Retreat & Renewal

Retreat & Renewal is a three-day yoga and meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. It is a weekend of rest and reflection for anyone who wants to slow down, from people new to yoga and meditation to experienced students. Practice is guided by Annabelle Yoo, and the setting is a Buddhist mountain retreat center in the Colorado high country.

What to Expect

The retreat blends restorative and invigorating yoga, guided meditation, mindful movement, periods of silence and time for contemplation. The aim is to settle the body, quiet the mind and return home refreshed, whether you come for stress relief, spiritual nourishment, personal insight or simply time away.

The weekend begins with check-in at the Guest Services Cabin in the afternoon, followed by orientation at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:00 PM, a relaxed chance to meet the other participants informally.

The full middle day has a steady rhythm:

- Breakfast from 7:30 AM
- Yoga from 9:00 to 10:15 AM
- Meditation from 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
- Lunch at 12:30 PM
- A walk to the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya at 2:00 PM
- A second yoga practice from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
- Dinner at 6:00 PM
- An evening social event at 7:30 PM

On the final morning, there is a hike around the land from 8:15 AM, then yoga, a closing meditation and lunch before departure. The schedule is a sample, so exact timings may shift.

About Annabelle Yoo

Annabelle Yoo has been a devoted student and teacher of yoga and meditation for over 14 years. She began her teaching path under Cyndi Lee at OM Yoga Center NYC, bringing together a devotion to Buddhist teachings with a playful, exploratory spirit on the mat. She has also pursued training in Ashtanga yoga and meditation.

The Setting

Drala Mountain Center sits near Red Feather Lakes and is home to the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. Between sessions you can hike the trails, walk the grounds, or simply rest in the stillness of the mountain landscape. You can also arrive early or extend your stay by a night to explore at your own pace.

Several kinds of lodging are available:

- Dormitories: shared rooms for 7 to 8 people, with men and women in separate dorms. The bathroom and shower stalls are down the hall.
- Monk Rooms: a more affordable private room with a bed, bedding, closet, large window, desk and chair. The bathroom is shared.
- Single and Double Rooms: more space, a dresser and closet, and an attached three-quarter bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
- Junior Suites: a queen-size bed with comforter, desk, dresser, closet, a sitting area and a private bath with a tub.

All meals and drinks are provided, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Before You Go

No previous experience is needed. The retreat is offered in English and is open to all levels. There is no tuition charge, so the cost is the lodging you choose, covering two nights. Extra nights can be added at a reduced rate, though meals for those extra nights are paid separately.

Included are lodging, all meals and beverages, guided yoga classes, guided meditation sessions, orientation, the evening social event and access to the mountain trails and grounds. Transportation to and from the center is not included, so plan your own way to Red Feather Lakes.