Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Event Information
Schedule
Saturday June 21: 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:30-4:30pm
Sunday June 22: 9:00-11:30am
Location
All events take place at Bodhi Path Retreat Center, Natural Bridge, located eight miles south of Lexington, Virginia, at the south end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Address: 12 Bodhi Path, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Program fees*
Three-Session Weekend Program. Donation Basis. Suggested donations:
$75 - Whole program plus, provides assistance for others to attend
$50 - Whole program, suggested for three sessions
$40 - Suggested for two sessions
$20 - Suggested for one session
(No meals provided. No on-site housing available due to hosting needs for the lama and guests.)
*Our teachers are not paid, your generosity of a seperate gift directly to them is most appreciated.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone.
Lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away; however, confirmation of registration is required. Please arrive with your registration confirmation.
Space is limited. Advanced registration is important. Please register early to help our planning. We expect many attendees and highly recommend you register and make hotel/travel reservations early. (See Cancellation Policy below.)
Prior to registration payment, you may direct questions through email to:
naturalbridge@bodhipath.org
After registering, please watch for an email that confirms Bodhi Path has received your registration payment.
Travel planning and tips:
Please make your off-site reservations for accommodations directly with the establishment of choice, and we encourage you to make ground transportation, like car rental and ride-sharing plans, ahead of time, depending on travel itineraries of attendees.
Due to the hosting needs for the lama and guests expected, no on-site housing is available.
Planning for Arrival and Departure: The first session starts at approximately 10:00 am on Saturday 6/21/2025. Ends Sunday 6/22/2025 12-noon.
Plane, train, and ground transportation
Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles away, is the closest airport (ROA). Car rental is available. Limo Service to call: Prestige Limousine, Inc., 540-342-8049. Price depends on number of people traveling together. Call for pricing. Make arrangements in advance and early to insure availability.
Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Virginia, are regional airports (LYH and CHO), each about one-and-a-half hours away. These airports often have less expensive flights. However, you will need a rental car.
Washington, DC airports: Dulles International or Reagan International (IAD or DCA), about 200 and 210 miles away, respectively. New: There is ONCE daily bus transportation from Washington— information https://virginiabreeze.org. There is also train transportation to Roanoke, VA (see information below). Otherwise, you will need to rent a car from these airports.
Baltimore International Airport (BWI), about 240 miles away. You will need to rent a car.
Amtrak—Northeast Regional: There is now train transportation, the Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, from Boston and NYC, via Washington DC, to Roanoke, Virginia. For information visit https://www.amtrak.com.
Registration and payment deadline
Advanced registration needed. You may register on line with a credit card by clicking "Register Now" on this webpage.
Cancellation policy
On or before Saturday May 31, 2025, your total program fee will be refunded. After Saturday, May 31, 2025, no refunds will be made.
For more information
Email: naturalbridge@bodhipath.org,
Visit our website: www.bodhipath.org/naturalbridge
Call: 540-464-5117 voicemail only
Bodhi Path is an international organization founded by the 14th Shamar Rinpoche. Teachers provide meditation and philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism.
Event Information
Schedule
Saturday June 21: 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:30-4:30pm
Sunday June 22: 9:00-11:30am
Location
All events take place at Bodhi Path Retreat Center, Natural Bridge, located eight miles south of Lexington, Virginia, at the south end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Address: 12 Bodhi Path, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.
Program fees*
Three-Session Weekend Program. Donation Basis. Suggested donations:
$75 - Whole program plus, provides assistance for others to attend
$50 - Whole program, suggested for three sessions
$40 - Suggested for two sessions
$20 - Suggested for one session
(No meals provided. No on-site housing available due to hosting needs for the lama and guests.)
*Our teachers are not paid, your generosity of a seperate gift directly to them is most appreciated.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone.
Lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away; however, confirmation of registration is required. Please arrive with your registration confirmation.
Space is limited. Advanced registration is important. Please register early to help our planning. We expect many attendees and highly recommend you register and make hotel/travel reservations early. (See Cancellation Policy below.)
Prior to registration payment, you may direct questions through email to:
naturalbridge@bodhipath.org
After registering, please watch for an email that confirms Bodhi Path has received your registration payment.
Travel planning and tips:
Please make your off-site reservations for accommodations directly with the establishment of choice, and we encourage you to make ground transportation, like car rental and ride-sharing plans, ahead of time, depending on travel itineraries of attendees.
Due to the hosting needs for the lama and guests expected, no on-site housing is available.
Planning for Arrival and Departure: The first session starts at approximately 10:00 am on Saturday 6/21/2025. Ends Sunday 6/22/2025 12-noon.
Plane, train, and ground transportation
Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles away, is the closest airport (ROA). Car rental is available. Limo Service to call: Prestige Limousine, Inc., 540-342-8049. Price depends on number of people traveling together. Call for pricing. Make arrangements in advance and early to insure availability.
Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Virginia, are regional airports (LYH and CHO), each about one-and-a-half hours away. These airports often have less expensive flights. However, you will need a rental car.
Washington, DC airports: Dulles International or Reagan International (IAD or DCA), about 200 and 210 miles away, respectively. New: There is ONCE daily bus transportation from Washington— information https://virginiabreeze.org. There is also train transportation to Roanoke, VA (see information below). Otherwise, you will need to rent a car from these airports.
Baltimore International Airport (BWI), about 240 miles away. You will need to rent a car.
Amtrak—Northeast Regional: There is now train transportation, the Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, from Boston and NYC, via Washington DC, to Roanoke, Virginia. For information visit https://www.amtrak.com.
Registration and payment deadline
Advanced registration needed. You may register on line with a credit card by clicking "Register Now" on this webpage.
Cancellation policy
On or before Saturday May 31, 2025, your total program fee will be refunded. After Saturday, May 31, 2025, no refunds will be made.
For more information
Email: naturalbridge@bodhipath.org,
Visit our website: www.bodhipath.org/naturalbridge
Call: 540-464-5117 voicemail only