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OUr Gatherings in CoRfu 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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practical info

The Movement Gathering (Spring)

Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall in Greece- www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Start Date: 19 May - Begins with welcome dinner at 6:30pm.
Registration: Sunday 17:30-18:30
Dinner: 18:30 - 19:30
Opening Ceremony: 19:30 - 22:00
Finish Date: 25 May - Ends after closing ceremony at 12 noon. (no lunch is served)

The Artist's Odyssey (Summer)

Location: The Corfu Buddha Hall in Greece www.corfubuddhahall.com/
Start Date: 18 August - Begins with welcome dinner at 6:30pm.
Registration: Sunday 17:30-18:30
Dinner: 18:30 - 19:30
Opening Ceremony: 19:30 - 22:00
Finish Date: 24 August - Ends after the closing ceremony at 12 noon (no lunch is served)

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What is included in your booking?
Your booking combines two main parts: 1) Your S&S Retreat Pass and 2) The Buddha Hall Retreat Package

- NEO Retreat Pass - All activities including performances, classes, workshops, sound healings, etc. The access pass is between €80-€110 per day (depending on when you book) and that cost covers all of our expenses, including artist and teacher fees, staff wages, flights, accommodation, food, equipment rental, sound engineering, photo/video, decoration etc.

- 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).
• Office Assistance from the Buddha Hall staff, providing information to help you find accommodation,     airport transfers, car/scooter rental, and more.
• Full use of the Buddha Hall property including their indoor space with Aircon, outdoor concert space,  their swimming pool, wifi, unlimited filtered water, coffee and teas etc.

The Buddha Hall package is 60 euros per day. Half of it is for food, the other half is for energy & maintenance, room rental, basic office support, etc.
The daily cost breakdown:
10 euros for breakfast (abundant all you can eat - includes coffee, tea, milk, plant milk, orange juice etc)
20 euros for lunch (abundant all you can eat vegetarian - includes coffee, tea, milk, plant milk etc)
30 euros for the Buddha Hall Staff (office assistance, cleaning, care-taking, land management, supplies, wages etc.)

What is Not included in the above prices?
Accommodation (around €40 per night average)
Flights
Airport Transfers
Local Shuttle Service
Dinners (except for the welcome dinner on the opening evening which is included.)

What are my accommodation options?
Simple rooms in Arillas average €35-€45 per night, but more luxurious options can be found for €100 and more. Generally, the majority of our guests prefer to stay in the village near the beach where there is an abundance of accommodation options.

If you would like assistance booking a room in Arillas, we highly recommend Green Corfu, a local tourist office that  specializes in finding the best room for you. This service is free of charge: www.greencorfu.com/

If you wish to stay at the Buddha Hall, they have a few simple rooms on the premises but they book fast. Please contact their office as soon as possible: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can search for yourself on https://arillas.com, which has almost every hotel and B&B in the village listed on their website.

Can you tell me about food?
The Buddha Hall is famous for it's amazing food! Healthy, delicious and diverse (international) 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 own 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, if you would like to join one of our events in 2024, please email us with your info in the winter.
Apply with EPK and all of your links to: [email protected]

Can I volunteer?
Yes! We typically have between 8-10 volunteers for each event.
Please note: We offer a free pass to the retreat, but volunteers still need to purchase their Buddha Hall retreat package which is €360 for the week and includes most meals.
Please apply with at: [email protected] (if you have any special skills, please mention them in your email)

Can I offer/sell my products?
Unfortunately no, at these small retreats we will not provide a market/bazaar.

Will there be a children's program?
No, not for these retreats, but if we have enough children, we can easily put something together.

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.

Taxi's and Airport shuttles are plentiful in Corfu. Please email the Buddha Hall office and they will support you with the best contacts. They can also help you organize a car/scooter rental and more.

Please email them at: [email protected]

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.

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.

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.

Cancellation Policies

For all Gatherings:
All sales are final. We offer a full refund if you cancel within 48hrs of booking.
After those 48 hours, there is no refund of your initial Deposit.
If you are unable to join us, you can choose to sell or transfer your ticket to someone else, or you can choose to move your booking to a future gathering. We will honor your booking for one calendar year.

In case that we, the organizers, need to cancel the event, we will offer a choice of full refund or ticket transfer to the next event.

For all other questions, please send us an email to: [email protected]
Or through our Contact page:

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