Location
Chamma Ling is located in Crestone, Colorado, a small town nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty. Crestone is home to a diverse community of spiritual seekers, attracting people from various faiths and practices. The serene environment and the presence of spiritual practitioners contribute to a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere.
Getting to Crestone
Crestone is located in south-central Colorado. The closest major airports are Colorado Springs (3 hrs.) Denver (4 hrs.) and Albuquerque (5 hrs.). Alamosa has a small commuter airport serviced by Boutique Air, a codeshare partner with United Airlines, about an hour from Crestone.
Most people rent a car after flying into one of the above airports, but Bustang provides daily bus service to and from Denver. For details see bus and shuttles bellow.
For driving instructions use our Google map below. The Chamma Ling retreat center is on Camino Baca Grande, about one-half of a mile beyond where it turns to gravel. You will see a sign at our entrance.
Please contact us before visiting, for much of the time people are in closed retreat at our cabins.
Bus and Shuttle Information
Bustang provides daily bus service from Denver, Alamosa, and Pueblo and is the least expensive way to get to Chamma Ling from an airport. The fare is about $30 one way to downtown Denver, where it connects with the RTD skyRide bus to the Denver airport. The Bustang bus picks up and drops off at Moffat, about 15 miles from Chamma Ling, so you will need to arrange for a shuttle service or Retreat Attendant to pick you up at Moffat.
To get to Chamma Ling from Denver via Bustang take their Denver – Gunnison route, and transfer at Salida to the Pueblo – Alamosa route. For more information and schedules of the Bustang service see their website or call (719) 545-8900. Purchase tickets in advance using the Bustang mobile app for iPhone and Android.
There are two shuttle services that will pick up from regional airports or Moffat. This can be less expensive than renting a car if you will be staying for a lengthy retreat. Check with the services below to get their current rates.
Twin Hearts Express: (800) 654- 9456
Taxis MPG Express Serving the Crestone Area: (970) 306-4691
These services change rather frequently, so for the most current list of available transportation, please contact us.
Ride Board
A Ride Board will be available for retreatants only during large teachings or group events.