The Vipassana Meditation Retreat is held at the Marywood Retreat Center. Located on State Road 13 just south of Jacksonville in the town of Switzerland, FL. Students are at the site only during course dates.
TRAVELING BY CAR
Georgia I-95 to Jacksonville:After entering Florida (pass Jacksonville Airport) Merge onto I-295 S via
exit number 362B. Take Exit 5 (30.2 mi) to SR 13 S. Marywood is 8.5 mi on the
right hand side. Then follow the Course Site Map.
I-10 to Jacksonville: Merge onto I-295 S via exit number 356 toward ORANGE
PARK/ST AUGUSTINE. Take Exit 5 (15.6 mi) to SR 13 S. Marywood is 8.5 mi on the
right hand side. Then follow the map below.
Miami I-95:Around St. Augustine take Exit 318 to SR16 towards Green Cove
Springs. This connects with SR13 North (San Jose). Marywood is 8 miles from SR16
& I-95 on the left hand side. Then follow the map below.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AIR: Those coming long distances should fly to Jacksonville International
Airport Jacksonville International
Airport (JIA). Airport Limo Express (shuttle) will take you directly to Marywood.
Bus:
Greyhound to Jacksonville. Airport Limo Express (shuttle) will take you
directly to Marywood.
Train: Amtrak to Jacksonville. Airport Limo Express (shuttle) will take you
directly to Marywood.
Shuttle: Airport Limo Express -- (800) 852-7433 or (904) 739-3236; Will
transport directly to Marywood. The fee they charge depends on how many students
sign up. They will drop you off and pick you up at the end of the course.
Airport is 50 miles away.
Call Airport Limo Express with your flight arrangements before you arrive so
they know when to pick you up.
When you get to the Airport, go to Ground Transportation outside of baggage and
ask for Airport Limo Express. Tell the driver you are going to Marywood. They
will coordinate with the other students arriving.
MapQuest directions to Marywood - 1714 State Road 13 Switzerland, FL 32259
Upon entering MARYWOOD look for the Vipassana Meditation road signs. They will bring you pass buildings #28, #26 and #21 till you reach the parking area for buildings #30 through #33.
Marywood Retreat Center
1714 State Road 13 # 5
Switzerland, FL 32259-9253
Students should make proper travel arrangements, allowing sufficient time for travel to and from bus and train stations and airports. On the day of the course call (904) 230-3554.
