SONOMA SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER
FACILITY RENTAL

Sonoma Shambhala Center Rental Policy

In response to requests for rental of our space from individuals, groups and members, we have devised this pricing structure and guidelines for renting our space. The goal is to make the Center available for certain uses at times when it is essentially not used at all.

In general we will consider renting our space to "compatible use" activities. These include, but are not limited to, meditation, yoga, lectures and educational workshops, etc. Non-compatible use might include kickboxing, music lessons, or other activities that would cause potential harm to the space or disturb neighboring tenants.

Please note the main shrine room is not available on these days/times:
Sunday Mornings
Tuesday or Thursday evenings

It is possible for individuals and groups to rent the center for an entire weekend. However, advance planning is necessary (perhaps 6 months minimum in most cases). Please contact the Rental Coordinator (or acting representative of the Center) for calendar and availability.

Also, due to parking lot restrictions, renters of the Center for weekday programs during normal business hours (9AM-5PM) must use offsite parking.

Those interested in renting our space on a regular or ongoing basis must present a proposal in writing to the Council (Board) of the Sonoma Shambhala Center for approval.

Unless otherwise specified, rental refers to rental of the large room (main shrine room). Use of the bookstore, kitchen/community room and Suite C is available by arrangement. Additional charges may apply.

A 25% deposit is required to reserve space. If you cancel your event four weeks (or more) prior to your event date, your deposit will be refunded.

Bay Area Shambhala Programs (includes Shambhala Training):
$300 per full weekend (includes Friday night, Saturday, Sunday
$150 per single weekend day or evening (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
$75 per weekday day or evening (Monday-Thursday)

Other Programs:
$500 per full weekend (includes Friday night, Saturday, Sunday)
$250 per single weekend day or evening (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
$100 per weekday or evening (Monday-Thursday)
$100 for Community Room (Monday-Saturday, based on availability)

Weddings: $250

Renters agree to leave the space in the condition in which they find it, i.e. in a clean and orderly fashion. Use of folding tables and chairs available upon request. Use of projection screen available upon request.

The seating capacity of the main shrine room is 75 (seventy-five) persons.

Renters may be required to provide their own liability insurance. This can be easily obtained from their individual homeowner's insurance company as a rider on their main policy. The cost is negligible. The liability limits should be $1,000,000 (one million) and the rider should name Sonoma Shambhala Center as additional insured.