Student Stays

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 monastery. As a student at Crestone Mountain Zen Center (CMZC), you’ll practice alongside resident practitioners, sharing the structure, simplicity, and presence of monastic life. 

You’ll participate in the fully in the daily schedule – each part of the day becomes an opportunity to deepen your practice and explore how Zen can transform the way you live. 

A student stay offers time to settle into a different rhythm, learn through direct experience, and discover what becomes possible when practice is woven into everyday life.

Requirements

• Participation requires a reasonable degree of physical and emotional stability. If you have any questions, doubts, or if you are going through a difficult time, please get in touch beforehand.

Practical Details 

• Duration: Student stays require a minimum commitment of one week. Extensions may be possible, depending on scheduled events and lodging availability. Your departure date will be arranged with the Center. 
• Food: Vegetarian and vegan meals, mostly organic and locally sourced. We are happy to accommodate food intolerances where possible. Please let us know in advance. 
• Accommodations: Rooms include a desk, kettle, tea, bed linens, and towels. Wi-Fi is available in all buildings. 

FIRST STEP: Submit a Request 

Student stays are subject to approval. We ask you to submit a request so we can learn more about your interest in staying at CMZC and discuss whether the program is a good fit. 

Interested in a Student Stay? 

Contact our Guest Manager to begin the process: guestmanager@dharmasangha.org