Description
of the Region
Pagosa Springs is located
in the Four-Corners region of southwestern Colorado which offers
an abundance of interesting activities and attractions. The region
is known for its access to archeological sites, unmatched mountains,
beautiful rivers, canyon lands and a wealth of cultural history.
The town of Pagosa
Springs is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the
San Juan Mountains which include two wilderness areas, the Weminuche
and the South San Juan. Pagosa sits at an elevation of 7070 feet
and has 320 days of sun a year. "Pagosah" means healing
waters in Ute and Pagosa Springs is home of the world's largest
mineral
hot springs. Visitors to Pagsoa Springs can enjoy the natural
hot springs year-round.
Tara Mandala Land
The Tara Mandala retreat land is located 25 minutes outside
of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, surrounded by National Forest and
Ute Reservation lands. Pagosa Springs is in the Four Corners area
of Southwest Colorado, approximately 1 hour from Durango, 3 hours
from Santa Fe, NM and 4 hours from Albuquerque, NM.
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Air
and Ground Transportation
You are responsible for arranging your own transportation.
Services are limited, so please make your ground transportation
arrangements early.
We are closest to the La
Plata County Airport (DRO) near Durango, which is a 90 minute drive away. The closest International
Airport is in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, a 4.5 hour drive away. The Denver International
Airport is a 6 hour drive away. We recommend kayak.com to search for fares, bearing in mind it does not search Southwest or JetBlue.
Flying In From Albuquerque (ABQ)
Transportation from the Albuquerque airport is available from Twin Hearts Express Shuttle. Reservations are around $140 one way and $270 round trip, and can be made by phone only: (800) 654-9456. We strongly recommend that you call and confirm your reservation a day before your shuttle.
Flying In From Denver (DEN)
Transportation from the Denver airport is limited to Greyhound from Durango. From the airport itself, take the RTD Skyride transit bus to the Denver Greyhound Station. From there, take a Greyhound to Durango, from where we provide a shuttle service to Tara Mandala. The Greyhound bus is a 10 - 13 hour trip that goes through Grand Junction, CO. It leaves once daily from Denver at 6:15pm and arrives in Durango at 7:30am. It leaves once daily from Durango at 6:40 am and arrives into Denver at 5:05 pm. This fare is $88 round trip with a 14-day advance notice.
Alternately, renting a car from either airport is another option. Pagosa Springs has two car rental agencies: Budget and Enterprise. They both have limited hours, and there are additional fees for a one-way drop off.
Maps to the land will be mailed
to you when your registration is confirmed.
Rideshares
In addition to the options listed below, you
may be able to share a ride with other retreatants coming from
various locations. If you are interested in this option, please note this on your registration form or
contact the office at 970-731-3711 with your travel needs. We
will make every effort to pair you with someone by giving you
the names of others (if any) coming from your same location. As
an example, if you fly into Denver, you may be able to contact
a retreatant coming from that location you can share a ride with.
Flying In From Durango (DRO)
Tara Mandala provides a shuttle servide on the opening and closing days of retreats. This shuttle runs from 10 am - 6 pm. In order to attend all of the retreat, your incoming flight should arrive before 3 pm, and your outgoing flight should depart after 4 pm. Sign up for your shuttle at time of registration - reservations must be made no later that 10 days in advance. Sign up on your written registration form or call or email the office at 970-731-3711 or registrar@taramandala.org.
If you must arrive after 3 pm or depart before 4 pm, we recommend arriving a day early or departing a day late and staying at a hotel in Durango or Pagosa (hotels listed below). Our shuttle will be happy to pick you up from or take you to your hotel, from which you can catch a taxi to the airport.
Cost: $65 per person each way. You must reserve shuttles 10 days
in advance. If you arrive on a day other
than the retreat's start date, you will be responsible for your
own transportation. If you need to leave Tara Mandala earlier or later
than our posted shuttle times, you will be responsible for
your own transportation.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
You can also rent a car at the Durango airport. The car rental
companies in Pagosa Springs are Enterprise and Budget.
Other Local Shuttle Options
Fairfield Resort Shuttle: 970-731-8060
Airport shuttle cost is $175 round trip for up to 4 people to
Pagosa Springs. For an extra $40, they'll take you to and from
the land. Details are subject to change, so please call for prices
and availability before booking.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
Durango Taxi: 800-626-2066 or 970-259-4818
24-hour dispatch, please call for updated prices.
(1.5 hour drive time to Tara Mandala)
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Lodging
in Town (Pagosa Springs)
Before and after retreats, lodging is available in town. Rates
vary depending on season; higher rates are in the summer and the
ski season (Thanksgiving - February).
Pagosa Central Reservations 800-945-0182
can provide you with a complete list of private lodging
facilities (condos, townhomes, etc). We recommend the following
hotels:
The
Springs Resort: 800-225-0934 or 970-264-4168
Right in the heart of town. The Springs Resort offers unlimited
access to 18 mineral pools and a fresh water lap pool and jacuzzi
to guests 24-hours a day as well as use of the pools until 6PM
on the day they check out. $144 - $200
The Spa Motel: 800-832-5523
or 970-264-5910
Across the street from The Spring Inn, The Spa Motel offers a
large outdoor mineral water swimming pool as well as indoor European-style
(clothing optional, single sex) baths and steamrooms. Massage
therapy also available. $70 - $125
Oak
Ridge Lodge: 800-528-1234 or 970-264-4173
A Best Western Motel with restaurant and lounge located across
the street from the mineral baths. Indoor pool, sauna, outdoor
hot tub. Children under 12 are free. $72 - $124
First Inn of Pagosa:
800-903-4162 or 970-264-4161
Clean, budget motel several blocks from the heart of downtown
on the banks of the San Juan. Indoor pool, hot tub and dry sauna.
$55 - $120
Chamber
of Commerce: 800-252-2204
Lodging
in Durango
Days End: (970) 259-3311
Clean, inexpensive motel.
2202 Main Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
Durango Lodge: (970) 247-0955
Reasonable rates in downtown Durango. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants.
150 E. 5th St.
Durango, CO 81301
Durango Chamber of Commerce
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Directions
Tara Mandala is located 15 miles southwest of Pagosa Srpings, a 25-30 minute drive.
