Personal retreats

When Stillness Comes Alive

Experience pristine nature, monastic silence, and dark skies filled with stars. Choose from curated retreat formats or create your own path.

Laurie Nusbaum
Guest Coordinator

Not sure which format fits? Tell me what you're looking for and I'll help you find it, or we'll build a custom retreat together.

+1 (719) 256-0285
Wed–Sun · 9 AM–12 PM & 2 PM–5 PM

Other formats

Scheduled

Zen Practice & Guest Events

Zazenkai weekends, sangha work weeks, and practice intensives throughout the year. Come for a weekend, or settle in for longer stay.

Residency

Living the Monastic Life

Experience the way teachings and practice evolve in your daily routine at Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Commit to a year and dive deep into monastic practice.

Volunteer

A Summer of Practice & Work

Settle into the daily schedule, practice zazen, and share the work in the kitchen, garden and grounds. Our volunteer program runs from mid-May to late September.