"Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature." -Morihei Ueshiba

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These accommodations consist of a sunlit dining room; a kitchen with a propane and a wood cook stove; a reading/meeting room; and six beautiful and comfortable bedrooms. All of the upstairs rooms have large windows with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Each sleeping room can accommodate 2 to 5 people. A special family or group room is also available.

The first floor of the building includes two change rooms (each with showers) 2 wash closets, and a 1600 sq. ft. practice space. The practice space is covered with 72 tatamis and can sleep many students during large seminars. The entire building is warmed by wood heat during the winter months.

Scrumptious organic food will be provided at an additional cost. Much of the food will be grown and processed on sight or locally, to maintain its vitality. The Kootenays is a nutrient rich region with many organic farms and orchards to supply food for our guests. The preparation of the food will be focused and surrounded with love as to maintain its high-energy value.

There are camping facilities available from spring to fall. Summertime climate in the Kootenays promises many days of warmth and sunshine. Camping outdoors during late July and early August can be quite a luxury.

There are many opportunities for outdoor fitness activities year-round. Students and guests can take advantage of the mountainous terrain, the river lowlands and Slocan Lake. The Kootenays is ripe with people who have experience in several forms of outdoor recreation including: rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, even igloo construction and overnight glacial excursions. Ecotours can be arranged. Participants can be led through the mountains by expert mountain bikers and wilderness guides, or join in on a low impact nature walk. Guests can schedule educational walks and talks about edible and medicinal plants; bird identification and habitat; tree identification; wildlife tracking; cultural and geological history; and geography.

The prices for accommodations and payment method will be posted soon. You can also email shiromatsu@whitepinesdojo.com for further information. Work-trade or Karma Yoga accommodations are also available in an ongoing basis.