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KCC’s rural retreat facility is a 240-acre property located in the high desert foothills of the Simcoe Mountains seven miles north of Goldendale, WA. Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche, heart son of Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche, was the initial inspiration for building this retreat center and gave it the title Ser Chö Ösel Ling — “Land of the Clear Light Golden Dharma.” SCOL is designed to foster long and short-term spiritual retreats for both individuals and group practice.
There are sixteen total cabins, eight in each of two cloistered wings. Each cloister has its own shrine room, dining area, multipurpose room, and shared bathing area. A central administration and main/professional kitchen connect the two cloisters.
SCOL is managed by the SCOL Service Group, which focuses on the maintenance and care of the property. Full-time staff live on site and regular Sangha work parties are organized to do repairs, maintain the grounds, and ensure the facility is a supportive retreat environment.
KCC offers numerous group retreats at SCOL throughout the year ranging from weekend to multi-day retreats, including a month of personal retreat in a group setting. Please visit our Attend a KCC Retreat page for more information on upcoming retreats.
To stay at SCOL for a self-guided individual retreat visit: Individual Retreat
To learn more about hosting a group retreat at SCOL, visit: Host a Group Retreat
2026 SCOL RETREAT AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
To inquire about hosting a group retreat at SCOL in 2024 or coming out for an individual retreat, please contact our retreat team at to learn more.
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Over the years, SCOL has hosted a one‑year retreat, a three‑year retreat, and many shorter retreats and gatherings. Each year we offer guided retreats, opportunities for personal practice, and themed weekends and workshops. All the while, SCOL remains dedicated to nurturing and revitalizing the land so it may support the flora, fauna, and all who visit.
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A heartfelt thank‑you to everyone who offered their time and energy to help move these important, and often time‑consuming, projects forward, and to all who have supported SCOL over the years. And a special thanks to Bruce for coordinating the effort!
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KCC’s Board of Directors has finalized a land acknowledgment for the Portland Center and the SCOL Retreat Center. Just as we remember and honor our lineage teachers, we honor the Native peoples who have been connected to this land from time immemorial.
