Booking, fees & T&Cs
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If you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or have developed symptoms (principally high temperature, persistent cough, loss of smell or taste among others) within the last 14 days, or, if you live with/or have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or had symptoms of Covid-19 within the last 14 days, please do not visit the Centre or grounds.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Covid 19 Guidelines/Restrictions for In-Person Courses/Events
Updated 18/08/21
Classes, courses and retreats are available online live-streamed and in-person. The World Peace Cafe is open 11am - 5pm with indoor seating available, offering a restricted menu of cakes, drinks and sandwiches. The shop is open, 11am - 5pm.
Temple
The Temple for World Peace is open daily 11am - 5pm and the 15 min meditations take place at 12:30pm and 2:00pm daily (not necessary to book for 15min med). Please book online to attend any of the classes, courses and retreat events in the Temple.
Numbers are restricted to facilitate social distancing and we ask that face coverings continue to be worn whilst entering/leaving and moving around the Temple.
Booking Info
Please read the following information carefully as due to Covid-19 restrictions there are some changes.
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 online.
Please see individual course pages for links to online booking forms.
In-person Courses: A minimum 25% deposit is required for all in-person courses, the balance must be paid 24 hours before arrival or the start of the course whichever is earlier.
In-person courses may be booked with or without accommodation. Numbers are currently restricted to allow for social distancing, and priority will be given to those with accommodation.
Online Courses: Full payment is required at the time of booking for all online courses and is non-refundable once the links have been sent. Live streamed online course sessions can only be accessed at the live session time and are not available to view after the session.
Casual Guest Stays: We regret that we are currently unable to accept casual guest stays.
Accommodation
- Ensuite single and twin rooms (mainly on the 2nd floor of the main Priory building or adjacent cottages).
- Standard single rooms have a designated toilet and shared shower facilities.
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 family member (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
In-person numbers are limited to our socially distant seating capacity in the Temple and certain restrictions will apply to those attending in person. The safety of our guests and residential community is our main priority and hope you will understand that in these uncertain times things may change at short notice. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Live streamed sessions are only available at the scheduled session time and will not be available afterwards. If booking online access you will be joining a live event.
Course Fees (Sept 2021 - July 22)
Accommodation and meals not included – must be booked separately (priority for socially distanced dining given to those who have booked accommodation). Weekend courses begin Friday evening and end Sunday lunchtime.
| In-person Rate | Online Rate | ||
| Various Dates | Day Course or Day Retreat | £20.00 | £15.00 |
| Various Dates | Weekend Course or Retreat | £65.00 | £35.00 |
| Various Dates | Food For Thought | £20.00 | n/a |
| Various Dates | Refresh & Revive | £35.00 | £25.00 |
| Nov 1 - 7 | Refuge Retreat | tbc | tbc |
| Dec 11 - 17 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat | tbc | tbc |
| Dec 24 - 28 | Christmas Course | tbc | tbc |
| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve Celebration | tbc | tbc |
| Jan 1 - 3 | New Year Course | tbc | tbc |
| Feb 11 - 13 | Amitayus Retreat | tbc | tbc |
| Feb 26 - Mar 3 | Vajrasattva Retreat | tbc | tbc |
| Mar 4 - 6 | Weekend Course with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong | tbc | tbc |
| Mar 6 - 8 | Retreat following weekend course | tbc | tbc |
| April 13 - 15 | Nyungna (Purifying Ritual Practice) | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| April 15 - 18 | Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Course | tbc | tbc |
| April 29 - 2 May | Spring Retreat (Bank Holiday Weekend) | tbc | tbc |
| July 8 - 15 | Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat | tbc | tbc |
| Aug 26 - 29 | TBC (Aug Bank Holiday Weekend) | tbc | tbc |
*If booking this option you are joining a live event at the live session time, you will not be able to access sessions after this time.
**Includes special meal on Christmas Day.
Accommodation
Due to Covid-19 restrictions course accommodation is currently limited to the following:
- Ensuite single/twin/double rooms.
- Standard single rooms have a designated toilet and shared shower facilities.
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.
Accommodation rates include breakfast, lunch and supper may be booked separately. All linen is provided.
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) |
* Standard single rooms have a designated toilet and shared shower facilities.
**Please contact reception to enquire about booking.
Meals
Due to restricted numbers to facilitate social distancing, meal bookings will be prioritised for those who have booked accommodation with the exception of one-day courses where a limited number of meals will be available to book based on socially distanced dining.
Breakfast is included in the accommodation price.
Breakfast - £2 (January retreats without accommodation only)
Lunch - £5
Dinner - £4
January Retreats
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, however, the longer you stay the higher the discount. The accommodation fee for those staying for the full 4 weeks is hugely discounted.
Accommodation Fees for January Retreats
| All prices are PER NIGHT | 1 wk | 2 wks | 3 wks | 4 wks | 28 days+ per day |
| Ensuite Single (per person) | £55.00 | £44.00 | £33.00 | £24.75 | £24.75 |
| Standard Single (shared bathroom) (per person) | £45.00 | £36.00 | £27.00 | £20.25 | £20.25 |
| Ensuite Twin (per room) | £70.00 | £56.00 | £42.00 | £31.50 | £31.50 |
| Standard Twin (shared bathroom) (per room) | £60.00 | £48.00 | £36.00 | £27.00 | £27.00 |
Retreat Fee
| Guided Retreats (in-person) | £10/day |
| Guided Retreats (online only) | £10/day (20% discount if book for the whole retreat) |
| Vajrayogini Counting Retreat (in-person only) | £165 (onsite accommodation) / £194 (no accommodation) |
| Heruka Counting Retreat (in-person only) | £235 (onsite accommodation) / £278 (no accommodation) |
Complete Retreat Cost
| COMPLETE RETREAT incl. retreat fee/accommodation/meals | |||
| Vajrayogini | Heruka | Guided | |
| Ensuite Single (per person) | £1,017.00 | £1,468.00 | £1,109.00 |
| Single (shared bathroom) (per person) | £891.00 | £1,279.00 | £983.00 |
| Ensuite Twin (room booker) | £1,206.00 | £1,751.50 | £1,298.00 |
| Twin (shared bathroom) (room booker) | £1,080.00 | £1,562.50 | £1,172.00 |
| Second person booking for Twin/Double | £309.00 | £428.50 | £416.00 |
| Non-Resident (w/ 3 meals/day)* | £546.00 | £751.00 | £598.00 |
| Online only | - | - | £232.00 |
| * indicative price including 3 meals/day. | |||
| PARTIAL GUIDED RETREAT (retreat fee/accommodation/3 meals/day) | |||
| Partial Retreat | 1 wk | 2 wks | 3 wks |
| Ensuite Single (per person) | £496.50 | £829.00 | £1,007.50 |
| Single (shared bathroom)(per person) | £426.50 | £717.00 | £881.50 |
| Ensuite Twin (room booker) | £601.50 | £997.00 | £1,196.50 |
| Twin (shared bathroom) (room booker) | £531.50 | £885.00 | £1,070.50 |
| Second person booking for Twin/Double | £111.50 | £213.00 | £314.50 |
| Non-Resident (offsite + 3 meals/day)* | £157.00 | £304.00 | £451.00 |
| Online only | £80.00 | £150.00 | £220.00 |
| * indicative price including 3 meals/day. | |||
Bookings must be made 24 hours in advance of attending a course
Please make one booking per person.
General Some special conditions apply to our Online courses.
Online Tuesday & Wednesday evening General Programme classes are intended only for those who live in the South Cumbria/South Lakes area. All other online classes/courses/retreats are available to those outside this area who would have intended to join the in-person course under normal circumstances.
Links to online classes/courses/retreats are only intended for those who have registered and should not be shared.
Audio Recordings To receive audio recordings you must either have attended in-person, or booked and received the links for an online course. Audio recordings should not be shared or in any way distributed.
Payment Card payments only currently accepted.
Deposits - In-person Courses 25% non-refundable and non-transferable with the exception of our weekly evening General Programme classes, Day Courses, and Day Retreats, which must be paid in full at the time of booking. Online Courses 100% at time of booking.
Balance (in-person courses) must be paid at least 24 hours before arrival or start of the course/retreat you will attend whichever is earlier (with the exception of our weekly evening General Programme classes, Day Courses and Day Retreats - see deposit section above).
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Course/Retreat Bookings (in-person courses) 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 self-isolation or local lockdown), or other reasonably unforeseen circumtances. All such requests must be made in writing to treasurer@kadampa.org within 2 weeks of the course/retreat start date.
Online Courses/Retreats 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 self-isolation or local lockdown), or other reasonably unforeseen circumtances. 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.
General Programme (weekly evening classes) Some special conditions apply:
These are only intended for those who live in the South Cumbria/South Lakes area.
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 options has been checked.
Accommodation & what to bring During current Covid-19 restrictions we are only able offer ensuite rooms, or rooms with shared bathrooms to be booked by a single group (max 2 households). Bedding and towels are provided in all accommodations as are tea/coffee making facilities.
Meals Currently only available for those with accommodation. 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 7am – midnight. 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