To Retreat Center

In order to minimize neighborhood surrounding the Dharma Ocean Retreat Center, please use the routes described below.  Keep in mind that Crestone is a quiet community which values slow car speeds (to reduce noise).  The roads are shared by pedestrians, cyclists, elk, coyote, (even at night), so it is very important to be alert and aware when driving in Crestone. 

Directions from County Rd. T to the Retreat Center

  1. After turning from Hwy 17 onto County Rd T, go 10 miles, toward the mountains.
  2. As you come into town, you'll notice that the the speed limit is reduced, and there is a church on the left.  About a minute after passing the church, you'll come to wide fork in the road.  Go right at the fork onto Camino Baca Grande, into the community marked as The Baca.  (Note: bearing left at this fork takes you into downtown Crestone).
  3. Continue on Camino Baca Grande to Camino Real (locally known as "Two Trees").  Although Camino Real is not well marked, it is after you cross Brookview Way and then a small brook. 
  4. Turn right onto Camino Real.  After a few seconds you should notice that there is a tree in the middle of the road, and another one a few yards past it, also in the middle of the road.
  5. Go left on Wagon Wheel Rd.,and keep going until you come to a stop sign.
  6. Go left on Camino Del Rey.  Go until the road appears to end in a "T". 
  7. Go left onto Camino Baca Grande (again).
  8. Turn left at the first oppotunity onto unmarked Carefree Way (you'll pass signs for Vajra Vidya Retreat Center on the right side of the road).   Carefree Way is highlighted with a noticeably large rock and cairns.
  9. Turn right into the marked parking area. 
  10. Continue walking on Carefree Way to the building, also on the right.

 


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