Onsite Participation
Student Stays
Flexible Dates
Crestone Mountain Zen Center
Immerse yourself into the monastic rhythm “The purpose of practice is to turn any activity, any moment, into a moment of realization, and to turn any moment into the activity of a Buddha." —Tatsudo Nicole Baden Roshi Live, practice, and share everyday life at Crestone Mountain Zen Center. Step into the daily rhythm of a Zen […]
Guest Season Volunteer
Flexible Dates
Our Summer Volunteer Program runs from mid-May until the end of September. Throughout the Summer we will open our facilities to welcome external retreat leaders and their groups. The volunteer program offers room and board in exchange for helping with our Summer Guest Season.
Crestone Rohatsu Retreat 2026
December 1 - 6, 2026
Join us at Crestone Mountain Zen Center for a six-day Rohatsu Retreat honoring the Buddha’s Enlightenment through wholehearted Zen practice from December 1 to December 6.


