Non-sectarian Buddhist forest retreat center in southwest Washington
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center is a non-sectarian Buddhist center in the woods near Castle Rock, Washington, that hosts residential retreats year-round with qualified teachers. It held its first retreat in 1984, founded by David Dhammadasa Branscomb and Anna Delacroix. The center runs around 35 retreats a year of three to 13 nights, most grounded in Theravada lineages, and added 10 yurts in 2024 so each retreatant has a single sleeping space.
TypeSpace
CategorySilent retreat center
Location373 Agren Road, Castle Rock, WA 98611, Castle Rock, WA
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