Each summer camp is divided into a 5-day preparatory period, a day off and a three-day intensive sesshin. The sixth day, which is a day off, is the day of departure from the preparatory period (after breakfast at around 10 am) and also the day of arrival for the sesshin. You should allow 10 days to take part in a full camp, but it is also possible to attend just one section.

The preparatory period begins on the evening of the arrival day with a simple dinner, an introduction for beginners (around 7.00 pm) and an evening zazen (8.30 pm). The office is open for registration from 5.00 pm.

During the preparation period, as in the sesshin itself, the day begins at 5.30 am. There are six periods of zazen spread across the morning, mid-morning and evening. Breakfast is taken in the dojo. (You will need a bowl for this.) The afternoon is largely set aside for various tasks in the house and garden, though some free time is also provided. The evening zazen ends around 9.45 pm, and during the preparation period, quiet hours begin at 10.30 pm.

Following a day off, the three-day intensive sesshin begins. These days also start at 5.30 am. There are nine zazen sessions spread throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch are taken in the dojo. (You will need a meal bowl for this.) The evening meal is taken in the fireplace room. (If necessary, you can also have breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria.) Two to three hours of manual work are also included in the daily schedule. Evening zazen ends around 9.45 pm and quiet hours begin at 10.15 pm.

The sesshin ends with lunch on the third day at around 1.00 pm and a short tidying-up samu at around 3.00 pm. For those with long journeys home, it is possible to leave earlier.