YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Unless otherwise stated, retreats are silent. A detailed schedule is provided when you arrive for registration. Please plan to arrive between 3:pm-5pm on the first day of the retreat. You will be expected to remain for the duration of the retreat unless otherwise cleared with the administration. Wake-up bells ring at 5:30 am and the first meditation begins at 6 am. The final session ends at 9:30 pm. Each student participates in work meditation which is a 15-30 minute period in which you donate your time and energy to helping with chores at the center. Some examples of work meditation are dish washing, cutting vegetables, sweeping and wiping tables.
HOUSING: MALES AND FEMALES ARE HOUSED IN SEPARATE ROOMS, THOUGH NOT NECESSARILY IN SEPARATE BUILDINGS.
HOUSING: MALES AND FEMALES ARE HOUSED IN SEPARATE ROOMS, THOUGH NOT NECESSARILY IN SEPARATE BUILDINGS.
WHAT TO BRING
Please pack lightly (a carry-on bag is more than sufficient). Please bring modest, loose fitting clothing, avoiding tank tops and deeply cut tops. Blouses with sleeves are preferred. Layered clothing is best. Also please bring towels for personal use, sheets for a single (twin) bed, an alarm clock (non-ticking), unscented toiletries, shawl, water bottle (we have filters on all faucets), slip-on shoes to make entering meditation hall easy, and yoga mat (if yoga is offered). Healthy snacks---please bring healthy snacks that can be shared by all between meals.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Scented toiletries, candles, incense, rustling and noisy clothing like synthetic jogging suits, meat or seafood, alcohol or drugs (other than medically prescribed). Cigarettes can be smoked off campus.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
We provide delicious and nutritious vegetarian meals, blankets, shawls, meditation cushions, and a lovely, peaceful environment.
