Life at the Dar al Islam Campus
The Dar al Islam campus is anchored around a mosque and an educational complex built on a hilly plateau across from the historic village of Abiquiu in Northern New Mexico. The original adobe buildings were designed by the world-renowned architect, Hassan Fathy. The school building has been modified and is used for institutes, seminars, retreats, and workshops focused on Islamic learning, spirituality, and the arts.
Location
The Dar al Islam Campus is located in the Chama River valley across from the historic village of Abiquiu, about 25 miles North of Española and about 60 miles North of Santa Fe. You can find out more about the village of Abiquiu by visiting the website of El Pueblo de Abiquiu Library and Cultural Center here.
At around 6,000 feet in elevation, the area has four distinct seasons. Winter days are mostly dry, sunny, and brisk and nights are much cooler and sometimes freezing. Early spring days are arid and windy with dust swirls. Late spring is usually pleasant and calm. Summer is warm in the morning and hot in the afternoon, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. The fall has pleasant day temperatures and cool nights.
“This is one of the pristine and tranquil spaces in North America. We welcome you to learn more about our site, including how to schedule retreats, conferences, and tours.”
Campus Facilities
Dar al Islam welcomes both Muslim and non-Muslim communities and organizations to use our facilities for programs that are deeply aligned with our purpose and mission. The surrounding landscape lends itself to place and land-based spiritual programming. The campus can accommodate small groups of seven to ten, medium sized groups, and larger groups up to 150.
Common Areas
Mosque
Lecture Hall
Dining Hall (Old)
Dining Hall (New)
Lounge
5 Interior Courtyards
Outdoor Dining Hall
Full Commercial Kitchen
Overnight Accommodations
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6 Dorms
o Dorm #1:
8 Bunk Beds
2 Toilets
2 Showers
o Dorm #2:
10 Bunk Beds
2 Toilets
2 Showers
o Dorm #3:
5 Bunk Beds
No Toilet or Shower
o Dorm #4:
6 Bunk Beds
No Toilets or Showers
o Dorm #5:
6 Twin Beds
No Toilets or Showers
o Dorm #6:
6 Twin Beds
No Toilets or Showers
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Grenada Dorm. The dorm entrance hall contains a refrigerator and limited food storage space. The hall separates the dorm into two sides. Each side has 5 bunk beds, a bathroom and a shower.
3 Yurts with 8 bunk beds in each.
Outdoor bathrooms and showers are located to the west of the main building, consisting of the following:
2 male and 2 female bathrooms
3 unisex showers
4 showers for men
4 showers for women
Entertainment Facilities
Archery field
Two volleyball courts
Soccer field
Bonfire with 100 person seating
Indoor board games and equipment including chess, backgammon, corn hole board
Other Points of Interest
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The Village of Abiquiu, nested near the Chama River valley has a long history. It is a peaceful village surrounded by beauty and nature. Learn more about Abiquiu by visiting the website of El Pueblo de Abiquiu Library and Cultural Center here.
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Monastery of Christ in the Desert is located in the Chama Canyon wilderness at the end of a 13 mile dirt road from US 84 near the Ghost Ranch. The monks practice a Benedictine style of living with prayer, reading, and manual labor.
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Abiquiu Lake and Dam is 10 miles north of Abiquiu. Boating, water skiing, camping, fishing, picnicking. Toilets, showers, water faucets, grills, and picnic shelters.
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Poshuouinge Ruins a few miles south of Abiquiu, just off of US 84. A half a mile long trail over steep and uneven surfaces overlooks remnants of an old pueblo and the Chama River Valley. The trail has two vista areas and interpretive signs.
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Santa Rosa de Lima is also just south of Abiquiu off of US 84. The ruins are the remnants of the original Spanish settlement, built in the 1730's. It was abandoned in 1748 because of Indian raids, resettled in 1750, and again abandoned when the population moved to the Genizaro Pueblo, currently Abiquiu.
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Ghost Ranch is a unique combination of natural beauty, paleontology, geology, archaeology, history and art.
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Echo Amphitheater site is located about 20 miles north of Abiquiu. A ten-minute walk from the parking area leads you to this 'theater,' naturally hollowed out of sandstone by the effects of wind, water, and erosion.
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The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is located at the entrance of the Abiquiu Pueblo. The O'Keeffe Home is open to visitors with pre-scheduled tour options.
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The Santa Fe Opera House – 50 miles south from Abiquiu and 5 miles from Santa Fe. World famous, world class opera house featuring a variety of contemporary and classical works near the beautiful, historic city of Santa Fe.
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