Monastery - HÜMÜH Monastery Retreat Centre - Christian Valley, BC - Abbeys, Convents and Monasteries on Waymarking.com

HÜMÜH Monastery is well off the beaten path, certainly well located to serve as a retreat. After driving 27 km. up Christian Valley Road, one turns right at the HÜMÜH Monastery sign, which is a large gold rock atop a cairn by the side of the road. One then crosses a bridge over the North Kettle River, then drives a further 3.5 km. up the forestry road, following the signs to the monastery. Coordinates given are for the turn off from Christian Valley Road.

The monastery consists of 220-acres of mountain valley retreat and nature reserve along the Kettle River Valley. In the compound itself is the Forest Temple of Enlightenment, Golden Healing Stupa, Amitabha Vista, the River Walk, the Edge Walk, the Labyrinth, the Karma Shedding Pit, and the Whirling Circle. There is also a combination dining hall/office building (purple), other, smaller stupas, and living quarters.

Living quarters consist of the Riverside Cabin - a private cabin, Brava House - a duplex, Paramita House - contains two units, Vajra House - a single cabin, and the Loghouse Guest Lodge - containing several sleeping rooms. There is a Campground located on 'Empowerment Lane' along the Kettle River, which has campsites, tent-cabins, and The Forest Cabin, with a view of the Kettle River.

Spiritual Boot Camps are conducted all summer, beginning every Friday.
($100 donation for 3 days, and $50 donation for each extra day;
$250 donation for 7 days [lodging and meals additional]).

Or partake of a Yoga Intensive Retreat:
3-Day Retreat offered:
• July 26 – 28
• August 30 - September 1
$100 donation (lodging and meals additional)

Or experience "Spiritual Movement through Working with Clay":
3-Day Workshop offered:
• August 9 – 11
• August 16 - 18
$100 donation + $50 materials fee
(lodging and meals additional)

Unfortunately, the cost of Accommodations and Meals is not posted.

Their description of the experience:
"Let the stress and noise fade away...
as your gaze delights in the contours of forested skylines and your hearing attunes to bird song and the murmur from the river. Wander sun-dappled hiking trails and explore wooded mesas where deer graze as your mind quiets to stretch out in enjoyment of the ever-changing views of trees and river amid a spectacular valley.

Pause here and there where comfortable benches, sandy shorelines,
and rocky outcrops pose a relaxed reflection. Then, when the cascading light, aromas of forest, and visions of untainted nature have relaxed your body, return to the comfort of your cozy room or head up to the Dining Hall for tea and a snack or for a gourmet, vegetarian meal.

HÜMÜH Monastery’s Skycliffe Retreat
offers a feast for body, mind, and spirit
to enjoy in every season."

Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: HUMUH Skycliffe Monastery & Retreat Address: 27 km. north of Westbridge on Christian Valley Road (P.O. Box 701, Osoyoos, BC - V0H 2VO) Westbridge, BC Canada Religious affiliation: Buddhist Date founded/constructed: 1992 Web Site: [Web Link] Status of Use: Acitvely Used

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