Meeting & Gathering Areas
Gathering Hall
The 3,000-square-foot Gathering Hall is one of the premier retreat spaces available in the USA. Located in the Main Hall, it is designed to create an atmosphere of magnificence and can accommodate groups ranging in size from 15 to 75 participants.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Luis Valley from the western and southern window banks and the Sangre de Cristo peaks to the east. A large covered patio on the west side of the Main Hall building makes a beautiful outdoor practice space and offers stunning views of the San Luis Valley.
A fireplace in the rear of the room connects the room to the hall's rustic setting.
The Main Hall has some features to help accommodate those with disabilities, from the deaf or hard of hearing to the movement-impaired. An elevator can take people with mobility issues from the second-floor shrine room to the first-floor entrance and dining hall, and our bathrooms are equipped for wheelchair access.
A floor plan for the Main Hall can be found here.
In addition to the spacious Gathering Hall and stunning landscape, the Main Hall building also includes facilities to support a variety of auxiliary rooms, including private quarters for program leaders, break-out rooms, and a functional business office. More photos of the Gathering Hall:
Teachers Private Retreat Quarters
The Teachers Private Retreat Quarters, adjacent to the Gathering Hall, is a beautiful space for teachers and retreat leaders to enjoy privacy, convene small meetings, and nourish themselves. It has a kitchenette, a private bathroom including a shower, and access to the internet and telephone.
Kuan Yin Massage Healing Room
The Kuan Yin Massage Healing room is a beautifully lighted, warm, and comfortable space with a foldable massage table.
It is also filled with over-the-counter medications, herbal remedies, first aid supplies, and feminine products, all of which are available by donation.
All auxiliary rooms are included in the price and are free for you to use.
Four Break-Out Rooms
You can choose from four meeting rooms located on the first floor of the Main Hall building. These rooms are typically used for discussion groups, small meetings, or break-out sessions during larger events.
Chakrasamvara is a medium-sized meeting room that can be made into a larger area by joining with Vajrayogini.
Vajrayogini is a medium-sized meeting room that can be made into a larger area by joining with Chakrasamvara.
Mandala of the 5 Buddhas may be used as a lounge area.
White Tara is a medium-sized meeting room.
All these rooms are included in your rental fee when renting the Blazing Mountain Retreat Center.
Business Center - 1000 Armed Avalokitesvara
A private downstairs business office provides plenty of space for retreat coordinators to set up operations and conduct the business of retreating.
Access to high-speed internet, telephone, fax, photocopier, and other business amenities make it easy to administer large retreats and provide a point of access for participants to communicate easily with the outside world.
Lotus Heaven
Enjoy our flower arrangement room, filled with supplies to enhance your flower arranging. Some of the supplies included are ikebana vases, incense, candles, lighters, and tablecloths.
