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Retreats What is the purpose of a solitary retreat: Solitary retreat gives you the opportunity to settle into practice and contemplation free from the distractions of daily life, and in doing so; deepen your experience of progress on the path. What do people do on solitary retreats: The schedule you follow on retreat will be determined by your teacher or meditation advisor. Generally, one does eight or more hours of meditation and study in three to four sessions a day, leaving time for sleep, meals, relaxation, bathing and exercise. On retreat you do not speak to anyone else, except a meditation instructor if desired. You must not leave the premises during your retreat. If supplies are needed, the staff will purchase them for you during our weekly shopping trip and leave them in the shower house where there is a refrigerator/freezer for storing supplies. Who is qualified to do a solitary retreat? What is the length of a solitary retreat? What kind of support is available for solitary retreats: The Resident Directors are responsible for maintaining the property and retreat cabins as well as the administrative functions at DKD. As senior practitioners, they can provide support in the form of meditation advice and are available for emergencies. They shop once a week for retreatants and deliver food and other supplies to those in “closed” retreats if needed. CONTACT US We recommend making retreat reservations at least two months in advance, longer for school and summer holidays. For a list of current openings, please call (719-746-2264) or e-mail (dkd@shambhala.org.). Daily rate: $ 35 - minimum three nights Driving: DKD is a three hour drive from Denver CO. Plan to arrive no later than 3:00pm on the first day of your retreat and to leave by noon on the last day. When you make your reservation, we will send you a detailed travel map. Air travel: Most people fly into Colorado Springs,CO Airport, Please plan to arrive at the airport no later than 1:00pm and depart no earlier than 10:30am.We arrange a shuttle service to meet you at the Colorado Springs airport and take you to a drop-off place in Pueblo, CO. We can pick you up there and take you food shopping. DKD round-trip travel $85. There are a few flights daily from Denver International Airport to the Pueblo, CO airport. We can pick you up at the Pueblo airport and take you food shopping. If you prefer to fly to Denver International Airport, you will have to spend the night in Denver and then arrange to take the bus to Walsenburg. We can pick you up in Walsenburg and take you food shopping. DKD round-trip travel fee: $15 Train: Amtrak stops in Denver and Trinidad CO. Denver Amtrak connects by bus to Pueblo, CO. We can pick you up at the Pueblo bus station or the Trinidad train station. Please check the schedule with Amtrak. DKD Round-trip travel fee: $20 Do not make any travel plans without first talking to the Directors to make sure someone can pick you up and take you back on the days you request. We can stop at a supermarket on the way from the airport so you can buy food. If you have to arrive late, you will have to arrange overnight accommodations. No travel dates: Tibetan New Year (Losar), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve or Day, and April 4. OVER NIGHT STAYS AND TOURS RETREAT INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Bruce and Melissa Robinson/Resident Directors The Directors screen all applicants for retreat to ensure they have the proper credentials for a solitary retreat. Call of e-mail us for the current list of retreat openings. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed. |
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