Santi is a Buddhist nuns’ forest monastery in the NSW Southern Highlands at Bundanoon. The monastery site says it is primarily a monastic dwelling rather than a lay retreat centre, but experienced lay practitioners may apply to stay and join the daily work-and-practice routine; teachings, food, and accommodation are offered without a set charge.

At a glance

Price: Donation-based
Silence: Guests are expected to keep noble silence for periods of time, per the stay pages
Dietary: Main meal at midday; eight precepts include not eating between noon and dawn

About

Thai Forest monastery dana listing (C56). Same regional pattern as Sunnataram (also Bundanoon). No BookRetreats affiliate. Apply via the monastery stay pages; there is no course fee.

Sources

Santi homepage describes a Bhikkhuni forest monastery in the NSW Southern Highlands: https://santifm.org/
Staying page describes lay guest stays, eight precepts, and dana (no set charge): https://santifm.org/santi/stay/

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Sources

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Santi homepage describes a Bhikkhuni forest monastery in the NSW Southern Highlands
Source checked Checked 30 Aug 2026santifm.org
Staying page describes lay guest stays, eight precepts, and dana (no set charge)
Source checked Checked 30 Aug 2026santifm.org

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