Application for Overnight Guests

Aranya Refuge Theravada Buddhist Monastery has rented Earthspring Sanctuary, near Victoria, BC, for a month in March/April 2024. Ajaan Peter and Taan Will from Metta Forest Monastery will be our monastics in residence.

Earthspring is a large nature sanctuary, a wilderness refuge suitable for forest monks and for those wishing to participate in the daily schedule of a Theravada Buddhist monastery.
Earthspring is approx. 40 minutes by car from downtown Victoria.

Applications are being received for those wishing to stay overnight for up to one week, at Aranya Refuge's Monastery from Monday, March 18, through to Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Requirements for Overnight Guests

Please be in touch with us by email if you have any questions.


Approved visitors will be asked to sign a Participant Agreement.

Accommodations

The Main House:

  • 4 single private rooms with a toilet and sink in each room. Shower building nearby.

  • 4 beds in a Dorm room - shared toilet/sink and shower.  Same gender will stay together.

CABINS:

  • 2 very small cabins with a bed. Toilet and shower nearby.