the karma (habits) that will propel you into the next one hasn’t yet formed. This gap (bardo) provides a golden opportunity for rapid spiritual progress – if you are prepared. This week-long program […]
LAND • Death and the Art of Dying: Deep Dive into the Luminous Bardo
Andrew Holecek
From a spiritual perspective, death is the crowning moment of life. The karma that brought you into this life is exhausted, and the karma (habits) that will propel you into the next one hasn’t yet formed. This gap (bardo) provides a golden opportunity for rapid spiritual progress – if you are prepared. This week-long program […]
Women’s Summer Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Katharine Kaufman
Our bodies hold emotions, images, patterns, and stories. When we inhabit our bodies through mindfulness practices, we come to know ourselves as complete and wakeful beings. During this rejuvenating program, we will play with the four postures of meditation, practice nourishing yoga, and retreat in the forests, fields, and groves of Drala Mountain Center. Through […]
Naropa Ecopsychology
Mindful Living: Teachings and Practices from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Janet Solyntjes
Inspired by the teachings of Jon Kabat-Zinn, this 3-day retreat offers both an introduction and a deepening experience of mindfulness, for being more fully present to our lives. Various tools for engaging the demands of our lives and for supporting inquiry into fundamental health and wholeness will be drawn from MBSR — the most universal […]
Blessings: Celebrating the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya
Judith Simmer-Brown
Whatever your connection is to the Great Stupa and Drala Mountain Center, we invite you to come together to practice and deepen our connection to community. This land is full of the blessings of generations of dharma practitioners practicing together, invoking the magic of the ancestral and lineage dralas in our high mountain valley. The […]
5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Megan Prager, M.A. and Michelle Becker, LMFT
This 5-day residential program is an intensive form of the internationally recognized, eight-session Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training developed by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff. It is open to laypeople and professionals alike. Participants will learn to: practice self-compassion in daily life, motivate themselves with kindness rather than criticism, meet difficult emotions with greater ease, transform […]
Walking the Land: an Introduction to the Fengshui of Drala Mountain Center
Michael Gayner
Have you visited Drala Mountain Center and experienced the rejuvenating and inspiring power of our secluded mountain valley? This program draws on a traditional Fengshui understanding of the vibrant, communicative presences available when we open ourselves to possibilities beyond a purely functional, mechanistic worldview. The land of Drala Mountain Center will be used as a […]
Wisdom of the Body: Yoga and Meditation Retreat
Katharine Kaufman
“Katharine was wonderful, creating a safe nurturing tone and establishing community among us. She was both teacher/guide and fellow student herself – a powerful connection. She shared herself with us, and in doing so allowed us to share of ourselves.” “Katharine is as real and honest as it gets. She taught me so much, and […]
Naropa Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program
Welcome to Drala Mountain Center! We are pleased to be hosting the Naropa University Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate Program Rental. Below please find important information to plan for your retreat, including a link to reserve your lodging. About Drala Mountain Center Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies 2 hours north of Denver, Drala Mountain Center is a […]
Filling Your Well: A Women’s Yoga, Meditation & Nature Retreat
Sara Avant Stover
Calling all women who do too much! How do we stay inspired, centered, and rooted in our innate wisdom—especially during times of challenge? In this four-day women’s retreat, you’ll replenish your body, heart, and mind through spaciousness, quiet, yogic and dharmic teachings and practices, sisterhood, as well as ample time in nature. Autumn is the […]
The Profound Treasury Retreat
Judy Lief
.. Save the dates: SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 8, 2023 We are delighted to welcome The Profound Treasury Retreat to Drala Mountain Center this fall. Complete details will be posted on the Profound Treasury Retreat website as they become available. Click here for the Profound Treasury Retreat website. Applications will open in late June 2023. […]
Slowing Down: A Yoga, Self-Care, and Loving-Kindness Retreat | Extended
Heather Lindemann and Cole Schlam
Embrace a slower pace and notice how it offers a deeper connection to mind, body, and spirit. Join Cole Schlam and Heather Lindemann for a contemplative weekend yoga retreat where we will connect with maitri (loving-kindness) and embrace the art of “doing less.” We will enjoy multiple daily yoga classes (slow flow, yin, and restorative), […]
Slowing Down: A Yoga, Self-Care, and Loving-Kindness Retreat
Heather Lindemann and Cole Schlam
Embrace a slower pace and notice how it offers a deeper connection to mind, body, and spirit. Join Cole Schlam and Heather Lindemann for a contemplative weekend yoga retreat where we will connect with maitri (loving-kindness) and embrace the art of “doing less.” We will enjoy multiple daily yoga classes (slow flow, yin, and restorative), […]
Do Nothing: Learning to Live Your Life with Genuine Care
Co-sponsored with the Leading with Genuine Care Retreat The Do Nothing Leadership Retreat (formerly the Leading with Genuine Care Retreat) offers business leaders, entrepreneurs, and those seeking a more mindful life with the most rewarding challenge they may ever take — a leadership-focused mindfulness and meditation retreat. Discover why meditation and mindfulness practices can positively […]
The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes and Gaylon Ferguson
The Heart of Mindfulness Retreat is a 7-day silent meditation retreat that emphasizes the deep understanding and practice of mindfulness in its most universal expression while respecting and acknowledging its contemplative and spiritual roots. The retreat is open to all experienced meditators who are looking for an enriching silent retreat experience. It is suitable for […]
The Art of Meditation: A Weeklong Retreat
Loden Nyima
Meditation is ultimately a process of accepting and befriending ourselves completely, all the way to our natural basic goodness. In the process we will encounter not only our innate ability to truly rest and rejuvenate, but as well lots of ups and downs, strong emotions, unprocessed material, cycles of inspiration and discouragement, and questions about […]