Is The Heart of Mindfulness a Buddhist retreat?

Drala Mountain Center is a Buddhist-rooted center, and its retreat listings separate a Buddhist Path category from Meditation & Mindfulness. Which category this program falls under isn't stated in the material provided. The program page should describe the teaching approach and any traditional elements.

Who might find this retreat a poor fit?

Silent meditation suits people who want sustained, quiet practice. If you'd rather have movement, discussion, or art-making, Drala lists separate Yoga & Wellness and Creative Expression retreats. Free online programs are another option if a residential retreat isn't practical.

How do I register for the retreat?

Registration goes through the event's BrightStar listing or Drala Mountain Center's retreat pages. The material provided doesn't give pricing, lodging options, or cancellation terms. Check those on the registration page before committing.

Silent Retreat

The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Name: The Heart of Mindfulness: A Silent Meditation Retreat
Start: 2026-12-04T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Drala Mountain Center

Date

Dec 4 – Dec 11, 2026

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Location

Drala Mountain Center

Red Feather Lakes, CO

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At a Glance

Duration

8 days

Description

The Heart of Mindfulness is a silent meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, led by Janet Solyntjes and Gaylon Ferguson. It is offered as part of the center's program of meditation and mindfulness retreats, and it suits people who want to practice mindfulness in sustained silence, in a setting made for contemplative practice.

Drala Mountain Center is a retreat center in the mountains of northern Colorado, near Red Feather Lakes. A silent retreat here means setting aside conversation for the length of the program and letting the practice of mindfulness meditation take the foreground, with Janet Solyntjes and Gaylon Ferguson guiding the retreat.

Venue

Drala Mountain Center

151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545

Red Feather Lakes, CO, United States

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Common Questions

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It is held at Drala Mountain Center in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Drala's retreat listings also mention the Great Stupa on its grounds, but the material provided doesn't say whether this retreat meets there. Check the program page for the exact meeting spaces.

This event is listed at the Red Feather Lakes campus, so it is an in-person retreat. Drala also runs separate online and hybrid programs, such as its free online practice series, and those are listed under different names. Confirm the format on the registration page before you book.

The program is billed as a silent meditation retreat. The material provided doesn't say when, or whether, speaking is allowed, such as during check-ins with teachers. Read the program description or ask Drala directly if you need details about the daily schedule or communication guidelines.

Drala lists Foundations of Meditation I: Establishing the Ground and Foundations of Meditation II: Deepening the Path, both with multiple dates. It also runs a free online practice series. These are reasonable ways to build a sitting routine before a silent retreat, though the source doesn't say they are prerequisites.

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