This calendar offers a good indication of how many spaces we have available for guests on any given day.  Press the "Refresh"/"Reload" button in your web browser to ensure that you are seeing the current version of this page.  Please also note that these numbers are updated manually by the Birken office and therefore may not reflect the most up-to-date account of space available. 

Once you have verified that there are room vacancies for the duration of your intended visit, please submit a Registration Form.   It is recommended that you submit your booking request at least one week before your intended visit.  Please note that your booking is not confirmed until you receive an official booking confirmation message from Birken. 

Please also note:

• First-time visitors and those guests who have not previously sat a 10-day retreat at Birken may visit for a maximum of 10 days per visit (1 week if Wednesday town pick-ups and drop-offs are required).
• Guests who have previously visited Birken for at least 10 days may stay for a maximum of 14 days per visit.  Longer stays require special approval of the Abbot.
• All guests are limited to 30 days of retreat at Birken per calendar year.
• All guests must fill out a registration form for each visit to Birken. For group or family visits, each individual guest must fill out a separate form.