Drala Mountain Center
Hosting more than a hundred group retreats, weekend programs and private retreats every year for over 52 years, Drala Mountain Center is “home” to practitioners world-wide.
While the land will nourish your soul and provide ample opportunity to connect with nature and community, Drala Mountain Center is not a 5-star resort. Accommodations range from clean and comfortable private lodge rooms with bathrooms to dorm rooms with shared bathrooms to tents with access to bathhouses. Our aim is to support your basic needs while you participate in your program, provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment with wonderful food and a staff dedicated to the success of your retreat.
Thursday 1/8
Arrive at Denver International Airport
Drive to Drala Mountain Center
Drala is 2 hours away and group shuttles will be organized if desired
Settle in, Orientation, and Dinner
First Formal Meditation Practice
Noble Silence
Friday 1/9
Early Morning Meditation and Meditation Lecture
Physical Asana/Posture Practice
Breakfast
Noble Silence and Rest
Afternoon Breathwork and Lecture
Physical Asana/Posture Practice
Lunch
Noble Silence and Rest
Meditation
Dinner
Fire-gazing and Chanting MEE (Maximal Effort Exercise)
Saturday 1/10
Early Morning Meditation and Meditation Lecture
Physical Asana/Posture Practice
Breakfast
Noble Silence and Rest
Afternoon Breathwork and Lecture
Physical Asana/Posture Practice
Lunch
Noble Silence and Rest
Meditation
Dinner
Meditation MEE (Maximal Effort Exercise)
Sunday 1/11
Early Morning Meditation, Posture Practice, and Breathwork MEE
Breakfast
Goodbyes and Transport to Airport
Shotoku Shrine Room
This bright, spacious hall is floored with bamboo and encircled by windows and beautiful views. This will be our practice space for the retreat. Yoga mats, meditation cushions, and blankets are provided.
Accommodation
There are 3 varieties of accommodation at Drala; Dorms, Doubles, and Single Lodges.
Dorms are separated by men and women. Multiple single beds per room and communal same-gender bathrooms and showers.
Doubles are private rooms with 2 full beds in each and a private bathroom.
Singles lodges are furnished with a full-size bed, desk, and closet, and access to a shared same-gender bath.