Venue Hire

Our beautiful Meditation Hall and Ballroom provide an ideal venue for your retreats, courses and conferences. There is an additional Seminar Room for smaller events, featuring a Buddhist library and a large decked terrace with stunning views over Findhorn Bay. Please follow our Venue Hire link for more details.

To book Shambala facilities for your retreat / event please first contact us to check the availability and suitability of our facilities and services for your purpose.

Please download our Booking Conditions from here

Our facilities:

Accommodation and Services

We can accommodate up to 24 guests in comfortable high standard accommodation, including single, double/twin and family rooms with either private or en-suite facilities. Additional services include the use of our in-house sauna and library, as well as retreat coaching, massages and complementary therapy sessions by prior arrangement.

The Meditation Hall (8.1 x 6.7 m = 54 m2)
and The Ballroom (8.6 x 8.1 m = 70 m2)

The Meditation room is characterized by a traditional Tibetan Buddhist set up, featuring exquisite paintings and a beautiful altar with many holy objects. The room also has a natural wooden floor and a prominent fireplace for toasty fires during your sessions.

The Ballroom has a natural wooden floor and large south facing bay windows with stunning views onto the Findhorn Bay. It is a glorious space that lends itself perfectly for concerts, dancing, Weddings and any kind of bodywork, or as an overflow meditation area.

For maximum flexibility, the Meditation Room and Ballroom are separated by two large sliding doors, so you can choose to work in a large open space, create a more intimate space, or even split your group into two rooms.

Lounge/Library (5.4 x 5 m = 27 m2)
Decked Terrace (12.6 x 8.6 m = 108 m2)

Our upstairs lounge incorporates a Buddhist library and is well-suited to smaller retreats, informal gatherings, reading and relaxation, watching videos and DVD’s, as well as healing and counselling sessions. The room has exclusive access to a large south-facing decked terrace with breathtaking views over the Findhorn Bay and across the Moray Firth, making this an ideal space for sunbathing and outdoor group activities.

Dining Room (8.4 x 5.5 m = 46 m2)

Our gorgeous dining room can cater for up to 32 people and features a massive open fire place. It also has a snack area with tea and coffee making facilities available throughout the day. Daily lunches and dinners can be served on request and we also cater for special occasions such as wedding receptions, birthdays and anniversaries.