Dharma Village Retreat
June 2nd - 7th, 2026. Boulder, Colorado. Shambhala Center
Arrival & Departure
Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a place where natural beauty and contemplative culture meet. With open skies, mountain views, walkable streets, and a vibrant arts and food scene, the city offers a rare balance of wildness and refinement. June brings long days, fresh air, and an ease that invites both deep practice and relaxed enjoyment; an ideal setting for Dharma Village to unfold.
Retreat Setting
Fly into Denver on the morning of Tuesday, June 2, and plan to make your way to Boulder, which is about 30–45 minutes by car from Denver depending on traffic.
We recommend booking travel that allows you to arrive in the morning or early afternoon so you can settle in before our welcoming dinner which begins at 5pm (more details below). Closing dinner on Sunday, June 7th. Plan to fly out on the 8th.
Venue
Our retreat will be held at the Boulder Shambhala Center, located at 1345 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302, an American epicenter of Buddhist education and practice since the 1970s. The Shambhala Center reflects the evolution of Buddhism in the West; serious practice, lived culture, and human warmth woven together. It offers an ideal container for a week of meditation, music, ritual, and community.
Cost & Pricing
The cost to attend the Dharma Village retreat is $1,080 if paid in full, or $1,180 when paid over 4 payments. Please click the + sign(s) below to view the breakdown between retreat fees & program tuition.
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Of the total cost, $380 covers retreat fees, including:
Food & Beverage for two communal dinners:
Opening dinner at the Dushanbe Tea House (non-alcoholic beverages included)
Closing celebration at T/aco (open margarita bar included)
Daily snacks and refreshments
Retreat Venue Rentals, including the Boulder Shambhala Center, Dushanbe Tea House, and T/aco
Staff Support: service fees, and gratuities for our meals at the Dushanbe Tea House and T/aco
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The remaining $700 is retreat tuition, supporting admin, space holders, and teaching staff.
Retreat Events
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Opening Dinner: The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 5:00-9:00PM
We’ll begin Dharma Village with an intimate opening dinner at the Dushanbe Tea House, one of Boulder’s most beautiful and beloved gathering spaces, located at 1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302. This evening marks the soft opening of our retreat…a time to arrive, settle, and begin weaving the relational field.
Surrounded by handcrafted beauty, shared food, and conversation, Aspen and Banyan cohorts will have time to meet, reconnect, and orient together. This first night is about presence and arrival, socializing, gathering, and letting the retreat begin through simple human connection.
The opening dinner is designed as a ritual threshold: a moment to step out of daily life and into shared practice, community, and belonging.
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Closing Dinner Celebration: T/aco
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 5:00–10:00 pm
We’ll wrap up Dharma Village with a joyful, relaxed celebration at T/aco, Boulder’s beloved urban taqueria located at 1175 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302.
After a week of meditation, shared practice, and deep connection, this casual dinner is the retreat’s cherry on top! A place to laugh, eat tacos, sip margaritas and tequila, and celebrate all we’ve experienced together. With its warm, lively atmosphere and delicious house-made tortillas and creative tacos, T/aco sets the perfect tone for an evening of good food and good company.
The party runs from 5:30–10:30 pm. This closing dinner is not a formal sit-down meal, but a relaxed, collective celebration of our shared week and the sangha we continue to weave. A relaxed exhale together, where friendship, celebration, and shared meaning carry us across the threshold back into daily life.
Payment Options
A $500 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure your place. Our cancellation policy is firm. Cancellations made on or before 5/5/26 will forfeit the deposit, with any remaining balance refunded. Cancellations made after 5/5/26 will result in forfeiture of all payments made. Please note that there is no online option or access to recordings for this event, and portions of the retreat may be filmed. By enrolling, you confirm that you will honor the full terms of your payment.
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