Visiting Windhorse
People are welcome to spend extra days at the center before, or after, attending a retreat, sesshin, workshop, celebration, or even the regular weekly programming. Anyone interested in deepening their practice and experiencing residential life for a relatively short term may apply to stay at Windhorse without a full residential commitment.
As always, please contact the center with any questions, or to reserve a space for your stay. ADD A LINK.
Accomodation
Most Windhorse guests stay in the retreat lodge near the main house where there are a couple of private spaces as well as dormitory-style rooms. In good weather, the property also has many beautiful sites for tents. We make an effort to ensure that everyone is comfortable. In situations where several participants are attending an event, be aware that accommodations are retreat-style and you may be asked to share a room.
Travelling by car ADD Picture of Sign
If you’re coming by car for your first visit, note that the address of Windhorse is ___ Panther Branch. There is a prominent sign at the end of the driveway. Beware that many GPS systems will deliver you next door by mistake.
Please try to arrive at a reasonable hour that doesn’t conflict with a scheduled period of meditation. Always let us know beforehand what time of day you plan to arrive so that we can be sure someone is available to greet and orient you.
Please park your car in a parking spot on the grass, to the right along the driveway. If you’d like to unload your car first, it’s fine to drive up closer to the house to do so, then to immediately re-park it in the parking area.
Travelling by plane
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is about 40 minutes drive from Windhorse. If you plan to fly into and out of AVL at reasonable hours, we will most likely be able to arrange rides for you. If you must arrive or depart at inconvenient times, arrangements can be made with a ride service. There is usually no need to rent a car just to get to the airport and back.
Regardless of whether you’ll need transportation, please send us your flight information well in advance of your trip. ADD AN EMAIL ADDRESS?