Tsondu Retreat Hut

Originally built as one of the huts used by the residents, Tsondu Hut was lived in for many years by long term residents of the monastery. As demand for retreat facilities grew, it was converted to a retreat hut in 1995 with the addition of another smaller adjacent hut as a kitchen. It is the only retreat hut with an inside shower (although one still needs to rely on the solar shower bag for hot water) and again a long drop toilet. The kitchen has a gas cooker. There is also a balcony area around the hut for outdoor sitting. It is located on the other side of the valley to the other solitary retreat huts and has a view across the valley. As it faces north it has good sun all year round. Nearby is one of the most scenic bush parts of the Monastery with extensive taraire trees and nikau palms.

Items to Bring for Retreat

• Warm bedding - including sheets, blankets or sleeping bag
  
• Torch, candles, gas lamp
  
• strong footwear or gumboots
  
• For long retreats, gas heater if desired (you will have to pay for the gas)
  
• Raincoat, warm clothing (i.e. thermals during winter)
  
• Extra cooking equipment if desired
  
• Food - remember there is no fridge so a good stock of non-perishable items especially in summer
  
• For longer stays some cash for food supplies
  
• Reading material
  
• Personal toiletries, towel
  
• Shrine items
  

Retreat Hut Cost Per Day incl. GST

Member	Non-member
$15	$18.50

A 10% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
$10 key deposit, paid when you arrive, is refunded on your departure

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