Trails are open from sunrise to sundown, year-round.

These trails can be rated as easy to easy-moderate, based on weather.

These trails are fairly well-marked and maintained by the meditators and monastics of the temple, but due to nearby wetlands, it can have some tricky terrain to get through.

Please stay within the marked areas to avoid going into neighboring properties.

We would like to lean towards caution and advise not to have pet dogs on the trails, as coyotes have been spotted year-round and there may be meditators in the forest who may be interrupted.

However we cannot stop you from bringing your pet friend. Using your best judgement, if you decide to bring your pet companion, please keep them on a leash and pickup and dispose-of after them. There is a dumpster near the entrance/exit of the temple grounds.

Yes. If you do not have orange, you may borrow our supply of donated blaze-orange gear in the trail’s entrance gift shop.

During hunting season, there are hunters that use the neighboring properties and the Buddhist temple cannot enforce anything outside of its temple grounds.

It is highly advised to please stay on trails for your safety

There is a committed meditators community (click on link to go to LLC website) who handle financial resources.

Small items that can be directly re-stocked in the Gift Shop can be donated and received by the monks of the temple.

Larger items and supplies need to go through the meditators community so they may facilitate your generosity on your behalf.

Saturday 1:00 pm - Welcomeand Orientation

Saturday 2:00 pm - Dharma of the Day

Saturday 2:30 pm - Group Guided Meditation

Saturday 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm - ARTS & CRAFTS : A GIFT

Saturday 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm - Use Your Personal Time by helping out around the temple with chores/Festival setup OR study from Tripitaka Books OR meditate in seclusion.

Saturday 5:00 pm - Learn to MAKE A LAO DISH - if you forgot to bring food for dinner, use the temple’s stored-up donated food for dinner and just set aside a small portion for tomorrow’s Dānā.

Saturday 6:00 pm - OPTIONAL Evening Chanting

Saturday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Learn to READ/WRITE LAO

Saturday 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm - Use Your Personal Time by helping out around the temple with chores/Festival setup OR study from Tripitaka Books OR meditate in seclusion.

Saturday 9:30 pm - Lights Out - Get some rest for the Midnight Meditation Session!

Sunday 12:00 am - Midnight meditation - WEATHER PERMITTING we will meditate in the Uposathā Hall

● 30 min sitting group

● 30 min walking paths (group, solo, or in pairs)

Sunday 4:00 am - RISE AND SHINE!

Sunday 4:15 am - Group Morning Chanting with English Translations

Sunday 5:00 am - OPTIONAL Morning Chanting in Lao OR Use Your Personal Time by helping out around the temple with chores/Festival setup OR study from Tripitaka Books OR meditate in seclusion OR break camp.

Sunday 7:00 am - Offer Dānā via whole-meal

Sunday 7:30 am - Or as alms-bowl droppings

Sunday 5:00 am - Dharma of the Day

Sunday 8:30 am - Questions and Answers

Sunday 9:00 am - Retreat Check-Out

OPTIONAL! The Sunday Festivities start and you’re welcome to stay for the ceremonies and eat with the community for lunch.

**Although this is for Beginners, the routine may seem intense for many. Please review the schedule and bring up concerns during orientation.