Mountain Meditation Retreats at Drala Mountain Center, Colorado

Drala Mountain Center is a retreat centre rather than a single retreat. It hosts a rolling calendar of programmes through the year, each with its own teacher, dates and theme. The categories on the site are Buddhist Path, Meditation & Mindfulness, Yoga & Wellness, Creative Expression and The Natural World, so what you actually do depends on which programme you book. A silent meditation week looks very different from a yoga weekend or a nature retreat.

The centre is set high in the Rocky Mountains near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. The site describes it as a sacred meeting place and a sanctuary for spiritual practice, with stillness, nature and ancient wisdom as its framing. It is inspired by the teachings of Buddhadharma and grounded in practices to cultivate wisdom and kindness. The stated mission is to help create enlightened societies.

Named teachers on upcoming programmes include Irini Rockwell, Alan Alcid (aka Dasa Das) and Loden Nyima. Irini Rockwell leads a tantra programme in December 2026. Alan Alcid leads a yoga programme in November 2026. Loden Nyima leads a silent meditation week in November 2026. Each programme has its own dates and its own focus.

Drala Mountain Center has been featured in the Washington Post, with Executive Director Robbie Rettmer interviewed about the power of silent meditation retreats and what draws modern audiences away from daily distraction into silent, contemplative practice. The site notes that leaders in silent contemplation from a variety of traditions agree that more people are looking inward for connection, and to silence as a means of finding it.

The centre also runs land stewardship work. Recent blog posts cover stream restoration, riparian renewal and restoring water to the Karma Bathhouse. There is a gift store on site, and the centre runs a blog covering dharma, land work and community news. Visitors are welcome daily from 9am to sunset.

What's included

- Overnight stay as part of the retreat programme (details not specified on the page) - Access to the centre's grounds and facilities during your stay - Programme sessions led by the named teacher for your chosen retreat

What's not included

- Travel to and from Drala Mountain Center - Meals (not specified on the page) - Personal expenses - Gift store purchases