Rates

In keeping with the ancient monastic tradition of hospitality, we offer accommodations on a donation basis. However, we have found that guests are more comfortable when they have an idea of the average donation we receive for each accommodation. These are as follows:

For the shelters, including the Balihouse, Hobbithut, Treehouse, Merlinwood, ZenTao, Oconaluftee, the Garden Suite & the Gnome Lodge we receive an average of $35 per person per night based on the guest bringing their own bedding and towel.

For the Hermitage & Frodo's we receive an average of $75 per night for one or two guests and $25 for each additional person based on guests bringing their own bedding & towel.

For rooms in the Lodge we receive an average of $50 per person per night for the single beds in a private room, $75 for one or two people in a room with a queen size bed or two people sharing a room with two twin beds, with linen and towels provided.

The average donation for tent space is $35 per night for up to two people & $10 for each additional person, with guests having full use of the Sanctuary, including the kitchen and toilets.

The average donation per person for day use and also for pets is $15 per day.

We have a policy that no one is turned away for lack of money, so we also offer a work trade option of three hours work for each nights lodging in one of the shelters.

Payment
We accept cash, personal checks & travelers checks but are not set up for credit cards.

Deposits & Cancellations
We work on an honor system and do not require a deposit from individual guests but may request a deposit for first time groups of five or more people. We do ask that you give us as much advanced notice as possible if you need to cancel so that we can make the accommodation available to other guests. We do not accept future reservations from guests who have not canceled and simply don't show up.

Work/Trade
From time to time we are able to offer short-term stays on a work/trade basis of three hours of work for each nights lodging. A person wishing to do work trade should request this on the reservation form. Normally work/trade is offered from Sunday through Thursday nights for first time visitors with a minimum of two and a maximum of five nights.

Longer work/trade stays may be available for returning guests and in certain other situations. We are not able to reserve specific accommodations for our work/trade guests but offer whatever choices are available upon arrival. Work/trade guests are also asked to bring their own bedding and towels. Work/trade guests should be in good physical condition since most of the work is garden and landscaping related: weeding, raking, mowing, transplanting, etc.