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!
Volunteer Staff 2012
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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 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 […]
Getaway 2025
Create your own Self-Guided Retreat Drala 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 trails, visit the Great Stupa, meditate, spend time relaxing, journaling, reading or practicing yoga at your own pace. Our mountain retreat […]
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 […]
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 […]
Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness
Loden Nyima
In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
Naropa Maitri V—2025
Sacred Spring Retreat
Welcome to Drala Mountain Center! This program, Sacred Spring Retreat, is being run by the Bronwyn Morrissey Coaching and held at Drala Mountain Center (DMC) as a rental program. Participants must first register for the Sacred Spring Retreat through Bronwyn Morrissey Coaching and then register and pay for lodging here with Drala Mountain Center. At […]
Ngöndro Spring Break
Chase Usry and [NSB325] Ngöndro Spring Break
Drala Mountain Center Operations Director Invites Ngöndro practitioners to come for a week of practice. Join us for Ngöndro Spring Break (woohoo!). Ngöndro is the preliminary practice of the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition. This is a self-directed program for people currently doing ngöndro practice and accumulations. We welcome people from every tradition, with a true Rime […]
New Year Town Hall
Join us for a live-streamed Town Hall with Executive Director Robbie Rettmer, broadcasting directly from Drala Mountain Center. As we step into the Year of the Wood Snake, Robbie will share updates, reflections, and a look ahead for our community. This is an opportunity to connect with the heart of the land and the vision […]
Yoga and Nature: Receive the Gifts of the Season
Melissa Lago
Replenish your body, mind, heart and spirit and bring it into harmony and balance with the seasons through yoga and spending time in the natural world. Many of us spend more time staring into screens, and less time being present in our bodies, contemplating our deepest values, and connecting to the natural world. Without synchronization […]
Deep Self Love: A Weekend for Being & Healing through Unconditional Presence, Self-Love, Qi Gong & Meditation
Blake D. Bauer
Join international bestselling author and wisdom teacher Blake D. Bauer in the Colorado mountains for a weekend of deep healing, meditation practice, and life-changing self-care. Discover why anxiety, overwhelm, depression, chronic self-doubt, addiction, illness, and relationship problems are logical cries from your body, soul, and subconscious mind asking you to build a healthier relationship to yourself […]
Naropa Maitri IV—2025
Healing Leaders: A Transformative Leadership Experience
Kelly Campbell and Candis Fox
Program Description: Explore how your unhealed trauma is impacting how you lead, live, and love. Whether you’re a leader in your family, community, or organization, your role and relationships can feel more easeful and aligned with your values when you take radical responsibility to heal the emotional pain that has gone untended for so long. […]
On Land – Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat
Richard John
“Simplify your life as much as you can.” —Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche This one-week retreat will have two tracks: Open and Vajrayana. It is for all practitioners who are committed to the path of meditation. The power of non-distracted shamatha and open-hearted vipashyana is essential, from the very beginning of the path to the subtlest levels […]
Wild Tending: Nature and Forest Therapy
Laurie Fonken, Ph.D.
Program Date & Time: April 5th | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Connect with the natural world in a respectful and reciprocal way while using your senses to engage with and experience the richness, magic and complex beauty that lies within. Wild Tending is a fundamental principle of forest therapy and is an act of […]
Mindful Birding: Sounds of Spring
Dr. Barb Patterson
Program Date & Time: April 5th | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Discover the beauty of spring and the melody of birdsong at Drala Mountain Center through the practice of mindful birding. This approach blends birdwatching with mindfulness techniques, fostering a practice centered on heightened awareness. The focus is not on identifying or labeling birds, […]
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 1: Making the Dharma Real in Your Life
Richard John
Talk 1: 11:00 am -1:00 pm Sunday April 6th ~ Making the Dharma Real in Your Life ~ Early registration is encouraged! Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have attended his retreats at Casa Werma in Mexico and many other places where he has taught, […]
Profound Simplicity Online Talks
Richard John
Join us Online during the weeklong Profound Simplicity Meditation Retreat. The power of non-distracted shamatha and open-hearted vipashyana is essential, from the very beginning of the path to the subtlest levels of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Online Talk Schedule (click a title below to register for the individual talk) Talk 1: Sunday, April 6th | 11:00 […]
Colorado Community College Retreat
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 2: Shamatha from Square One to Dzogchen
Richard John
Talk 2: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday April 8th ~ Shamatha from Square One to Dzogchen ~ Early registration is encouraged! Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have attended his retreats at Casa Werma in Mexico and many other places where he has taught, […]
Wisdom of the Body: A Meditation & Yoga Retreat
Katharine Kaufman
You’ve traveled, studied, and built a life. You’ve pushed your limits and cared for others, experienced loss, recovered from sickness and surgeries. It’s time to discover what your body needs now. In this extended weekend retreat the rhythm of your days will simplify. walk, sit, stand, lie down, and sense, think, feel. You’ll practice yoga, […]
Online – Profound Simplicity Talk 3: The Trekcho Instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal (Vajrayana only)
Richard John
Talk 3: (For vajrayana practitioners: Those who have received pointing-out transmission from a Kagyu or Nyingma Rinpoche, or within Shambhala.) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday April 10th ~ The Trekchö instructions of Yeshe Tsögyal ~ Comments from Previous Participants: “I have studied with Richard John for more than 15 years. I have attended his […]
Course 2: COMING TO YOUR SENSES! At Work, At Home, In Relationships
Rev. Dr. Heather Shea and Kim ("Kimla") Desrosiers
When: Friday Evening, Saturday, and Sunday, April 11th – 13th, 2025 Friday 5:00 PM -7:00 PM MT Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MT Sunday 9:00 AM – 12:00 MT In Tibetan Buddhism, we are taught that – in addition to the five senses, there is a sixth sense. As the world is going through […]
Naropa Religious Studies (MDiv)
Soundembodiment: Tibetan Bowl & Gong Sound Meditation Evening Retreat
Jonathan De Leon
Check in is from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. The main program will begin promptly at 4:30 pm and end at 6:00 pm. Dinner is from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Join us for a transformative Evening Retreat at Drala Mountain Center, where the ancient vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls and gongs will guide you on a journey of Soundembodiment. Since […]
Sitting in Beauty: A 5-day Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes
Mindfulness and awareness training allows one to fully receive life’s unpredictable, extraordinary, and sometimes heartbreaking dance as it appears within our personal experience. The inclination of our heart’s longing for contentment and freedom reflects our innate beauty and wisdom. Opening to this present moment illuminates the vividness of reality, the tenderness of the heart, and […]
Relax, Restore, Reset: A Weekend Yoga Retreat
Sasha Woodard and [RRR425] Relax, Restore, Reset: A Weekend Yoga Retreat
Step away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in a sanctuary for your body, mind, and soul. Our transformative yoga retreat at the beautiful Drala Mountain Center invites you to pause, breathe, and experience the healing power of yoga, community, and nature. When you invest in yourself, you unlock a shift—a release from overwhelm, […]
Chakrasamvara Retreat (Online Portion)
Greg Smith
This is the online registration page. If you would like to participate on land at Drala Mountain Center, please click here. This Hybrid Chakrasamvara Intensive is geared toward the accumulation of the recitation practice in a group setting. If you are just learning the practice, this is a good opportunity to become more familiar with […]
Hybrid – Chakrasamvara Retreat (On-Land Portion)
Greg Smith
This is the on-land registration page. If you would like to attend online, please click here. Prerequisite: Chakrasamvara Abhisheka (Full Participation not Required) This Hybrid Chakrasamvara Intensive is geared toward the accumulation of the recitation practice in a group setting. If you are just learning the practice, this is a good opportunity to become more […]
Healing Heart Yoga Retreat
Sat Nam Rasayan: A Kundalini Yoga Retreat
Lisa Sakai, RYT, Zannie Pugliese, RYT, LMT, TTT, RN and Guru Amrit
Program Arrival Date & Time | May 2nd, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Program End Date & Time | May 4th, 12:30 pm Program Description: Step into a sacred space of relaxation, renewal, and transformation in this immersive retreat that blends the meditative healing practice of Sat Nam Rasayan with the powerful tools of Kundalini Yoga. […]
ONLINE Awaken Your Conscious Business Success– Integrating Modern Mindfulness & Ancient Wisdom for Holistic Prosperity
Johanna Alper
Program Start Date & Time: May 2nd | 7:00 pm Program End Date & Time: May 4th | 5:00 pm
Wild Tending: Nature and Forest Therapy
Laurie Fonken, Ph.D.
Program Date & Time: May 3rd | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Connect with the natural world in a respectful and reciprocal way while using your senses to engage with and experience the richness, magic and complex beauty that lies within. Wild Tending is a fundamental principle of forest therapy and is an act of […]
Mindful Birding: Sounds of Spring
Dr. Barb Patterson
Program Date & Time: May 3rd | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Discover the beauty of spring and the melody of birdsong at Drala Mountain Center through the practice of mindful birding. This approach blends birdwatching with mindfulness techniques, fostering a practice centered on heightened awareness. The focus is not on identifying or labeling birds, […]
Silent Meditation Intensive: The Cradle of Loving-Kindness
Loden Nyima
In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
Exploring Our Death to Liberate Our Lives
Elysabeth Williamson and Margie McSweeney
The fear of death, our own and our loved ones, is one of our greatest fears. How would we live our lives differently if we contemplated and even practiced this ultimate letting go? This powerful workshop explores both our personal relationship with death and dying and the practice of holding sacred space for others to […]
The Reset Retreat: Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Sara Avant Stover
Internal Family Systems & Women’s Spiritual Leadership In a world that demands so much from women, finding the time to rest, reflect, and realign is more vital than ever. This retreat is designed for women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to transcend burnout, find clarity, and reconnect with their soul’s purpose. During this transformative experience, you’ll […]
Eddies in the Current Moment: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Santi
Program Arrival Date & Time: May 16th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Program Start Date & Time: May 16th, 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: May 18th, 12:30 pm Just as a river forms eddies of calm behind boulders and sharp bends in the whitewater, the stream of heart and mind can generate stable patches where the […]
Maitri Space Awareness Meditation Retreat
Jane Carpenter Cohn and Carla Burns
Program Description: In 1972, Trungpa Rinpoche introduced a unique way to work with the five buddha family teachings, called “Maitri Space Awareness.” This embodied practice is a powerful way to relate directly with our emotional energies and within the environment around us. We will look at the emotions in terms of five basic energy patterns, […]
Yoga for Health and Wellness: A Weeklong Exploration
Melissa Lago
Program Start Date & Time: May 23rd | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: May 30th | 12:30 pm Are you looking to deepen your practice, to rejuvenate, reenergize, and relax? In today’s speedy and chaotic world many of us seek relief from feelings of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and exhaustion. Many of us look […]
The Art of Zen Birding
Ryan Dibala
There are birders and there are Zen birders. What’s the difference? Intention. Join naturalist and Birding Man Adventures Founder Dr. Ryan Dibala in a series of workshops that explore what could be considered the paradoxical worlds of birding and Zen birding. The breeding birds of the montane and subalpine ecosystems surrounding Drala provide a plethora […]
Dzigar Kongtrul Presents: Diligence – The Joyful Endeavor of the Buddhist Path
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Program Schedule: Saturday, May 31st First talk: 10:00 – 12:00 pm Second talk: 2:00 -4:00 pm Sunday, June 1st 10:00 am -12:00 pm With meditation and discussion groups at DMC discretion. Program Description: The word “diligence” may conjure up a sense of obligation or pressure, but in Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s view, it is “the force […]
Deep Healing & Lasting Self-Love: A 5-Day Unconditional Self-Love, Qi Gong & Meditation Retreat
Blake D. Bauer
Program Start Date & Time: June 8th | 7:00 pm Program End Date & Time: June 13th | 12:30 pm Join international bestselling author and wisdom teacher Blake D. Bauer in the Colorado mountains for five days of deep healing and practical life-changing self care. Discover why anxiety, depression, chronic self-doubt, addiction, illness, and relationship problems are […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 39
Loden Nyima
The Pema Chödrön Foundation, in partnership with Drala Mountain Center, is happy to offer a Retreat for Young Adults. The Pema Chödrön Foundation covers the cost of lodging for this retreat. You pay only for tuition. This retreat for young adults is designed to give participants an experience of contemplative life. Our true nature is […]
Coming Home: A Retreat for Young Adults 18 – 39 | Registration
Loden Nyima
The Pema Chödrön Foundation, in partnership with Drala Mountain Center, is happy to offer a Retreat for Young Adults. The Pema Chödrön Foundation covers the cost of lodging for this retreat. You pay only for tuition. This retreat for young adults is designed to give participants an experience of contemplative life. Our true nature is […]
The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Janet Solyntjes
The Heart of Mindfulness Retreat is a 7-day silent meditation retreat emphasizing mindfulness’s deep understanding and practice 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 suits mindfulness teachers or aspiring teachers […]
Empower & Energize – A 6-Day Journey to Kundalini Awakening
Alan Alcid (aka Dasa Das)
Program Arrival Date & Time: June 14th 2:00 – 5:00 pm Program End Date & Time: June 19th 12:30 pm Awaken your inner power and elevate your energy in this transformative 6-day retreat dedicated to the ancient practice of Kundalini Yoga. Through dynamic kriyas, empowering meditations, and intentional breathwork, you’ll explore the profound potential of your […]
RENTAL – Peak Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Radiance Rising: A Summer Solstice Movement and Meditation Gathering
Heather Lindemann and Tracey Lanham
Program Start Date & Time: June 20th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: June 22nd | 12:30 pm Celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, by welcoming the light and honoring this powerful moment of transition. This is a time to connect with our natural gifts and allow our inner […]
Mindfulness Retreat for Educators
Andra Brill and Lisa Vratny-Smith
Program Arrival Date & Time: June 22, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Program Start Date & Time: June 22, 7:00 pm Orientation Program End Date & Time: June 26, 12:30 pm Program Description: Join us for an end of school year retreat to help you replenish and rejuvenate. We have designed the experience to nurture you […]
Entering the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat
Hosted by the Three Yanas Society and Drala Mountain Center “The quality and experience of the faculty was unparalleled. Absolutely incredible. Cannot imagine a better way to connect deeply with the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa than through his longtime closest students.” —2024 Retreat Participant Comment Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was one of the most influential Buddhist […]
Entering the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat | Registration Page
Only those who have been approved to attend by Three Yanas Society should register for this program. Hosted by the Three Yanas Society and Drala Mountain Center “The quality and experience of the faculty was unparalleled. Absolutely incredible. Cannot imagine a better way to connect deeply with the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa than through his […]
Yoga and Nature: Gifts of the Season
Melissa Lago
Program Start Date & Time: June 27th | 5:30pm Program End Date & Time: June 29th | 12:30 pm Replenish your body, mind, heart and spirit and bring it into harmony and balance with the seasons through yoga and spending time in the natural world. Many of us spend more time staring into screens, and […]
RENTAL – Mindful Action for Divisive Times
RENTAL – Evolving Ground Week 1
Going Deeper Into the Vajra World: A Three-Yana Retreat | Registration Page
Rhea Colmar
Only those who have been approved to attend by Three Yanas Society should register for this program. For those of you who would like to deepen your practice and understanding of the Vajrayana, we are offering this two-week program between July 9th and July 24th, 2025, as part of the four-week Entering the Vajra World […]
Heal Your Inner Child & Remember Your Innate Leadership Power
Kelly Campbell, Fereshta Ramsey and Kristine Deer
Program Description: Neuroscience tells us that trauma is stored in the body, and we know that relationships show us where our work is. Whether you’re a leader in your family, community, or organization, your role and relationships can feel more aligned with your values when you take radical responsibility to heal the emotional pain that […]
RENTAL – Evolving Ground Week 2
Quiet Mind, Open Heart: Cultivating Loving Kindness
Brooke Binstock, Marissa Knox and Kelly Lindsey
Come home to yourself. Say YES to a spacious retreat designed to nurture your body, heart, and mind. This retreat will offer opportunities to explore Buddhist teachings on six fundamental practices that can help us to awaken our hearts and invite more loving kindness, compassion, and joy into our everyday lives. The daily schedule will […]
RENTAL – Patricia Fields Day Program
Family Camp: Compassion in Family Life
Kelly Lindsey, Rachel Steele, Tessa Ladendorf and Judith Simmer-Brown and Richard Brown
Thank you everyone for Signing up! We are VERY full now, and are making sure to get as many families in as we can. Please be patient with us while we take this on. Thank you Again! Nurture family connections while rejuvenating your spirit in the beautiful terrain of Drala Mountain Center. Family Camp is […]
On Land – Course 3: COMING TO YOUR SENSES! In Nature
Rev. Dr. Heather Shea and Kim ("Kimla") Desrosiers
When: Thursday Evening, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 7th – 10th, 2025 In Tibetan Buddhism, we are taught that – in addition to the five senses, there is a sixth sense. As the world is going through increasingly turbulent times, you may sense consciousness is accelerating. You may sense your psychic and intuitive capability being […]
COMING TO YOUR SENSES! Three Course Bundle
Rev. Dr. Heather Shea and Kim ("Kimla") Desrosiers
In Tibetan Buddhism, we are taught that – in addition to the five senses, there is a sixth sense. As the world is going through increasingly turbulent times, you may sense consciousness is accelerating. You may sense your psychic and intuitive capability being more fully activated in response to the energetic quantum shifts. This is […]
Silent Meditation Intensive: Cradle of Loving Kindness
Loden Nyima
In today’s speedy world, we are all in need of kindness to ourselves. This two-day practice intensive is designed for meditators looking to take a deep dive into their practice. This weekend is spent in silence to offer ourselves space to settle, on the sacred land of Drala Mountain Center and with an experienced instructor. […]
The Open Heart Path: A Deep Meditation Retreat with Susan Piver
Susan Piver, Maho Kawachi and Michele Sapanaro
Program Description: Please join New York Times best selling author and Buddhist teacher Susan Piver for a week of meditation practice within a supportive community. This program brings together three important components of the spiritual journey: connecting with your own wakefulness through the practice of shamatha-vipashyana meditation; spending time reflecting on the nature of your […]
Online Yoga Teacher Training Program: In-Person Retreat Component
In-person retreat component of online Yoga Teacher Training program. We hope you enjoy our lovely mountain The Best Drala Mountain Center
Finding Freedom in Groundlessness: Embracing Uncertainty with Buddhist Wisdom
Noah Rasheta
Program Start Date & Time: September 12th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 14th | 12:30 pm Join us for a transformative retreat exploring the liberating power of groundlessness. True peace doesn’t come from certainty—it comes from learning to rest in the ever-changing flow of life. Through guided teachings, meditation, and discussion, […]
The Reset Retreat: Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Sara Avant Stover and [TRR925] The Reset Retreat: Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Program Arrival Date & Time: Sep 12th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Program Start Date & Time: Sep 12th, 7:00 pm Program End Date & Time: Sep 14th, 12:30 pm Internal Family Systems & Women’s Spiritual Leadership In a world that demands so much from women, finding the time to rest, reflect, and realign is more […]
Crone Awakening Wisdom
RENTAL – Kelly Notaras Writing Retreat
RENTAL – Contemplative Women’s Retreat
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Living Memoir: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
Victress Hitchcock
Program Start Date & Time: September 26th | 5:30 pm Program End Date & Time: September 28th | 4:30 pm “When you get quiet inside, the right words come a little easier.” — Maya Angelou Have you ever wondered where your stories come from? Are you longing to find out? Come play with these questions […]
Lead with Compassion and Light the Way for Others
Kelly Campbell and Kristine Deer
Program Description: Discover your innate leadership power. As the world becomes more complex, we must become more flexible, grounding ourselves in the new hallmarks of leadership—compassion, vulnerability, and collaboration. Come explore what it means to lead with compassion as a lifelong practice to light the way for others. Through guided meditation, transformative writing, imagination dyads, […]
Do Nothing: Learning to Live Your Life with Genuine Care
Janet Solyntjes and Rob Dube
Co-sponsored with the Do Nothing Retreat The Do Nothing Retreat will be the most rewarding challenge you may ever take—an opportunity to slow down, unplug, and look within. You’ll begin to understand and embody why presence and awareness are the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and others. You will discover or enhance meditation and […]
Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Loden Nyima and [LTM1125] Learn to Meditate: An Introduction and Retreat for Everyone
Why Learn to Meditate? Meditation is a simple, natural, healthy activity that absolutely anyone can do. You do not need to be interested in a religious path in order to learn and benefit from meditation. Meditation has survived for thousands of years because it works. Your own peace of mind is your birthright, and everyone has […]
Protected: Test Program
Acharya Allyn Lyon and [TP345] Test Program
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