The Yeshe Khorlo Retreat Center

The opportunity to set time aside expressly for spiritual practice is invaluable. Personal retreats are an integral part of the Pema Lingpa lineage, from which Yeshe Khorlo springs, and a stabilizing pursuit on the path to spiritual awakening. Our intention is to create an environment where practitioners of every level can experience the benefits of solitude, contemplation, and personal practice. Through the benefit generated by practice on this land, Yeshe Khorlo hopes to provide a space for dharma practitioners far into the future.

When Gangteng Rinpoche shared his vision for the Yeshe Khorlo retreat land in Crestone, he said we should aspire to create an environment that would express the splendor of Padmasambhava’s Copper Colored Mountain of Glory, Zangdupalri. Within such a sphere, wisdom and compassion flourish, and spiritual growth is nurtured by the collective beneficence of countless guardians of the dharma. In order to realize Rinpoche’s brilliant vision for this special place, we have sought to create such an environment that supports meditative stability and realization for all our retreatants.

Yeshe Khorlo cabins were built by sangha members who wish to share the benefit of personal retreat with others. Much care has been put into the construction and maintenance of these small sanctuaries. By helping to keep the cabins and surrounding land clean and well-maintained, you assist future guests in their practice. Through your mindfulness these precious cabins will be available for many years after your stay.

Our Retreat Cabins

Cabin 1

  • Cabin 1 has basic electricity and a refrigerator.
  • From this cabin it’s a 6 min to the temple.
  • Views toward the south.
  • Prices: 1 week: $350; 2 weeks: $450;
    3 weeks: $550; 1 month: $650

Cabin 2

  • Cabin 2 has solar electricity and a refrigerator.
  • This cabin is currently unavailable.
  • Views toward the west.
  • Prices: 1 week: $300; 2 weeks: $400;
    3 weeks: $500; 1 month: $600

Cabin 3

  • Cabin 3 has NO electricity and no refrigerator.
  • The refrigerator in the shed (by the temple) can be used.
  • Views toward the south.
  • Prices: 1 week: $250; 2 weeks: $350;
    3 weeks: $450; 1 month: $550

Cabin 4

  • Cabin 4 has solar electricity and a solar refrigerator.
  • This cabin is the most remote.
  • Amazing views toward the northwest.
  • Prices: 1 week: $300; 2 weeks: $400;
    3 weeks: $500; 1 month: $600

How to Rent a Retreat Cabin

To help your retreat go smoothly, please read the following guidelines. If at any time you have questions regarding your stay, please do not hesitate to ask the retreat manager. On most days the Yeshe Khorlo caretaker can be reached at the main temple. Above all we want your stay to be enriching, safe and peaceful.

Submit an inquiry to [email protected] answering these questions:

  • Where are you coming from?
  • Who is your teacher?
  • When are your preferred dates?
  • Which cabin do you prefer?
  • What is the purpose or intention of your retreat?

Please read our ‘Guidelines for Doing Retreat’ prior to your inquiry. Submitting an inquiry is the first step to confirm suitability and availability of dates. Review of inquiries generally takes a couple of days after submission. Once approved, we will ask for some additional personal information, a signed release of liability, and payment to secure your place (details below). We also like to meet with you on Zoom prior to confirming your retreat. The rest of the reservation process occurs online.