What to bring on Retreat

The Culture of Sacredness

Seeking Avalon in Glastonbury

Essential Items:

  • Plane tickets - arrange your own travel
  • Passport with at least 6 months before expiry
  • Valid UK visa*
  • Travel Insurance documents 

* Visa Requirements
Please note the UK has new visa regulations. Please check what the requirements are for your country.
Australia:
The link to apply is:
https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/how-to-apply

Please use this link as there are other agencies who charge for organising your visa.
You should apply for a tourist visa.

Overseas participants, could you please make your own inquiries, if you have any issues let us know.


Personal Items - Essential:


  • Torch
  • Power adapter for the UK.
  • Power board - a good idea
  • Toiletries - (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, moisturising creams, deodorant and so on)
  • Your doctor ‘s prescriptions etc
  • Travel Sickness Medication - it is a 3-4 hour drive or train trip
  • Antibacterial hand gel / wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Tissues for your use
  • Travel cup

Money Update:

  • Either bring cash and exchange it when you fly in to the UK or take cash out at the ATM. Check with your bank for other options.

Suggestions:


  • Mala beads if you have them
  • Prayer shawl if you have one
  • Spiritual journal and pen (can just be an exercise book if you don’t have a special journal)
  • Small backpack for outings
  • Neck pillow for plane
  • Ear plugs and eye mask
  • Portable clothes line for washing smalls and other (depends on what is available at your accommodation)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Umbrella and wet weather coat
  • Needle and thread for running repairs
  • Safety pins
  • Ipod, earphones or travel dock
  • Mobile Phone with roam facility (arrange with your provider before you leave), or a UK SIM card which you can purchase when you arrive in England.   You must have a mobile that is not locked to a telecommunications company to use with another SIM. i.e if your phone is under contract with your phone provider it will not work with another SIM card
  • Book to read (spiritual or personal development preferably)
  • Camera
  • Bottle of Isocol or similar for receiving or giving sweeps

Clothes:

  • Conservative clothing, suitable for temple spaces
  • Expect temperatures between 11°-20°Celsius (52°-68°F)
  • Comfortable walking shoes, no need for dress shoes
  • Raincoat/jacket, umbrella
  • Jacket, shawl, footwear joggers, socks
  • Comfortable clothing for lounging when in your room
  • Swimwear for White Spring

Food:

  
  • Lunch is included most days.
  • Alcohol is not allowed during the retreat
  • You may like to bring some healthy munchies (muesli bars, nuts, sultanas, etc), airtight plastic bags / container to protect from ants etc. , tea bags and herbal teas
  • Remember it’s a purification retreat, healthy snacks are recommended
  • If you have special dietary requirements please bring what you require e.g. gluten free, especially for breakfast (SD takes GF muesli)   

General Information:

  • Travel insurance is compulsory – a copy of your policy is required to be emailed to retreats@shaktidurga.com with subject: Glastonbury Insurance 2025
  • Temperature: forecast for this time of year suggests temperatures between : 11° - 20°C or 52°-68°F.


 

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