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.

To help your retreat go smoothly, consider the following questions and submit your answers to [email protected]. Please read our ‘Guidelines for Doing Retreat’ prior to your inquiry.

• Who is your teacher?
• Have you done solitary retreat in the past?
• What is your initial retreat plan? Please provide a tentative outline of your meditation and/or ritual practice schedule.
• Where are you coming from?
• When are your preferred dates?
• Which cabin do you prefer?

Submitting an inquiry is the first step to confirming suitability and availability of dates. Review of inquiries generally takes a couple of days after submission. Prior to approving your request, we will schedule a Zoom meeting to discuss details of your retreat and how we can best help you meet your goals. Once approved we will ask for some additional personal information and payment to secure your place. 

If at any time you have questions regarding your stay, please do not hesitate to ask the Retreat Manager.