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 — I'll help you find it, or we'll build something custom.

+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. Each is an open door – come for a weekend, or settle in for longer.

Residency

Living the Monastice Life

Experience the way how teachings and practice will evolve in your daily routine at Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Join us for at least one year and dive deeper 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.