Retreat cabins at Tara Mandala provide a rare and precious opportunity to be completely secluded and alone in a remote mountain setting. Here you are free to maintain intensive practice and connect with your innermost being. The retreat cabins have been created through the loving kindness, generosity, and hard labor of many people.
Currently we have five cabins: Karuna, Ratna, Luminous Peak, Two Trees, and Singye Rangdrol. All of our cabins are well suited for year-round practice, as they are completely insulated and have small wood-burning stoves. The cabins do not contain telephones, and most cell-phones will not pick up a signal. Some cabins have limited solar electricity. The cabins contain a single bed, pillow, blankets, water catchment, kitchen with gas stove and cooking supplies, and small solar shower bag. In addition, a meditation mat and cushion, oil lanterns, and altar space are provided. Remember that our facilities are rustic. All cabins have an outhouse. Please visit our Private Retreat Cabin page for more information about cabins.
You must provide your own food, bedding (sheets and pillowcase) and practice materials. In winter, it is essential in the mountain climate to bring warm outdoor clothes. You may also want to bring cross-country skis or snowshoes in case of heavy snowfall, which is common, as well as for exploration of the land.
Our Retreat Cabin Handbook provides detailed information about all aspects of renting retreat cabins at Tara Mandala, and is required reading for all those applying to reserve a cabin.
No smoking, drugs or intoxicants are allowed at the cabins.
Rental Fees
Retreat cabins may be rented for a minimum of two nights, and as long as a number of years with the permission of an authorized teacher; rates are based on length of rental. Retreat fees cover cabin rental, fuel (wood and propane), retreatant care (weekly shopping for retreats of more than one week in length), and various supplies. Food is not provided.
2 Nights (minimum stay*) = $70/night
3-5 Nights = $50/night
6-28 Nights = $40/night
28 Nights or more = $700/month ($23/night)
*Minimum stay varies based on weather, and can be as long as one week during winter months.
Registration
1. Carefully review the Retreat Cabin Handbook
2. Contact the registrar for cabin availability at registrar@taramandala.org
3.You may apply online here. Or Alternately download, and complete the Cabin Reservation form and return to registrar@taramandala.org along with the required deposit to hold your space. Please read the cabin handbook completely before filling out the registration form. PDF version of cabin reservation form can be found here.
