Tara Mandala will host the first open house of the summer at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the retreat center, 4000 U.S. Forest Service Road 649, in Pagosa Springs.

The public is invited for a free day of events, including a guided tour of the Retreat Center and Tara Temple, a brief introduction to meditation with time for Q&A and a vegetarian buffet lunch.

The center is a 25-minute drive outside of Pagosa Springs.

For more information and to register, visit www.taramandala.org/open-house.