Practical Information About Retreat
Meditation
Retreaters can meditate using a cushion on the floor or sitting in a chair.
In the session breaks
Throughout the retreat there is time everyday, to relax and walk in the beautiful surrounding forest and enjoy the expansive views around Tharpaland. Also each person on a group retreat will help out in the breaks with a small job to ensure the retreat runs smoothly.
Meals
Breakfast and 2 healthy and nutritious meals will be served each day. All meals are either vegetarian or vegan. There is also a wheat free option for those with allergies. Please indicate in advance if you require a vegan or wheat free diet (We are sorry but we are unable to provide any other more specialised diets at the moment).
Please also indicate 48 hours in advance if you will require lunch or supper on your arrival day. Lunch is at 1pm and supper is at 6pm.
Facilites
We have different types of accommodation. Single rooms with ensuite facilities, single rooms with shared facilities, twin rooms, dorm and dorm cubicle. (A dorm cubicle is a small room within the dorm, with a curtain screen for privacy).
Retreaters have access to shower facilities, a washing machine, small snack / tsog shop and a small Dharma shop (We are very sorry but we are unable to provide disabled facilities at the moment).
What will you need?
For single rooms bed linen and a towel is provided. For a dorm or dorm cubicle, please bring a sleeping bag and a towel.
Please bring a torch, warm weather- proof clothing, good sturdy shoes or boots for walking, and toiletries.
As we only have a small food shop for tsog and a small Dharma shop you will need to bring anything else with you. However please only bring what you will need as space is limited.
Tharpaland has a small library of Dharma books which you can borrow during your retreat.
Procedure for bookings
Please visit our booking page to book either online or offline.
Please contact us if you have any enquiries.
Once we receive your booking form we will process your booking and get back to you to arrange for payment of a deposit to secure your place, or to ask for further information. Please note: some retreats do book up quickly so there can be a waiting list.
Places are booked up according to the date of receipt of the booking form and your place is only secured by payment of a deposit.
Payments
Deposit payments for group or solitary retreats can be made by cheque to Tharpaland IRC , by bank transfer or credit card on line.
For payment information please contact us.
Deposits are non refundable and non exchangeable.
Please do not pay a deposit until we confirm we have a place available to you.
In order to qualify for a place on group or solitary retreat, a reference from your Resident Teacher or Administrative Director will be required.
Please wait until you have a secure retreat place before making any travel arrangements.
Cost of Retreats
Group Retreats
Please see the individual page for the retreat you wish to join for the most up to date costs or telephone us on 01387 860618
Solitary Retreats
The prices for solitary retreat operate on a sliding scale, reducing in price for longer stays and for shared facility accomodation.
