What should I bring for an overnight visit?

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You should bring:

• a tent (if you’re going to use one)
• a sleeping bag or bed linens
• a pillow (if you’re going to use one)
• a sleeping pad
• a towel
• a flashlight
• an alarm clock or watch
• shoes or boots you can garden or work in
• comfortable, loose-fitting clothing (see also weather and monastery etiquette)
• your own snacks if you have special dietary needs and cannot follow the 6th Precept in the evenings
• Avoid bringing personal snacks that require refrigeration, as the Monastery usually doesn’t have extra space in the fridges.
• Avoid bringing snacks or supplements that require cooking.

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You might bring:

• an umbrella
• a sun hat
• sun screen
• a personal water bottle

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You don’t need to bring:

• meditation cushions (We have a large and varied supply, but you can bring your own if you want.)
• electronic devices such as microwave ovens, hair dryers, and irons. The Monastery has a solar system with limited power. More efficient devices such as smart phones and laptops are okay, but you might consider leaving them behind anyway.
• a wardrobe full of clothes as there are no washers and dryers available. There are tubs for hand-washing and clothes lines for drying.

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