Residency

The Residency Program at the Ideal Hotel is a communal living and practice environment. Residents explore meditation and its practical applications, in a mindful, service oriented, and sustainable environment. In addition to fostering their individual practices, residents learn from each other and volunteer in RLS programs.

Residents live in private rooms at the Ideal Hotel, with shared baths, and a communal kitchen and living space. They participate in recycling, sustainable consumption, water-filtration and conservation, composting, gardening, group cleaning, event organizing, and forums to openly discuss house related issues.

The Residence at the Ideal Hotel has rooms available for overnight and short term stays.

Contact residency@redlotussociety.org for information or an application.

Program Tracts

6 Month Program (Long Term Stay)

An agreement between the resident and Red Lotus Society to participate in the Residency Program for six months. Responsibilities include; leading or hosting one weekly RLS meditation class at the Ideal Studio, and participating in our weekly house potluck meeting and cleaning (Seva).

Tuition: $4800 per 6-month term, $1000 of which is due in advance. Tuition cost can be defrayed with a Residency Scholarship (see below).

2 weeks – 1 day (Short Term Stay or Weekend Retreat)

An agreement between the resident and Red Lotus Society to participate in the Residency Program for 1 night up to two weeks. You are welcome to join any scheduled class, including the Friday night Spotlight Meditation. Check out our Saturday workshops and create your own urban weekend retreat!

Tuition: $40 per night (Member Rate: $35) or $240 (Member Rate: $210) /week.

Residency Scholarships

Key roles within Red Lotus Society are filled by long term residents. In turn, the resident is granted a scholarship to defray all or part of his or her tuition. Volunteer time commitment to RLS ranges from a few hours per week to 30+ hours per week.

Ideal Hotel Family (a.k.a. Idealists)