Lodge FAQs
How do I ensure that I share a room with my companion (family or friend)?
If you wish to stay with a companion (friend or family member), please submit a single lodging application together.
If separate forms have already been submitted, both applicants should email bflodging@blossomfoundation.com with a shared room request, including each person’s reservation details (check-in and check-out dates), up to seven days prior to the check-in date. We will do our best to accommodate your request and pair you in the same room.
If I register for a room in the lodge as a pair, can one person in the pair cancel their booking while the other keeps their reservation?
Yes, one person in a pair may cancel their booking while the other retains their reservation. Please email our team at bflodging@blossomfoundation.com with the cancellation request and specify which individual would like to cancel.
Please Note: All rules pertaining to cancellation will apply.
If I book a room by myself, will I have a roommate? Can I be alone in the room?
If you reserve a room as an individual and select double occupancy, you will be paired with a same-gender roommate for the retreat. If you prefer to stay alone, you must select the single-occupancy option when you apply; this option reserves the entire room for you and does not allow a second guest to be added later.
How do I request a reservation change or cancellation with the foundation?
To request a change or cancellation of your reservation, email bflodging@blossomfoundation.com with your name, reservation details, and the specific change or cancellation you wish to make. Please review the Cancellations and Refunds Policy on the Lodge Registration page.
What if my travel is delayed beyond check-in?
Please email us at bflodging@blossomfoundation.com with your updated estimated time of arrival (ETA). Entry will not be permitted after 9 PM CT, as we do not have staff on duty once the campus closes.
No-shows: Failure to check in by 9 PM CT on your arrival date, unless you have notified Blossom Foundation in advance, will result in full charges for the reserved stay.
Can I bring children?
Only registered attendees and volunteers are allowed on campus. Anyone who is not a registered attendee or volunteer will not be allowed access to the campus.
Lodge residents between the ages of 12 and 18 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian, who must also be a registered volunteer or attendee for the same event. Both must be lodged together.
Is there Wi-Fi anywhere on campus?
There is no Wi-Fi available on campus. Cell phone coverage also tends to be spotty, especially around the lodge area. The lower parking lot gets a better range than most places on campus.
What happens if I need to leave early?
Please email us at bflodging@blossomfoundation.com and inform the overall volunteer lead; they will advise you on the next steps.
What shall I do if I need medical assistance?
If it is a medical emergency, please dial 911 first. There is no medical help on campus. Also call +1 (940) 456-0428 so that the organizing team is aware you have requested emergency personnel to come or to help you get to your vehicle. You may need to go to the closest emergency room in Graham, TX (about a 20 minute drive), as we do not have medical facilities on campus.
I plan to check in one day before the retreat begins and check out one day after the retreat ends. Will I get meals for the entire duration of my stay?
During your stay, all the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) that fall within the standard check-in and checkout times will be provided at Sacred Grove. If the campus is open and meals are being prepared for volunteers and attendees, you’re welcome to have the meals. Please note that breakfast and lunch may not be provided on check-in day, and lunch and dinner may not be provided during checkout day, as these times are outside the standard check-in and checkout hours. Please let a volunteer lead know so we have an accurate meal count.
Can I go to Graham after the retreat day ends to meet with other attendees/volunteers?
We do not allow re-entry to campus once the Sacred Grove campus closes for the day at 9:00 PM. This helps us maintain the decorum of a spiritual retreat on campus for all guests. It is also intended to help you with quiet introspection at the end of a retreat day spent on campus.
Can I access Babaji’s Grotto if I stay in the lodge?
The Grotto is only accessible during the hours announced during the retreat, regardless of your lodging arrangement.
Does staying in the lodge allow me to have a one-on-one session with Sri M?
Lodging does not include a personal session with Sri M. Each participant will have the opportunity to offer pranams and receive blessings from Sri M during the closing session of the retreat. Private one-on-one sessions with Sri M cannot be accommodated.
More information is available on the Lodge Registration page.