It is recommended that you arrive for the retreat the day before registration and stay at Wat Suan Mokkh overnight. This will guarantee you a place on the retreat.

Registration closes at 4pm on the last day of the month, though the friends do not like to turn people away and people do arrive later and are welcomed.

Peak times are in the holiday seasons around January and February when up to 120 people attend the retreat. This can create a very strong group atmosphere and energy, which can make the chanting sound very pleasant.

Lowest times are out of the peak holiday seasons from April to July, or during rainy seasons from September to December, when the numbers can drop to around 60 people. This can change the feeling of the retreat, but has the chance of making it seem quieter and more personal.