Jikoji Retreat Center, 12100 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95030, phone: (408) 741-9562
Jikoji Retreat Center, 12100 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95030, phone: (408) 741-9562
The basic rate is $30/day, as below, for individual retreatants, food not included. This fee gives the individual non-exclusive use of the community kitchen, community living room, dormitory, bathroom, zendo, and grounds. Although sleeping pads are available, housekeeping and bedding are not included. Retreatants are expected to clean up after themselves (**see below for special arrangements). A work/study program is available (3 hours assigned work/day). For an added fee, individuals may alternatively stay in private rooms instead of the dormitories, as below).
Garden Room (Old Dorm, basic rate) $30The base rate is $360 for up to 8 people, $35/day for each additional person over 8 up to 15, and $25/person above 15. This fee gives the group exclusive use of the community kitchen, community living room, both dormitories, the Zendo, and non-exclusive use of the bathrooms and grounds. Two private rooms, the Dokusan Room, located in the Zendo building, and the Smaller Private Room with bath, are included in the group rate. Additional private rooms are available at extra cost, as below, however these rooms are included without extra charge for groups of 16 or more. Sleeping pads are available, but large groups should encourage their members to bring pads with their bedding (sleeping in the Zendo is permitted). Housekeeping, incense and candles are not included. Groups are expected to clean up after themselves. Please allot appropriate time to do so. A non-refundable deposit of one night's rental, $350 (plus $40 with rental of additional private rooms), is required to confirm booking. Groups exceeding 25 persons must pay for the rental of a portable toilet to offset the use of our septic system.
$360 minimum includes up to 8 people, and the use of the Garden Room, New Dorm,
Old Dokusan Room, and Smaller Private Room with bath.
$35 per additional person beyond 8, up to 15
Any group may also use the Private Rooms for an added $20 each, and/or the Middle Room for$30 if single, or $20 each if shared.
$25 per additional person beyond 15, but this includes all facilities (above plus Private Rooms and Middle Room) without added charges
**the Jikoji staff may be able to suggest competent vegetarian cooks for groups who prefer to hire out their cooking. Call (408) 741-9562.