Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali, 5–12 April 2025

Description

Accommodation

Mandali offers Twin/Double and Shared dormitory room accommodation on site. We may offer single occupancy in twin rooms on a first come, first served basis if there are spaces available closer to the retreat date. 

If you would like to stay in a single room, you will be able to add your name to the waitlist.

Couples can note a preference for twin beds or a double bed during the booking process. 

Most of the Twin rooms are booked in pairs for couples or friends who wish to share together, the system will automatically add two tickets to your basket for you. It is possible to book a twin room to share with a friend or to be allocated to a twin room sharing with another person. If you wish to book only for yourself, please book using the appropriate button for a male or female twin room, and you will be allocated a room with one other person.

Shared dormitory rooms will have 4 attendees in total and are allocated by gender; please choose the appropriate ticket when booking so that we can allocate your room properly. There are single beds and single bunk beds available in shared rooms, please book with your preference. Please note that bunk bed tickets are either top or bottom bunks, which will be allocated by the organiser according to availability. 

If you wish to share a room with a friend, you will be able to book your tickets and email Neil with your sharing preference when booking is open. 

Commuter tickets are for those who prefer to stay off-site at a local B&B or if you live close by. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments are included in the Commuter price, along with access to the spa facilities. 

Commuter tickets are non-residential. We advise arranging outside accommodation before purchasing a commuter ticket.

There are some accommodations available within walking distance of Mandali. A car is needed to reach the majority of accommodation options. You can find the list of outside accommodations here.

A short walk from Mandali, the family-owned Hotel Monte Mazzoccone is a popular guesthouse with our attendees. For more information and booking, please contact Samantha via WhatsApp at +39 0323 199 1076

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of local accommodations and you may also find options on the popular booking sites Airbnb and Booking.com.

House Yvonne and Thomas 

These two neighbouring houses, House Yvonne and House Thomas, are shared with other retreat attendees and offer comfortable communal spaces with breathtaking views over Lake Orta.

House Yvonne features a lounge, dining area, kitchen, three bedrooms, two shared bathrooms (one with a shower, one with a shower over the bathtub), and two gardens on different levels.

House Thomas includes a spacious communal area, dining area, kitchen, three bedrooms, a garden, and two shared bathrooms with the same facilities.

A complimentary minibus service will transport guests to Mandali in the morning before the first meditation and back to the houses in the evening, approximately 1.5 hours after dinner begins. Walking is also an option, though the 30-minute route involves hilly roads and is best suited for physically active guests.

To view photos of House Yvonne and Thomas please click here.

Casa Belvedere

A two-bedroom apartment, owned by Mandali, is available just a one-minute walk (90 metres) from Mandali’s entrance. Situated within an apartment building, it features a shared bathroom with a shower and a communal kitchen, offering a convenient and comfortable stay close to the retreat centre.

If you would like photos or more information, please contact Neil.

Transport

The nearest airport is Malpensa Milano Airport, which is roughly 80 minutes by car. There will be a coach service from the airport, for more details please email Neil – neil@rupertspira.com

Please note that Mandali discourages guests to fly to Linate or Bergamo Orio al Serio because they are further away by car, and have difficult connections for public transport.

Meals & Refreshments

All meals will be lacto-vegetarian. It is possible to select gluten or dairy free meals during the booking process; if you have special dietary requirements, please contact the organiser to check that your requirements can be met by the catering team before booking. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all special diets can be catered for.

Schedule

Discussion Board

Everyone who books onto this event will get access to the discussion board, with the ability to:

• Post comments
• Contact other attendees to exchange information or for social purposes

Registration

To register, a €285* non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat, prior to arrival. Please book using the “Add to Basket” buttons below. 

Costs per person: (all tickets include, unless otherwise stated, include three meals and refreshments each day).

Lake View Single – €3,895 (Singles will be offered out closer to the retreat date to the waiting list, if there are spaces)

Garden View Single – €3,695 (Singles will be offered out closer to the retreat date to the waiting list, if there are spaces)

Lake View Twin or Double – €2,775

Garden View Twin or Double – €2,675

Shared room (4 sharing) * – €2,315

Commute* * with all meals – €1,745 
or with Breakfast & Lunch only – €1,645 

* Shared rooms (4 sharing) consist of either bunk beds or single beds on a mezzanine floor. If you have any physical limitations that may make a particular bed type unsuitable, please contact the organiser Neil when booking.

* * Commuter tickets are non-residential. Anyone purchasing a commuter ticket must arrange their own accommodation and attend the retreat during the day. Before booking a Commuter ticket, we highly recommend arranging your accommodation and transportation first due to limited options in the local vicinity. For more information on accommodations in the area, click here or contact Neil to discuss local accommodation options: neil@rupertspira.com

Should the retreat be cancelled for any reason related to Covid-19, the deposit payments made will be automatically transferred to a replacement online Retreat at Home.

Livestream

Livestream participants have streaming access to all meetings during the retreat and will be able to view recordings from previous sessions from the livestream page; these will be streamable and viewable for 30-days from session date. This way, you can easily catch up on any missed sessions or listen again to take the understanding a little deeper. There will be a special discussion board for the livestream attendees where the streaming link will be posted ahead of the first session and will provide a place for everyone to communicate and share in the teaching.

There won't be a Zoom Q&A session during the retreat for livestream attendees due to the retreat being more focussed on meditation. 

Tickets are available based on the sliding scale below, with the intention of making the teaching available to more people. If you wish to purchase a ticket for a friend, you may simply add a second ticket to your account and let the team know who you would like to assign it to by emailing their name and email address to: support@rupertspira.com. Please note that tickets can only be assigned to people who have a log in for Rupert’s website.

Costs per person:

€110 - Supported: for those who would like to attend but are unable to do so for financial reasons*

€220 - Standard: for those with sufficient financial resources to attend at a fair price

€330 - Sponsor: for those with adequate financial resources and a desire to support attendance for others

Supported Tickets - We offer a limited number of supported tickets for those who wish to attend but may not have the financial means to do so. If you wish to attend but haven’t got the financial means to do so, please click here to complete the application form and apply for a discount voucher code.

In addition, we have a small number of fully supported places available, offering a 100% discount. If you are unable to afford the supported rate, you can follow the same process to apply for one of these places.

If you have any questions or experience any difficulties completing the application, please feel free to contact us at support@rupertspira.com.

Please note that the cut-off date for free ticket applications is Thursday, 3rd April, at 12 pm GMT. Supported tickets will remain open until midnight 5th April. 

We are committed to ensuring that Rupert’s online events are accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. If you would like to support this initiative, you can do so by clicking here.