-- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi everyone,
I was about to post the prices and some recomendations tonight when I come back home but... well I'm doing it with my phone so you can all have it now.

So about the prices, we made them the lowest possible, they depend on the type f accommodation you choose. Three are possible.

1. Slepping in a bed, in a common room, 4 to 10 people on the same room. We would like young folks to not choose this type of accommodation, in order to let "not so younger ones" sleep more comfortably. ===> 45 euros (65 dollars)

2. Sleeping with your own sleeping bag and mat, in a common room. ===> 40 euros (58 dollars)

3. Sleeping with your own sleeping bag and mat, in the Zendo. ===> 35 euros (50 dollars)

The prices depends on the type of accommodations you choose, but know that no profit will be made. Any penny left after the retreat will be given to a local charity.

About the prices, again, it shouldn't be a reason not to come, I mean that if someone really wants to come but sincerely can't afford the whole price, send me a message (or to Taigu).

I'll send you more details tonight when I come home!
Have a nice day/or night everyone,
deep gassho,
Jinyu

edit: Someone just asked me so I put it here: THE PRICES INCLUDED HERE INCLUDE FOOD AND EVERYTHING NEEDED DURING THE RETREAT. You just need to add: the travel to the retreat and come with your cloths, sleeping mat and bag, blankets, tooth brush and all cleaning stuff you want, ...

[Shohei]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Great! Thank you Jinyu!
This is per night correct (Very Very VERY affordable by the way... my heart sings and my bank account and wife are both smiling )?


Thank you very much for posting the prices!

Gassho
Shohei

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

No, no ... These are the prices for the entire retreat! When I say cheap ... it is cheap! But don't expect a Venetian palace, it is an old part of a small rural abbey nothing fancy at all!!! Imagine an old guest house on the country side you just go to twice a year... it is more like this. They wanted to make some renovations, but the crisis being what it is, the place is clean but old... that way the prices are very low!
In fact, we made the prices thinking that we would be 25 people at the retreat, it is very possible... if we are less (we won't be less than 15 I think) the fee will be a bit higher... but no more than 10 (or 15 bucks max of the max!!)... however, I really don't think it will be the case.

The same with food, we won't eat fancy food, just natural and seasonal products, mainly coming from Belgium and arrange in a simple but tasty way... You'll see :twisted:

At least that way, it should be possible for a lot of us to come... flights and traveling in general are so expensive those days...

Of course, people participating just for one or two days will pay a smaller fee!

Have a great day!
gassho,
Jinyu

[Dokan]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Wow...for the whole retreat! That's amazing.

As for choosing accommodations, I would sooner have everyone attending have a bed before I would pick one. It's not self sacrifice mind you, just do not feel strongly enough to choose a bed over the floor. However I'd like to believe I'm no fool either and say that if a bed is open, I'll sleep in it. :lol:

Is there a difference between the Zendo & the Common Room? (Heated vs non)? Just wondering why a difference in price.

Last question (for now), do they offer some level of vegetarian options? If not it's ok. I can make arrangements but just would need to plan is all.

Thanks for all your work on this Jinyu!

Gassho,

Shawn

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi Shawn,

Is there a difference between the Zendo & the Common Room?

Well they seem the same but the Zendo will certainly be a bit colder because of the ceramic floor, that is a fact.
Because of the ceramic floor (and more generaly for your comfort) try to have some "blankets" or small yoga carpets as you like. We will have some carpets but on a ceramic floor it is not always enough for everyone, especially older ones... I know some old people who sat on "naked concrete floor" with Deshimaru in the seventies... they all sit on a chair now!

Anyway, the main thing is that people sleeping in the Zendo will probably get up sooner, they won't be just next the shower and toilet (not far anyway) and will have to pack and unpack their things every day and night ( we need to practice zazen in there).
But depending on the number of fellows sleeping in these conditions, we will be sleeping in the zendo or in the common dining room (same conditions as the Zendo).

People sleeping on the floor in the common room, will be upstairs, next to toilets and showers and will not be oblige to pack and unpack... that is a huge difference!

Concerning food, it will be mainly vegetarian, with some chicken at some meals probably. So nothing too "extremist"... we won't eat "only carrots" or "only raw meat" arrrggghhh :lol:

Thank you for asking all this!

And by the way, I'm far to be the only one working on this! :roll:

Have a nice day,
gassho,
Jinyu

[louis]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Excellent, not sure if I will be around then. Hopefully there will be room(floor) for late comers. If so, happy to volunteer for kitchen duty. Belgian beer is vegan right? :roll:

Thanks for the work you've put into this. Is there any task that I can help with?

[Myoku]

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And by the way, I'm far to be the only one working on this! :roll:

Sorry, my english not lasts that far, do you say you need help, then maybe just ask, e.g. me I wont be there too early on first day, but anything that can be done in advance, like collecting information, making it available here etc ...Or of course any help at the event itself,
_()_
Peter

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi!
Sorry, I'm the one with problems when it comes to English! :roll:
I just wanted to say that a lot of us are working on the retreat!

I won't hesitate to ask for, if more help is needed!
But thank you for asking :wink:
deep gassho,
Jinyu

[Myoku]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

You're welcome
One question about heating though: can we expect some ? I not expect it like in my living room,
but if there is none at all I'ld like to be prepared (thin guy me, freezing quickly),
_()_
Peter

[Jinyu]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

One question about heating though: can we expect some ? I not expect it like in my living room,
but if there is none at all I'ld like to be prepared (thin guy me, freezing quickly)

I'm a big guy ... but I understand perfectly!
Actually there is a heating system and we are going to use it. But windows are quite old (bad isolation then).
On the other hand, except Taigu, no one will be alone in his room... so lets count with "human heat too" :lol:

But you shouldn't be afraid... we won't freeze... just bring some big "pull-overs" or sweaters and you'll be good!

Have a nice day!
gassho,
Jinyu

[Shohei]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi all,
Here are the brochures with registration information etc. linked are both the English and French versions in pdf format.

Gassho
Shohei

[Myoku]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Thank you, looks tempting
_()_
Peter

[Dosho]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Shohei,

Looks awesome! A Treeleaf activity...in actual print! You'd think we were an actual sangha or something. :lol:

I so wIsh I could go...will miss seeing all of you but hope I can make it next time around.

Deep bows to all who are working to make this retreat a reality. I appreciate all your efforts so very much!

Gassho,
Dosho

[Dokan]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Hi all,
Here are the brochures with registration information etc. linked are both the English and French versions in pdf format.

Gassho
Shohei

Wow that looks pro Shohei! Great job!

Many bows to all who are helping to put this together!

Gassho,

Shawn

[Myozan Kodo]

Re: -- Announcement -- Treeleaf Sangha Winter Retreat 2011

Good job Shohei! Well done. Looking forward to it.
Gassho
Soen