Sarasota Forest Monastery
Address: 520 Lewis Street, Englewood, FL 34223
Email: SarasotaForestMonastery@gmail.com
Phone: 941-914-7504 (Chailai)
Sarasota Forest Monastery is open to the public everyday between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you wish to utilize the forest, please call or email the monastery prior to your arrival – the space is limited.
If you wish to be updated on day-to-day activities, please load the Line app and find Sarasota Forest Monastery there. Alternately, you can give your phone number to Chailai 941-914-7504 and she will send you a Group invite from Line.
When you visit, please respect monastery etiquette which supports a wholesome atmosphere:
- Please remove your shoes before entering the building.
- Please dress modestly. Casual and comfortable is ideal. No shorts, no sleeveless tops, no revealing clothing.
- Women must not touch monks. Please put gifts onto trays in the kitchen to hand to monks.