Accommodations
Karmê Chöling's visitors and program participants have many accommodation options. We offer private single and double rooms, shared dormitory housing, meditation hall accommodations, seasonal tents, and a guesthouse in nearby Barnet, Vermont.
Amenities
Private rooms and dormitories include bedding, towels, and storage space for guest belongings. For meditation hall and tent accommodations, guests should bring their own bedding and towels, and may store their belongings in cubicles located in the lower dormitory, or in our outdoor changing tent in the summer. All visitors have access to shared bathrooms and the laundry room, which includes washers and dryers, an iron and ironing board, drying racks, and detergent.
Pricing
Program fees cover tuition and meals, and do not include accommodations. There is a separate charge for accommodations, which varies with the accommodation option selected.
Program Participants: Daily accommodation rates for program participants are quoted below. Rates are per person.
Families: Karmê Chöling welcomes participants with families. Families are responsible for their own child care. Aloka Children's Program is available during some programs. Children under three years old may stay with their parent or caregiver at no charge.
Karmê Chöling Lodging Options
Premium Rooms
Single: $108 / Shared: $60
In these simple yet elegant rooms, renewable bamboo flooring sets off locally made solid birch furniture and hand-tinted plaster walls created by Vermont artisans. Amenities include queen-sized bed, built-in closet, desk and reading chair. Shared rooms offer a second bed in the loft.
Single and 2-Person Shared Rooms
Single: $55 / Shared: $35
Our comfortable single and double rooms are located in the main building of Karmê Chöling. Private rooms vary in size and layout, but are an average of 10' x 10'. Rooms include either a single or double bed. Bedding and towels are included, as well as furniture to store personal belongings. Private rooms are also available at our guesthouse, Ashoka Bhavan, which is a three-minute drive into the town of Barnet.
Shared Dormitory Housing
Dorm Bed: $25
We offer dormitory beds both in the Karmê Chöling main building and at our guesthouse, Ashoka Bhavan. Dorms consist of a spacious room with four to six bunk beds. Dormitories are single gender only. Furniture in the rooms includes a desk, chairs, and storage space. Towels and bedding are included.
Meditation Hall Accommodations
Meditation Hall Floor: $15
Karme Choling offers an opportunity to experience a Tibetian monastic tradition. Many of our visitors choose to sleep in the meditation hall during their stay. Although guests will need to bring their own towels and bedding, we provide three-inch-thick foam mattresses. Those staying in the meditation hall have access to storage cubicles for their belongings.
Tents (May through September)
Single: $30 / Shared: $20
Our tents are situated on wood platforms and are located throughout the hills behind Karmê Chöling's main building. Three-inch-thick foam mattresses and wooden bed frames are provided, but visitors will need to bring their own bedding and towels. Those staying in tents have access to indoor storage cubicles for their belongings.
Participants may bring their own tent and pay $15/day for the use of Karmê Chöling's facilities.
Ashoka Bhavan
Single: $55 / Double: $35 / Dorm Bed: $25
Ashoka Bhavan is our guesthouse in the neighboring town of Barnet which is a 30-minute walk or a three-minute drive from Karmê Chöling. Bedding and towels are provided. There are shared bathrooms and showers on each floor. All meals are served at Karmê Chöling, but there is a kitchen on the first floor for visitors who wish to store and prepare their own food. Other amenities include a large living room and two outdoor porches. Ashoka Bhavan is equipped for wheelchair access.
Local Accommodation
There are several choices for bed and breakfast lodgings, hotels, local guest housing and campgrounds nearby. Madge Rossinoff, our off-site housing coordinator, will be happy to assist you with finding off-site accommodations for your retreat at Karmê Chöling. She can be reached at mrossinoff@stjsd.org. You may also want to contact local bed and breakfasts directly, with the information provided here.
Bed-and-Breakfasts
These lodging sites are small businesses. Please consider this while making your travel arrangements, and give appropriate notification if you must cancel a reservation.
Blue Skies Guesthouse
(website)
136 Church Street
Barnet, Vermont 05821
Less than one mile from Karmê Chöling.
Sangha owned. (802) 633-2320
Suzann Duquette and Jan Enthoven (innkeepers): blueskiesguesthouseinvermont@gmail.com
The Old Homestead
(website)
1573 U.S. Route 5
Barnet, Vermont 05819
(802) 633-4016
(877) 653-4663
Reservations: reserve@theoldhomestead.com
The Inn at Maplemont Farm
(website)
2742 U.S. Route 5
South Barnet, Vermont 05821
(800) 230-1617
(802) 633-4880
Reservations: maplemont-farm@hotmail.com
The McIndoe Falls Inn
(website)
Route 5 P.O. Box 18
McIndoe Falls, Vermont 05050
(802) 633-2240
Reservations: innkeeper@mcindoefallsinn.com
Local Guest Housing
Madge Rossinoff, our off-site housing coordinator, will be happy to assist you with finding accommodations at the places listed below. She can be reached at mrossinoff@stjsd.org
Bill & Ella's Home
43 Church Street
Barnet, Vermont 05821
One mile from Karmê Chöling (across the street from Samadhi Store).
Breakfast not included, but full kitchen privileges and private bath.
Sangha owned.
Host: Ella Reznikova
Drala Fields Guest House
193 Somerhill Rd
Barnet, VT 05821
About four miles from Karmê Chöling.
Private bath, full kitchen privileges, beautiful views of countryside.
Sangha owned.
Host: Irini Rockwell
Guest Rooms at the Heartson's
155 W. Main St
Barnet, VT 05821
Next door to Barnet Quick Stop, 5 minute walk to Harvey's Lake
Perfume, scented lotion and smoke free environment, no pets
20% discount for Karme Choling participants for a week or longer
Hosts: Janet and John Heartson
Sangha House
69 Goodwillie Rd.
Barnet, Vermont 05821
Two miles from Karmê Chöling.
Private apartment, gorgeous views, overlooking Karmê Chöling Valley.
Single, Double & Shared accommodations.
Sangha owned.
Hosts: Marcelene Celiz and Vickie Schafer
Contact Marcy at mceliz@myfairpoint.net
Peacham Village Sangha House
121 Church Street
6 miles from Karmê Chöling
Private bedroom (queen-size bed) and private bathroom downstairs
High-speed wireless internet, unlimited phone
Kitchen and all living space available for use.
Warm and cozy in winter, light and sunny in the summer.
Comfortable home with large deck in a lovely setting—a pleasant way to enjoy Vermont!
$50 per night, $65 for couples.
Host: Madge Rossinoff
Shambhala Place
567 Barnet Center Road
Barnet, VT 05821
Two miles from Karme Choling.
Private room and bath. Kitchen privileges. High speed wireless internet.
Kyudo venue, covered platform.
Quiet and secluded.
Host: Catherine Baker
Hotels and Motels
Fairbanks Inn
(website)
401 Western Avenue
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-5666
Reservations: Fairbanks@kingcon.com
Comfort Inn
(website)
703 Route 5 South
St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
(802) 748-1500
Reservations: VermontTajMahal@aol.com
Cabins and Campgrounds
Harvey's Lake Cabins
(website)
190 Campers Lane
West Barnet, Vermont 05821
(802) 633-2213
Reservations: info@harveyslakecabins.com
Warner's Campground
Route 5E E
East Ryegate, Vermont 05042
(802) 633-2301
