accommodation and meals

Accommodation

Commuters: this retreat option is for those who already live in Victoria and don't need a bedroom for overnight stays.

Live-in: this option is for guests who'd like a bedroom during their stay at Queenswood.  Our bedrooms are simple spaces designed for rest, relaxation and quiet.  Each bedroom is furnished with a bed, dresser, closet, desk, easy-chair and sink. There are 3 bedroom types you can choose from:

• Single bed with shared bathroom (the "all-inclusive live-in" option is based on this rate)
• Single bed with private ensuite bathroom (please add $20 / night to the all-inclusive live-in option)
• 2 single beds with shared bathroom (please contact Queenswood for the appropriate rate)

Meals

Food feeds both our bodies and souls.  That's why food is so important to us at Queenswood.  And while you're on retreat at Queenswood, you're here to focus on other things than preparing food, so we take pride in making it for you.

When you register for a retreat, please remember to indicate if you have any allergies or dietary requirements so that we can plan ahead for you.  If you're gluten sensitive, please plan to bring your own bread and other staple foods, which you can leave in the dining room fridge.

Silence is an important part of the spiritual practice of many of the world's religious and spiritual traditions.  In order to make silent meals regularly possible for guests, each meal offers a silent and social seating.  You're welcome to arrive for the silent seating and stay through the social seating.

Sample Menus

Breakfast | silent seating 7:45-8:15, social seating 8:15-9:00*

*Please note that if you plan to attend yoga from 8-9am, there will still be food for you when you're finished!   Breakfast stops being cooked at 9am, but it will be left out for you until 9:20.

Lunch | silent seating 11:45-12:15, social  seating 12:15-1:00

Dinner | silent seating 5:15-5:45, social  seating 5:45-6:15