Dropping By

We welcome you to drop by when our office is open and we are not having an event. If you would like to drop by for a tour, please contact the registrar to discuss the best time for visiting.

Informal Stays

We welcome anyone to come for an informal stay. This can be as short as 24 hours and as long as a week. It may be of interest to those who are curious about the monastery community, or would like to try out residency here without committing to a full month. We highly recommend that anyone interested in residential training come for an informal stay first, so you can get to know us and see directly what training is like. Those here for an informal stay will be expected to participate whole-heartedly in the daily schedule, and attend all meditation periods, meals, classes, and work practice.

The suggested donation for an informal stay is $35 per-night. Food donations are also welcome.

If you would like to come for an informal stay, please contact the registrar.

Registrar Contact Info:

503-728-0654, registrar@greatvow.org

Guest Accommodations

Guest accommodations at Great Vow are semi-private dormitories. Each dorm sleeps about 10 guests, and has a bathroom and separate sink area. There are also four small, private rooms for couples, or guests with a specific need (for example a CPAP machine). A private room may be requested, but are not always available. There are two private showers located in another part of the facility, as well as gym showers which may be used by several people at the same time. Towels, linens, and blankets are all provided; though guests are encouraged to bring sleeping bags if they have them (this helps us do less laundry).