Come Oh Come Up the Mountain!

If you are interested in spending time at Lama, there are several different ways to do so. We can welcome you for an hour, a day, a week, or a year or more. We have a wide variety of programs to offer. Here is a brief overview. Please click on the links to get more details.

Visitors. Come up to check out Lama. Take a walk, share a meal or even stay a night or two. During the summer months (mid-May to mid-September), Lama is a beautiful place to camp. There are times when our schedule does not allow visitors, so please phone 575-586-1269 to arrange a visit. Click here for details.

Retreatant. Lama offers a variety of spirit-based retreats with truly inspiring teachers during the summer months of mid-May to mid-September. Click here for the summer program calendar.

Hermit. Lama has two private hermitages offering rustic seclusion. We provide food and guidance when needed, and have supported many hermits in their personal retreats from 2 to 40 days. Click here to go to the Hermitage section of the web-site.

Summer Steward. The Summer Stewardship Program is a chance to become a full-time community member for the summer months. Its focus is creating and caring for community and the spiritual practice of service. For those who may be considering longer-term residence or those who are simply wanting a taste of life at Lama, the program offers an opportunity for full immersion. Click here for details.

Family. This summer we are able to welcome families with children ages 6 and younger to join us at the following times: June 19-22, August 1-6, August 8-13, on any of our visitors' Days: May 25, June 22, or September 28. Any members attending Annual Meeting are welcome to bring small children with them. Families with children age 6 and up might consider a family Seva Vacation. Please contact us for further details.

Full-time resident. For those interested in spending a winter at Lama and stewarding the land, residency at Lama Foundation is a life-changing experience. Residents commit to one year of service at a time each autumn. To start the process, it is highly recommended that you be present at Lama Foundation as a summer steward no later than August 1st. Click here for more information.