The Forest Refuge's atmosphere of tranquility and restful wakefulness, combined with its unique balance of solitude and community can help retreat participants settle effortlessly into greater depths of practice.
Careful consideration was given to the design and construction of the center. A beautiful meditation hall is nestled in the woods with several walking meditation rooms close by. There is single-room accommodation for up to thirty retreatants in a dormitory adjacent to the meditation hall. Each bedroom allows for both sitting and walking meditation for those who wish to practice in a more secluded way. The meditation hall, walking rooms, dining hall and dormitory are all linked by interior walkways.
External walkways lead to the Administration building and Counsel House. Interviews with teachers take place in the Counsel House - the building also contains a small library of Buddhist books and tapes of dharma talks, as well as a room for yoga or other forms of gentle physical exercise.
