Booking, fees & T&Cs

BOOKING INFO

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 course bookings must be made using the relevant booking form.

Please see individual course pages for links to online booking forms.

Overnight guest stays (ie. those not attending a course) must also be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact our reception team for more information and to check availability.

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 72 hours before the start of the course/retreat.

In-person courses may be booked with or without accommodation.

Overnight guest stays who are not attending a course, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Accommodation

We offer the following types of accommodation:

Ensuite single, twin, and triple 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, twin, and triple 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.

FEES

Prices

Course Fees (Sept 2024 - Aug 2025)

Accommodation and meals not included – must be booked separately.

Weekend courses begin Friday evening and end Sunday lunchtime.

Course Prices (excluding meals)
Date	Event	Price
Various Dates	Day Course or Day Retreat	£30.00
Various Dates	Weekend Meditation Retreat / Course	£80.00
Various Dates	Mini retreat	£15.00
Various Dates	TTP retreats	£112.00 (Whole Retreat)
Various Dates	Kadam Lamrim Retreat	£37 (Weekend only) £112 (Whole Retreat)
Nov 2	Temples Day Event	FREE
Nov 22 - 28	Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering Retreat	£37 (Weekend only) £97 (Whole Retreat)
Nov 29 - Dec 1	Avalokiteshvara Empowerment & Teachings with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong - Treasury of Unobservalbe Compasson	£85.00
Dec 1 - 3	Retreat on Weekend Teachings	£50.00
Dec 24 - 28	Christmas Course with Gen Tilopa: The Gift of Peach and Relaxation	£120 + Xmas Lunch
Dec-31	New Year's Eve Celebration with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa / 24 h Tara Chanting with Gen-la Jampa	£25.00
Jan 3 - 31	January Retreat with Gen Tonglam Week 1 - 4 - Contemplation and Meditation on the Path	See more info on retreat page
Jan 4 - Feb 15	Heruka Counting Retreat	TBC
Jan 5 - Feb 2	Vajrayogini Counting Retreat	TBC
Feb 7 - 9	Amitayus Retreat	£57.00
Feb-16	Public Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong	£10.00
Feb-19	Heruka Fire Puja	TBC
Feb-21	Vajrayogini Fire Puja	TBC
Feb 21 - 27	Vajrasattva Retreat	£157.00
Feb 28 - March 2	Weekend Course with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong - Our Job is to Pray	£85.00
Mar 3 - 5	Retreat on Weekend Teachings with Gen Ananda	£50.00
Apr-05	NKT Day Retreat & Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offering Puja	FREE
April 13 - 15	Nyungna (Purifying Ritual Practice)	£30.00
April 18 - 21	Easter Weekend Course with Kadam Morten - The Bliss of Concentration	£125.00
May 2 - 5	Family Weekend (Bank Holiday)	TBC
May 23 - 28	International Spring Festival with Gen-la Jampa
Jun-04	VGL Retreat	CLOSED - NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NO BOOKINGS
Jun 28 - July 19	ITTP
July 25 - Aug 9	International Summer Festival with Gen-la Jampa & Gen-la Dekyong
Aug 22 - 25	Summer Retreat (Bank Holiday Weekend) - Digital Detox	£125.00
Aug 29 - Sept 5	Kadam Lamrim Retreat	£57 (Weekend only) £182 (Whole Retreat)

Accommodation

Accommodation rates include breakfast. Lunch and supper may be booked separately.

Accommodation Fees 2024-25 (including breakfast)
Room Type	Per Night Rate
Single Ensuite	£60.00
Single (Shared Bathroom)	£50.00
Twin/Double Ensuite - max 2 ppl	£90.00
Twin/Double (Shared Bathroom) - max 2 ppl	£80.00
Triple (ensuite) - 3ppl	£120.00
Dormitory	£25.00

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.

Meal Prices 2024-25
Meal	Price

Lunch	£7
Super	£6

Additional Information
GP Class (MKMC)	£7.50
GP Class (branch)	£7.50
GP Class (morning branch)	£5

T&Cs

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance of attending a course or as an overnight guest stay.

Please make one booking per person.

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 minimum 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, Public Talks, late course bookings, and overnight guest stays (not attending a course), all of which must be paid in full at the time of booking. A late booking is any booking made 5 days or less before the start of the course/retreat.

Balance Your balance must be paid at least 72 hours before arrival or start of the course/retreat you will attend whichever is earlier.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Overnight guest stays (not attending a course) - full payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations more than 72 hours before arrival a £5 admin fee will be retained, after which time the booking is non-refundable.

Course/Retreat Bookings: Full payment is required at least 72 hours before the start of the course/retreat you will attend or your arrival date, whichever is earlier. Cancellations more than 72 hours before we will refund all but the 25% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations within 72 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, 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, twin, and triple accommodations as are tea/coffee making facilities. Bed linen/duvet are provided for dormitory accommodation, please bring your own towel. 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 or guarantee that any of our meals are free from allergens. Please check with the kitchen manager for more detailed info about allergens/ingredients.

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 wifi is available in all public areas and in most accommodation areas.

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. vaping), 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