"Compassion is the source of a healthy mind and a healthy body. Generating compassion is the most powerful way to heal ourselves and other living beings." - Lama Zopa Rinpoche (from his book Ultimate Healing)

Dear Robert,

Thank you for making a reservation with us at Land of Medicine Buddha! We look forward to your visit.
Please read this email as it has important information regarding late check-ins, meals and our cancellation policy.

We would like to confirm your reservation at Land of Medicine Buddha:

You will be arriving on 4/6 and departing the morning of 4/7.

We have reserved a triple room for you.

Your total bill for lodging comes to $115.00

We have not reserved any meals for you. Please see the meals section below.

We have taken your credit card information as a deposit, but we will not charge it unless there is a cancellation or you are not able to make your reservation (please see cancellation policy below). Please check in with the Reception Office at the end of your stay so we can settle your bill. If you do not settle your bill before you leave Land of Medicine Buddha, we will charge your credit card.

Your balance due is $115.00.

Here is some further information about your stay at Land of Medicine Buddha:

Check in time/Check out time Check in time is after 4:00 pm. In many instances, we are able to check you in earlier, depending on the readiness of your room. You are welcome to arrive earlier and put your things in the office while you enjoy our hiking trails etc., until the room is ready.

If you arrive after 4:30, we will leave your keys, room number and a map out for you in a clearly marked envelope. You will find these in the black mailbox marked Reception to the left of the bookstore door.

Check out time is 11:00 AM. There is a $25 late check out fee.

On your arrival and departure, please be aware that the road leading up to the center, (Prescott Rd.) is narrow and is lined with residences. Many of our neighbors have young children, and it is quite common to see deer, raccoons, and plenty of squirrels. Please turn on your headlights, observe the 15 MPH recommended speed, and be prepared to pull over to the side, should you meet oncoming traffic. Mindful driving habits will benefit all of us who use the road.

Meals

If you would like to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner (when available) at Land of Medicine Buddha, please make a reservation at least 24hours in advance, so we can be sure to prepare enough food.

All meals at Land of Medicine Buddha are vegetarian, and we use organic ingredients as much as we are able.

We are often able to provide options for special diets (vegan, wheat-free, dairy-free, etc.) Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or serious food allergies when you make your reservations.

Breakfast, an extensive continental buffet, costs $6.00. Breakfast is available everyday from 8-10am and features a variety of cereals, breads, fruits, yogurt and other items, as well as fresh coffee and many teas to choose from.

Lunch, our heartiest meal of the day, costs $13.00 and is usually served at 12:30. We provide the best food available to us (organic, sustainable, no hydrogenated oils etc). In order to let the Chef know there will be additional guests for lunch we ask that you please let us know 24 hours in advance if you would like to dine with us. Also, there are occasionally days when we do not serve lunch so please inquire if you are interested.

Dinner is not available every evening, only when we have a group rental. When available, dinner is $10.00. This light, delicious meal and dessert is usually served at 6:00pm. If you are interested in dinner, please ask the reception office if it is available during your stay.

Land of Medicine Buddha is about 2 miles from the closest town (Soquel Village). There are several good restaurants in town, which are easy to get to by car, but are about a 45 minute-1 hour walk from Land of Medicine Buddha. If you have not made reservations ahead of time to eat at Land of Medicine Buddha, please plan to make your own arrangements for dinner.

You can bring your own food and use the dining room refrigerator and microwave. The Reception office will also be happy to give you a list of the many restaurants in Soquel and Santa Cruz.

Bring your swim suit!!! We have a swimming pool and sauna available seasonally for your use.

Massage Therapy
Land of Medicine Buddha offers massage by appointment only.
Please book your massage 24 hours in advance by calling the reception office at (831) 462-8383.

Accommodations

We do provide linens and towels and there are showers and toilets in every room.

Clocks (with or without alarms) are not provided, please bring your own if needed- or just relax and sleep in! We do have some alarm clocks available to borrow in Reception.

Soap is provided however, Shampoo and Conditioner are not provided.

We have hairdryers available to borrow at the Reception office if needed.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your reservation, please be aware of the following policy:

You will receive a full refund if you cancel two weeks or more before your scheduled arrival.

There is a $10 fee if you cancel between 1-2 weeks before your scheduled arrival.

There is a $20 fee if you cancel 1 week or less before your scheduled arrival.

There will be no refund given if you cancel 24 hours or less before your scheduled arrival.

All refunds are made by check, and will be sent to your home address as given to the registration office. We are sorry, but we are not able to make refunds directly to your credit card account.

Phone Calls

Cell Phones do not work at Land of Medicine Buddha! Due to our location, it is impossible to get reception. However, we do have a pay phone and phone cards are available for purchase in the office.

If someone needs to get a hold of you they can call the reception office at (831) 462-8383 and we will put the message on the cork board in the Dining Hall.

We ask that all visitors to Land of Medicine Buddha join us in observing the following to make your stay as peaceful and enjoyable as possible!

Please avoid killing any living being, including mosquitoes!

Please avoid taking what is not freely given.

Please avoid sexual misconduct.

Please avoid deliberately lying to anyone.

Please avoid intoxicants such as alcohol and recreational drugs.

Land of Medicine Buddha is a non-smoking facility.

If you have any further questions about your stay, please reply to this email or call us at (831) 462-8383, and we will be happy to help you..

Thank you again for your reservation, and we look forward to seeing you!

Land of Medicine Buddha
(831) 462-8383
office@medicinebuddha.org

"If you closely examine your own experience,
you will see that happiness and suffering
are dependent on your own mind, upon your
interpretation of events and circumstances."
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche, from his book
Transforming Problems Into Happiness

Map from Santa Cruz

Directions

From Santa Cruz
Go onto Highway 1 south. Take the Porter Street/Bay Avenue exit and turn left under freeway. Turn right onto Main Street. Stay on Main Street until it merges into Glenhaven Road. Prescott Road is another 1/2 mile further on the right. Follow Prescott Road all the way to the end, cross the wooden bridge, turn left and follow the signs to Land of Medicine Buddha.

From North of Santa Cruz
Take Highway 1 south along the coast all the way through Santa Cruz and continue toward Watsonville or take 280 south , 101 south, or 85 south to Highway 880 which turns into Highway 17 toward Santa Cruz and get onto Highway 1 going south toward Watsonville. From Highway 1 take the Porter Street/Bay Avenue exit and turn left under freeway. Turn right onto Main Street. Stay on Main Street until it merges into Glenhaven Road. Prescott Road is another 1/2 mile further on the right. Follow Prescott Road all the way to the end, cross the wooden bridge, turn left and follow the signs to Land of Medicine Buddha.

From Aptos, Monterey of South of Santa Cruz
Take Highway 1 north. Get off at the Porter Street/Bay Avenue exit, turn right, then immediately right again onto Main Street. Stay on Main Street until it merges into Glenhaven Road. Prescott Road is another 1/2 mile further on the right. Follow Prescott Road all the way to the end, cross the wooden bridge, turn left and follow the signs to Land of Medicine Buddha.

From San Jose or San Francisco airports
Greyhound Bus Service and Airporter Shuttle Service (831-423-1214 or 800-497-4997) are available from either airport. Greyhound Bus Service: get off at Santa Cruz and take a Yellow Cab (831-423-1234). Airporter Shuttle Service: get off at Straw Hat Pizza stop in Capitola and take a Village Taxi (831-688-8294).

FW: Reservation confirmation for Robert

Meals

Phone Calls