Accommodation

Chetul

Chetul was the first hut we built in 1995, and is our most rustic. About 10 minutes walk into the bush from the very top of our main access road and on the doorstep of our extensive network of bush trails. Once settled in Chetul Cabin, you can easily not see anyone for weeks if you choose not to.
*Please note : As you will be carrying your gear into this cabin on your back we recommend you pack only the essentials, and plan your meals ahead of time, taking only what you need. Part of our service is that we shop for you once a week so you dont need to take more than a weeks supply if you are on a long solitary.

This cabin is named after Chetul Sangye Dorje, a very prominent Tibetan Buddhist teacher, the heart-son of Dudjom Rimpoche and one of Sangharakshita’s eight main teachers. It was Chetul Sangye Dorje who initiated Sangharakshita in the Green Tara sadhana practise.

What does it offer…

everything you need to live simply
deep in the bush
close to the Stupa
suitable for the 'mountain hermit' practioners
lovely views of the far side of the Tararu Valley

Location…

situated a 10 minute walk from the Stupa, at the very top of the Dharma Road (main access road)
bush setting, quite and isolated
our extensive network of bush trails right at your doorstep ( a trail map is provided in the hut)
north-facing for midday sun

General Amenities…

powered using solar energy, supplying 12 volt lighting and 12 volt power points (not suitable for 240V equipment like laptops and normal battery chargers)
kitchen is equipped with a two-ring gas cooker with grill.
A basic "bush-fridge" which is a cold storage cabinate on the south side of the building
sink with cold running water. Water suppy has in-line particulate filter (If you are sensitive we recommend boiling drinking water as an extra precaution)
wood burning stove for those cool winter evenings
composting toilet and solar 'black bag' camping shower
table, chair, bed, simple shrine and basic meditation gear
limited mobile reception (dependent on service provider)

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Terms & Conditions of Cabin Occupancy

Sudarshanaloka welcomes a wide range of people to enjoy our facilities. The Trust’s management does however reserve the right to decline booking requests.

Sudarshanaloka is an area of numerous natural hazards, so it is important that you take full responsibility for your own safety. (See the manual on arrival to your cabin for safety precautions).

Cabins are for sole occupancy, exceptions by prior written arrangement only.

Sudarshanaloka is a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free property. No pets please.

We request that all meals at Sudarshanaloka are vegetarian. Exceptions (due to health reasons) are considered by prior arrangement.

Sudarshanaloka reserves the right to decline access to retreat cabins, or to ask you to leave:

If you are ill prepared in any way for your retreat, or
In circumstances of extreme bad weather or adverse environmental conditions, or
We deem that you are a risk to your own or other's safety or wellbeing, or
You abuse the facilities or environment.

In such circumstances Sudarshanaloka will, in its sole discretion and in accordance with its refund policy, refund an appropriate proportion of any fees paid in advance, less any damage or other costs incurred.

Cancellations

People plan their solitary retreats far in advance, which means that although you may need to cancel your retreat close to the start date, we are unlikely to get someone else at short notice. As a result, we do not give refunds but can transfer your payment to other dates if no less than 14 days notice is given. We are happy to make such a transfer once but not repeatedly.

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I am aware of the natural hazards involved in the bush retreat experience which I propose to undertake at Sudarshanaloka
I accept sole and full responsibility for my personal safety and agree to act responsibly at all times to promote my own and others safety
I agree to treat the environment and facilities with respect and due caution
I agree on arrival and departure to thoroughly scrub and disinfect my walking shoes and other ground contact our-door equipment to protect our native Kauri from Kauri-dieback disease.
I agree that in case of an emergency (and at the sole discretion of Sudarshanaloka) any personnel involved in my past or present medical treatment may fully disclose to Sudarshanaloka details of such treatment. I understand that such information would be acquired and used solely in the interests of my own and others’ safety.