who is lama?
The Lama Foundation is a retreat center located north of Taos New Mexico, just south of the Colorado border, within the Carson National Forest. Lama is a facility that teaches spirituality, community, religious customs, and peace, through ritual and wilderness connection. The Carson National Forest is 8,600 feet in elevation, is home to an abundant about of trees, plants, rivers, wildlife, and stunning views. The name “lama” actually has no connection to the animal, but comes fromt the Portuguese word for mud, “la lama”.
The most popular season to visit Lama is from early Spring to late Summer, where visitors come for a variety of reasons; a common one being to get away and find something new about themselves. In the Winter, there are about a dozen residents who reside on the site year round, and help maintain the land. The daily routine at Lama includes a variety of practices and rituals, including meditation, shabbat, deep listening workshops, drum circles, and more.
Lama’s Mission Statement:
“The purpose of the Lama Foundation is to be a sustainable spiritual community and educational center dedicated to the awakening of consciousness, spiritual practice with respect for all traditions, service and stewardship of the land.”
For more information on the history of Lama and details of their foundation, visit their website here: