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Information For Out Of Town Guests Please email and let us know how many are coming and your accomodation plans - dragonseatmeditation (at) gmail (dot) com The closest airport is Memphis International Airport (MEM) To get to the center from the airport: Take I-240 E toward Nashville (11.69 mies), Continue on I-40 West (3.44 miiles), Take Exit #8A/Austin Peay HWY/Jackson Ave onto Jackson Ave (TN-14N), Bear Left to follow TN-14N (1.2 miles), Take ramp toward Raleigh Millington Road and continue on Raleigh Millington Road to stop light (1 mile) and take a Left on Yale Road, Yale become Frayser Raleigh. Look on Left for Red Roofed Vietnamese Temple with White Statue and Stupa. Then pull into turn lane and turn Left into driveway with stacked wood fence and prayer flags (.5 mile) Staying At Dragon Seat - You are welcome to camp at the center or bring bedding and sleep in the shrineroom. We ask, if possible, to plan to eat your meals out or bring easy and quick to prepare food. We have a small kitchen and 2 bathrooms that will be available for all guests to use at the center. There are two restrooms available next door at the Vietnamese Temple and we will have two portable johns. Food: Within walking distance is a Sonic Drive-In, A good BBQ place and Walgreens. 1-2 miles away are many fast food restaurants,good chinese and mexican restaurants, and grocery stores. Hotels: We recommend the first two hotels as they are very close to the center - 1.5 miles. 1.
Sleep Inn - 0 .6 miles from retreat - Website SPECIAL RATE FOR RETREAT ! $57.99 SLEEP INN - MPHS EAST BARTLETT 2. Days Inn - 2889 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128-5604 10 11 12 Could also try: Memphis Hotel Booking for rates -http://www.memphistravel.com/bookroom.asp ____________________________________________________________ Camping in TN State Parks http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/findapark.php?activity=Camping Camping in Camp Grounds and RV Parks Agricenter RV Park - Enjoy the serenity of the farm and the convenience of the city. The Agricenter RV Park has over 300 RV lots with 30-amp electric and water hook-ups, shower facilities and a dump station. Ninety-six sites with full hook-ups are now open! http://www.greatcampingspots.com/Directory/Detail.asp?ID=5736&Page=1&Keyword=&Province=TN&CountryID=223&Sort=ASC&Order=List_Province From campingworld.com (this one was mentioned as nice by a few people) It is 16 miles or about 20 minutes from the retreat. There is a very nice Holiday RV park at exit 14 on I55. This is actually at West Memphis/Marion area but easy access to anywhere in Memphis. There are only 2 or 3 CG in the area, believe it or not! We've stayed at this one several times - owners are nice folks. They are all pull-throughs, I believe. Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Park 3971 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116, 901-332-3633, Open year round, this private RV park provides 89 spacious, full hookup sites, as well as guest laundry facilities, clean restrooms, and many more amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Memphis Graceland RV Park & Campground 3691 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116, 901-396-7125, There are 72 RV sites available at this full service campground which is open all year and also features pull through sites, tent sites, camping cabins, and an outdoor pool. The campground is only a two-minute walk from Graceland. Bed and Breakfast/Guest Houses Talbot Heirs Guesthouse 99 South Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103,
Located in Downtown Memphis, 901-527-9772, 800-955-3956, A small, yet
elegantly contemporary, privately owned guesthouse that offers eight
spacious and comfortably appointed guest suites, each with a different
theme and decor. All of the suites have high speed Internet access,
queen size beds, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, and fully equipped
kitchens. Grocery services, laundry facility and exercise equipment
are available upon request and are on site for guests to enjoy. Please call or email for more information. Bridgewater House Bed & Breakfast (circa 1890) 7015 Raleigh La Grange Road, Memphis, TN 38018, 901-384-0080, Step back in time while staying at this Greek Revival dwelling that was converted from a century old schoolhouse that lies on more than two acres into an elegant and charming bed and breakfast. The house features original hardwood floors cut from five different trees on the property and it is filled with antiques, family heirlooms, and Oriental rugs. There are two enormous guest rooms available, both with high ceilings, luxury linens, down comforters, and private baths, and a full gourmet breakfast is included with your stay. Steve & Katherine are excellent gourmet chefs! |
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