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All accommodation in Plum Village is communal. Most living areas and all rooms are shared to encourage community living and mutual support in our practice. Please note that we do not provide single rooms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tMelompat ke <\/span><\/span>\n\t\tAccommodation<\/a>, Contributions<\/a>, Cancellation<\/a>, Further Reductions<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Most beds are single and some in dormitories are bunk beds.

In rented \u201cgites\u201d (guesthouses), there may be the option of a double bed for couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We have a few rooms with wheelchair access and a dedicated parking space (retreatants need to provide their own wheelchair<\/em>).

We do recommend that wheelchair users come to Plum Village with a car because of the required commuting between hamlets (Th\u00e9nac, Loub\u00e8s-Bernac, and Dieulivol) during the retreats.

We also recommend that retreatants with certain disabilities come with a friend or family member who may provide extra support during their stay, because currently our accessible facilities and resources are limited and under development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see how we best we can support you, please contact one of the hamlets<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Most of the year, outside of the themed retreats<\/a>, mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets and covers are provided. In the cooler months, you may wish to bring a sleeping bag or light blanket for extra warmth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During themed retreats<\/a> such as the July Summer Opening, when hundreds of retreatants arrive each week, every hamlet may have a different policy. Some hamlets will provide a mattress and a pillow only, others will provide undersheet and pillow covers. Please check with the hamlet you have registered in to know what you need to bring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We have rustic camping areas and sometimes on unlevelled ground. Camping is only available in the warmer months of the year from late spring to autumn (mid-March to 1st November).

Please bring your own tent, a foam pad\/mat, sleeping bag, pillow and any other items that will make your camping comfortable. There are on-site bathrooms and toilets available for campers. In Lower Hamlet and New Hamlet only, there are a limited number of tents available for rent on a first come first served basis (Upper Hamlet does not offer tents for rent).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have rustic camping areas and sometimes on unlevelled ground. Camping is only available in the warmer months of the year from late spring to autumn (mid-March to 1st November).

Please bring your own tent, a foam pad\/mat, sleeping bag, pillow and any other items that will make your camping comfortable. There are on-site bathrooms and toilets available for campers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camper Van<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are a few spots for camper vans.

Please note that there are no utility hook-ups to water or electricity.<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commuter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to come as a “commuter”, you need to find lodgings yourself outside Plum Village and pay for them separately, in addition to the commuter fee you contribute to Plum Village towards retreat expenses (which include your food and use of the facilities and grounds at Plum Village, as well as a contribution toward the teachings).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hamlet you register with can provide a list of local \u201cgites\u201d (guest houses) on request.
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Contributions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plum Village retreat contributions are calculated in line with current costs in France and go towards covering the expenses of every aspect of your stay and experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: The details below reflect retreats from January 3, 2026, onwards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The practical side includes: accommodation (from \u20ac18-50\/day), full board & refreshments (approx. \u20ac12\/day), contribution towards the retreat facilities and site (from approx. \u20ac25\/day), and an administrative registration & payment fee of about 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the contribution rate includes a separate \u201cdana\u201d offering which goes towards supporting the teachings and monastic community (from approx. \u20ac100\/week).Please note: the scholarship rates for dorms, tents, campervans, and commuters do not include this “dana” offering. The contribution is only enough to cover practical expenses (food, lodging, facilities), and does not include a contribution for the teachings or monastic community. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are very grateful for your contribution, which helps us maintain and develop the monastery campus, grounds, and facilities, so we can create a healing and peaceful environment for your retreat, and for generations to come. \n\nYour contribution supports the residential community's international training and service program for young monastics and practitioners, helping us nurture the roots of the living Dharma in the West. <\/em>\n\nIt is thanks to your support that the monastic community can thrive and share the path of mindfulness practice, both in Plum Village and beyond.<\/em>\n\nPlum Village monastery is a non-profit charitable organization and registered religious congregation<\/em> supported by \"dana\"<\/em> \u201cDana\u201d is a Pali and Sanskrit word meaning \u201cdonation\u201d or \u201coffering\u201d. For over 2,500 years, the Buddhist monastic community has been sustained through the generous donations of practitioners, rather than by taxes, land, or other accumulated wealth. <\/span>.\n<\/em>\nWe gratefully accept additional donations<\/a> to support our monasteries and service projects around the world.  <\/sub><\/em><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our new tiered pricing<\/strong> makes retreats more accessible and expands our scholarships, while supporting Plum Village\u2019s work in the world. Please consider choosing the highest rate you can offer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Retreat contributions vary according to the type of lodging you choose and are per person, per week<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pricing Tiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n