Fees, Housing & General Information

HOUSING OPTIONS

We attempt to honor all requests for cabin types and occupancy. Although we make a sincere attempt to do so, we may not always be able to accommodate your first request.

Cabins are assigned on the basis of special need, party size, and cabin type requested.There are times when programs are heavily attended and single-occupancy cabins may not be available. If you are registering for a couple and would like a shared bed, please let us know. There is no charge for children age 5 and under.

All lodging fees are per person, per night, and include all meals. Meals not eaten at camp are not deducted from the total bill. All rates and fees are in U.S. funds.

The following housing options are available:

SLEEPING CABINS

Most of our cabins are simple, rustic, and warmed with wood burning stoves or electric heat. They share the use of a nearby bathhouse. Sleeping cabins vary in size and can accommodate from one to six individuals or family members.

Adult $49.00
Young Adult (18-25) $38.00
Teen (13-17) $38.00
Children (6-12) $10.00

PLUMBING CABINS

There are eight plumbing cabins. Each has a shower, sink, and toilet. Plumbing cabins vary in size and can accommodate from 2 to 8 people.

Adult $69.00
Young Adult (18-25) $69.00
Teen (13-17) $41.00
Children (6-12) $22.00

ROUND HOUSE

The Round House has seven sleeping rooms with shared use of 2.5 bathrooms and a commons area. Rooms are both double and single occupancy.

Adult $75.00
Young Adult (18-25) $75.00
Teen (13-17) $47.00
Children (6-12) $25.00

RVS AND TRAILERS

We are not set up to easily accommodate RVs and Trailers, but we do from time to time.  There is access to a bathhouse and an electrical outlet.  Please indicate the size of your RV or Trailer on your registration form.

Adult $49.00
Young Adult (18-25) $38.00
Teen (13-17) $38.00
Children (6-12) $10.00

TENTING

Another option for participating in camp programs is to bring your own tent and camp on the grounds. As with our other housing options, the fee for tenting includes meals and full use of the camp facilities.

Adult $40.00
Young Adult (18-25) $35.00
Teen (13-17) $35.00
Children (6-12) $10.00

BEDDING RENTAL Please bring your own bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow, sleeping bag, and so forth.) A limited supply of bedding is available for a rental fee of $15.00 per bed. Towels are available for a rental fee of $5.00. The rental fee for pillows is $2.00.

PERSONS RESIDING OFF-SITE are welcome to register for all programs and activities at Indralaya.  The fees vary for program participants who choose to stay in off-site accommodations.  Please see the individual program description to determine the applicable fee.  Off-site registrants are welcome to attend meals.  Additional meal fees apply, see below.

VEGETARIAN MEALS The daily fees include all meals. Meals are served in our dining hall and are lacto-ovo vegetarian (may include dairy or egg products). There are often non-dairy, and non-wheat alternatives available. When registering, please tell us about any special dietary needs and we will gladly accommodate you to the best of our ability.

ADDITIONAL MEALS

Breakfast – $9.00; Lunch – $9.00; Dinner – $12.00

MAKING RESERVATIONS Online registration is available for all programs. To register online, go to the program page of the program you are interested in and click on the

button for that program.

If you prefer to register via mail, please download, print and complete the Registration Form PDF Download (91 kB).

A deposit of $35 per person should accompany your registration. The balance of your bill is due upon arrival. 60% of the deposit is refundable if you cancel more than two weeks prior to the program. The deposit is non- refundable with less than two weeks’ notice. If a program is cancelled or is already full at the time you register, your full deposit will be refunded. There is no deposit for work parties.

PROGRAM FEES are charged for most workshops in addition to the basic lodging and meal fees. All visitors 18 and over will be charged the full program fee for the period of their stay whether attending all, part, or none of the scheduled program. Please see individual programs to determine the applicable fee.

FRIENDS OF INDRALAYA AND THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS receive a 5% discount off all program and lodging costs.

SALES TAX Due to our status as a nonprofit retreat center, Indralaya is not required to collect sales tax. The sales-tax exemption applies to all activities at the camp, including bookstore purchases.

CANADIAN FUNDS will be accepted at an exchange rate equivalent to that available at local financial institutions. For the best exchange rate, we recommend using either a Visa or MasterCard or a bank check drawn in US funds.

FEE REDUCTION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE It is important to us that no one feel unable to attend a program due to financial circumstances. People with limited financial means can reduce the cost of attending a program at Indralaya by helping on daily staff. Partial scholarships are also available. Please apply for fee assistance by contacting the residents or registrar.

DAILY STAFF OPTIONS The successful operation of our programs relies on volunteer support and guest staffing. Daily staff positions are available at all of our regular programs. Program participants age 13 and older are welcome to apply for daily staff. These positions provide a $25 per day discount in exchange for approximately  3  hours of work each day, and may also include a regular after-meal cleanup assignment.

People on daily staff will be asked to help out where they are most needed. You may find yourself in the kitchen, in the garden, or on bathroom cleanup detail, for example. While we do all we can to avoid conflicts between being on daily staff and fully participating in the program, this is not always possible, particularly for those who are helping in the kitchen. Daily staff positions are often still available upon arrival. Ask the registrar.

FELLOWSHIP STAFF If you would like to pursue a deeper and more intensive commitment to Indralaya, consider applying for a fellowship position. These positions require a minimum commitment of two consecutive weeks. Individuals must be 18 or older to be eligible for a Fellowship position.

Fellowship staff may be assigned to a wide array of duties, which might include cooking, gardening, maintenance, cleaning, transportation, or office work. We are looking for people who are interested in working in a community dedicated to a theosophical way of life. In return for approximately 5 hours work a day with day off per week, Indralaya provides food, housing, and everlasting gratitude in addition to waiving all program expenses. The cooperative spirit and energies of the fellowship staff are essential to making the ideals of Indralaya a reality.

If you are interested, please call to request an application form, or you can download and send in the Fellowship Application PDF Download (112 kB) via mail or fax.

PERSONAL RETREATS Members of the Friends of Indralaya, Theosophical Society members, and individuals who have previously participated in a camp activity and are in harmony with the ideals of Indralaya are eligible to stay at Indralaya for a personal retreat when there is no other program activity scheduled and weather permits. Personal retreat visits need to be scheduled and pre-approved by the resident managers. The basic structure of the personal retreat is as follows:

1. The personal retreat fee is $30 per person per night.

2. People on personal retreat are responsible for supplying their own vegetarian food, transportation, bedding, and other supplies. Meals are prepared in the retreatant’s cabin.

3. Retreatants are asked to contribute two hours of work to Indralaya for every night they are in camp. There is an additional charge of $20 per person per night for those choosing not to perform the two hours of work.

PRESENTING PROGRAMS AT INDRALAYA If you are interested in presenting a program at Indralaya, or have suggestions for possible presenters, please e-mail us.