So disappointed in Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center staff, Registration manager, Jan Estep…read more I had to cancel my meditation retreat due to my mother's emergency hospital stay (mom is 78 and had an unforeseen ER) and I was given no refund for the payment made for the shuttle-that I did not ride; comfort pack,-I never used; or partial balance- for a stay and food I did not use. Although I used no resources I was given Zero dollars back from this retreat center. So much for compassion, love and light. Additionally, her last email stating I was to receive no money back made a threat that I should be happy that they "will not ask [for me] to pay the remaining portion that was covered by the award." I was given a partial fellowship-I applied for the indigenous fellowship which helped to pay a bit of the amount and apparently I would be expected to pay that back too-for a retreat I could not attend. So much for helping the indigenous people of the land. I am from New Mexico and really disappointed in the way I was treated by the staff running the sacred indigenous land-maybe nothing has really changed. All my relations. Margie Torrez

I just completed a whole week silent retreat in this magical location! Everything was magical -…read morethe teachers, the food, the accommodations, the wildlife, the staff, the sky - and the best is the land! Just magical!!!

It seems strange to be rating an entire spiritual lineage on Yelp, but this is a strange world…read more Lama Lar has vast reservoirs of knowledge about the things that matter, and a witty way of delivery, whether you're looking for meditation techniques or something more.

Gurumeet is a gifted, loving and positively wonderful person. She has true intuition and skill.read more

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I have been coming to Star Dance to attend ceremonial retreats for many years. In all of my years…read moreof travel and exploration, I have never been to a place quite like this one. The sheer beauty of the New Mexico high desert truley sings here. The land is perched on the edge of a canyon, where all of the colors of the south West contrast with the huge blue open skies. The vistas are vast, and you are opened to the elements of nature in a way that is rare in our modern world. Many of these views are the same ones that Georigia O'keefe gazed upon when she was painting. And when it comes to its namesake, the stars truley do dance in the night. If you are looking to book a meditation retreat, small yoga retreat, or even are looking for a weekend of solitude I would recomend coming to Star Dance. The accomodations are rustic and keep you connected with nature whether you are inside or outside, but I believe that is part of the appeal of being in a place like this.

In the work I do I use retreat centers all over the world to conduct the programs that I lead. I…read morehave also attended numerous programs at hotels and retreat centers all over the world. Star Dance has without a doubt the most potent combination of magnificent vistas of colorful canyons, mountains and lakes and a sacred relationship with and respect for the land. There is no place I have found that allows you to connect so deeply with yourself and with the land, encourages you to find your own private "spot" while at the same time being exposed completely to the elements. The food is great and abundant. The accommodations allow all sorts of budgets to use this place. They have options for tent camping, dormitory style and some semi private possibilites so that most folks and most budgets can be accommodated. Most importantly the folks that run Star Dance are intimately connected to the land and know all about providing the service needed to dance with the needs of the people.

Amazing people and place. Meditation temple is an experience like no other to escape and be with…read moreyour own thoughts. Incredible vegan meals all made from scratch. Love the sustainable approach throughout the stay.

"Interesting "…read more seemed ideal. Retreat center. Soaking pools. Meals. Ok to join in on zen practice. Following a disappointing stay, we did some research and found out about the history of sexual abuses by the former guru. says nothing on the website. After learning that, how odd to have a book in the room called "Extraordinary Sex". and then to have a sliding glass door to the porch, that didn't fully close or lock. Felt odd. the heating system they bragged about by phone, geothermal, is so old and had so much air in the pipes that it was extremely loud and those of us in two separate rooms could NOT sleep. they would not give details about the meals at the retreat center, although the website mentions them. there was a meal the night we were there. Several people, none wearing latex or nitrile gloves, all cutting and mixing raw vegetables, which would be served, uncooked. no wonder they hesitated to discuss meals. We did not partake. The person who booked us, and offered that we could join in for meditation, had no knowledge that the days we booked were the staff's and volunteers' days off of practice. So no zen practice at the zen center. The next night we stayed at an AirBNB which is attached to a high-end restaurant. The restaurant wasn't open but we learned that the abbess of the retreat center had eaten there during the week prior. Nice place, prixe fixe at $95 per plate. Maybe there's another story to that, but don't zen practitioners follow a life of simplicity? The soaking pools are FULL of algae. Slippery and nowhere to sit on a clean rock. People in our party all got swimmers itch, it is carried by a parasite commonly found in ducks. Guess what domesticated waterfowl are kept in a pen uphill of the soaking pools? Enjoy your stay!

Sonette is a gifted teacher of TM meditation. She is dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate. She…read moreloves teaching and all the wonderful people she meets every day.

I don't know how or why but this worked beyond my wildest dreams…read more Was skeptical but thought it was worth a try. Had the sauna, salt cave, and foot detox I floated out of there. Have chronic tension and pain in my upper back and shoulders. No more! Even massage never got rid of it. The place is spotless and the staff was super.

I don't know why or how (or even if) the foot detox works, but after soaking my feet in warm water…read morethen drying them and applying coconut oil, they felt a lot better, even if the ionic part doesn't hold -- dare I say it? -- water. We also spent 40 mins. in the Salt Cave. I'm also unsure about that, but it was a good place to meditate, although I did leave with a weird craving for pink Himalayan salt potato chips.

I've been lifting for around 4 years now and I've for real never seen a place so well maintained,…read moreevery machine smooth as they can be, they are old machines as well. I just truly wish they could have more space because it would be a s tier gym if they did. Great selection of machines and good use of their space.

I live in Dallas and visit TAOS a looooot. In fact this has become my 2nd home. Yes, in Dallas I…read morehave a fancy humongous gym with every equipment you can dream of. I try to not quit working out when I go on vacations and I was lucky to find this hidden gem here. The gym is never crowded and tons of machines and free weights, cardio equipment etc. You can get a day pass or weekly pass. And you have 24 hour access. They have been really nice to me every time. One time they even gave me a 10 day pass for free because that was my first visit to the gym. This time bought a 10 day pass but unfortunately I lost the key to get in. On a Sunday morning when the gym is closed, I was desperate and didn't know how to get in. Calling their phone number went to voicemail. I messaged them on Yelp asking them if there was any way I could get in. I got a phone call within minutes and Brandon told me that I can go the gym and they will let me in. That is what customer service is all about guys! Check it out.