May 22-24 2010, Manning Park, BC
Early Bird Registration: January 22, 2010
Enjoy a weekend designed to
promote fellowship between the various age groups within
the families attending. Participate in activities, lectures
and workshops. The event is open to anyone who is curious
about or interested in the teachings of Jodo Shinshu
Buddhism. We will be continuing our Olympics game, so
come prepared for group participation.
Accommodations will be community style with shared cottages
and hotel rooms. When requesting your group to stay
together, please submit all names on one registration form.
Organizers will try to accommodate your requests and use
discretion being mindful of other guests.
Accommodations will be filled on a first come first served
basis.
All other meals will be provided as planned by the
organizing committee. All guests will sign up for meal
preparation, cooking and cleanup duties. Please let us know
if any member of your group has food allergies. Local
guests are welcome to bring home-made desserts to
share.
Manning Park is just 3 hours from Vancouver and 2
½ hours from Kelowna. Participants are responsible for
their own travel to Manning Park.
Registration is open from 2:00-3:00pm Saturday, May 22 and
closing services will end by 11am on Monday, May 24. Early
registration fees are discounted for registrations received
with payment (by cheque) before January 22, 2010.
Rates-(per person for Chalets &
Cabins)* Before Jan 22/10
Adult Member* (AM) 26+ $135 (Early Bird
$120)
Adult Non-Member (AN)26+ $150 (Early Bird $135)
Youth (Y) 14 to 25 $80
Child (C) 6 to 13 $40
Infant (I) to 5 free
*Hotel Room requests will be $244 per room for the weekend
+ 50% of the per person rates above
*Discounted rate apply for adult members of the JSBTC (Jodo
Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada), BCA (Buddhist Churches
of America), Hawaii Kyodan and members of any affiliate of
the Nishi Hongwanji.
Please let us know if you would prefer hotel, cottage or
chalet accommodations.
Standard Cottage – sleeps 8 – (14 available)
1 double & 2 sets of bunks plus 1 double hide a bed,
sitting room with TV & full kitchen
Deluxe Cottages – sleeps 10 – (4 available)
3 bedrooms-2 queens & 2 sets of bunks plus 1 double
hide a bed, sitting room with TV & kitchen
Tri-Plex Chalets – sleeps 14 – (3 available)
– adjoining rooms to sleeping units with separate bathrooms
2 bedrooms-2 queens & 2 sets of bunks plus 1 hide a
bed, sitting room with TV & full kitchen
Final Registration must be received with payment by March
22, 2010.
All cheques payable to “Vancouver Buddhist Temple”
To request a registration form or if you have any
questions, please contact:
VBT at 604-253-7033 or Email: retreat.vbt@gmail.com
Sponsored by: The Living Dharma
Centre
Hosted by: Vancouver Buddhist Temple