Description
of the Region
Pagosa Springs is located
in the Four-Corners region of southwestern Colorado which offers
an abundance of interesting activities and attractions. The region
is known for its access to archeological sites, unmatched mountains,
beautiful rivers, the canyon lands and a wealth of cultural history.
The town of Pagosa
Springs is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the
San Juan Mountains which include two wilderness areas, the Weminuche
and the South San Juan. Pagosa sits at an elevation of 7070 feet
and has 320 days of sun a year. "Pagosah" means healing
waters in Ute and Pagosa Springs is home of the world's largest
mineral
hot springs. Visitors to Pagsoa Springs can enjoy the natural
hot springs year-round.
Tara Mandala Land
The Tara Mandala retreat land is located 25 minutes outside
of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, surrounded by National Forest and
Ute Reservation lands. Pagosa Springs is in the Four Corners area
of Southwest Colorado, approximately 1 hour from Durango, 3 hours
from Santa Fe, NM and 4 hours from Albuquerque, NM.
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Air
and Ground Transportation
You are responsible for arranging your own transportation.
Services are limited, so please make your ground transportation
arrangements early.
We are closest to the La
Plata County Airport near Durango. The closest International
Airport is in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, a 4.5 hour drive away. The Denver International
Airport is a 6 hour drive away. Maps to the land will be mailed
to you when your registration is confirmed.
In addition to the options listed below, you
may be able to share a ride with other retreatants coming from
various locations. If you are interested in this option, please note this on your registration form or
contact the office at 970-731-3711 with your travel needs. We
will make every effort to pair you with someone by giving you
the names of others (if any) coming from your same location. As
an example, if you fly into Denver, you may be able to contact
a retreatant coming from that location you can share a ride with.
Note: In order to attend the entire retreat and its closing ceremonies,
we ask that you do not book flights out of Durango before 4 p.m.
This will allow time for travel and airport check-in without fear
of missing your flight.
From
Durango
Tara Mandala Shuttle: 970-731-3711
The Tara Mandala shuttle runs from the Durango La Plata County
Airport (DRO) to Tara Mandala on retreat start days and from Tara
Mandala back to the DRO on retreat end days, from 9 am - 6 pm. Please note your flight details on your registration form so we may schedule your
pickup.
Cost: $50 per person each way. You must reserve shuttles
in advance. If you arrive on a day other
than the retreat's start date, you will be responsible for your
own transportation. If you need to leave Tara Mandala earlier or later
than our posted shuttle times, you will also be responsible for
your own transportation.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
You can also rent a car at the Durango airport. The car rental
companies in Pagosa Springs are Enterprise and Budget.
Fairfield Resort Shuttle: 970-731-8060
Airport shuttle cost is $175 round trip for up to 4 people to
Pagosa Springs. For an extra $40, they'll take you to and from
the land. Details are subject to change, so please call for prices
and availability before booking.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
Durango Taxi: 800-626-2066 or 970-259-4818
24-hour dispatch, please call for updated prices.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
From Albuquerque
Twin Hearts Express: 800-654-9456 or 505-751-1201
Shuttle service from Albuquerque International to Pagosa Springs
and Tara Mandala. Approximately $140 one way, $270 round trip. Call for current prices and schedules.
(4.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
From Santa Fe
Twin Hearts Express: 800-654-9456 or 505-751-1201
Shuttle service from Santa Fe to Pagosa Springs and Tara Mandala.
Call for current prices and schedules.
(3.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
From Denver
You can rent a car from Denver
International Airport and drive to Pagosa Springs.
(5.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
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Lodging
in Town (Pagosa Springs)
Before and after retreats, lodging is available in town. Rates
vary depending on season; higher rates are in the summer and the
ski season (Thanksgiving - February).
Pagosa Central Reservations 800-945-0182
can provide you with a complete list of private lodging
facilities (condos, townhomes, etc). We recommend the following
hotels:
The
Springs Resort: 800-225-0934 or 970-264-4168
Right in the heart of town. The Springs Resort offers unlimited
access to 18 mineral pools and a fresh water lap pool and jacuzzi
to guests 24-hours a day as well as use of the pools until 6PM
on the day they check out. $144 - $200
The Spa Motel: 800-832-5523
or 970-264-5910
Across the street from The Spring Inn, The Spa Motel offers a
large outdoor mineral water swimming pool as well as indoor European-style
(clothing optional, single sex) baths and steamrooms. Massage
therapy also available. $70 - $125
Oak
Ridge Lodge: 800-528-1234 or 970-264-4173
A Best Western Motel with restaurant and lounge located across
the street from the mineral baths. Indoor pool, sauna, outdoor
hot tub. Children under 12 are free. $72 - $124
First Inn of Pagosa:
800-903-4162 or 970-264-4161
Clean, budget motel several blocks from the heart of downtown
on the banks of the San Juan. Indoor pool, hot tub and dry sauna.
$55 - $120
Chamber
of Commerce: 800-252-2204
Lodging
in Durango
Days End: (970) 259-3311
Clean, inexpensive motel.
2202 Main Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
Durango Lodge: (970) 247-0955
Reasonable rates in downtown Durango. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
150 E. 5th St.
Durango, CO 81301
Durango Chamber of Commerce
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