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OUr Gatherings in CoRfu 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
practical info
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The Movement Gathering (Spring)
Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall - https://www.corfubuddhahall.com/www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Start Date: 15 May - Begins with welcome dinner at 6pm. Registration: Sunday 14:00-17:00 (no lunch is served, please eat before arrival) Dinner: 18:00 - 19:00 Opening Ceremony: 19:30 - 22:30 Finish Date: 21 May - Ends after breakfast at 10am. Doors close at 11:00 (no lunch is served) |
The Gathering (Summer)
Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall - https://www.corfubuddhahall.com/www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Start Date: 31 July - Begins with welcome dinner at 6pm. Registration: Sunday 14:00-17:00 (no lunch is served, please eat before arrival) Dinner: 18:00 - 19:00 Opening Ceremony: 19:30 - 22:30 Finish Date: 6 August - Ends after breakfast at 10am. Doors close at 11:00 (no lunch is served) |
What is included in the Ticket price?
Prices for both gatherings include:
- Full Access Festival Pass (All performances, classes, workshops, sound healings, etc.
Prices for both gatherings include:
- Full Access Festival Pass (All performances, classes, workshops, sound healings, etc.
What is included in the Buddha Hall Retreat Package?
- Meals twice daily from Mon-Fri (breakfast and lunch), plus one dinner on the first night (Sunday) and one breakfast on the last day (Saturday).
- Hands on support from the Buddha Hall staff to help find accommodation, airport transfers, car/scooter rental, covid tests and more.
- Full use of the Buddha Hall property including their pool, wifi, filtered water, coffee and teas etc.
- Free local shuttle service (several times a day between the Buddha Hall and the beach/hotels).
What is Not included in the price?
Flights
Airport Transfers
Dinners (except for the welcome dinner on the opening evening.)
Flights
Airport Transfers
Dinners (except for the welcome dinner on the opening evening.)
What are my accommodation options?
The Buddha Hall has 4 beautiful rooms onsite that usually get booked early. Otherwise, most people stay down at Arillas beach just a few kms away. A free shuttle takes you back and forth several times daily. The average cost of accommodation is between 25-45 euros per night, but of course there are more luxury places (including villas) available for 100-250 euros per night.
The experienced Buddha Hall office staff will support you with finding your accommodation and also organizing your airport transfers. Please contact Mukta at: office@corfubuddhahall.com
The Buddha Hall has 4 beautiful rooms onsite that usually get booked early. Otherwise, most people stay down at Arillas beach just a few kms away. A free shuttle takes you back and forth several times daily. The average cost of accommodation is between 25-45 euros per night, but of course there are more luxury places (including villas) available for 100-250 euros per night.
The experienced Buddha Hall office staff will support you with finding your accommodation and also organizing your airport transfers. Please contact Mukta at: office@corfubuddhahall.com
Can you tell me about food?
The Buddha Hall is famous for it's amazing food! Healthy, delicious and diverse vegetarian buffet served twice daily. Included in the Buddha Hall package is an abundant breakfast and lunch that will nourish you for 5 days of gastronomic heaven, with one dinner on the opening evening (Sunday) and an extra breakfast on the final morning (Saturday). Mostly organic veg with plenty of vegan options.
- Catering to special diets is possible too, please notify Mukta in the BH office if you have special needs.
- Note on dinners: We recommend our guests to enjoy one of the many beachfront restaurants and their beautiful sunsets in Arillas.
- Children’s Discounted Food package: below 5: no charge, below 10: 75% discount, below 15: 50% discount.
The Buddha Hall is famous for it's amazing food! Healthy, delicious and diverse vegetarian buffet served twice daily. Included in the Buddha Hall package is an abundant breakfast and lunch that will nourish you for 5 days of gastronomic heaven, with one dinner on the opening evening (Sunday) and an extra breakfast on the final morning (Saturday). Mostly organic veg with plenty of vegan options.
- Catering to special diets is possible too, please notify Mukta in the BH office if you have special needs.
- Note on dinners: We recommend our guests to enjoy one of the many beachfront restaurants and their beautiful sunsets in Arillas.
- Children’s Discounted Food package: below 5: no charge, below 10: 75% discount, below 15: 50% discount.
Can I bring my children with me?
Of course! We welcome children of all ages to our gatherings, with the provision that they are to be attended by their parents at all times. Legally we must say - It is not possible to leave children unattended on site.
- No baby sitting will be provided, parents are 100% responsible for their children.
- If children are unable to attend the sessions in Buddha Hall, parents need to arrange their own child-care.
- Children 17 and under have free entry.
- Discounted Children’s Food package: below 5: no charge, below 10: 75% discount, below 15: 50% discount.
Please note: While we wish for the children to have fun and feel free, we also ask parents to help us maintain the meditative aspect of The Gathering, especially at night during concerts and those moments of beautiful silence between songs and sessions. ~ For the meditation workshops, please check first with the teacher to make sure it's child appropriate.
Of course! We welcome children of all ages to our gatherings, with the provision that they are to be attended by their parents at all times. Legally we must say - It is not possible to leave children unattended on site.
- No baby sitting will be provided, parents are 100% responsible for their children.
- If children are unable to attend the sessions in Buddha Hall, parents need to arrange their own child-care.
- Children 17 and under have free entry.
- Discounted Children’s Food package: below 5: no charge, below 10: 75% discount, below 15: 50% discount.
Please note: While we wish for the children to have fun and feel free, we also ask parents to help us maintain the meditative aspect of The Gathering, especially at night during concerts and those moments of beautiful silence between songs and sessions. ~ For the meditation workshops, please check first with the teacher to make sure it's child appropriate.
Can I offer my artistry or teach a class?
Yes! Please email Alexander to apply at thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Yes! Please email Alexander to apply at thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Can I volunteer?
Yes! We typically have between 7-8 volunteers for this event. Please email Alexander to apply at: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Yes! We typically have between 7-8 volunteers for this event. Please email Alexander to apply at: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Can I offer my healing sessions?
Yes! We always have a highly talented group of healers with us. Please email Alexander at: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Yes! We always have a highly talented group of healers with us. Please email Alexander at: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Can I offer/sell my products?
Unfortunately no, at this event we will not provide a bazaar.
Unfortunately no, at this event we will not provide a bazaar.
Will there be a children's program?
No, not for these particular events.
No, not for these particular events.
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How do I get to the gatherings?
Most people will fly into Corfu's only airport CFU. We recommend checking www.skyscanner.com for inexpensive fares. Please email the Buddha Hall office and they will support you with the best way to get to Arillas. They can help with airport shuttle, car/scooter rental and more.
Please email Mukta at: office@corfubuddhahall.com |
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What are the house rules?
No alcohol, drugs or sacred medicines of any kind allowed. We kindly ask that you join us in a clear and sober state of mind. There will be plenty of euphoria without the need of any substances.
No alcohol, drugs or sacred medicines of any kind allowed. We kindly ask that you join us in a clear and sober state of mind. There will be plenty of euphoria without the need of any substances.
What should I bring?
- The Buddha Hall has a limited number of yoga mats, we recommend you bring your own.
- Please bring your own water bottle (The BH provides fresh filtered water, but it's best that you bring your own reusable container)
- Bathing suit, beach/shower towel, sun lotion, sun glasses, sun hat for the beach and BH Pool!
- Walking shoes - a beautiful island to explore!
- Mosquito/bug repellent
- In the Spring, it can be chilly, bring layers and a poncho.
Can I go to the bank or ATM and withdraw money?
Yes. There are 3 ATM's in Arillas.
Yes. There are 3 ATM's in Arillas.
How is the weather in Corfu?
- In the Spring the weather is unpredictable, can be in the 20's or it can be quite chilly. Best to bring layers to be prepared for rain and all temps. We have both indoor and outdoor options, so rain or shine we dance in style :)
- In the Summer the average is usually 32-33C but it can get quite hot in August, so bring your swimsuit and a towel, the Buddha Hall pool is a perfect refresher on a hot day. Also, the BH has aircon so even if it's hot, we will stay cool.
- In the Spring the weather is unpredictable, can be in the 20's or it can be quite chilly. Best to bring layers to be prepared for rain and all temps. We have both indoor and outdoor options, so rain or shine we dance in style :)
- In the Summer the average is usually 32-33C but it can get quite hot in August, so bring your swimsuit and a towel, the Buddha Hall pool is a perfect refresher on a hot day. Also, the BH has aircon so even if it's hot, we will stay cool.
Covid - Current Rules & Precautions?
We heartily welcome vaxed and unvaxed humans. At the moment, only a negative PCR test is required to get into Greece. At the moment only vaxed, with a negative covid test are allowed inside indoor spaces. The Buddha Hall administers free tests onsite. Fortunately, the Buddha Hall also has an amazing outdoor space which we will use if the indoor space is not open to the unvaxed. Hopefully there will be no restrictions when we meet in May, but regardless of the group space we will use, both have a capacity of 200+ people. However, we will only be 50-60 people in total, so we will be at much less than 50% capacity, giving our guests plenty of space.
We heartily welcome vaxed and unvaxed humans. At the moment, only a negative PCR test is required to get into Greece. At the moment only vaxed, with a negative covid test are allowed inside indoor spaces. The Buddha Hall administers free tests onsite. Fortunately, the Buddha Hall also has an amazing outdoor space which we will use if the indoor space is not open to the unvaxed. Hopefully there will be no restrictions when we meet in May, but regardless of the group space we will use, both have a capacity of 200+ people. However, we will only be 50-60 people in total, so we will be at much less than 50% capacity, giving our guests plenty of space.
Cancellation Policies
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The Movement Gathering:
Full refund before 1 January, 75% before 1 Feb, 50% before 1 March, 25% before 1 April, no refund after 1 May. |
The Gathering:
Full refund before 1 January, 75% before 1 March, 50% before 1 May, 25% before 1 June, no refund after 1 July. |
*If you need to cancel your booking, we recommend you try to sell or transfer your ticket to someone else first. Or better yet, save your ticket for a future event. Your ticket can easily be redeemed at any future Sound & Silence Event.
In case the event is cancelled due to covid, we will offer a choice of full refund or ticket transfer to the next event.
In case the event is cancelled due to covid, we will offer a choice of full refund or ticket transfer to the next event.
For all other questions, please send us an email Alexander at: thegatheringcorfu@gmail.com
Or through our Contact page:
Or through our Contact page:
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