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Suggested contributions

So far we have been able to accept contributions which have more or less followed the suggested amounts below and therefore should mean the cabin's upkeep isn't too much of a financial burden and ensure its’ continuity. Please do what you can to support this goal.

The cabin is bought and paid for and it is our intention to either have the cabin written in trust for the benefit of the WBO or one of the centres. There are no loans or mortgages to pay and hence 100% donations go to Danaloka itself. No individuals receive any kind of payment although the cost of diesel is reimbursed for the people who take the transport option in the Landrover.

The aim is to break even on running costs/maintenance and then, if there is any surplus, make improvements. In 2006/7 well over £18,000 was spent on improvements and although 2007 showed a deficit too, no reimbursement is expected or included in the calculations! So I guess you could say we are putting our money where our mouth is!

Under certain circumstances (bereavement, ill health etc) the cabin may be available free of charge. It is our warmest wish to share the beauty of this little spot with as many friends as possible and hope that financial matters will never prevent this. However it doesn't maintain itself so we have to be cautious.

Suggested donations are as listed below and realistically based upon actual bare running costs with 60% occupancy (very optimistic!).

It costs about £2.50 per day Fuel. Electricity (and Gas) in the autumn/winter but the log burner really helps and is far more environmentally friendly. There's no shortage of logs! We do ask you to add this fuel contribution if you stay between Sept 1st and March 31st

Booking week is usually: Friday to Friday, midday departure, but nothing is fixed or inflexible.

Prices are for solitary use. Please donate a little extra for 2 persons or more and Bank/School Holiday periods please.

Saturday Night only £45

Weekend Friday and Saturday 2 nights £70 - 3 nights £90 - extra nights £20.00

Midweek 1 night £30 - 2 nights £56 - 3 nights £75 - 4 nights £96 - 5 nights £110

Weekly rate (Fri/Fri) £165                                 Monthly Rate - £545

Transport from Stratford station to/from cabin £20 each way (1 person. £25 couple, £30 up to 4 sharing)

Small groups, TBRL, Community outings or families please call to discuss a rate.

Danaloka is a small, privately owned, non profit making organisation which just runs a Retreat Cabin. The owners are associated with the FWBO, Friends of the Western Buddhist Order © 2008 www.danaloka.com