Trips into town are infrequent so please bring with you any items that are necessary for your comfort. If possible, please bring your own earphones with a long extension cord to be used with our translation equipment. The food is vegetarian. The contribution for lodging and food is from FF1200 to FF1500 per person per week, depending on your choice of housing . For the art of mindful living to take root during your stay in Plum Village, so that it can become a vital part of your daily life, we suggest a minimum stay of one week.
Practitioners wishing to stay longer than two weeks can do so if the community is in agreement.
If you have made a reservation at Plum Village but then are unable to come, please let us know. Plum Village is not open to guests from 30 June to 14 July, the preparation time for the Summer Opening. Nor are guests received during the ten days following the summer and winter retreats, as this is a time for clean up and there are few if any scheduled activities. Information and registration for men, and personal letters for monks should be addressed to Upper Hamlet . Information and registration for women, married couples and families should be addressed to Lower Hamlet .