Quiet Hours –  Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily. 

Limited Cell Phone Use –  Treat yourself to a cell-phone-free experience! Phones must be kept on silent, and may not be used in common areas. Kindly use your phone only when necessary and be sure to speak out of hearing of others. Consider telling your friends and family that you’ll check texts in the evening and/or respond infrequently.

Open flames are Strictly Prohibited - No flames, candles or incense allowed. Smoking is prohibited everywhere on campus, except for the Staff Parking Lot in the far back corner. Dispose of cigarette butts after putting them out fully.

Non-Prescription Drugs and Alcohol Not Allowed  –  Non-prescription drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Anyone who possesses or uses these on the Abode campus will be required to leave immediately, will not be allowed to finish the program they are attending, and will receive no refund.

No Violence/Bullying/Sexual Harassment /Firearms – Physical, emotional, and psychological violence, bullying, and harassment are not permitted for any reason. Abusive language has no place here. Firearms are strictly forbidden everywhere on the Abode property. 

Hunting of any kind is not permitted on the Abode property.

Restricted Areas – The hill behind the Meditation Hall is a quiet area reserved for guests on silent retreat. Please do not walk in this area. Small retreat cabins dot the landscape. Please maintain silence around the cabins when a retreat is in progress. The driveway, apartments, and homes behind and around Mughni are private residences. Parking or walking in these areas is prohibited.

Vehicles – Vehicles may only be parked in the guest parking lots. A vehicle may be parked in other areas in an emergency or for a maximum of 5 minutes to load or unload provided the car does not block a driveway or other vehicles.

Children – All children 16 years old and under must be supervised by an adult. Children are asked to observe all our guidelines including quiet times and areas of restricted use.

Animals – Pets are not allowed on the Abode campus. Service Animals trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability are allowed. Owners of Service Animals, please notify the Abode Programs Manager prior to your arrival. Service Animals must be leashed/harnessed whenever in public spaces, and may not be left unattended at any time.

Pon Use Not Allowed –  The Abode pond is off limits to visitors and guests to the Abode. We cannot guarantee your safety and ask that you not enter or swim in the pond for any reason or under any circumstances.

Pond Area Safety – No one under 18 years of age may enter the area surrounding the pond without an adult. There must be at least 1 adult/guardian for every 2 children 13 years old or younger. Running, roughhousing, food, drink, glass containers, going to the bathroom, smoking, and consuming alcohol are prohibited in the pond area. Appropriate manners and language are to be used at all times. 

Health & Wellness Guidelines

At the Abode we serve the well-being of others. We offer retreats and gatherings that create a time to pause, reflect, and gather inner strength. It’s a time to be alone; a time to be among others. We are deeply committed to promoting a healthy and harmonious environment. Protecting public health and the safety of our community is a responsibility we honor.

Recent publications from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) no longer stress pre-testing and mandatory masking. Rather, they encourage common sense measures of practicing good hygiene and taking steps for cleaner air. Covid precautions today are all about consciousness – being aware of our own health and of our surroundings - and choices – our personal choices. We strive to partner with you in this.

For the safety of all attending programs at the Abode

  1. We request that anyone planning to attend a program at the Abode take a Covid test prior to their arrival due to the compromised immunity of some of our participants. In general we always ask that anyone feeling unwell, or having tested positive for Covid, stay home and make arrangements to visit the Abode at another time.

To assure proper ventilation, the Meditation Hall is equipped with air purifiers. Windows and doors are open to avoid stuffiness. You are encouraged to step outside to enjoy our natural surroundings at any time. Hand soap, sanitizer, and paper towels are available in all restrooms. Masks are optional. We have a supply in the apothecary and encourage you to use them to protect yourself or to protect others. Consistent with our values, every person at the Abode is expected to treat others with respect regardless of their masking choice. 

Let us be mindful of good health practices. Stay at home if you have the following symptoms:

  • Fever or chills

  • Cough

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Headache

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Sore throat

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

At any time if you are aware of any of the above symptoms while at the Abode, please return home.

May all beings be well and happy.