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Exciting News! Drala Mountain Center has recently been featured in the Washington Post. Executive Director Robbie Rettmer gave an interview on the power of Silent Meditation Retreats and what has been drawing modern audiences away from daily distraction and into silent, contemplative practice. Other leaders in silent contemplation practice, from a variety of traditions and wisdom teachings, agree that more than ever people are looking inward for connection, and to silence as a means of finding it.

Read More at the Washington Post.

What is Drala Mountain Center?

Drala Mountain Center is not just a retreat center—it is a sacred meeting place. Set high in the Rocky Mountains, DMC is a sanctuary for deep spiritual practice, transformation, and peace. Here, stillness reveals clarity, nature reflects our own brilliance, and ancient wisdom takes root in a modern world.

Through meditation, community, and land stewardship, Drala Mountain Center serves to impact the world – one awakened heart at a time.

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Recently Featured on the Blog

It’s Up to Us: Carrying the Dharma Forward in the West

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October 3, 2025

From Tibet to the West, the Dharma has taken root. Its next chapter is ours to write. By Robbie…

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How to Fall, How to Winter

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September 4, 2025

By mercy eltu  Sometimes, we’re hesitant about the coming of fall and winter. They’re not flashy. Gone are the…

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Why We Offer Yoga Retreats at Drala Mountain Center

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August 22, 2025

By Chihiro Fukami At Drala Mountain Center, meditation is at the heart of our work—and so is the whole…

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You Don’t Have to Be Buddhist to Meditate

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August 21, 2025

By Chihiro Fukami For a long time, I thought meditation lived in a world that wasn’t meant for me.…

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The Power of Group Retreat at Drala Mountain Center

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August 5, 2025

By Robbie Rettmer, Executive Director For many years, I believed that a solo retreat was ‘the best’ way to…

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Rise to Meet Difficult Times: Your Practice Makes a Difference

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August 1, 2025

By Rhiannin Bunney   Recently I had the distinct pleasure of watching a coworker take their Refuge Vow. It…

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Drala Mountain Center Mission

Inspired by the teachings of Buddhadharma, grounded in practices to cultivate wisdom and kindness, we strive to help create enlightened societies.