House 24 is a secluded mountainside cottage with breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains.

Hermosa consists of 2 separate buildings; a two-room house and an annex located a short walk down the hill. Both buildings are constructed from strawbale which is an incredible insulator keeping the living spaces cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

The two-room house has a full kitchen and large bedroom. The annex provides a second bedroom or separate practice space. The bathroom facilities are rustic including an outhouse (vaulted privy toilet) a short walk down the hill.

House 20 is a warm and cozy house located in our central valley, a 5-minute walk from our Community Center.

This 2-room straw bale house consists of a Studio room with a bed and kitchen area and a Meditation Room with a dance bar.

This house is perfect for a couple looking for separate living and meditation spaces. It is often visited by the local ringtail cat, red foxes, deer families, and javelinas.

Tucked behind a hill near the center of the valley, House 19 is at once isolated and easily accessible. It’s high ceilings and bright cheerful colors uplift the mind and heart. 

This simple cottage functions well for two people who wish to do retreat separately yet in close proximity. A porch spans the length of the cottage providing individual access to the two bedrooms and kitchen. An indoor shower and sink provide close amenities, while a vaulted privy toilet is just a short walk away.

With no other houses in view, this house is perfect for those who want complete isolation. Perched on the western edge of our retreat valley, you will be treated to stunning views of the mountains and breathtaking sunsets. Expansive southern windows and a large wood stove make this house a winter favorite.

The main room consists of a queen bed, kitchen, and clawfoot bathtub. The two small side rooms are perfect for art, study, or meditation. delicate finishing touches such as hardwood floors, American Clay walls, and a copper sink. There are decks on both the west and east sides and the outdoor privy toilet is a short walk away overlooking Fort Bowie in the distance.

Nestled on a hillside amidst junipers, De Lam, or “Joyful Path”, consists of two round buildings made of compacted adobe. Adobe construction helps keep temperatures comfortable during warm or cool weather.

Here you can enjoy the benefit of being centrally located in the Retreat Valley with easy access to the main road. Despite this proximity, the bedroom and practice space feel secluded and quiet. There is room for meditation and moderate movement practices on a new cork floor. The separate kitchen building has tile flooring and a ceiling fan and the bathroom is located between the kitchen and bedroom structures.

Private but centrally located, Amrita is tucked away in the historic and fertile Bear Gulch Orchard. Environmentally conscious, it features a rammed earth dome for meditation and yoga practices and for sleeping and a straw-bale house for living, eating and bathing. Adobe earth floors and thick walls keep both structures temperate during the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter.

Close to the edge of DM property this house has easy and quick access to hiking in the Chiricahua mountain range. Proximity to the Tara Temple and the 19th century Ranch house adds to its charm making it ideal for one or two retreaters.