Return to Simplicity — Live Your True Nature

Name: Dao House Rustic Lodge and Retreat Center
Address: 6120 CO-7, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
Telephone: 970-586-4094

Dao House is where individuals and communities can reconnect with their true nature.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Dao House offers more than a place to stay or gather. It offers a container — a peaceful environment intentionally designed to support reflection, learning, healing, and transformation.

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At Dao House, simplicity is not about removing richness from life. It is about returning to the deeper rhythms that support human flourishing and removing the distractions of daily life. This is intentionally implimented through no televisions in the lodge or accommodations, no cellular service in this beautiful valley and minimal Wi-Fi connectivity. For guests needing to connect on devices, Lily Lake is less than a mile down the road with reception, and you can make arrangements with staff for special case scenarios.

Connection with the natural world
Harmony within the body and mind
Meaningful relationships with others
Alignment with one’s deeper purpose

Through retreats, gatherings, workshops, and festivals, Dao House creates spaces where individuals and groups can step outside of everyday life and rediscover these essential qualities.

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Contact & Reservations

Guest Services Hotline:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
970-586-4094 ext. 0
Retreats, Events & Group Inquiries:
For retreat leaders, event planners, weddings, family reunions, or corporate and social events:
Email:sam@daohouse.com or samalitaadamae@gmail.com
Phone: (970) 577-3444

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Why Choose Dao House

The Role of the Land

The land itself is one of the most powerful aspects of the Dao House experience.

Surrounded by the mountains, forests, and open skies of Colorado, the environment naturally encourages a slower pace of life and a deeper sense of presence.

Nature becomes an active participant in the retreat experience.

Guests often find that simply spending time on the land helps them:

Quiet the mind
Reconnect with the body
Rediscover clarity and inspiration
Experience a deeper sense of belonging to the natural world

Because of this, Dao House is not simply a retreat venue. It is a living environment that supports transformation.

This is sacred ground that the natives called the “Valley of Peace”, the land provides a container within which meaningful experiences unfold.

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A Home for Retreat Leaders and Communities

Dao House supports the facilitators and teachers who guide transformative experiences.

Retreat leaders, workshop facilitators, and community organizers are essential partners in bringing meaningful and diverse programming to the land.

By providing a supportive environment for these leaders, Dao House becomes a gathering place where diverse communities can come together to learn, grow, and connect.

Retreats may range in size from small intimate gatherings of five participants to larger programs of more than one hundred guests.

This flexibility allows Dao House to host a wide variety of experiences while maintaining a sense of warmth and personal connection.

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A Nature-Based Spiritual Sanctuary

Dao House is best understood as a nature-based spiritual sanctuary.

It is not limited to a single tradition or path and welcomes a wide range of practices that support awakening/awareness, well-being, and transformation.

These may include: