There are many of us involved in running Dharma Mountain. These are some of the people working here.
Amara is one of the people who cleans the cabins and prepares them to be welcoming and inviting for our guests. She brings her quiet presence and eye for the small details to her work. She is also part of the kitchen team, where she works as an assistant.
Anurati is often the first person you get in touch with when you are interested in renting Dharma Mountain as a group leader. She is part of the marketing team, where she also creates designs with great playfulness and sense of beauty. Anurati is also part of Dharma Wellbeing.
Azim is the coordinator of the infrastructure team, organising both smaller projects and the larger workflow with calmness, thoroughness and warmth. You can also sometimes find him in the kitchen when an extra pair of hands is needed.
Darsha is the friendly voice you may encounter by email or phone. She coordinates the sales department and takes care of the flow of information with ease, warmth and a great sense of order, while also juggling both numbers and letters. Darsha is also part of Dharma Wellbeing.
Dhipani is the chef and menu coordinator in the kitchen, where she shares her many years of experience, knowledge, creativity and eye for that little extra with everything she works with. She is also part of the administration at Dharma Mountain, contributing her experience to both small and large decisions.
Dorje is our number one dishwasher, as well as assisting the chefs and taking care of maintenance work. His smile and laughter are never far away. He loves driving the lawn mower and snow blower, and is also often seen with a paintbrush in his hand.
Hamid is the person you call when something breaks. With his knowledge, experience and sense of humour, he finds solutions to almost anything related to technology and IT. He is also involved in both maintenance and new projects.
Hosang is our head caretaker and Dorje’s partner in the dishwashing department, as well as assisting the chefs and receiving deliveries. He shares his kindness and humour wherever he is at Dharma Mountain.
Khani is one of our regular chefs and is often seen smiling over the pots and pans. She also keeps track of ordering supplies, in addition to being part of the laundry team. She has a knack for finding better and more efficient ways of organising things, something she brings both to the kitchen and to the shelves in the laundry room.
Lavanya is responsible for the day-to-day finances and keeps track of invoices and receipts. Her gentle and friendly nature can also be seen in the kitchen, where you may find her cooking, baking something delicious or tending to the garden.
Leena is part of the marketing team, takes care of administrative tasks and works as a chef in the kitchen when needed. She is also one of Dharma Mountain’s regular course leaders and part of Dharma Wellbeing.
Marpa is part of Dharma Wellbeing and brings presence and calmness to his work with the people he meets. He is also the person behind many of our videos and reels.
Nandana is responsible for our kitchen taking care of the workflow with a lot of love and generosity, as well as creating delicious and nourishing menus. She has a great passion for and knowledge of permaculture, which she especially brings into the garden, where she is often seen among the flowers and vegetables.
Prem Lee is one of Dharma Mountain’s regular course leaders and part of Dharma Wellbeing. She is also the chair of the board of Dharma Mountain.
For many people, Santoshi is their first encounter with Dharma Mountain when they arrive at reception, where she welcomes everyone with warmth and care. She is also part of the breakfast team in the kitchen and of Dharma Wellbeing.
Surati coordinates the housekeeping team, is responsible for the cabins and also works as a chef. Many of our guests notice her eye for making the surroundings just a little more beautiful. She is also part of Dharma Wellbeing.
Taru is part of Dharma Wellbeing and brings her many years of experience, understanding of people and intuition into her work.
Vimal is part of the infrastructure team and often sets the maintenance team in motion with tasks such as carpentry and painting, as well as organising and keeping an eye on larger projects. He is also one of Dharma Mountain’s regular course leaders.
Yamuna is part of the administration team at Dharma Mountain and contributes strategic expertise and new perspectives. She takes part in team meetings and is an important sounding board when larger decisions are being made. Yamuna is also one of Dharma Mountain’s regular course leaders.
Dharma Mountain is located at the foot of the Vassfaret Nature Reserve, surrounded by wild forests, mountains, and a beautiful river. Nature is always close, and it shapes the way we live here. You can walk in silence, swim in the river when the weather allows, or simply sit and listen to the wind in the trees. During winter, the Milky Way shines brightly across the night sky. Many guests tell us that this is the first place in a long time where they have truly relaxed. On many retreats, nature itself becomes part of the practice, supporting meditation, inner calm, and inspiration.
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