Dhamma Patāpa
476 Rogers Break
Jesup, GA 31546
The Southeast Vipassana Center, Dhamma Patāpa, is located in Jesup, GA, which is in the South Central part of Georgia in Wayne County. It is located on a property with beautiful old pine trees, oaks, and other varieties of trees and vegetation. The beauty and seclusion of this property makes for an ideal meditation environment which will serve students in the Southeast for years to come.
Instructions for Rideshare:
The Southeast Vipassana Center generates a separate rideshare board for each course, available for use by participants accepted into that course. Please check your acceptance email for the rideshare board link to your course, and for details on updating the information on the rideshare board. For any further assistance, contact the rideshare coordinators at rides@patapa.dhamma.org| Approximate travel time from: | ||
| Savannah, GA | 1.5 hours | |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1.5-2 hours | |
| Gainesville, FL | 3 hours | |
| Macon, GA | 3 hours | |
| Orlando, FL | 4 hours | |
| Tallahassee, FL | 4 hours | |
| Atlanta, GA | 4.5 hours | |
| Charlotte, NC | 5.5 hours | |
| Asheville, NC | 6 hours | |
| Birmingham, AL | 6.5 hours | |
| Raleigh, NC | 6 hours |
Traveling by Car: Please follow the directions provided via Google Maps above, the printer friendly directions below, or by GPS using the special instructions given below. Please call the center at (912) 588-9807 if you get lost.
For older GPS: Some older GPS units do not accurately locate the Southeast Vipassana Center address, set your GPS unit to the Southeast Vipassana Center driveway on Rogers Break (31.468469 lon,-81.9058362 lat) and look for the signs to the center when nearing the destination.
Public Transportation
Bus Transport:
Greyhound Service is available to: Hinesville / Fleming, GA (38 miles from the Center) & Brunswick, GA (44 miles from the Center). From both of these towns, travelers will need to get a taxi to take them to the Center. Below is the taxi service information for both of these towns. Please call several days in advance to check availability and make a reservation.
- Hinesville, GA: M&L Cab 916-877-5022; approximately $60
- Brunswick, GA: Metro Cab - (912) 554-2000; approximately $80
Train Transport:
- Travelers arriving at the Jesup Amtrak station should call the center at (912)588-9807 a few days before arrival to notify the management team of the date and arrival time. We may be able to transport students to the Center
- Call Wayne County Transit a few days ahead of arrival 912-427-5914. Depending on their schedule, they may be able to provide transportation. Cost is $6.00 one way
- There are no taxi services in Jesup but there is one in Hinesville that will come to Jesup: M&L Cab 916-877-5022. Must schedule ahead of arrival
Air Transport:
Savannah, GA (Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)): There are 2 taxi companies that will drive from the airport directly to the Center- A1 Taxi - 912-925-9900; approximately $115, each additional person $5-10, up to 8 people, needs 1 day notice
- Magikal Taxi - 912-897-8294; approximately $120, up to 3 people, needs 1 or 2 days notice
Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)):
- ABC Limo Service will take people from the airport directly to the Center for approximately $160 for 1-2 people, 3rd person is additional $50. You will need to inform them of your arrival time. 904-361-8686 Website: jaxairportlimo.com
Brunswick, GA (Brunswick Golden Isle Airport BQK):
- Metro Cab - 912-554-2000; approximately $90 (Please call several days in advance to check availability and make a reservation)
Coming from North (headed South) on I-95 from South Carolina
| Sign | # | Directions | Miles |
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1: | Merge onto I-95 S toward SAVANNAH | 111.4 |
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2: | Take the COASTAL HWY / US-17 exit- EXIT 87 | 0.2 |
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3: | Turn LEFT onto US-17 S / COASTAL HWY / GA-25 S | 4.9 |
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4: | Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GA-196 W / FLEMING STATION RD | 8.8 |
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5: | Turn RIGHT to go onto US-84 / E OGLETHORPE HWY / GA-196 / GA-38 Continue to follow US-84 W / GA-38 W | 28.8 |
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6: | Merge onto US-301 S / GA-23 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward NAHUNTA / BRUNSWICK | 11 |
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7: | Turn LEFT onto BROADHURST RD E (if on US-301 you have passed a firetower on the left, you have gone 1 mile too far) | 0.6 |
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8: | Take the 1st RIGHT onto ROGERS BREAK (dirt road) | 0.5 |
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9: | Turn right at Southeast Vipassana Center | 0.25 |
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10: | Continue down dirt driveway. Go approximately ¼ mile. Follow signs to registration building. |
Coming from South (headed North) on I-95 from Florida state line
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Directions |
Miles |
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Merge onto I-95 N (Crossing into GEORGIA). |
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EXIT 36-B |
2: |
Take Exit 36B to merge onto US-25N/US-341 N toward Jesup |
27.8 mi |
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3: |
Turn LEFT onto Gardi Rd |
6.2 mi |
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4: |
Continue onto Broadhurst Rd E (no sign but a curve in road to the right) – Landmark – There’s a Manningtown fire station on the right |
3.3 mi |
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5: |
Turn left onto Rogers Break |
0.5 |
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7: |
Turn right into Southeast Vipassana Center |
0.25 |
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8: |
Continue down dirt driveway. Go approximately ¼ mile. Follow signs to registration building. |
Coming from South, Heading North on US-301N
| Sign | # | Directions | Miles |
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1: | US-301 N toward Jesup | |
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2: | Turn RIGHT at BROADHURST RD E | 0.6 |
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3: | Take the 1st RIGHT onto ROGERS BREAK (dirt road) | 0.5 |
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4: | Turn right at Southeast Vipassana Center (2nd driveway on right, first mailbox) | 0.25 |
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5: | Continue down dirt driveway. Go approximately ¼ mile. Follow signs to registration building. |
Coming from the West (Atlanta) heading East
| Sign | # | Directions | Miles |
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0: | Atlanta GA | 0.0 |
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1: | Merge onto I-75 S via the ramp on the LEFT. | 81.0 |
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2: | Merge onto I-16 E / GA-404 E via EXIT 165 on the LEFT toward SAVANNAH. | 50.7 |
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3: | Take the US-319 / US-441 exit- EXIT 51- toward DUBLIN / MCRAE | 0.1 |
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4: | Merge onto US-319 / US-441 / GA-31 toward MCRAE. | 28.6 |
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5: | Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-280 / US-319 / US-441 / GA-30 / GA-31 | 1.5 |
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6: | Turn LEFT onto W OAK ST / US-23 S / US-341 S / GA-27 S / GOLDEN ISLES HWY. Continue to follow US-341 S / GA-27 S | 60.6 |
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7: | Turn RIGHT onto 84 W (travel one block to Cherry ST) | 0.5 |
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8: | Turn LEFT on Cherry ST (pass through downtown Jesup) | 4.6 |
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9: | Turn RIGHT onto US-301 (Subway is diagonal across the street from you at this time) | 8.3 |
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10: | Turn LEFT onto BROADHURST RD E (if on US-301 you have passed a firetower on the left, you have gone 1 mile too far) | 0.6 |
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11: | Turn RIGHT onto ROGERS BREAK (dirt road) | 0.5 |
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12: | Turn right at Southeast Vipassana Center (2nd driveway on right, first mailbox) | 0.25 |
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13: | Continue down dirt driveway. Go approximately ¼ mile. Follow signs to registration building. | 0.25 |