The Art of Aliveness

The Art of Aliveness is a six-night residential spiritual retreat at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. It is for people who want a contemplative week in the mountains, with an emphasis on embodied presence and the felt sense of being alive. The curriculum is contemplative and unfolds in real time, rather than following a script laid out in advance.

What to Expect

The retreat begins with check-in at the Guest Services Cabin, a welcome and program overview, and time to settle into the retreat environment. A structured check-in and community orientation help the group find its footing together.

The middle days of the retreat are given to study and practice. Each day includes contemplative sessions, community meals and periods of rest. The specifics of the program are shared on arrival, so the teaching can respond to the group as it gathers. The final day closes with a gathering or integration, followed by check-out.

The Setting

Drala Mountain Center is a retreat center in the Colorado mountains near Red Feather Lakes. Guests stay on site in the center's residential lodging for all six nights, and all meals during the retreat are provided. Having sleeping, eating and practice in one place lets the days stay simple and unhurried.

Transportation to and from the venue is not included, so plan your own way to the center.

Before You Go

The retreat is taught in English. Your fee covers six nights of lodging at Drala Mountain Center, program instruction and guidance, and meals throughout the retreat period.