“The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our senses to wake up.” ~ Eden Phillpotts
Join us for a weekend of prayers and practice in community, held at a very special place, the Drala Mountain Center (formerly Shambhala Mountain Center), at Red Feather Lakes CO, near Ft Collins, which has been blessed by visits from the Dalai Lama. This is a precious opportunity to practice on land steeped in the blessing and magic of the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya and the prayers of thousands of Buddhist practitioners dedicating their practice toward the liberation of all beings.
We are honored to be able to offer this retreat there.
DONATIONS: Even if you cannot attend, you can make a donation to the scholarship fund to help others be able to attend. Go here: https://forms.gle/XT5rz3DyQ79ToJdi7
Thank you for your generosity.
Retreat cost (does not include lodging /meals fee):
Through December 25th, 2026, the cost is $250-$450/person as you can afford. Starting December 26th, the cost scale will be $325-$450/person.
You can also include scholarship donations and dana as part of your registration process.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/owkSUnuRbUU5DnfS7
We may be able to offer a few scholarships to help cover the retreat cost; contact a registrar to inquire; their contact info is in the FAQ page and on the registration form. We cannot offer scholarships to help with Lodging/meals fee, though their discounts may help (see below).
Fee for Lodging, Meals, Snacks and Tea Service:
There are a variety of prices for this inclusive service, and you must reserve a space and pay this fee directly to Drala Mountain Center, separate from your retreat registration fee. [https://www.dralamountain.org/program/r-du527-rental-dances-of-universal-peace-retreat/]
Sample rates (there are more options) per person per night (including 3 meals, snacks and tea service):
Lodge single $254 (one queen bed, add a second person for $98/night)
Lodge double in main campus $186 (per person for first 2 people in a double room with two beds + bathroom, add a third person for $98/night. Maximum occupancy is 3 people per room)
Lodge dorm (1 of 7 beds) $134
Platform tent single $139
Platform tent double (2 ppl per tent) $99
Camping onsite $69
Off site lodging (covers site use fee, meals, snacks, tea service) $54
More lodging info, for roommates: A lodge single can have two people. A lodge double can have three people (two in one bed, one in the other); beds are full (“double”), not queens. If you want to register for lodging with a specific roommate, at checkout, click “add a second person” and then select lodge double. This will allow them to pay for the whole room ($372) all at once and will automatically room them together. If for some reason they can’t register together, notify the registrars who will contact Drala Mountain Center who will place them in a room together. If you want a roommate, but don’t have someone specific in mind, Drala Mountain Center will place you with one. Remember, in all lodging prices include all meals (delicious, nutritious & abundant options!) and ample snacks and teas for each person.
Discounts on Lodging: There is a 10% discount on lodging through March 27, 2027. If you stay more than the three nights there is a 50% discount per night for the extra nights (up to two nights before and two nights after the retreat).
FAQ Page: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kalr5Y7kuXgQOu9x3VO_lN7ti5yyftjCKv0TBuyrTo/edit?usp=sharing]
This document includes more detailed lodging information, a map of the center grounds, info about shuttles from the airport, arrival schedule, link to general info about the center, dealing with altitude, etc., so please read it.
