There is an application process to practice at the Forest Refuge. It is recommended that applicants have already participated in either six one-week retreats or one six-week course, or have an established and long-term commitment to insight meditation practice. If you do not meet these requirements exactly, yet feel that your practice is suited to the personal retreat format of the Forest Refuge, you are welcome to send in an application for consideration.

If there is no accommodation available at the time you wish to come, we encourage you to keep your application in process. You may like to change your dates, or we can put you on a wait list, if your application is approved. There are often cancellations from those already confirmed, and spaces open up. You can also contact us for updates about space availability.

If accepted into the program, we ask that you commit fully to your stay and, before you apply, you read the Practice Guidelines.

Each application is carefully reviewed; you will receive a letter notifying you of our decision. If you are accepted into the program, you will also receive a registration form to complete. Please fill it out and return it to us with the deposit amount stated in the confirmation letter. (Please note that initial payment is not due until you receive this information.)

Payment can be made online, by mail, by phone or in person. Your confirmation letter will contain instructions for online payment. If you choose to pay by mail or in person, please make your check or money order payable to IMS, or include Visa or MasterCard information.

May all beings be happy, peaceful and liberated.