Accommodation

Tara

Tara was funded through a generous donation from Andrew Crow and others, completed in 2014. It benefited from years of learning about what facilities help make a solitary retreat successful: just enough beauty and comfort to make it enjoyable, not so much that you become complacent.

The cabins was named Tara for many reasons. Tara is the bodhisattva of engaged compassion, she has one foot stepping down into the world and one foot folded up in the posture of meditation. Many of us are in a similar position with our lives, although perhaps still developing the skill of living a meaningful life in the midst of the world. Something that Tara can help us with.

What does it offer…

easy access, great views
great for writers who need to recharge their laptops
perfect for your first solitary retreat: not too tough, not too easy

Location…

situated just off the Dharma Road (main access road) about 20 minutes walk uphill from the main house
Stupa is about 15 minute walk away, via bush trail or Dharma Road

General Amenities…

powered using solar energy, supplying 12 volts lighting and power points
inverter with 240v power for laptops and phone recharging
four-ring gas cooker and grill
small gas fridge
sink with hot and cold running water. Water suppy has in-line particulate filter (If you are sensitive we recommend boiling drinking water as an extra precaution)
wood burner with wetback for hot water in winter
in the summer, the water is heated by the solar system
mobile gas heater
walk-in gas-powered shower and outdoor long-drop toilet (there's also an indoor toilet for night-time use)
small table, chair, bed, easy-chair, simple shrine, and basic meditation gear
reasonably good 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.