Set-up Week: Work, Rest & Community

Join us for a week, weekend, or day of work, community, and practice to wake up Dorje Denma Ling for the 2025 season!

At Dorje Denma Ling, staff and community gather in the spring to prepare for the upcoming season. All willing workers are welcome — there’s more than enough to do, and jobs available that will suit all talents and skills.

We host volunteers for free and feed them well, all while receiving program credit for their much needed help.

One evening will likely involve a campfire depending on the weather. We could fit in a good movie too!

Everyone is welcome, and whole families have been known to come from the city to enjoy some time in nature with a vast number of deer, as well as a few humans. Many hands make light work — plus, you are guaranteed to have some fun. Please register so we can make sure we have a cozy bed and plenty of delicious food ready for you.

To register:

1. Please select the days you will be with us and leave us a comment as to anything else we need to know about your schedule.
2. When you select your lodging type, you will have the opportunity to specify how many people are in your party.
3. When traveling with others, a place to specify the their names and emails will appear after you choose the lodging type.
   Be sure to enter requested information for the people in your family or group.