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Retreat to the Colorado Rockies with Drala Mountain Center
Drala Mountain Center has served as a sanctuary for spiritual growth and personal transformation for over 50 years. Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, our 600-acre campus offers a sacred space for meditation, yoga, and mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist traditions and other wisdom teachings. We provide year-round retreats led by accomplished practitioners, ranging from beginner programs to advanced meditation intensives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and communities toward greater wisdom, compassion, and environmental stewardship through direct experience of contemplative practices.The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, one of the world's most significant sacred architectural sites, anchors our land as a beacon of peace and healing. With accommodations from modern lodges to rustic tents, we welcome all seekers in a supportive environment that balances structured programming with personal reflection. Our commitment to accessibility includes financial assistance programs and eco-forestry initiatives that honor our responsibility to both people and the planet.
Services
Meditation Retreats
Yoga Programs
Mindfulness Training
Creative Expression Retreats
Eco-Dharma Programs
Spiritual Retreats
Group Retreats
Solo Retreats
Online Retreats
Wellness Programs
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 annual retreats led by internationally recognized teachers
- Our campus houses the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya, a globally significant sacred site
- We combine traditional Buddhist practices with modern mindfulness approaches
- Our 600-acre mountain campus provides immersive natural surroundings for reflection
- We maintain a 50-year legacy of contemplative education and community building
What people say
Sacred atmosphere
Expert teachers
Life-changing experiences
Beautiful mountain setting
Well-structured programs
Services
Meditation Retreats
Our meditation retreats offer structured environments for deepening practice through silent sits, guided sessions, and teacher-led instruction. Programs range from weekend introductions to month-long intensives, accommodating all experience levels. Participants engage with traditional Buddhist techniques and contemporary mindfulness approaches in our mountain sanctuary.
Yoga Programs
Yoga retreats combine physical practice with spiritual growth through daily asana sessions, pranayama instruction, and meditation integration. Our programs emphasize mindful movement and body awareness in both indoor studios and outdoor natural settings. Teachers offer modifications for all skill levels across varied retreat durations.
Creative Expression Retreats
Creative retreats foster artistic exploration through writing, visual arts, and movement practices. These programs emphasize process over product, using creativity as a path to self-discovery. Participants work with experienced instructors in supportive environments that encourage authentic expression and cross-disciplinary experimentation.
Eco-Dharma Programs
Eco-Dharma retreats integrate Buddhist teachings with environmental stewardship through land-based practices and ecological discussions. Programs include forest bathing, sustainability workshops, and nature connection activities. Participants explore the intersection of personal awakening and planetary responsibility in our mountain ecosystem.
Online Retreats
Live-streamed retreats provide access to our teachings through interactive virtual sessions with instructors. These programs maintain core retreat elements while adapting practices for home environments. Participants join global communities through structured schedules with optional engagement formats for different time zones.
People
Robbie Rettmer
Executive Director
Robbie Rettmer leads Drala Mountain Center with over 20 years of experience in contemplative education and nonprofit management. He has guided the center's strategic vision while maintaining its commitment to authentic practice and environmental stewardship. His leadership emphasizes accessibility and modern relevance of traditional teachings.
Questions
What types of retreats are available at Drala Mountain Center?
We offer meditation, yoga, mindfulness, creative expression, and eco-dharma retreats for all experience levels, with both onsite and online options.
Can visitors access the Great Stupa without attending a retreat?
Yes, the Great Stupa is open daily from 9am to sundown for individual visits, even when other campus areas have restricted access.
What should I pack for a mountain retreat?
Bring layered clothing for variable weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, headlamp, and season-appropriate gear like warm layers or rain gear.
Are meals included with retreat participation?
Meals are included for registered retreat participants. Day visitors may purchase meals for a suggested donation of $15 per meal.
What accessibility features are available?
We offer financial assistance programs and can accommodate specific needs with advance notice, though our mountain campus presents inherent physical challenges.
Reviews (5)
Krishnaa Karmacharya
Nov 26, 2021
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Shrine, peaceful, take a bike so you can roam around. Takes around 15 min walk to reach stupa from main parking lot.
S. J.
Sep 02, 2021
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The hike to the Stupa was gorgeous. Unfortunately the Stupa is closed. I will definitely go again once the Stupa reopens. Thank you for a memorable experience
Aditya Lapu Kalua
Aug 22, 2020
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Hidden place that worth it to visit, no admission needed. There is a small room called visitors center. You can get in try to watch the movie about the table and drink a cup of team. Feels like home.
Meredith Steele Meredithislostincolorado
Jan 27, 2020
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A wonderful hidden gem in the Poudre/Redfeather area. Open daily (including labor day) and free. The stupa is so well maintained, it never has a speck of dirt anywhere. The inside is beautiful and peaceful. Lots of other amenities like the tea house near the stupa, and the gift shop. Workshops and retreats for the more serious/less casual visitor. A lovely place to visit.
Connor Rumsey
Oct 21, 2019
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What an experience! This place is unbelievably relaxing and yet engaging at the same time. The staff is all so kind and the location is just something else. I went for my birthday and it was really the exact experience and refresher I needed. I think it will become a regular part of my life.
