Infos & Rules

Retreat Informations and Etiquettes

Our PaPae Meditation Retreat is located midway between Chiang Mai City and Pai, nestled deep in the moutains of Northern Thailand, is a sanctuary for the seeking soul. Here, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature, we invite you to step away from the noise of the modern world and embrace a simpler, more meaningful way of being. In the spirit of ancient Buddhist wisdom, we honor the Four Necessities of life: Food, Clothing, Shelter, and Medicine. Our living spaces are intentionally basic—free from luxury and clutter—offering a gentle return to what truly matters. We believe that true happiness is never found in the external world, but waiting quietly within. When we allow ourselves to stop, turn inward, and rest in meditation, the mind grows still, revealing an enduring inner peace.

Frequently Asked Questions ;

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Regristation & Stays

• Will I get a confirmation email from the retreat?
  -  No confirmation email will be sent. Once your registration form is submitted, your booking is confirmed, and you are welcome to arrive on your scheduled date.

• Can I arrive a day or two earlier than my registered date?
  -  Yes. Please send us an email in advance to let us know your new arrival date.

• Can I extend my stay beyond my registered dates?
  -  Yes. You can extend your stay at the reception desk between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM on your original check-out date.

• Can I request a private room?
  -  Private rooms cannot be reserved in advance unless required for medical reasons or age-related accommodations. Most accommodations feature two twin beds (double occupancy). The few remaining private rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival.

• What payment methods do you accept for donations/stays?
  -  We accept Cash, Direct Bank Transfer, Wise, Revolut, Thai Bank QR Scan, and TrueMoney.  We do not accept Credit Cards, PayPal, or Alipay.

Arrival & Check Out & Shuttle

• Can I leave the retreat early?
  -  Yes, you may check out at any time.

Key Deposit: To receive your key deposit back, you must check out after 8:30 AM. If you leave before 8:30 AM, please drop your key into the Check-Out Key Box and scan the Check-Out QR Code.

Transportation: You can walk to the bus stop or request a ride in the Van Tickets WhatsApp group before 1:00 PM (100 THB ticket fee, subject to driver availability).

• Can I get a refund if I leave early?
  -  Yes, refunds are available if you decide to leave prior to your scheduled departure date.

• Can I arrive at the retreat late? 

-  Yes. However, late arrivals incur a 100 THB per person late check-in fee, plus a 100 THB transport fee if you require our shuttle.
-  Note: We strongly recommend arriving before 5:00 PM (17:00) so you can join our orientation tour and familiarize yourself with the accommodation and meditation halls.

• How does the PaPae shuttle service work?

-  Standard Service: We offer complementary pick-up and drop-off service at the PaPae Bus Stop between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

-  After-Hours Service: Pick-ups outside these hours incur a 100 THB ticket fee per person and are subject to driver availability. Please arrange this in advance via the PaPae Van Ticket Group.

Regristation & Stays

• How are meals served at the retreat? 

-  Meals are served buffet-style with portions planned according to the number of participants. You are welcome to enjoy your fill, but please take only what you can finish to minimize food waste. If extra food is needed, feel free to ask the kitchen team.

• Are there options for vegans and guests with food allergies? 

-  Our standard buffet offers regular and vegetarian options (which may occasionally include eggs).

-  Vegan Meals: Inform the kitchen team near the Canteen upon arrival, and they will prepare dedicated vegan meals for you to pick up daily.

-  Food Allergies: Please follow the same process by informing the kitchen team directly so they can prepare safe, separate meals for you.

• Is dinner provided? 

-  We do not serve dinner at the retreat; however, you are welcome to dine at local restaurants in the nearby village.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Does the retreat have hot showers? 

-  Yes, every bathroom facility is equipped with a water heater. While we have multiple shared bathroom and toilet facilities throughout the retreat, private en-suite bathrooms are very limited.

• Can I share a room with someone of a different gender? 

-   No. Guests are housed in gender-segregated accommodations. Couples and friends of different genders are required to stay in separate rooms.

-  Exceptions: Families traveling with young children, or individuals requiring support due to medical needs or age-related requirements.

• Can I request a room change? 

-  Yes, subject to availability and a valid reason. Please speak with the receptionist from 1.00 - 5.00 PM

• Can we bring a private group to host our own program? 

-  Yes, we welcome independent group bookings. Please contact us directly to discuss availability and facility arrangements.

• Why are the mattresses in the rooms thin?

      -  We follow the Eight Precepts of Buddhism, one of which includes abstaining from high, luxurious, or overly comfortable beds to cultivate mindfulness and simplicity.

Rules & Etiquttes you should be aware ;

Rules :

1. Although every classes are optional but please do not be late to attend any sessions, please arrive at the meditation hall 10 minutes early.

2. Do not use your phone on meditation time, please put your phone on the silent mode inside any meditation halls.

3. Do not do exercise or yoga inside the meditation halls (sunset hall included), a Kangaroo house is a place for exercise. 

4. Playing musix, equipments, singing and dnacing are forbidden anywhere on the retreat ground.

5. Please keep silent anywhere after 21.00. You can use Yellow House Co-Working space for work and calls during silent time.

6. Changing the room by yourself without permission , fine 2000 bahts.

7. Smoking inside the retreat ground are srtictly forbidden.

8. You will be asked to leave the retreat without refund for physical, sexual harassment and stealing.

9. Drinking Alcohol is seriously forbidden, you will be immediately kicked out of the retreat, without refund, non-negotiable. (inside the local restaurants and convenience stores are also forbidden).

Etiquttes :

1. Please button up your shirt, to respect the monastic community.

2. Take off your shoes before entering any building or bathroom.

3. Do not talk to people who wear a silent badge.

4. Please change into bathroom slippers before entering the bathroom (do not wear your shoes inside), and do not flush sanitary wipes or tissue papers down the toilet.

5.  Flexible retreatants, please respect the silent day (day 1 of Structured Retreat) and keep silent on public area especially in the canteen.

6. Please avoid Intimacy such as (flirting, hugging, kissing anywhere on the retreat ground) to avoid awkwardness and respect monastic community.

7. Please do not use both of the beds when you got assigned to 2 twins bed room, there might be someone sharing the room with you in case of full private accommodations.

8. Please arrive at the retreart before 17.00 to be able to join the retreat orientation round tour. 

9. Please return blue matts or chiars inside the meditation hall by yourself after used.

10. Please prepare sufficient amont of cash, the local restaurant and convenience stores only accept Cash payment.

11. Please don't be afraid to ask for help, you are welcome to contact any of our staffs or go to the reception from 8.30 - 17.30. 

Meditation Halls, Accommodations, Public Areas & Monk's Areas  ;

Meditation Halls : 

1. Center Hall

2. Moon Hall

3. Pagoda

4. Fireplace

5. Sunset Viewpoint Hall

6. Luang Pu Hall

Female Accomodations (Houses) : ❤️

1. Merit House 

2. WellNess One

3. WellNess Two 

4. WellNesss Three

5. Lake House

6. Jason House 

7. Meeting Point 

8. SIE House 

9. Rattanyu House (Ratta)

10. Metta House

Male Accomodations (Houses) : 💙

1. Bungalow

2. Kangaroo House

3. HUT 

4. George House

5. Waterfall One

6. Waterfall Two

7. Staff House

Public Areas : ⭐️ 

1. Canteen

2. Good View Cafe (opens 8.00-17.30)

3. Library (Please do not take the book outside, and return them to the shelves after used)

4. Yellow House (Co-Working Space for work calls 24 hours)

5. Kangaroo House Gym (for exercise)

6. Chinese Pavilion (Chinese Information center)

7. Vimutthi Hall (Tree House)

8. BamBoo Swing

9. Be A Monk Office (welcome to ask for more odination program there)