The aMandala River Retreat house among the trees in Fort White, Florida

Optional lodging for retreat participants

Stay where your retreat unfolds.

When a retreat is hosted at aMandala, a limited number of beds and sleeping spaces may be available onsite exclusively for registered participants. Settle in, slow down, and remain close to the rhythm of each day.

Wu Xing

Lodging at aMandala River Retreat

Each room at aMandala is inspired by Wu Xing—the Five Elements of traditional Chinese philosophy: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. These elements represent how energy transforms, interacts, and finds balance throughout nature, the human body, and the universe.

  • Wood

    Rest, growth, and vitality

  • Fire

    Warmth, passion, and energy

  • Earth

    Stability, comfort, and grounding

  • Water

    Calm, reflection, and flow

  • Metal

    Focus, clarity, and simplicity

The property

Along the river.

Shared living spaces, gathering areas, and the spring-fed river just beyond the house.

  • The aMandala River Retreat house among the trees at dusk
  • Shared living room with fireplace and river-facing windows
  • Shared dining area with a long wood table
  • Clear spring-fed river lined with cypress trees
  • Covered under-house gathering area with seating and drums
  • Shared kitchen at aMandala River Retreat

    Shared kitchen available to lodging guests.

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Established bedrooms

The rooms.

Nightly rates are per room and may be shared where noted. Room assignment is made by Amanda after reviewing participant requests for the retreat.

Wood Master Suite bedroom

Wood Master Suite

Private bathroom with garden tub and separate shower

Private bathroom with garden tub and shower

Wood daybed with its trundle extended

Daybed with trundle extended

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Wood Master Suite

Rest, Growth and Vitality

Available
Beds
One king bed · Two twin beds
Bathroom
Private bathroom with garden tub and separate shower
Access
Main level — one flight of stairs required

Nightly rates

  • Entire suite — can be shared $200 per night
Reserve the Wood Room
Earth Room bedroom

Earth Room

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shared upstairs common area with desk

Shared common area with desk

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Earth Room

Stability, Comfort and Grounding

Limited
Beds
One queen bed · Three twin beds · One fold-out chair bed
Bathroom
Shared upstairs bathroom 
Access
Second floor — stairs required

Nightly rates

  • Entire room — can be shared$150 per night
Reserve the Earth Room
Fire Room bedroom

Fire Room

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shared upstairs common area with desk

Shared common area with desk

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Fire Room

Warmth, Passion and Energy

Available
Beds
One queen bed · One twin bed · Desk
Bathroom
Shared upstairs bathroom used by Earth, Fire, and Water Room guests.
Access
Second floor — stairs required

Nightly rates

  • Entire room — can be shared$150 per night
Reserve the Fire Room
Water Room with three twin beds

Water Room

Stairs leading to the Water Room

Stairs leading to the Water Room

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Vanity area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom

Shower in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom

Toilet area in the shared upstairs bathroom.

Shared upstairs common area with desk

Shared common area with desk

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Water Room

Calm, Reflection and Flow

Limited
Beds
Three twin beds (two are extra-long) 
Bathroom
Shared second-floor bathroom 
Access
Third floor — multiple flights of stairs required

Nightly rates

  • Entire room  — can be shared$100 per night
Reserve the Water Room

Flexible lodging options

Simpler places to lay your head.

Flexible accommodations are offered only when appropriate for a particular retreat, and only after the established bedroom spaces have been considered. Common-area, overflow, and semi-outdoor spaces offer less privacy and may have different comfort levels than established bedrooms. Outdoor shower and shared indoor bathrooms available for the flexible accommodations.

  • Indoor overflow mattress or sleeping space

    Located in common areas. Less privacy than an established bedroom.

    $25

    per night

    Available
  • Tent camping — bring your own

    Guests bring and remove their own tent, bedding, towels, and camping supplies.

    $28.13

    per night

  • Glamping — we set it up

    Includes a tent, air mattress, bed linens, and towels prepared for arrival.

    $50.63

    per night

What is included

With every approved stay.

  • Lodging for the approved retreat nights

  • Linens and towels for established indoor beds and glamping.

  • Access to the assigned bathrooms and designated shared areas

  • Departure cleaning

Specific inclusions may vary for camping and flexible sleeping arrangements.

Estimated-stay calculator

Estimate your stay.

Choose an accommodation type and your dates to see an estimated lodging total. Nothing is booked or charged here.

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Choose an accommodation type and your dates.

This is an estimate only. Availability, room assignment, any additional fees, and final pricing must be confirmed before your stay is reserved.

Reservation process

Three simple steps.

  1. 01

    Choose your space

    Review the rooms and glamping options and pick the one that suits your stay.

  2. 02

    Book it directly

    Use the booking button on that room or glamping option to complete your payment.

  3. 03

    Amanda confirms your stay

    Amanda reviews availability and confirms your space for the retreat nights.

Because every bed is assigned manually, two participants can never independently reserve the same space. Requests are reviewed in the order received.

Interested in sharing a room?

Contact us before booking. We may be able to connect you with another retreat participant who is also interested in sharing. Contact information will only be exchanged after both individuals give permission. Roommate matches and availability are not guaranteed.

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Important policies

Before you arrive.

Payment deadlines, cancellation terms, check-in and checkout times, any card processing fee, and minimum-stay requirements will be included in the specific lodging offer we sends you.