Dhamma Dharā Vipassana Meditation Center
Dhamma Dharā
Shelburne, Massachusetts
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Accommodations

Residences

The men's and women's residences have single, double and triple rooms with bathrooms. Single rooms cannot be be reserved.

Dormitories

The women's dormitories are open rooms which accommodate 4 to 5 people.  Bathrooms are located next to each room.

Tents and Cabins

Tents are on platforms measuring 8' x 10' and 10' x 12' and are large enough to stand up in. Cabins are partitioned to accommodate four people. They are unheated and have no source of electricity.

June - September

Students will be accommodated in residences and dormitories as well as in tents or cabins. All accommodations provided by the center will have a bed, mattress and pillow.

October - May

Students will be accommodated indoors only.

June - September: tenting season

In the summer months, indoor accommodations are first reserved for students who must be inside due to physical or health limitations. Please come prepared to be accommodated out of doors in one of our tents or cabins. Temperatures throughout the summer can range from 40 degrees F.(4C) at night to 100 degrees F. (38C) in the afternoon, and in the spring and fall, from 30 degrees F.(-2C) to 70 degrees F.(22C). Be aware that temperatures at the center can range 10 degrees F.(6C) to 30 degrees F. (18C) cooler than the states south of Massachusetts. Therefore, please be prepared by bringing enough warm clothing. During the camping season we do accept some students with their own tents. If you are interested in this possibility please inform us when you apply.

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