During this these unusual times of the Coronavirus, the Pacific Hermitage monastics are not walking alms rounds Mondays – Fridays but, instead asking those interested in offering food to drop it off at the Hermitage. As such, please adhere to specific instructions outlined below to ensure the safety and health of the Pacific Hermitage monastics and all who visit. If you are interested in offering an in-person meal during a weekend, please visit the Weekend Meal Offering page for instructions.
Visitation Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM – 9:30AM
Parking
Upon arrival at the Hermitage grounds, proceed across the bridge and park in the upper lot.
Where to Place Your Offering
Meal Offerings are to be placed in the meal dana box.
Receiving Your Empty Containers
Retrieve your empty containers from the previous visit, which will be stored in the appropriate box adjacent to the meal-offering box.
While You Are Visiting
- Observe all social distancing requirements – 6 feet apart, etc.
- The monks may be available for a short discussion on their patio.
When We Return to Walking Alms Rounds
The Pacific Hermitage monks walk through White Salmon, WA every morning (about 8:00 and 9:30 AM) to receive food for their daily meal and connect with the community. Questions? Want to see if they can walk by your place? Feel free to ask the monks or our Hermitage Dana-Coordinator.
Click a map to enlarge: NOTE: Routes are flexible and may change.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday 
Tuesday & Thursday 
Saturday Route 
Sunday Route
Meal: Jon and Shannon
June 21, 2020
Thank you for offering a Saturday or Sunday meal at the Hermitage for the Monks :) The guidelines for visiting during this phase of covid regulations are listed below.
Please note changes in sections: Where to Place Your Offering, Meal Transfer and Food Consumption and While You Are Visiting. Hopefully, this will be helpful in planning for your meal.
PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS FOR WEEKEND MEAL OFFERINGS AT PACIFIC HERMITAGE
Beginning 07June 2020
WHO IS PERMITTED TO VISIT
-
Either a whole family from the same household.
-
Or a group of no more than 5 persons who do not all live together (e.g. two couples coming out, or friends might drive out from separate households and meet to do a joint offering).
VISITATION HOURS
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM – 12:00PM
PARKING
Upon arrival at the Hermitage grounds, proceed across the bridge and park in the upper lot.
YOUR OFFERING
Your meal needs to be fully-prepared so that it only needs to be reheated by the Meal Monk for food safety reasons. The kitchen will not be available for visitors. The monks eat one meal a day, so bring an adequate amount of nutritional food for 3 monks.
WHERE TO PLACE YOUR OFFERING
Meal Offerings are to be placed buffet style on the table that will be set up on the Hermitage patio.
HANDING YOUR OFFERING TO MEAL MONK
Only one healthy person in your group will hand the Meal Dana to a designated Meal Monk. Both must wear proper protective equipment (mask, gloves, eye protection) and clean apparel.
MEAL TRANSFER and FOOD CONSUMPTION
After chanting the blessing, the Monks will transfer your offering into their alms bowls and retire to their dining area to eat their meal. You may then consume the remainder, using your own plates and utensils.
DISCUSSION WITH THE MONKS
The monks will be available for discussion on their patio after their meal.
WHILE YOU ARE VISITING
- Observe all social distancing requirements – 6 feet apart, etc.
- The only Hermitage facility open to you will be the restroom.
- The kitchen will not be available for visitors.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PACIFIC HERMITAGE
65 Barnedt Rd, White Salmon, WA, 98672
From Washington Hwy. 14, in Bingen, Washington:
- Turn North on WA 141 / Oak St (just west of the Texaco station) to White Salmon (Note: Oak Street turns into Jewett Blvd as you near White Salmon)
- Turn Right on Estes Ave (after Riverview Bank across from Ace Hardware)
- Turn Right on Spring St (one street north of Cherry; look for brown Gaddis Park sign)
- Continue down Spring St (which becomes Barnedt Rd) past a mobile home park on the right. The road soon becomes unpaved and travels through forest, past a “no dumping” sign, and then past a wide area with a wooden corral on your left. Continue up a hill for a short way and turn left onto the Hermitage driveway at the 65 Barnedt Road sign. You made it!
Note: Approved by Ajahn Sudanto and subject to change at any time.
Meal: Colleen Regalbuto & family
August 15, 2020
Thank you for offering a Saturday or Sunday meal at the Hermitage for the Monks :)
Please note changes in sections: Where to Place Your Offering, Meal Transfer and Food Consumption and While You Are Visiting. Hopefully, this will be helpful in planning for your meal.
PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS FOR WEEKEND MEAL OFFERINGS AT PACIFIC HERMITAGE
Beginning 07June 2020
WHO IS PERMITTED TO VISIT
-
Either a whole family from the same household.
-
Or a group of no more than 5 persons who do not all live together (e.g. two couples coming out, or friends might drive out from separate households and meet to do a joint offering).
VISITATION HOURS
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM – 12:00PM
PARKING
Upon arrival at the Hermitage grounds, proceed across the bridge and park in the upper lot.
YOUR OFFERING
Your meal needs to be fully-prepared so that it only needs to be reheated by the Meal Monk for food safety reasons. The kitchen will not be available for visitors. The monks eat one meal a day, so bring an adequate amount of nutritional food for 3 monks.
WHERE TO PLACE YOUR OFFERING
Meal Offerings are to be placed buffet style on the table that will be set up on the Hermitage patio.
HANDING YOUR OFFERING TO MEAL MONK
Only one healthy person in your group will hand the Meal Dana to a designated Meal Monk. Both must wear proper protective equipment (mask, gloves, eye protection) and clean apparel.
MEAL TRANSFER and FOOD CONSUMPTION
After chanting the blessing, the Monks will transfer your offering into their alms bowls and retire to their dining area to eat their meal. You may then consume the remainder, using your own plates and utensils.
DISCUSSION WITH THE MONKS
The monks will be available for discussion on their patio after their meal.
WHILE YOU ARE VISITING
- Observe all social distancing requirements – 6 feet apart, etc.
- The only Hermitage facility open to you will be the restroom.
- The kitchen will not be available for visitors.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PACIFIC HERMITAGE
65 Barnedt Rd, White Salmon, WA, 98672
From Washington Hwy. 14, in Bingen, Washington:
- Turn North on WA 141 / Oak St (just west of the Texaco station) to White Salmon (Note: Oak Street turns into Jewett Blvd as you near White Salmon)
- Turn Right on Estes Ave (after Riverview Bank across from Ace Hardware)
- Turn Right on Spring St (one street north of Cherry; look for brown Gaddis Park sign)
- Continue down Spring St (which becomes Barnedt Rd) past a mobile home park on the right. The road soon becomes unpaved and travels through forest, past a “no dumping” sign, and then past a wide area with a wooden corral on your left. Continue up a hill for a short way and turn left onto the Hermitage driveway at the 65 Barnedt Road sign. You made it!
Note: Approved by Ajahn Sudanto and subject to change at any time.
Meal: Scott And Joan
August 16, 2020
Thank you for offering a Saturday or Sunday meal at the Hermitage for the Monks :) The guidelines for visiting during this phase of covid regulations are listed below. If something changes by August, I will send you updated details.
Please note changes in sections: Where to Place Your Offering, Meal Transfer and Food Consumption and While You Are Visiting. Hopefully, this will be helpful in planning for your meal.
PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS FOR WEEKEND MEAL OFFERINGS AT PACIFIC HERMITAGE
Beginning 07June 2020
WHO IS PERMITTED TO VISIT
-
Either a whole family from the same household.
-
Or a group of no more than 5 persons who do not all live together (e.g. two couples coming out, or friends might drive out from separate households and meet to do a joint offering).
VISITATION HOURS
Saturday and Sunday 10:00AM – 12:00PM
PARKING
Upon arrival at the Hermitage grounds, proceed across the bridge and park in the upper lot.
YOUR OFFERING
Your meal needs to be fully-prepared so that it only needs to be reheated by the Meal Monk for food safety reasons. The kitchen will not be available for visitors. The monks eat one meal a day, so bring an adequate amount of nutritional food for 3 monks.
WHERE TO PLACE YOUR OFFERING
Meal Offerings are to be placed buffet style on the table that will be set up on the Hermitage patio.
HANDING YOUR OFFERING TO MEAL MONK
Only one healthy person in your group will hand the Meal Dana to a designated Meal Monk. Both must wear proper protective equipment (mask, gloves, eye protection) and clean apparel.
MEAL TRANSFER and FOOD CONSUMPTION
After chanting the blessing, the Monks will transfer your offering into their alms bowls and retire to their dining area to eat their meal. You may then consume the remainder, using your own plates and utensils.
DISCUSSION WITH THE MONKS
The monks will be available for discussion on their patio after their meal.
WHILE YOU ARE VISITING
- Observe all social distancing requirements – 6 feet apart, etc.
- The only Hermitage facility open to you will be the restroom.
- The kitchen will not be available for visitors.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PACIFIC HERMITAGE
65 Barnedt Rd, White Salmon, WA, 98672
From Washington Hwy. 14, in Bingen, Washington:
- Turn North on WA 141 / Oak St (just west of the Texaco station) to White Salmon (Note: Oak Street turns into Jewett Blvd as you near White Salmon)
- Turn Right on Estes Ave (after Riverview Bank across from Ace Hardware)
- Turn Right on Spring St (one street north of Cherry; look for brown Gaddis Park sign)
- Continue down Spring St (which becomes Barnedt Rd) past a mobile home park on the right. The road soon becomes unpaved and travels through forest, past a “no dumping” sign, and then past a wide area with a wooden corral on your left. Continue up a hill for a short way and turn left onto the Hermitage driveway at the 65 Barnedt Road sign. You made it!
Note: Approved by Ajahn Sudanto and subject to change at any time.