What to Bring

Please see our 7 day weather forecast so you can pack accordingly.
We look forward to your arrival!

Core Items (All Seasons)

  • Indoor slippers/shoes (no outdoor shoes inside)

  • Comfortable, modest clothing (natural fibers preferred; pack season appropriate layers)

  • Sandals/flip-flops/water shoes (for bathing/sauna)

  • Headlamp or flashlight (required; we do not have outdoor lighting and there is considerable walking between buildings)

  • Umbrella/raincoat

  • Journal/notebook

  • UNSCENTED biodegradable toiletries

  • Bathrobe (optional/suggested) & bathing suit (required for sauna)

  • Water bottle (highly recommended)

  • Travel tea mug/thermos (optional)

  • Meditation shawl (highly recommended)

  • Meditation cushion (if you prefer your own)

  • Yoga mat (bring your own; some available to borrow if you are flying in)

  • Black tea (if sensitive to no caffeine)

  • Ear plugs & eye mask (if a sensitive sleeper)

  • Enough clothing for the duration of your stay (no onsite laundry)

Winter

  • Warm, waterproof boots with good traction

  • Ice cleats/micro spikes (Required if conditions are icy. Contact us.)

  • Slip-on boots (helpful for in/out use)

  • Coat, hat, scarf, gloves/mittens

  • Thermals, wool socks, sweaters

  • Walking meditation gear: ski poles/walking stick (optional), snowshoes

Spring

  • Shoes/boots for mud and uneven ground

  • Coat, hat, gloves

Early Summer

  • Good hiking shoes/boots, ski poles/walking stick (optional)

  • All-natural bug/tick spray (recommended brand: Yaya)

Summer

  • Shoes/sandals for uneven ground

  • Good hiking shoes/boots & ski poles/walking stick (optional)

  • All-natural bug/tick spray (recommended brand: Yaya)

Early Fall

  • Shoes/sandals with good traction (uneven ground, wet leaves)

  • Layers: cool mornings/evenings, warm/cool afternoons, cold nights

  • Hiking shoes/boots & ski poles/walking stick (optional)

Fall

  • Shoes/boots with good traction (uneven ground, wet leaves)

  • Layers: cool mornings, warm/cool afternoons, cold nights

  • Jacket, hat, gloves

  • If attending in November: something Hunter Orange (hunting season)

  • Hiking shoes/boots & ski poles/walking stick (optional)

Seva / Volunteer Stays

  • Work clothes (that can get dirty)

  • Work gloves

  • Sturdy shoes/boots

  • Sun hat

  • Rain gear

  • Water bottle

  • Bedding (sheets, blanket/sleeping bag, pillow)

What Not to Bring

  • Alcohol, cannabis products, tobacco, recreational drugs

  • Non-vegan food items

  • Coffee or other caffeinated beverages

  • Garlic and onions

  • Pets (we already have furry friends here; let us know if you are allergic)