THE DRALAS OF CASA WERMA

with Richard John

March 17 - 24, 2027

Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Jan 18, 2027.

Date and Time Details: We start with a group dinner at 6 pm on the arrival day March 17, 2027, followed by orientation and opening remarks by the teacher. The next day begins with a lhasang after breakfast. On all other program days, the formal schedule begins with Lujong at 6:30 a.m. and concludes with evening chants before dinner at 6:30. Evenings are open for silent practice and study. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with a two-hour break to enjoy your meal, rest, and relax. On the departure day March 24, 2027, there will be no program activities and a light continental breakfast will be made available to all participant

Location: Casa Werma

Address: Libertad 80, El Mono, 61607 Pátzcuaro, Mich., Mexico

Contact: reservations@casawerma.org

Rates for Full Tuition plus Accommodation
  • Monk Room - Full Size Bed – $1,340.00
  • Off-site Estancia de la Era King Suite – $1,550.00
  • Agave Suite at Casa Werma - programs – $1,480.00
  • Leoncita at Casa Werma (Full size bed) – $1,340.00
  • Camping in the Garden – $1,060.00
  • Off-site Estancia De La Era Queen Size – $1,410.00
  • Off-site Estancia de la Era - King Size – $1,480.00
  • Commuter – $850.00
  • Monk Rooms - Queen – $1,340.00
    • *** ALL ABOVE POSTED RATES INCLUDE $850.00 FULL PROGRAM TUITION ***
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“The dralas are dying to meet you!”  –the Dorje Dradul

The inherent magic of this adobe-walled oasis was apparent to Chögyam Trungpa when he wrote “The Roar of the Werma” here in 1980, and also to Sakyong Mipham who wrote the poem “Kalapa Patzcuaro” during a visit in 2014.

This retreat will be grounded in the practice and study of the Werma Sadhana. During the retreat we will go to a nearby Pyramid, where there will be an indigenous drum circle celebrating the spring equinox. For our final feast we will do both feast liturgies, written by the Sakyong and by Rabjam Rinpoche. A lung will be available for he latter.

The superb mexican meals, housekeeping and gardens are provided and maintained by local Mexican sangha and staff, who have been the heart of the Casa Werma family for many years. Whether this is your first visit or you have attended many of these retreats, in the midst of such chaos and anxiety in the world this is a rare opportunity to practice with a group of committed vajra friends.

Prerequisites: Participants must be vajrayana practitioners who have received pointing out transmission from a Kagyu or Nyingma teacher, as well as transmission for the Werma sadhana.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early.

Full program tuition, excluding accommodations, includes three delicious and balanced Mexican-style meals daily, prepared with care for food sensitivities: $850 usd. We invite all who are able to do so to pay the full tuition rate.  By doing so, you directly support Casa Werma’s operating budget, helping to sustain our dharma programs, maintain our facilities and ensure the continued care of this sacred place throughout the year.

Early Bird Discount: $100 usd off if you register before January 17, 2027

A dual program discount of $50 usd is offered to all participants enrolled in BOTH the Dralas of Casa Werma and the 10-Day Mahamudra retreat in 2026 and will be added to your guest statement after you register for both.

Special Pricing for Canadians – We want to make it easy for Canadians to join us! Your tuition will be the same amount in Canadian dollars as in U.S. dollars. Once your registration is complete, Casa Werma will adjust your guest statement accordingly.

Please note: This special Canadian pricing is already discounted and is offered in place of our early-bird pricing.

We are committed to including people of all income levels; scholarship and a sliding scale are available. If you need financial assistance, we encourage you to send us an email.

Pay-It-Forward program tuition not including accommodations: $958 usd.  We invite all who are able to do so to consider paying Pay-It-Forward tuition rate. By doing so, you make it possible for us to offer scholarships to others, particularly our Mexico sangha, while also contributing to Casa Werma’s year-round operations. Please select Pay-It-Forward Tuition Add-On in Registration.

Heart Gifts: It is customary to offer a monetary heart gift to a dharma teacher. This is a significant source of income for many teachers. Gifts are voluntary, and any amount will be appreciated. There will be an opportunity to do this near the end of the program.

Travel Arrangements:

We recommend flying into Morelia Airport (approximately a 90-minute drive away). Ground transportation with a a highly experienced private driver from the airport is available for $98 USD each way. We are happy to assist with travel arrangements; please inquire about available options. Visit our “How to Get Here” page for more information.

We recommend purchasing travel insurance.

Please email reservations@casawerma.org with any further questions.

About the Teacher

Richard John

An early student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Richard also served as acharya for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Richard completed the first three-year retreat at Gampo Abbey, and has led meditation retreats throughout North America for over 40 years.  

Learn more about Richard John

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