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 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” […]
Volunteer Staff 2015
Volunteer Staff 2016
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 2024
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 […]
Self-Guided Retreat 2025
Booking your a room for a solo retreat is easy at Drala Mountain Center. Our 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 trails, visit the Great Stupa, meditate, spend time relaxing, journaling, reading or practicing yoga […]
Self-Guided Retreat 2026
Booking your a room for a solo retreat is easy at Drala Mountain Center. Our 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 trails, visit the Great Stupa, meditate, spend time relaxing, journaling, reading or practicing yoga […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”
Guests of Drala Mountain Center Staff
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 no charge to stay in a staff member’s own home, or $25/night for best available lodging. “Best available” typically applies to a lodge […]
Volunteer Registration Page
Hello and congratulations on being accepted as a Drala Mountain Volunteer!!! Please fill out this registration for us to collect necessary health & safety info and please choose the dates you will be joining us so we can get you in a room! Our deepest gratitude for your help! NOTE: This is a private page […]
Program Staff 2025 Registration Page
Welcome, Program Staff! We’re so glad you’re joining us at Drala Mountain Center to host your retreat. This page is your dedicated space to register as program staff. Please complete your registration so we can reserve your lodging and meals, and ensure everything is in place for your arrival. Whether you’re teaching, coordinating, or assisting, […]
Teachers / Assistants – Registration Page
Our deepest gratitude for choosing to teach here at Drala Mountain Center! Please Register here for us to collect necessary diet & safety info as well as book your room.
Staff Registration Page
Please fill out this registration form for us to collect necessary diet & safety info. This also helps us with assigning you to a room.
Drala Special Guests
Please fill out this registration form for us to collect dietary info for our kitchen staff, as well as necessary health & safety info for your stay with us.
Foundations of Meditation
Whether you’re brand new to meditation or looking to return to the basics, Foundations of Meditation offers a supportive and accessible entry point into contemplative practice. In the serene natural setting of Drala Mountain Center’s 600-acres of forest land, participants will be guided through the essential principles of mindfulness and awareness meditation, learning simple techniques for calming the […]
Back to the Cushion | 2026
Whether you’ve stepped away from your meditation practice or simply feel like it’s grown a little stale, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive space to begin again. Back to the Cushion is a meditation reboot for anyone who’s looking to reconnect with the heart of their practice. Over the course of this retreat, we’ll revisit foundational techniques, […]
Room Booking For Kasang Event
When you get to the “Choose Your Accommodations” section below, two calendars will appear. Please select your arrival date on the first calendar, and your departure date on the 2nd calendar. Make sure it’s the correct month using the little black arrows. Available lodging will be shown.
Tent Takedown – Help Drala Mountain Center Prepare for the Winter Season
Dralanteers! Tent Takedown is a great opportunity to volunteer at Drala Mountain Center. We’re calling on those who feel drawn to the land to support the efforts that make this place thrive. This week is all about closing our summer campgrounds. Your main tasks will include taking down tents and carefully storing furniture and supplies. […]
Winter Residency Registration Page
This registration form is primarily used to gather essential health and safety information for your Winter Residency at Drala Mountain Center. It also helps us coordinate your stay, housing, and work schedule during the winter season. During registration, please select the option under “Price” that reflects your intended length of stay. While this page does […]
Winter Residency 2026
RENTAL – Naropa Maitri IV
What is Awakening? 4 Practices Rooted in Tradition and Confirmed by Neuroscience, 5-day Silent Meditation Retreat
Tina Rasmussen
RENTAL – Naropa – Religious Studies
Back to the Cushion
Program Start Date & Time: April 24th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: April 26th | 12:30 pm Whether you’ve stepped away from your meditation practice or simply feel like it’s grown a little stale, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive space to begin again. Back to the Cushion is a meditation reboot for anyone […]
Tibetan Yoga and Meditation (Trauma-Informed): Principles and Practices
James Bae
Program Start Date & Time: April 24th at 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: April 26th at 12:30 pm In this weekend workshop, participants will be introduced to the core principles of Tibetan Yoga’s subtle energetic and movement and breath practices. Guided by an overview of core principles, James Bae will provide experiential instruction […]
Regenerations: Cultivating Connections to Earth, Art & Activism
Molly Murfee and Ivy Kim
Creating a Meaningful Third Act
Debra Krumholz and Karen Moon
Program is Cancelled. Program Start Date & Time: 7:00 pm MT on April 30th Program End Date & Time: 12:30 pm MT on May 3rd Many women spend their lives focused on satisfying the needs of others in work, family, and friendships. Aging can bring many challenges, but can also be an opportunity to move […]
The Healing Power of Mind: How to Transform Suffering into Strength
Alain Beauregard
Note: This is a hybrid program and you are on the registration page to attend in-person, at Drala Mountain Center. If you prefer to attend in the comfort of your own space, head over to our online registration page for this program. Program Start Date & Time: May 1st | 7:00 pm Program End Date & Time: May […]
Midlife Magic: A Womens’ Retreat for Navigating the Changes of Midlife with Resilience and Grace
Annabelle Yoo and Julie Myers
ONLINE: The Healing Power of Mind: How to Transform Suffering into Strength
Alain Beauregard
Write to the Heart of Motherhood: Rest, Connection, and Creativity for Mother’s Day
Brooke McNamara, MFA
Foundations of Meditation
Program Start Date & Time: May 8th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: May 10th | 12:30 pm Are you looking to start a meditation practice but don’t know where to begin? This immersive three-day retreat is designed to introduce beginners to the foundations of meditation in a supportive and serene environment. Through […]
Tent Setup – Help Drala Mountain Center Prepare for the Summer Season
Meditation and Embodiment: Inherent Presence and Peace
Larry Welsh and Susan Aposhyan
Meditation and Embodiment: Inherent Presence and Peace (Special Price)
Larry Welsh and Susan Aposhyan
Rental: Healing Heart Yoga
On Land: Integrating Chakrasamvara, Chandali and Mahamudra: A weeklong retreat in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya
Dorje Loppön Lodrö Dorje
Note: This is a hybrid program and you are on the registration page to attend at Drala Mountain Center. If you prefer to attend remotely, at home, head over to our online registration page for this program Prerequisite: Chakrasamvara Abhisheka Come join in the practice of Chakrasamvara in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya led by the Lopon, Lodro […]
ONLINE: Integrating Chakrasamvara, Chandali and Mahamudra: A weeklong retreat in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya
Dorje Loppön Lodrö Dorje
Note: This is a hybrid program and you are on the registration page to attend at your home, online. If you choose to attend remotely, we encourage you to participate in a way that works best for your schedule and time zone.If you prefer to attend in person, at DMC, head over to our on-land registration page for this program. Prerequisite: […]
The Buddha, the Brain, and Bach: Exploring Practice in Mind, Music, and Life
Barbara Bogatin, Clifford Saron and Erika Rosenberg, PhD.
Unplug & Reconnect: A Mindfulness Retreat for Teens and Their Caregivers
Hilda Cruz Guiao and Maggie Steele
The Luminous Wilderness: Awakening with the Five Elements
Lama Elizabeth Monson, PhD
RENTAL: Colorado Academy School Program
Grief, Joy and Awakening: An Insight Meditation Retreat with David Chernikoff
David Chernikoff
RENTAL: Meadows Keith Retreat
Fully Being — A Path of Awareness, Healing and Insight: A weekend retreat with Adam Kane
Adam Kane
ONLINE: Fully Being — A Path of Awareness, Healing and Insight: A weekend retreat with Adam Kane
Adam Kane
Wild Rest: An Embodied Devotional Retreat in Nature
Devon Hase, Djuna Devereaux and Yong Oh
RENTAL: Women’s Holistic Health Retreat
The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes and Gaylon Ferguson
One Buddhism: Practicing Peace in Times of Turmoil
Monk Peter and Michael Santi Keezing
Entering the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat
Larry Mermelstein, Andy Karr and Adrienne Chang
Foundations of Meditation
Program Start Date & Time: June 26th, 2026 | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: June 28th, 2026 | 12:30 pm Are you curious about Buddhism and how its teachings can bring more peace and clarity to your life? This three-day retreat offers a welcoming introduction to the foundational principles of Buddhism, providing insight […]
Back to the Cushion
Program Start Date & Time: June 26th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: June 28th | 12:30 pm Whether you’ve stepped away from your meditation practice or simply feel like it’s grown a little stale, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive space to begin again. Back to the Cushion is a meditation reboot for anyone […]
Mindfulness Insight Meditation Retreat: Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion
Bob Stahl, PhD
Program Start Date & Time: July 10th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: July 17th | 12:30 pm This traditional mindfulness insight meditation retreat will offer silent periods of sitting and walking meditation as well as times for practice discussions. Each day there will be a talk and systematic meditation instructions on the […]
Family Camp: Skillful Compassion in Family Life
Judith Simmer-Brown and Richard Brown, Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele and Tessa Ladendorf
Family Camp – Registration
Judith Simmer-Brown and Richard Brown, Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele and Tessa Ladendorf
Retreat & Renewal 2026
Program Start Date & Time: August 7th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: August 9th | 12:30 pm Discover relaxation and wakefulness in our pristine mountain environment. Immerse yourself in our Retreat and Renewal programs, where we offer contemplative practices designed to unlock insights and inspiration for navigating the complexities of modern life […]
Singing into Wholeness: A Sacred Chant Retreat
Sheela Bringi, Brent Kuecker, Puja Singh and Nabin Shrestha
Proclaiming Basic Sanity: Living the Bodhisattva Path
Susan Piver and Michael Carroll
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Burnout: Yoga and Ayurvedic Tools for Balance
Juana Rincon and Avishek Majumdar
Freedom from Suffering: A Weekend of Healing through Unconditional Self-Love, Mindfulness Meditation & Qi Gong
Blake D. Bauer
HOSTED: Shamatha-Mindfulness Practice in the Mahamudra Tradition with Khenpo Karma Tenkyong
Khenpo Karma Tenkyong
The Great Silence: Mindfulness and Non-Duality in Nature
Johann Robbins and Alice Robbins
RENTAL – Kelly Notaras Writing Retreat
Healing Sound, Healing Plants: Kirtan Chanting, Sound Healing & Wild Plants
Christine Stevens
Back to the Cushion
Program is Cancelled Program Start Date & Time: September 25th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 27th | 12:30 pm Whether you’ve stepped away from your meditation practice or simply feel like it’s grown a little stale, this retreat offers a gentle and supportive space to begin again. Back to the Cushion is a meditation […]
RENTAL – Spiritual Direction CO
Do Nothing: Learning to Live Your Life with Genuine Care
Janet Solyntjes and Rob Dube
Foundations of Meditation
Program Start Date & Time: October 9th, 2026 | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: October 11th, 2026 | 12:30 pm Are you curious about Buddhism and how its teachings can bring more peace and clarity to your life? This three-day retreat offers a welcoming introduction to the foundational principles of Buddhism, providing insight […]
Buddhism’s Foremothers: Stories of Courage, Compassion, and Leadership
Wendy Garling
Foundations of Meditation
Program Start Date & Time: November 6th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: November 8th | 12:30 pm Are you looking to start a meditation practice but don’t know where to begin? This immersive three-day retreat is designed to introduce beginners to the foundations of meditation in a supportive and serene environment. Through […]
Foundations of Meditation
Program Start Date & Time: December 4th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: December 6th | 12:30 pm Are you curious about Buddhism and how its teachings can bring more peace and clarity to your life? This three-day retreat offers a welcoming introduction to the foundational principles of Buddhism, providing insight into its […]
The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes and Gaylon Ferguson
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