The Power of Dark Retreat

Name: The Power of Dark Retreat
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-08-24
Location: Drala Mountain Center

Illustration, not a photo of this retreat

retreat · Andrew Holecek · practice hours not published

A week at Drala Mountain Center with Andrew Holecek on the Tibetan practice of dark retreat, covering foundations, safety and technique. Tuition is charged separately from lodging; a shorter four-night option is also offered.

Admission: open

Prerequisites: None; the page states newcomers are welcome and foundational safety and technique are covered.

Dates

17-24 August 2026 · 7 nights

Drala Mountain Center (US) · Past (as read from the source page, never a live availability check)

Partial price only

Only one component (tuition or accommodation) is priced publicly. The total will be higher.

Offer	Bundle	Price	Inclusions	Diet	Deposit	Cancellation
Lodging: Off Land (commuting, meals included)	Accommodation only	54 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Car camping / vanlife	Accommodation only	69 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Earth Dorm (Maitri Village)	Accommodation only	98 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Tent - double	Accommodation only	99 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Maitri Village - double	Accommodation only	134 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Lodge dorm	Accommodation only	134 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Tent - single	Accommodation only	139 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Lodge double	Accommodation only	186 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Lodge single monk room	Accommodation only	194 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Lodge single	Accommodation only	254 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Lodging: Lodge junior suite	Accommodation only	274 USD /night	Includes accommodation and meals. Does not include flights. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.
Programme tuition (7-night option)	Tuition only	425 USD /person	Does not include accommodation, flights and meals. Not stated whether included: airport transfer.	Vegan - "vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options" link	Deposit not published by the organiser.	Cancellation terms not published by the organiser.

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Sources for this program

Every fact above links to the page we read it from, with the date it was read.

https://www.dralamountain.org/program/dr826-the-power-of-dark-retreat/, venue_site, read 2026-08-02

Something wrong here? This listing is editorially collected and not yet claimed by its organiser. Corrections are free and always will be.