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Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Introductory residential retreat teaching essential sitting and walking meditation — posture, breath, and mindful awareness of thoughts and emotions. Foundational Buddhist teachings presented accessibly for newcomers or those restarting practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO
$425–595 · + dana · sliding scale
Onsite tuition $425 (community-supported)–$595 (standard); room & board $75–$350 additional (sliding scale); optional special instructions $50–$108 sliding scale.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Annual residential gathering on Tröma Nagmo's practices: Heart Essence of Luminosity, Tröma's practice of Severance, empowerment, Chöd teachings, and overnight solo practice on sacred land. Special instructions restricted to eligible students.
verified Jul 27, 2026
devon + nico hase — CO
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A week-long insight meditation intensive in Colorado featuring noble silence, guided practice, dharma talks, and individual meetings with teachers.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Intensive dark-retreat practice combining dream yoga and sensory deprivation as death-preparation training, alternating full darkness with 'gray retreat' light exposure; includes instruction on managing anxiety in darkness. Eye mask mandatory.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO
$495–695 · + dana · sliding scale
Tuition $495 (community-supported)–$695 (standard); room & board $75–$350 additional; suggested teacher dana $100–$300 (not included).
Immersive residential retreat on Machig Labdrön's wisdom, marking the launch of the teachers' book Skymind. Combines daily meditation, open-awareness practice, contemplation, and optional overnight Chöd practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Weekend Mahamudra retreat in the Karma Kagyu lineage for new and experienced meditators alike, offering shamatha instruction and guidance to look directly into experience and discover clarity, compassion, and innate wisdom.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Silent weekend sitting intensive with sesshin-like schedule: extended meditation, chanting, work period, nature walks, and a dharma talk. Begins evening of Sept 4 with dinner, ends Sept 6 after brunch. No prior experience required.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Silent weekend intensive alternating 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking meditation to cultivate shamatha (calm-abiding) and 'natural basic goodness.' Minimal instruction; full practice days Saturday–Sunday, arrival Friday.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Silent sitting intensive of 2-4 days with meditation practice, chanting, a work period, walks, and a dharma talk. Begins evening of Oct 1 with dinner, ends Oct 4 after brunch. No prior experience required.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–2,070 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 23 nights + meals; double room +$575, single +$1,150; $200 deposit.
Month-long intensive Zen training on Zhao Zhou's teachings: daily zazen, Dharma talks, seminars, work practice, two zazenkai days, and a six-day silent sesshin embedded within.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: daily zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews, and work practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Zephyr Point — Lake Tahoe, NV
from $4,595
Starting at $4,595/person; $600 deposit to reserve. Hotel-style rooms and private cabins available at varying prices, not itemized.
Week-long immersive jhana meditation retreat at 6,200ft in the Sierra Nevada. Lake and mountain views, private beach access, group meditation, guided practice, yoga, breathwork. No meditation experience required. Requires mental health screening; 18+.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Silent weekend intensive alternating 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking meditation to cultivate shamatha (calm-abiding) and 'natural basic goodness.' Minimal instruction; full practice days Saturday–Sunday, arrival Friday.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Seven-day silent meditation intensive combining shamatha, metta, and vipashyana practice, 4–6 hours daily with optional individual sessions. Emphasizes immersion in silence to rejuvenate the mind and reclaim a natural state.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,008–1,120 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.
Week-long sesshin celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha's awakening, with silent meditation, formal meals, dharma talks, and private teacher interviews. The only sesshin Roshi Joan leads each year.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
$665 tuition; off-site commuting option totals $665 tuition + $280 meals ($945). On-site lodging tiers (car camping to junior suite) not itemized by price.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators combining sitting and walking meditation with mindful movement under noble silence, deepening contemplative practice 'independent of any religious outlook.'
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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Annual residential Zen seminar with morning and afternoon teachings, discussion, meditation, and shared work. New Year's Eve includes zazen until midnight with traditional 108 bell-ringing, followed by New Year's Day brunch.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Silent weekend intensive alternating 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking meditation to cultivate shamatha (calm-abiding) and 'natural basic goodness.' Minimal instruction; full practice days Saturday–Sunday, arrival Friday.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,782–1,980 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 20 nights + meals; double room +$500, single +$1,000; $200 deposit.
Month-long practice period exploring Dogen's teachings through 'Moon in a Dewdrop': daily zazen, study seminars, work practice, zazenkais, council practice, and a concluding weeklong sesshin.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$891–990 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: zazen, kinhin, chanting, formal meals, dharma talks, personal teacher interviews, and work practice.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Intermediate residential retreat deepening Buddhist teachings on suffering, impermanence, emptiness, and compassion through extended silent practice and dharma talks; silence plays a stronger role than in the introductory-level program.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Four-day retreat held entirely in silence except brief Q&A periods, featuring sitting and walking meditation, chants, and daily teachings on applying Buddhist practice to everyday life.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$1,863–2,070 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared room, 23 nights + meals; double room +$575, single +$1,150; $200 deposit.
Month-long intensive Zen training combining daily meditation, teachings, temple training, one-on-one teacher meetings, two zazenkai, and a concluding weeklong sesshin.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Secular, MBSR-based silent retreat integrating sitting and walking meditation, mindful movement, slow walking, mindful eating, and loving-kindness practice under noble silence. Full attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$882–980 · + dana
Member/non-member base price, shared triple room, 7 nights + meals; double room +$525, single +$1,050; $200 deposit.
Intensive Zen meditation retreat in Noble Silence: sitting and walking meditation, chanting, formal meals, teacher interviews, and work practice. Prior day-long retreat recommended.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Silent weekend intensive alternating 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking meditation to cultivate shamatha (calm-abiding) and 'natural basic goodness.' Minimal instruction; full practice days Saturday–Sunday, arrival Friday.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Seven-day silent insight retreat cultivating the four Brahmaviharas — lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity — through seated and walking meditation and daily qigong, bringing these qualities into relationships, work, and community.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Santa Fe, NM
$315–350 · + dana · scholarships
Member/non-member base price, 5 nights + meals; double room +$125, single +$250; $100 deposit; scholarship assistance available.
for young adults (35 or under)
Contemplative retreat for ages 18-35 building resilience, clarity, and compassion through silent meditation, peer community, nature activities, and service. No prior experience required.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
$665 tuition; off-site commuting option totals $665 tuition + $280 meals ($945). On-site lodging tiers (car camping to junior suite) not itemized by price.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators combining sitting and walking meditation with mindful movement under noble silence, deepening contemplative practice 'independent of any religious outlook.'
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
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Silent weekend intensive alternating 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking meditation to cultivate shamatha (calm-abiding) and 'natural basic goodness.' Minimal instruction; full practice days Saturday–Sunday, arrival Friday.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Drala Mountain Center — Red Feather Lakes, CO
+ dana
$665 tuition; off-site commuting option totals $665 tuition + $280 meals ($945). On-site lodging tiers (car camping to junior suite) not itemized by price.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Seven-day silent meditation retreat for experienced meditators combining sitting and walking meditation with mindful movement under noble silence, deepening contemplative practice 'independent of any religious outlook.'
verified Jul 27, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Join the monastic community for daily life with monks and teachers: morning and evening meditation, self-guided study, communal meals (oryoki and social), work periods, and dharma talks with Q&A.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Dharma Sangha — Crestone Mountain Zen Center — Crestone, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Join the resident community for at least a one-week stay, following the full daily schedule of meditation, work periods, talks, discussions, and communal meals. Shared-room accommodations; participation subject to approval.
verified Jul 20, 2026
Lama Foundation — Hermitage Retreats — San Cristobal, NM
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo personal retreats in private hermitage cabins on Lama Mountain. Minimum 3 nights, maximum 2 weeks (longer stays require approval). Solo retreatants only — no couples, families, or groups. Arrange directly with the Hermit Guardian.
verified Jun 12, 2026
Tara Mandala — Pagosa Springs, CO
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solo retreat cabins for 3 nights up to 6-12 months on Tara Mandala's 700-acre land. Requires established contemplative practice; rustic conditions (outhouse, wood heat, no running water); guidance from a teacher suggested/required for stays over a week.
verified Jul 27, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
3–6+ month residential Zen training combining zazen 3x daily, liturgy, dharma talks, samu, five annual sesshins, zazenkais, and three practice periods. Mutual evaluation after first month. Requires stability and capacity for community living.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Full-immersion 3+ day stay following Upaya's complete resident schedule, including morning and afternoon samu (work practice), sitting periods, and dharma talks. More intensive than the standard Guest Practitioner stay.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Live and practice at Upaya for a minimum of 3 days. Morning samu (work practice), three daily sitting periods, dharma talks, and teacher interviews. Afternoons free for study. Lodging and meals included.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Upaya Zen Center — Guest Practitioner Program — Santa Fe, NM
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for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Self-directed retreat at Upaya. Minimum 2 days; guests design their own schedule with flexible participation in daily meditations. Housing and 3 meals included. Can begin any day Wednesday through Sunday.
verified Jun 29, 2026
Yeshe Khorlo USA — Personal Retreats — Crestone, CO
$325–750 · + dana
Rates vary by cabin and stay length: 1 week $325-$375, 2 weeks $450-$500, 3 weeks $550-$625, 1 month $650-$750. Cabin 2 (solar electricity, $350-$700) currently listed as unavailable. Cabin 1 has basic electricity/refrigerator; Cabin 3 has no electricity; Cabin 4 has solar electricity/refrigerator and is most remote.
for experienced practitioners / has prereqs
Solitary personal retreat cabins on Yeshe Khorlo's Crestone, CO land for practitioners of every level to pursue solitude, contemplation, and personal practice. Apply by email describing teacher, experience, planned schedule, and dates; a Zoom call precedes approval.
verified Jul 27, 2026
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