Flexible Retreat

At PaPae Meditation Retreat, we offer two types of retreat programs. Our most popular and comprehensive option is the 3-Day Structured Retreat.  Alternatively, our Flexible Retreat offers a freeform style ideal for self-guided meditation.

During your stay, you will learn the Middle-Way Technique, an accessible meditation practice suitable for all experience levels.

Flexible Retreat opens to join everyday but if you arrive on the same days as our 3 days Structured Retreat, (you can check the date on our website) there will be more participants on those days (if you enjoy more privacy please make sure not to arrive on the same days) 

More over on the structured days, the flexible retreat schedules won’t be present, you will have to join the schedules of structured retreat instead (which is not mandatory, you can decide your own day, to attend any session) 

Check In Process :

13.00 - 17.00    ;    Checking In      @Merit Area Reception

• • Clothing: You will change into a white uniform. Fresh sets are available daily upon returning worn sets.

  • Orientation & Payment: Receive essential retreat details and complete your stay donation. Payment must be made via Cash or Direct Online Bank Transfer (Thai bank transfer, Wise, or Revolut). Credit cards, PayPal, and Alipay are not accepted. International ATMs are not available in the village; please prepare sufficient cash in advance.

  • Key Deposit: Bring 100 THB cash for your room key deposit.

  • Room Assignment: Settle into your room before joining the round tour.

17.00    ;    Orientation Round Tour for New Arrivals      @Merit Area Reception 

Here are our flexible schedules with class explanations :

5.30 - 7.00    ;    Morning Meditation and Chanting       @Center Hall

• There will be guided meditation with morning chanting (you will be chanting in Pali, if you interested to know the meaning of the morning you can (click here).

7.30 ; Breakfast      @Canteen

10.00 11:30    ;    Benefits of Meditation        @MoonHall

• On this class you will be meeting with Phra Carl Pathajaro,(7 years into the  which you will be leaning more of Monk's Life, the past experience of our teaching monk and the changing point of why he choose this monk life. You will also be learning how to adapt meditation into your daily life and how to stick with the good habit with guided meditation.

11.30    ;    Lunch       @Canteen

12.00 +  ;    Free Time for Self Meditation 

15.30    ;    Meditation session with Maechee (Nun) Sophia     @Pagoda

• Q&A - including middle way meditation practice being a nun , meditation together

18.30 - 20.00    ;    Eveninng Meditation and Chanting        @Center Hall

• There will be guided meditation with evening chanting (you will be chanting in Pali, if you interested to know the meaning of the morning you can (click here).

21:00+    ;    Silent Time

• We are kindly asking everyone to stay completely silent whether you are outside or inside of your room (especially public are)

• If you want to do work calls, you are welcome to use the Yellow House Co-Working Space (next to the kitchen), wifi provided, as you are allowed to talk inside the room. 

Retreat Guidelines & Etiquette

While class attendance is optional, participants must follow these rules when attending sessions:

• 1.  Arrive at the meditation hall 10 minutes prior to scheduled start times.

  2.  Keep phones on complete silent mode; mobile device use is prohibited during meditation sessions.

  3.  Do not perform yoga, stretching, or workout routines inside any meditation hall (including the Sunset Viewpoint Hall).

Visit this to learn more about frequently asked questions and rules.