FAQ
These FAQ's apply to the groups/individuals who are planning to visit
Krishnalaya not as part of the Chinmaya Mission camps conducted at
Krishnalaya. If you are coming as part of the Chinmaya Mission
Camp, the rent, food and other facilities are taken care by the Chinmaya
Mission, you should reserve your place by going thru the relevant camp
webpage or contacting them directly.
1) What are the Kitchen facilities available in Krishnalaya?
A: If you have a large group you may use the kitchen facilities.
These groups pay $150/day for the kitchen /dining hall building. They
are also responsible for daily clean-up, dishes, etc.
Others (small groups or individual families) can use only the dining
area, where there is a microwave, toaster and the refrigerator for your
convince. You should bring your own plates and dishes. Please note that only vegetarian food is allowed to be
consumed at Krishnalaya and no alcohol permitted on the premise.
2) Can I get the information regarding number of rooms and capacity per
room, please give some information on attached bath?
A: The ashram lodges 80 people comfortably (9 of the rooms have
balconies facing the river). Every room has attached bathroom.
Majority of the rooms has two rooms and a bathroom accessible by both
rooms, 2 people capacity per room. There are some rooms which are
smaller. Talk to us about the type of rooms you would need. No smoking allowed in any rooms.
3) What is the cost per Room?
A: $50 per room is the minimum recommended donation.
4) What is the cost for group rentals?
What is the cost for the conference hall?
A: $150 per day for the conference hall. The room rate
could vary for group rentals. Please contact
info-krishnalaya@chinmayamission.org for more information regarding
cost for your group.
5) What are the reservation and cancellation
policies?
A: Chinmaya Mission events reservations are managed by the
respective centers, please follow their policy for reservation and
cancellation. All other reservations must be guaranteed by a 25% deposit.
This deposit is collected immediately upon confirmation of the reservation.
If the reservation is cancelled/amended 60 days or more, prior to the
arrival date, then the deposit will be fully refunded. In all other cases,
no refund will be given.
6) What is the travel time from/to SFO or San Jose air port?
A: From SFO, it takes about 4.5 hours and from San Jose airport, it
takes about 5 hours. Please check out the
directions to Krishnalaya for
detailed instructions.
7) How is the weather in Piercy?
A: Temperature varies from the 90's in the summer to the 40's in the
winter. Nights are cooler. Bring a fleece jacket for your use. During
summer time, swimming
is available in the Eel River; which is less than a 2 minute walk. Please use caution when you go to the
river as there is no life guard on duty.
8) Are children allowed in Krishnalaya?
A: There are children's camp conducted by San Jose Chinmaya Mission
every year. There are also family camps conducted at Krishnalaya
on occasion. The
Dharma Sevak Course, conducted by Chinmaya Mission every year in the
summer, is not a family camp, it is geared towards adults.
Please check with
info-krishnalaya@chinmayamission.org
to know the timings of the various camps at this site. If you are coming with
your own group (other than the Chinmaya Mission) or as individual family, it is up to the group's requirements to bring children
or not. Be sure to supervise your children at all times.
9) Who is the resident acharya at Krishnalaya?
A:
Brahmachari Eric is the resident acharya at Krishnalaya. There are
also other visiting acharyas from various centers at times. Please check with
info-krishnalaya@chinmayamission.org
to know the timings of the camps if you would like to participate.