Wake Up Weekend - Bed in Shared Room - Bóka

Please know that your estimated time of arrival* to the monastery will help us better prepare food for the next meal!
*For Personal Retreat, please arrange to arrive at the monastery between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. CT on the first day of your retreat - typically Friday.
*For Themed Retreat, please arrange to arrive at the monastery between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. CT on the opening day of your retreat - typically Wednesday or Thursday.

Please know that your estimated time of departure* from the monastery will help us better prepare food for the next meal!
*For retreats ending on Friday, you may plan your departure following breakfast, around 9am.
*For retreats ending on Sunday, you may plan your departure following the Day of Mindfulness, around 2pm.
*For the closing day of themed retreats, you may plan your departure following lunch, around 2pm.
*For all departure days, you may also leave earlier in the day, as needed.

Please describe any ongoing medical conditions you may have and any medications you take for your physical health.

If you have been diagnosed with a psychiatric or psychological condition, please explain and list any medications you take for mental health.


Many friends have experienced lessened anxiety, a lifting of depression and improvements in general well-being through mindfulness practice. However, we urge all friends to continue any medication or treatment prescribed by your healthcare practitioner during your stay.

If you suffer from any chronic long term mental or physical illnesses, please ask your doctor if it is advisable for you to attend a retreat of this length with us. Please be aware that we cannot provide any professional care and should we see that it becomes appropriate to reach out for professional help, we may ask you to leave and seek proper help.

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I am applying to register for a mindfulness retreat. If accepted, I understand that I am expected to participate in the daily retreat schedule of the monastery and to practice according to the Five Mindfulness Trainings during my stay (a copy of the Five Mindfulness Trainings can be found on "The Path of Happiness" page of our website). I also understand that I am expected to remain on the monastery grounds for the duration of my retreat, unless I receive permission to leave and entry information to reenter. Further, I understand that, except in cases of emergency, I will not have access to monastery phones, computers, internet, or Wi-Fi, and that outside work, school, and family obligations must be set aside during my stay.

Terms and conditions 1) I have read and understand the information on the Magnolia Grove Monastery website about this retreat and attending retreats at Magnolia Grove. 2) I have read and understand the Cancellation Policy for this retreat. 3) I am are aware that each individual is responsible for their own well-being, and that of any minor(s) in their care. 4) I understand that meditation practice is a complement to, and not a substitute for, prescription medicines, or any psychological or medical treatment. I intend to continue to follow the direction of my doctors and counselors. 5) I agree to relieve Magnolia Grove Monastery from any and all liabilities in the event of any accidental injury or illness incurred by me, or by any minors in my care.

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Type the name of the person you want to share a room with if any (not relevant for camping/commuter reservations). For example: John Doe, partner.
*Each guest must complete an individual registration - this helps us to properly plan for our retreats, calculate appropriate retreat fee, receive helpful info, etc.
Kindly note that only families and couples will get a private room if available, whereas friends may share with other retreatants as well.

FOR MESSAGES TO OFFICE STAFF ABOUT ANYTHING RELEVANT TO YOUR REGISTRATION