Retreat Leaders

Host Your Retreat at Dao House

A Mountain Sanctuary for Transformational Gatherings - Create a meaningful, immersive experience for your group in a peaceful mountain setting designed for connection, growth, and transformation.

A Place Designed for Retreats

Dao House is a mountain sanctuary where retreat leaders, facilitators, and communities gather to create meaningful experiences in nature.
 

Surrounded by forest, open skies, and the quiet presence of the Rocky Mountains, the land naturally supports:

  • Deep connection and reflection
  • Personal and collective transformation
  • Grounded, intentional gatherings

Whether you are hosting a small group or a larger retreat, Dao House offers a setting that allows your work to unfold with clarity and ease.

Retreats We Support

Dao House welcomes a wide range of retreat styles and modalities.

Wellness & Spiritual Practices

  • Movement (Yoga)
  • Meditation retreats
  • Breathwork & sound experiences
  • Qi Gong and Tai Chi 
  • Energy healing and holistic wellness
  • Medicinal Ceremonies

Personal Growth & Leadership

  • Personal development 
  • Leadership and executive 
  • Coaching and facilitation experiences

Creative & Community Gatherings

  • Workshops and intensives
  • Conscious gatherings and events
  • Immersive learning experiences
  • Community Events

If you are holding space for transformation, learning, or connection, Dao House is designed to support your vision.

The Experience at Dao House

Hosting your retreat at Dao House is about more than just a venue—it’s about the experience your group will have.

Your participants will be able to:

  • Engaged & Friendly staff that are focused on your transformation and peace of mind
  • Wake up to mountain stillness and fresh air
  • Practice in nature or dedicated indoor spaces
  • Walk forest trails and open land
  • Gather in a peaceful, distraction-free environment
  • Disconnect from daily life and reconnect with what matters
  • Enjoy healing amenities (Biomat, Yi Jing readings, herbal foot soaks, and more)

The natural environment becomes an active part of the retreat experience.

Why Retreat Leaders Choose Dao House

Those who host retreats at Dao House often return because of the unique combination of environment, atmosphere, and community that the property adds to their retreat experience.

Several qualities make Dao House a meaningful place to gather a retreat community.

A Mountain Sanctuary

Located high in the Rocky Mountains, Dao House provides a quiet natural setting that encourages reflection, learning, and connection. The land itself becomes part of the retreat experience.

A Welcoming Retreat Environment

The lodge and surrounding property create a comfortable and supportive environment where participants can relax, focus on their practice, and connect with one another.

Flexibility for Different Retreat Styles

Dao House supports a wide range of retreat formats, from intimate gatherings to larger group retreats. Facilitators are able to design retreat experiences that reflect their own teaching style and community.

Healthy and Thoughtful Dining

Farm-to-table meals prepared with organic and sustainably sourced ingredients help nourish participants throughout the retreat experience while accommodating a wide range of dietary needs.

A Growing Community of Practice

Many facilitators return year after year, creating an ongoing community of teachers and practitioners who gather at Dao House to share knowledge, experience, and friendship.

For many facilitators, retreats hosted at Dao House become some of the most meaningful gatherings they offer to their communities.

The Lodge

At the center of Dao House stands the mountain lodge — a place where guests gather for learning, conversation, and shared experience.
 

The lodge reflects the spirit of Dao House: welcoming, grounded, and centered on simplicity. Its spaces support both community gatherings and quiet personal reflection.

Within the lodge, retreat participants often find themselves naturally slowing down and relaxing into the space. Conversations deepen, practice becomes more focused, and a sense of stillness begins to emerge.

The lodge includes:

  • 36 guest rooms designed for comfortable retreat stays
  • Common gathering areas for workshops and discussion
  • Quiet spaces for personal reflection
  • Views of the surrounding mountains and forests
  • Activities to connect with each other

The lodge serves as the heart of the retreat environment, where connection forms and shared experiences unfold.

Retreat Possibilities

Dao House welcomes facilitators who guide retreats focused on learning, personal growth, and shared exploration.
 

Retreats hosted at Dao House often include:

  • Meditation and contemplative practice
  • Movement practices such as martial arts and Yoga
  • Breathwork and healing arts
  • Leadership and personal development retreats
  • Internal martial arts such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong
  • Ceremonial practices and trauma healing

Facilitators often combine indoor sessions with time outdoors so participants can experience both structured learning and the restorative atmosphere of the mountains.

Dining and Catering

Meals are an important part of the retreat experience at Dao House.
 

For retreats, weddings, and conferences, Dao House offers on-site catering services that incorporate healthy, farm-to-table organic ingredients and sustainably sourced foods.

Facilitators who prefer to bring their own chef or catering team may also rent thekitchen space, providing additional flexibility for meal preparation.

Simple and Supportive Planning

We aim to make the retreat planning process clear and supportive.
 

When you host at Dao House, you can expect:

  • Guidance through the planning process
  • Clear communication and coordination
  • Flexibility to shape your retreat experience

A collaborative approach to bringing your vision to life

What Retreat Leaders Say About Dao House

“I wanted to express our thanks to you and your team for the wonderful experience we had this past week. As the planner for the retreat, I always hold my breath a little bit until I know that things are going well. I was relaxed from the get-go and just knew all would be well. And in the beautiful setting of the Lodge, who could not love it? We had a great team-building time, got some beautiful get-away time from the office and renewed our spirits with this refreshing few days. Thank you for all you and your team did to make it so nice. Many blessings to you.” ~ Laurie S.

“What a wonderful weekend you provided for us! Everyone was so pleased with the retreat and got exactly what they needed from the experience. We are looking forward to coming back next year!“ ~ Charry M.

“A quick note to thank you and your team for everything this past week. The 62nd meeting was a huge success and you all played a major part in this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” ~ Helen W. & Erin M.

“I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for all the effort you and your team put into creating a wonderful experience for our group. The meals were fantastic, the space was perfect, and the overall lodge and grounds were a wonderful place to fully let go and rejuvenate.” ~ Amy B.