A place for retreat and study of ancient inner science
Tarabling Refuge will be built in a traditional Himalayan style with slate roofs and white washed stonewalls. The buildings are to be built with local materials when available, such as stones from the riverbed, slate from the mountains and from wood locally. Although we would like to build completely in a traditional manner, some building components will have to be reinforced concrete such as foundations, pillars and slabs due to the risk of earthquake. The present trees that adorn the land will be incorporated in the garden layout. Water supply will be supplemented with water harvesting. Solar panels will be installed for hot water supply in order to decrease
the need for electric power and to save on the running costs. Sewage and waist will be treaded in an organic manner for protection of the environment and for recycling.
Phase 1 of the project consists of the following buildings:
- The main building is a 665 m2, 3 storied building with a 200 m2 assembly- and teaching hall on the ground floor. On the first floor you will find separate teaching rooms, a library and offices. At the 2. floor there will be a small flat normaly used as a room for meditation and contemplation.
- Four 240 m2 two storied guesthouses, each with 8 separate small studio flats, and each equipped with a bathroom. Each room will either have access to the garden or to a small balcony.
- A 260 m2 two storied house with 3 flats to accommodate the teachers. On the ground floor there are to be two small flats with a common kitchen. On the first floor there is to be one flat with a conference room giving on to a
balcony.
- A 350 m2 dining hall, kitchen, office and staff facillity. The dininghall is at 1. floor level with balcony and a view to the hills of Mussoorie.
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