Booking, fees & T&Cs
Covid Guidelines
If you have tested positive for Covid-19, or are experiencing symptoms, we respectfully request that you do not attend any class or event. All such cancellations will be refunded in full.
We continue to provide hand sanitiser in all public areas for your use.
Booking Info
Please read the following information carefully.
Booking & Payment
So that we can best prepare for your visit, we ask that you please book at least 24 hours in advance. All bookings must be made using our online booking form.
Please see individual course pages for links to online booking forms.
Payment: Depending on the length of the course you are attending, either full payment at time of booking (General Programme classes, Day Courses/Retreats, Public Talks), or a minimum 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. All balances must be paid at least 24 hours before arrival or the start of the course whichever is earlier.
In-person courses may be booked with or without accommodation.
Accommodation
We offer the following types of accommodation:
- Ensuite single and twin rooms (mainly on the 2nd floor of the main Priory building or adjacent cottages).
- Standard single and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
- Dormitory accommodation mainly with bunk beds
All linen and towels are provided in single and twin rooms. Bed linen is provided in dormitory accommodation but please bring your own towel.
Conishead Priory is a listed building and we do not have a lift. If you have any mobility issues or special needs please tell us at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do not currently have any ensuite accessible rooms.
Children & Young Adults
Children (under 16) and Young Adults (16 & 17) are welcome to attend courses/events at Manjushri KMC. We consider their safety and wellbeing to be of the utmost importance and for this reason some special conditions apply.
All under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian, or other adult care giver (over 18), and they remain the responsibility of that adult at all times. We do not offer child care facilities and Manjushri KMC cannot be held responsible for children whilst on site.
All 16 & 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).
Children’s Discounted Rates
The following discounted rates apply:
Course/event fees: 0-7 yrs FREE, 8-15 yrs = 50%, 16+ = as adult
Accommodation: Children occupying a bed space are required to pay full price (unless 3 years or under and sharing a bed with parents = Free).
Meals: Full price.
Enquiries
Enquiries about accommodation availability and all our courses can be made by phone on 01229 584029 (reception hours: 9.30am -1pm, 2pm – 5pm Daily) or by email to info@manjushri.org
For enquiries about existing bookings, please use the ‘contact us’ button in your booking cart.
Prices
Course Fees (Sept 2022 - Aug 2023)
Accommodation and meals not included – must be booked separately.
Weekend courses begin Friday evening and end Sunday lunchtime.
| In-person Rate | |||
| Various Dates | Day Course or Day Retreat | £25.00 | |
| Various Dates | Weekend Course or Retreat | £70.00 | |
| Various Dates | 'Food For Thought' - meal & meditation | £25.00 | |
| Various Dates | Refresh & Revive | £30.00 | |
| Sept 2 - 9 | Kadam Lamrim Retreat | £146.00 | |
| Sep 11 | Public Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £10.00 | |
| Oct 24 - 30 | Refuge Retreat | £126.00 | |
| Nov 5 | Temple's Day Event | FREE | |
| Dec 2 - 4 | Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Commentary to Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £70.00 | |
| Dec 4 - 6 | Retreat following empowerment weekend | £40.00 | |
| Dec 9 - 16 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat | £126.00 | |
| Dec 24 - 28 | Christmas Course with Gen-la Kelsang Thubten | £125.00 | |
| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve Celebration with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £25.00 | |
| Dec 31 - Jan 1 | 24 Hour Tara Chanting with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | FREE | |
| Jan 4 - 25 | January Retreat - Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka Counting Retreat with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | See January retreat prices below | |
| Jan 3 - Feb 14 | Heruka Counting Retreat** | See Jan retreat prices below | |
| Jan 5 - Feb 2 | Vajrayogini Counting Retreat** | See Jan retreat prices below | |
| Jan 29 | Public Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £10.00 | |
| Feb 3 - 5 | Amitayus Retreat | £46.00 | |
| Feb 24 - Mar 2 | Vajrasattva Retreat | £126.00 | |
| Mar 3 - 5 | Emptiness Weekend Course with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £70.00 | |
| Mar 5 - 7 | Retreat following weekend course | £40.00 | |
| Apr 1 | NKT Day - Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | £TBC | |
| Apr 7 - 10 | Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Course with Gen-la Kelsang Thubten | £100.00 | |
| Apr 13-15 | Nyungnä - Purifying Ritual Practice | £30.00 | |
| Apr 28 - May 1 | Family Weekend (Bank holiday weekend) | £TBC | |
| Jun 30 - Jul 5 | Summer Retreat | £100.00 | |
| July 7 - 14 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat | £146.00 | |
| Aug 25 - 28 | Summer Retreat (Bank Holiday) | £100.00 |
*Includes special meal on Christmas Day
**Must have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini to participate in these retreats
Accommodation
Accommodation rates include breakfast, lunch and supper may be booked separately.
Accommodation Fees
| Ensuite Single | £55/night |
| Standard Single (shared bathroom) | £45/night |
| Ensuite Double | £70/night (max 2 ppl) |
| Ensuite Twin | £70/night (max 2 ppl) |
| Dormitory | £20/night |
All linen and towels are provided in single and twin accommodation. Bed linen is provided in dormitory accommodation, please bring your own towel.
Conishead Priory is a listed building and we do not have a lift. If you have any mobility issues or special needs please tell us at the time of booking and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
Meals
Breakfast is included in the accommodation price.
Lunch - £5
Dinner - £4
January Retreats
In Kadampa Centres around the world, January is a month dedicated to retreat. At Manjushri KMC we offer different retreat options. Staying onsite during the retreat offers the best opportunity to absorb yourself fully in the retreat experience. Minimum booking period for the guided retreats is one week.
Complete Retreat Cost
| COMPLETE RETREAT incl. retreat fee/accommodation/3 meals per day | |||
| Vajrayogini **
(29 days) |
Heruka **
(42 days) |
Guided Retreat
(29 days) |
|
| Ensuite Single (per person) | |||
| Single (shared bathroom) (per person) | |||
| Ensuite Twin (room booker)incl. room (2ppl sharing) and retreat fee and meals for 1 person. Room-mate must book meals/retreat fee separately - see second person booking below. | |||
| Twin (shared bathroom) (room booker) incl. room (2ppl sharing) and retreat fee and meals for 1 person. Room-mate must book meals/retreat fee separately - see second person booking below. | |||
| Second person booking for Twin room (retreat fee & meals). | |||
| Dorm | |||
| Non-Resident (w/ 3 meals/day)* | |||
| * indicative price including 3 meals/day. | |||
| ** must have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini. | |||
| PARTIAL GUIDED RETREAT (retreat fee/accommodation/3 meals/day) | |||
| Partial Retreat | 1 wk | 2 wks | 3 wks |
| Ensuite Single (per person) | |||
| Single (shared bathroom)(per person) | |||
| Ensuite Twin (room booker) incl. room (2ppl sharing) and retreat fee and meals for 1 person. Room-mate must book meals/retreat fee separately - see second person booking below. | |||
| Twin (shared bathroom) (room booker) incl. room (2ppl sharing) and retreat fee and meals for 1 person. Room-mate must book meals/retreat fee separately - see second person booking below. | |||
| Second person booking for Twin/Double | |||
| Dorm | |||
| Non-Resident (offsite + 3 meals/day)* | |||
Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance of attending a course
Please make one booking per person.
Covid 19 If you have tested positive for Covid 19 or are experiencing symptoms we request you not to attend any of our courses or events. We will refund in full any cancellations. For those booked in shared or dormitory accommodation, please note that we are unable to offer an alternative should someone test positive for Covid.
General Advance booking is required for all courses/events with the exception of our weekly General Programme classes. Whilst pre-booking for these classes is preferred, it is also possible to drop-in and pay on the night.
Audio Recordings Where audio recordings are an option, these are only available to those who have attended the course/event. Audio recordings should not be shared or in any way distributed.
Payment Card payments are preferred.
Deposits - A 25% non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking, with the exception of our weekly evening General Programme classes, Day Courses, Day Retreats and Public Talks, which must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Balance Your balance must be paid at least 24 hours before arrival or start of the course/retreat you will attend whichever is earlier.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Course/Retreat Bookings: Full payment is required at least 24 hours before the start of the course/retreat you will attend or your arrival date, whichever is earlier. Cancellations more than 24 hours before we will refund all but the 25% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. Our weekly evening General Programme classes are non-refundable.
Exceptions are discretionary and may be made in cases such as bereavement or sickness (including Covid-19), or other reasonably unforeseen circumstances. All such requests must be made in writing to treasurer@kadampa.org within 2 weeks of the course/retreat start date.
Online Courses/Retreats: Where streamed courses are offered, full payment is required at the time of booking. If cancelled more than 24 hours before the start of the course/retreat a £5 administration fee will be retained and the balance refunded. If you cancel within 24 hours of the start of the course/retreat no refund will be given.
Exceptions are discretionary and may be made in cases such as bereavement or sickness (including Covid-19), or other reasonably unforeseen circumstances. All such requests must be made in writing to treasurer@kadampa.org within 2 weeks of the course/retreat start date.
Donating cancelled Fees to International Temple’s Project. If you wish to donate the refundable portion of your cancelled fee to the International Temple’s Project, please indicated this at the time of cancellation.
Confirmation You will receive an email to say your booking has been received with a link to your booking cart. Your confirmation of booking letter will follow later once availability of all selected options has been checked. Where all selected options are not available, you will be contacted and offered alternatives.
Accommodation & what to bring Bedding and towels are provided in all single and twin accommodations as are tea/coffee making facilities. Please bring your own sleeping bag/duvet and towel for dormitory accommodation. Conishead Priory has 70 acres of woodland which you are welcome to explore. You may find it helpful to bring waterproof jacket/trousers and footwear suitable for muddy woodland.
Meals All meals are vegetarian and may contain dairy, eggs and wheat. Please indicate in the booking form if you require vegan or wheat-free meals*
*Please note that due to potential cross-contamination we cannot offer gluten-free meals.
Children: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. With regret we have no child care facilities and MKMC cannot be held responsible for children whilst on site.
Young Adults: 16 and 17 year olds must be accommpanied by an over 18.
Children’s Discounted Rates: The following discount rates apply:
Course/event fees: 0-7yrs FREE, 8-15 yrs – 50%, 16+ - as adult
Accommodation: Children occupying a bed are required to pay full price (unless 3 years or under and sharing a bed with parents = Free).
Meals: Full price.
Restricted Mobility Fully accessible toilet facilities are available near the Temple, we regret that currently there are no fully accessible toilet facilities within the main building. There are toilet facilities on the ground floor of the main building but these are not wheelchair accessible. Access to the Temple and main building are ramped. Please contact us in advance if you have special requirements or restricted mobility and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Internet & Mobile Phone Access Free Wi-fi is available in the lounge, cafe and areas of the grounds. Course attendees/guests may not use MKMC private networks. Any unauthorized devices will be blocked.
Because of our rural location and the nature of the buildings, mobile network access is generally very weak. Some networks get no signal at all.
General Guidelines During your visit to Manjushri KMC you are requested to please refrain from eating meat, smoking (incl. electronic cigarettes), taking intoxicants and drinking alcohol in the building and in the grounds.
Pets: With regret we cannot accept pets except Guide or other Assistance Dogs.
Camping, Caravans, Campervans and Mobile Homes are not accepted on site as we do not have a license.
Contact us Please ring Reception on 01229 584029 between 9.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm daily, alternatively email info@manjushri.org