The Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located along Highway 285 in Jefferson County, Colorado. For more information, go to www.compassionatedharmacloudmonastery.org
As of this writing (Sept 2014), the monastery is still very much a work in progress. Please consider making a donation to help with the monks' building projects. There is a donation slot at the front of the incense altar below the Quan Yin statue.
Photographically, it may be best to avoid late afternoon or early evening visits as the sun goes down on the back side of the mountain and there is a very strong blue cast over everything (or adjust your camera's white balance as needed to compensate, or shoot RAW for later conversion).
The statues of Avalokita (Quan Yin) and Buddha are up a very steep unpaved incline--and you're already at elevation--so be aware of that.
Also, if "Beware of Bear" signs are posted, please exercise all appropriate caution (walk together and stay alert, etc.).