Buddhist Center Retreat FAQs
The Wisdom of Emotions with Tim Olmsted
September 12th - 14th, 2025
Friday Night, Saturday & Sunday
Bud Werner Memorial Library
How do I get to Steamboat?
Many people fly into Denver [DIA] airport or Hayden [HDN] (also known as Yampa Valley Regional) airport
Where can I book transportation from Hayden or Denver Airports to Steamboat?
From Denver to Steamboat (200 miles):
Steamboat Express offers rides; link to details.
You could also post on the Buddhist Center Google group email to see if you could coordinate with another attendee.
From Hayden to Steamboat (25 miles):
Alpine Airport Transport - private care transport from Hayden Regional Airport
Uber is available if arranged in advance (Uber Reserve)
Is there a bus I can take in Steamboat Springs?
There is a free bus that runs both directions in town with stops every other block. It runs to the Ski Mountain and some East Side Hotels as well - check the schedule.
Where can I park while at the Bud Werner Library?
The library parking lot has a 2 hour parking limit - though Sunday is usually not a problem.
Nearby 8hr parking:
Some parking spaces on 12th street by Little Toots park
9th & Yampa Lot - 8 hour parking; 8am - 6pm
8th & Yampa Lot - 8 hour parking; 8am - 6pm
Oak Street (all blocks) - 8 hour parking; 8am - 6pm
Stockbridge Transit Center - All Day parking. Catch a bus from there to the library or it's a nice 0.7 miles walk on the core trail to the library.
What are some places to get lunch/coffee - near the Bud Werner Library?
Coffee shop inside the Bud Werner Library - open weekdays only 10am-4pm
Inclusions Bakery and Dessert Bar - ALL Gluten free, quiche etc 1125 Lincoln - 7am-4pm/Sun 8am-3pm
Seedz - on Main Street (Lincoln) between 11th and 12th Street - open 11am-8pm everyday
Steamboat Meat and Seafood - (sandwiches) on Yampa between 10th and 11th Street - open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore and Café - (coffee & snacks) on 9th street between Yampa and Main - open 8am-6pm everyday
West End Sports Grill sit-down/take-out - on Main between 11th and 12th - open 11:30 am -10pm Thursday through Sunday, 4pm - 10pm Monday throough Wednesday
Smell that Bread bakery (sandwiches)- on 11th Street and Oak - open 7am - 2pm Thrusday through Monday
Creekside - sit-down/take-out - on 11th Street near Oak - 7am -2pm everyday
Beard and Braid - coffee and pastry - 9th Street between Main and Oak - 7am to 2pm everyday
Yampa Sandwich Company - 635 Lincoln Ave - 8am - 4pm everyday
Natural Grocers – besides grocery items, they offer pre-made salads and sandwiches.
Where can we keep our lunch if we bring it in the morning?
We will have a small fridge in which you may keep your lunch for later in the day. Bring your own utensils.
Will we be eating Lunch outside if we bring it?
Weather permitting, we will be eating outside when possible. You may want to bring a picnic mat (we will have a few) or low chair for sitting outside on the grass or down by the river. Bring your water bottle and dress in layers as the temperature can vary throughout the day dramatically.
Where can I get a map of Steamboat?
A map link is here.
What should I wear to the retreat/in Steamboat?
Casual, comfortable clothes in layers as the temperature can vary widely over the course of the day. Wear or bring socks in case your feet get cold. The temperature in the large library room can also be variable depending on outside weather and the number of people in the room.
What should I bring to retreat?
If you can bring a personal water bottle and insulated cup/mug for hot drinks, we will save on trash and even recycling. We will have paper cups, just in case you forget.
What are the seating arrangements?
We will have a limited number cushions (based on numbers/space) and plenty of chairs available. Try to rotate with others who may want to use a cushion. If you wish to bring your own zafu, that is fine. Sometimes we may need to stand, lie down or stretch. There will be a location at the back of the room with cushions and room for this.
What if I need handicapped parking or other specific accomodations?
Please contact Denise Clark - wthdenise@gmail.com
Who do I contact with questions other than these?
Denise Clark - wthdenise@gmail.com, 970-367-6287 cell or Jen Collins - Jen@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org
“No matter what comes along, we’re always standing at the center of the world in the middle of sacred space, and everything that comes into that circle and exists with us there has come to teach us what we need to know.
Our life’s work is to wake up, to let the things that enter into the circle wake you up rather than put you to sleep. ”