If you are considering coming on a course please note:

You will need a sleeping bag - we provide a matress and pillow with pillow case.
The bunkhouse is comfortable but communal! There are three sleeping spaces, with four or five beds in each room. If you prefer privacy, you may want to bring a tent.

Camping

There is ample camping space with lovely views and a tree bog! The campsite is flat and close to the bunkhouse, but far enough away to get some peace and quiet.


You will need ...

Clothes for practical outside work.
Work boots are a good idea, and wellies if you have them.
Inside shoes/slippers are a good idea.
Materials for taking notes.
No dogs or other animals please.
The food will be mostly organic and vegetarian.

If you are on a course or event that finishes on Sunday or late at night please consider arranging your travel home in advance.

Contact your course/event tutor to see if they can arrange a lift share for you.

If you need to get a bus or a train please consider booking a taxi to the bus/train station in advance. Rural bus services are scant in the evenings and on Sunday, and getting a taxi at short notice in this area can be difficult.

Nearby Bed & Breakfast:-

Woodside B&B, Ruardean - 01594 542516 (Dog friendly)

Belvedere House Lower Lydbrook - 01594 368398

Dryslade Farm Near Symonds Yat - 01594 860259

Inn on the Wye Kerne Bridge, Nr Ross on Wye - 01600 89087

Saracens Head Symonds Yat - 01600 890435

We have supplied the details of some of the local B&B's in the area, however to see a full list of all accommodation available in the area please CLICK HERE to visit Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Tourism website.

  • Learning Buddhism, Living Zen Retreat

    6-8th September 2019 

    A Residential Weekend Retreat at Ragmans Lane Farm, Forest of Dean, led by Fiona Nuttall.

    Silent meditation within the context of a living Chan Buddhist tradition. Suitable for both those new to meditation and those with more experience.

    Retreat organised by the Bristol Chan group and the Forest of Dean Chan group.

    Cost, all in, with vegetarian meals and farm bunkhouse/yurt accommodation, £120. Some bursaries at £60. Camping also available at £100.

    Fiona Nuttall, Zhi-jing Fa-hong, is the first Dharma Heir of Simon Child. Fiona trained with John Crook and Simon Child from the 1990's, and is Chair of the Western Chan Fellowship committee. She has been leading retreats for WCF since 2007.

    For further information see WCF website and to book please contact Jane Spray, Forest of Dean Chan group jane-spray@tiscali.co.uk

     


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