Prices are all inclusive ( retreat, meals & accommodation )

Bookings
Bookings carry a 25% non-refundable and non-transferable fee.
No refunds are available after 29th October.

Retreat sessions
The first retreat session will begin on Friday evening at 7.30pm and the last will be before lunch on Sunday.

Meals
Meals start with supper Friday evening, 6.30pm, and end with Sunday lunch, 1pm.

There are various dietary options:
– Vegetarian
– Vegetarian Wheat free
– Vegan
– Vegan & Wheat free

Accomodation
Booking prices include 2 nights accommodation , Fri 5th & Sat 6th.

Dormitory
Please bring a towel

Twin/Double – sharing
If you are sharing a twin/ double room with a second person, please give their name when booking. One person should book the room and the second person should book the ‘Twin/Double second person’ option.

Check-in
Check-in open for 2pm on Friday.
There is a Café at the Centre if you arrive early.

Schedule:

Friday 3rd Nov

2-5pm – Check in (Reception table in Main Corridor)

6-6.20pm – Orientation and Welcome Talk (Cafe Lounge Area)

6.30pm – Supper (Servery)

7:30-9pm – Introductory Talk and Meditation (North Wing Meditation Room)

Saturday 4th Nov

7-8.30am – Breakfast (Servery)

9-10am – Session 1 (North Wing Meditation Room)

10-11am – Refreshments (Servery)

11.30am-12.30pm – Session 2 (North Wing Meditation Room)

1pm – Lunch (Servery – please arrive on time)

4.30-5.30pm – Session 3 (North Wing Meditation Room)

Followed by a 30-min discussion and Q&A

6.30pm – Supper (Servery – please arrive on time)

7.30pm – Temple Night Presentation (Temple for world peace)

Sunday 5th Nov

7-8.30am – Breakfast (Servery)

9-10am – Session 1 (North Wing Meditation Room)

10-11am – Refreshments (Servery)

11.30am-12.30pm – Session 2 (North Wing Meditation Room)

Followed by a 30-min discussion and Q&A

1pm – Lunch (Servery – please arrive on time)

Booking Info – Please read the following information carefully.

Booking & Payment

So that we can best prepare for your visit, we ask that you please book at least 24 hours in advance.  All course bookings must be made using the relevant booking form.

All bookings must be made through the KMC Edinburgh website.

Payment: To book for the retreat you will need to pay in full.

Accommodation

We offer the following types of accommodation:

Ensuite single, twin, and triple rooms (mainly on the 2nd floor of the main Priory building or adjacent cottages).

Standard single and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Dormitory accommodation mainly with bunk beds

All linen and towels are provided in single, twin, and triple rooms.  Bed linen is provided in dormitory accommodation but please bring your own towel.

Conishead Priory is a listed building and we do not have a lift.  If you have any mobility issues or special needs please tell us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do not currently have any ensuite accessible rooms.

Children & Young Adults

Children (under 16) and Young Adults (16 & 17) are welcome to attend courses/events at Manjushri KMC.  We consider their safety and wellbeing to be of the utmost importance and for this reason some special conditions apply.

All under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian, or other adult care giver (over 18), and they remain the responsibility of that adult at all times. We do not offer child care facilities and Manjushri KMC cannot be held responsible for children whilst on site.

All 16 & 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).

Cancellation & Refund Policy

For a booking cancellation prior to Monday 29th October the 25% deposit will be retained and the balance will be refunded. Bookings cannot be refunded after 29th October.

Donating cancelled Fees to International Temple’s Project. 

If you wish to donate the refundable portion of your cancelled fee to the International Temple’s Project, please indicated this at the time of cancellation.

Confirmation – You will receive an email to say your booking has been received. 

Accommodation & what to bring  

Bedding and towels are provided in all single, twin, and triple accommodations as are tea/coffee making facilities. Bed linen/duvet are provided for dormitory accommodation, please bring your own towel. Conishead Priory has 70 acres of woodland which you are welcome to explore. You may find it helpful to bring waterproof jacket/trousers and footwear suitable for muddy woodland.

Meals  

All meals are vegetarian and may contain dairy, eggs and wheat. Please indicate in the booking form if you require vegan or wheat-free meals*

*Please note that due to potential cross-contamination we cannot offer gluten-free meals or guarantee that any of our meals are free from allergens.  Please check with the kitchen manager for more detailed info about allergens/ingredients.

Restricted Mobility 

Fully accessible toilet facilities are available near the Temple, we regret that currently there are no fully accessible toilet facilities within the main building. There are toilet facilities on the ground floor of the main building but these are not wheelchair accessible. Access to the Temple and main building are ramped. Please contact us in advance if you have special requirements or restricted mobility and we will do our best to
meet your needs.

Internet & Mobile Phone Access 

Free wifi is available in all public areas and in most accommodation areas.

Because of our rural location and the nature of the buildings, mobile network access is generally very weak. Some networks get no signal at all.

General Guidelines 

During your visit to Manjushri KMC you are requested to please refrain from eating meat, smoking (incl. vaping), taking intoxicants and drinking alcohol in the building and in the grounds.

Pets: With regret we cannot accept pets except Guide or other Assistance Dogs.