Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colo.

Since 1970, the stressed and the strained have been recharging in a pristine mountain valley retreat set on 600 acres in northern Colorado. Dive into Buddhist meditation, practice yoga and explore your inner universe through contemplative writing. Upcoming programs include "Turning the Mind into an Ally" and "Meditation & Tai Chi." The center boasts extensive gardens and a 108-foot stupa, or memorial, built to honor founder Chögyam Trungpa. The Great Stupa of Dharmakaya Which Liberates Upon Seeing is open to all visitors. Rates $70 to $210.

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