Yarne – Program Fees
Fees for Yarne 2026 have not yet been finalized. We anticipate a modest increase.
Please check back here in Fall 2025.
This information from Yarne 2024 is offered as an example only. Dates and fees for Yarne 2026 will be available in Fall 2025.
A deposit of CDN$ 500.00 will be required to hold your spot. The full balance of the fees will be due on your arrival at Gampo Abbey. Priority is given to monastic applicants.
Program Fees for Yarne All fees quoted in Canadian Dollars
| Basic Fee | $3600.00 |
| Patron Level Fee | $4600.00 |
| Materials Fee | $15.00 |
| Deposit | $500.00 |
Final fees are due upon arrival
Additional costs:
- Personal health insurance for travellers from outside Canada.
- Ground transportation costs – Many participants travel to Halifax International Airport, or the VIA Rail train station in Halifax, and then take a shuttle to Baddeck. We are happy to provide a list of shuttles – the cost is approximately $110 each way on the shuttle.
- Pickup from the shuttle in Baddeck to go to Gampo Abbey (about 2.5 hours) must be arranged ahead of arrival day and departure day and the charge is $75.00 each way.
Method of Payment
Canada
E Transfer to [email protected]
Debit card
Credit card (Visa and Mastercard)
Paypal – use address [email protected]
Cheque
Wise.com (do not need to be a member)
USA
Wire transfer
Debit Card
Credit card (Visa and Mastercard)
Cheque
Paypal – use address [email protected]
Wise.com (do not need to be a member)
International
Paypal – use address [email protected]
Wise.com (do not need to be a member)
Credit card (Visa and Mastercard)
Refund Policy
Your spot in the retreat will not be confirmed until we receive your deposit of CDN$500.00. If you need to cancel your retreat, we will refund your deposit for cancellations received 45 days prior to your arrival. If you need to cancel within 45 days of your arrival date, there will be a $CDN200 cancellation fee, and we will refund the balance of your deposit.
