At the end of each retreat, participants are asked to clean their own rooms and to help with final clean-up, which usually takes about half an hour to complete. Retreats begin in the evening of the first scheduled day. A confirmation letter will specify exact times. Upon arrival Retreatants check in, complete the registration process, pay any remaining fees, and move to an assigned room. Retreatants should make effort to arrive prior to orientation, as the spirit and continuity of the retreat is greatly facilitated by starting together.
Retreats end in the afternoon of the last scheduled day.
To facilitate this process Retreatants are expected to follow, with mindfulness and sincerity, the retreat schedule and guidelines established by teachers and staff. Retreat content is structured by the teacher, and usually includes sessions of sitting and walking meditation, discourses by the teacher and opportunities for questions. A mattress pad or extra sheet to cover the mattress is optional. Comfortable clothing for variable weather. SW Washington can be cool and damp at any time of year.