Retreats at Manzanita Village - Personal Retreats | Manzanita Village and the Five Changes

Personal Retreats at Manzanita Village

Personal Retreats are available for people who already have a background in self-reflective spiritual practice. Otherwise we recommend that you first attend one of our scheduled retreats. If that is not possible and you would still like to come to Manzanita Village for a personal retreat please contact us to discuss details with one of the resident teachers. Personal Retreats are a time for solitary meditation and reflection. There is no regular schedule at non-retreat times. People on personal retreats should be prepared to set their own schedule and take care of their own food needs.

The Hermitage

There is a single room hermitage of straw-bale construction with a solar powered light system, set slightly apart from the main buildings, available for individuals retreats. It can accommodate one or two people. It has an open view of the Vallé of San José, the chaparral slopes and mountains beyond (Mesa Grande, Aqua Tibia and Palomar), giving you a immediate sense of the power of the land here—an ideal spot for a personal retreat.

The hermitage is behind a small ridge, secluded from the main buildings, some three minutes walk away.

We also have single/double room accommodation in one of the main buildings when the hermitage is occupied.

Visitors have use of the zendo (meditation hall), dojo (for yoga, movement etc.), and the library.

There are many trails for walking.

What to Expect

There is no formal daily schedule at non-retreat times except for regular Sunday morning Sangha gathering.
You are of course free to consult with us as to any program you will follow during your stay.

Food

Personal Retreats are self-catered.
A kitchen in the main building is available for you to prepare your own food.
We provide staples: bread, grain, soy milk, tea, spices etc.
We do not provide usually provide fresh fruit or vegetables.

There is no need to bring bottled water. We have our own well.

Availability

Please confirm availability by
contacting us prior to making your plans
760-782-9223
e-mail manzanita@ordinarydharma.org

Rates

$45 per night
$250 week ($175 with with work scholarship)
$500 month ($350 with work scholarship)

$45 non-refundable deposit is required or pay in full
Balance of payment is due PRIOR to arrival

Weekly and monthly visitors are asked
to participate in 30-90 minutess work/service a day

Work scholarship visitors are asked to commit to 2-4 hours work/service a day

A small charge for firewood may apply in wintertime based on usage.

Please Note: We are not a public facility, so personal retreats are not available to the general public. If you are not a member of Ordinary Dharma, a part of your registration fee will be applied to temporary membership.

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