PREPARING FOR THE RETREAT

After reading the guideline for joining the retreat and filling in the application form, then you are ready to go. Recommendations for preparation of personal belonging are as follows:

What To Bring

• Personal items, bathing equipment and towels
• Personal medication
• Warm clothing and footwear for cold weather (average temperature is 15-20C)
• Loose, simple, and comfortable clothing, preferably in white or light colors (Sleeveless shirts and shorts, see-through, or revealing clothing should not be worn in the Retreat Center)
• Individual bottle / flask for water
• Flashlight with batteries

To preserve your valuable time at the Retreat Centre, we would like to advise that you bring necessary personal items for your individual use.  Trips to the downtown area are not encouraged.  It is also advisable to bring enough clothing. For small items please wash by hands.

What Not To Bring

• Illegal drugs
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Candles, incense, or lighters
• Pets
• Books or magazines that will cause distraction to you and others
• Computers
• Jewelry and high-priced decorative items
• Knives, weapons or other dangerous items