Crestone Mountain Zen Center Retreat

A transformational journey in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

September 13-18, 2026

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Retreat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Our retreat locations are chosen so you feel fully held by the beauty and wild, restorative presence of nature. Whether you’re meandering on a silent walk, journaling beneath open skies, or sharing morning tea with fellow retreat participants, each place is intentionally chosen to support you with its powerful surroundings.

Your days will be entirely devoted to connection, within yourself, with others, and with the natural world. You’ll move, breathe, practice mindfulness, and live intentionally into some of your most meaningful days.

To get what you want from the retreat, we will support you as you challenge yourself. We remove distractions like substances and screens, inviting you to step beyond your comfort zone into something greater so that you take home something different than what you came with.

It’s no accident you’re here, considering retreat. You are ready now, exactly as you are.

A year from today, will you look back to wonder what could have been, or will you remember this as the moment that propelled you forward?

Want to learn more about yourself than you've probably ever been able to in a one week span before? Want to know what it feels like to really know that you aren't alone on your journey? Want to feel, and I mean really feel, things that you may not have ever felt before? Want to come out the other side a changed person? More brave? More empathetic? Full of love for not only yourself but also for others? That's why you want to go to this retreat.

- Mike

What’s You’ll Actually Take Home

  • Felt Shift

    You won't just think differently, you'll depart with the tangible experience of no longer circling the same thoughts, but instead feeling the deep shift you've been craving. This retreat provides the power to move beyond mere contemplation to an embodied change in your perspective and well being.

  • Innate Wisdom

    Participants will leave with more than new information. You'll be thoughtfully guided to embody the wisdom already within you. This experience provides the practices to bridge the gap between knowing what you want and actually living it, connecting you to your natural confidence, compassion, and courage through. This transformation means your feelings become powerful guides rather than obstacles to overcome, providing a new compass for your life's journey.

  • Surviving to Thriving

    This isn't just a break or any retreat, you will leave not only refreshed but equipped with the embodied wisdom that transforms how you live, love, and lead. It's your invitation to permanently stop surviving and start living, allowing you to live your best, most intentional and fulfilling life. The journey to living your best life will be profoundly enriched by the supportive community and shared experience with fellow participants in this retreat setting.

  • Community

    One of the most profound transformations our retreat participants experience is the deep sense of connection and belonging that arises through shared vulnerability and authentic community. In this space, guests realize they are not alone, finding healing and growth in witnessing others’ truths and stepping into their own. Transformation unfolds not in isolation, but through the mirror of community, where lasting bonds and awakening take root.

Your Retreat Guides

We take the opportunity and responsibility as leaders as a serious honor. We know how much it takes to commit to this work, to a retreat, to take time away for yourself and we are committed to holding you and your time as sacred.
Founder, Taylor White Moffitt at the Crestone Mountain Zen Center Retreat wearing a love tank top.

  • Retreat Includes

    5 days of thoughtfully curated mental health, movement, and mindfulness practices led by Taylor White Moffitt and Kim Locke.

    5 nights of accommodations (including single studio rooms, guest house, or young pine hut)

    Daily early morning coffee/tea service.

    3 daily nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals lovingly prepared by the onsite chef and staff of the Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Begins with an arrival snack and dinner on Sept 13th and ends with breakfast on Sept 18th.

    Daily programming includes yoga, movement, journaling, community connection, and silent walking meditations.

    Offsite excursion to the Joyful Journey Hot Springs

    Use of the expansive Crestone Mountain Zen Center property and onsite trail system. Opportunity to join a 5 am Zazen practice.

    NOT INCLUDED

    Round-trip airfare or transportation to and from the Retreat location.

    Personal and medical insurance (highly recommended)

    Travel insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). See travel insurance below.

    Airport Shuttle or transportation to and from the Retreat Center.

    Tips and Gratuities.

    OPTIONAL SERVICE

    Massages

    *Please view travel details and cancellation policy below.

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  • Small wooden cabin called Young Pine Hut with a small porch, located in a wooded area with trees around, under a clear blue sky.

    Tuition with Single Occupancy $3900

    Single Occupancy in a Cabin, Hut or Studio Room

  • A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, and a small wooden desk near large windows showing trees outside.

    Tuition with Shared Occupancy $3100 per person

    Shared occupancy in the Guest House

  • Tent set up under a large tree in a mountainous landscape with a second tent in the distance.

    Camping $2500

    The campground is located in a beautiful flat sandy area. There are 10 campsites tucked into the piñon-juniper forest. Bathrooms are a 3-minute walk away.

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Additional Details

  • Book your flights or travel to and from Denver International Airport to correspond with start and end dates of retreat.

    Crestone Mountain Zen Center

    2000 East Dreamway

    Crestone, CO 81131

    719.256.0285

    SUNDAY, 9/13

    Arrive on property by 5:00 pm/earliest arrival 4:00 pm/ Dinner will be served promptly at 6:00 pm.

    *Please keep in mind that the Denver International Airport is located approximately 4 hours from the retreat location.

    FRIDAY, 9/18

    Depart after 10 am / Retreat ends at this time.

    ** Final booking of your flight/travel is not necessary before retreat registration.

  • Cancellation Policy

    1. Deposit Forfeiture: All cancellations will result in the total loss of your $1,500 deposit.

    2. Non-Refundable Payments: Retreat payments are non-refundable once made, as we must secure reservations with our retreat centers upon booking. This policy is firm to cover costs associated with your reservation and planning.

    3. No Refunds for Travel Delays or Early Departure: There are no refunds or discounts for late arrival, early departure, flight cancellations, travel delays, or illness.

    4. Cancellation by You:

      • More than 90 Days Before Start Date: While no refund is offered, you may transfer your payment (less the $1,500 deposit) to another Humanity Shared retreat within one calendar year.

      • Less than 90 Days Before Start Date: No refund will be provided.

    5. Transferring Your Spot: If you find someone to take your place, we will refund your payment minus the $1,500 deposit and an administrative fee.

    6. Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergencies, work obligations). Please refer to our Travel Insurance page for details.

    7. Cancellations by Humanity Shared, LLC:

      • If Humanity Shared cancels or reschedules the retreat, you may either transfer your payment to another retreat or request a full refund.

      • Humanity Shared is not liable for any costs you incur in preparation, such as airline tickets or lost work time, if we must cancel the retreat.

    Policy Exceptions: We cannot make exceptions to our policy for any reason, including weather, injury, illness, or personal emergencies.

  • $1,500 DEPOSIT IS DUE UPON REGISTRATION.

    THIS $1,500 DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY AND ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

    $2500 camping- The campground is located in a beautiful flat sandy area. There are 10 campsites tucked into the piñon-juniper forest. Bathrooms are a 3-minute walk

    $3100 per person/double occupancy / if you share a room (no shared beds, unless requested).

    $3900 single occupancy

    Price INCLUDES five nights’ accommodations, breakfast, lunch & dinner except for arrival and departure days. Price also includes all yoga, meditation, and workshop sessions.


    Price DOES NOT include airfare, airport transfers, travel expenses, additional food and beverages/tips, or spa/adventure services. Final and full payment due July 20, 2026. You will receive your retreat confirmation update with additional information needed for trip preparation before your departure.

  • We highly recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance through your travel agent, or visit the following website to compare insurers: https://www.insuremytrip.comtrip.com

    Humanity Shared, LLC will not be responsible for any and all costs associated with your retreat travel.

    Depending on the policy and conditions, travel cancellation insurance will pay for some or all cancellation fees. With most agencies, insurance must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation.

    None of us can predict unexpected events in our lives: illness, family emergencies, work conflicts, etc. By investing in a comprehensive plan at the time you commit to your retreat, you will ensure being covered in full should you need to cancel for any reason.

    It is not advisable to wait to purchase your coverage!

    Below is a reputable company you may opt to use:

    Travelex Travel Insurance

    Tel. (800) 228-9792

    Email: customersolutions@travelexinsurance.com

    Should you elect to not purchase travel insurance, note that you will be assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. Be sure to understand the fine print of the policy you select to ensure you know exactly what is and isn’t covered.

  • What airport should I fly into?

    Fly into Denver International Airport (DIA). See travel details for more information.

    Is there Wifi access?

    Yes, although WIFI is limited to certain areas on the property and it is both our and Crestone’s request that you remain on airplane mode as much as possible.

    Is travel insurance required?

    Travel insurance is optional but please note that Humanity Shared will not be responsible for any costs associated with your travel to and from the retreat center. Check out our Travel Insurance section for details.

    Will I have access to Yoga Mats and Props?

    No, Crestone does not supply mats, blocks or straps so please be sure you come prepared.

    Can Crestone accommodate my diet?

    Crestone Mountain Zen Center can accommodate food allergies. Please be sure you have properly communicated these with us.

*Please note our policy that the $1,500 registration deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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