Drala Mountain Center

Mountain practice, care for the world

United States Red Feather Lakes Shambhala paid

At Red Feather Lakes, the Rocky Mountain landscape is more than a backdrop: it frames a retreat program bringing meditation, yoga and contemplative arts together. Drala Mountain Center draws on Buddhadharma, with an emphasis on cultivating wisdom and kindness, while also making room for questions that reach beyond individual practice. Its programming connects mindfulness with social impact and eco-dharma, and land stewardship is part of the center’s wider outlook. The result is a place where inward attention and care for the world sit side by side. Retreats are paid, and the mix of practices and themes can vary from one program to another, so it is worth checking the calendar for the focus that suits you. Come for time devoted to practice, curiosity about contemplative approaches, or a chance to spend a retreat in a mountain setting shaped by Buddhist-inspired teachings and care for the land.

Highlights

Meditation, yoga and contemplative arts share the program
Buddhadharma-inspired focus on wisdom and kindness
Eco-dharma and social impact in the programming mix
Land stewardship woven into the center’s outlook

Good for

meditation practitionersyoga practitionerscontemplative arts enthusiastseco-dharma learnersnature lovers

Setting

The Rocky Mountain setting around Red Feather Lakes gives the center a sense of distance from everyday routines. Its outlook joins contemplative practice with attention to the natural world and land stewardship.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat, so check the center’s website for the schedule of the program you are considering.

Accommodation

Lodging details are not described here. Check the center’s website for accommodation options for your chosen retreat.

What to bring

Bring comfortable clothing for meditation or yoga, along with warm layers for the mountain setting. The annual average temperature is 4.4°C, and May, June and August are among the wetter months, so a rain layer is useful then.

Website www.dralamountain.org

Phone =18887887221

Email [email protected]

How to get there

The center is in Red Feather Lakes. Check its website for current directions and contact the center to confirm the best onward travel plan.

Nearest airport: Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) (57 km)

Laramie Regional Airport (LAR), near Laramie, is approximately 57 km from the center. Contact the center to check what onward transport options are practical for your dates.

Nearest city: Laramie

Languages

English

How to book

Check the center’s website for retreat dates and reservation instructions.

Pricing

Retreats are paid; check the center’s website for rates for individual programs.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

Visit Drala Mountain Center website

Climate

Climate Zone: Cold continental

Best Months: Nov, Dec, Feb

Avoid: May, Aug, Jun

Conditions are cool on average, with an annual mean temperature of 4.4°C. June through August are among the warmest months, while January through March are coolest; May, June and August are among the wettest months.