Give us a call at 530-478-7557 or send an email if you have questions or need assistance.

Getting Here

Where are you located?
Ananda Meditation Retreat is located in the foothills of Sierra Mountains in Northern California. Our forest retreat is off the grid and feels remote, although only 3 miles off a well-traveled road.

Please use and print out the directions listed here. GPS and internet maps are not always correct and phone reception is poor.

Can I charge an electric car there?
Although we don’t have any charging stations at this Retreat, you can charge your vehicle just 6 miles down the road at Ananda Village. The charging station is on the far side of the parking lot near Village reception and Masters Market.

Internet & Cell Service

Cell phone strength is weak between Nevada City and the Retreat, but we have fairly good Verizon and AT&T coverage at the Retreat. We have limited guest wifi (additional wifi usage fees may apply). It is best for guests to use cell phone data plans for internet, if possible. 

Dining

Guided Group Retreats and Personal Retreat 
All guests receive breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as part of the program. All meals are served in our dining hall.

  • Breakfast is served 8:30am-9:30am (Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am)
  • Lunch is served 12:30pm-1:30pm (No lunch on Sundays)
  • Dinner is served 6:30pm-7:30pm (time may vary slightly)

What to Bring

We recommend bringing the following:

  • Flashlight – important!
  • Water bottle
  • Your own yoga mat, if you have one (we also have yoga mats, pillows and meditation benches for you to use)
  • Journal and pen
  • Uplifting reading material (we also have a small lending library that is open to all guests)
  • Sturdy shoes and sandals (best to bring shoes, boots and sandals that are easily removable since there are no shoes worn in the cabins and temples)
  • Comfortable, casual, modest clothing — dress in layers, as evenings are usually cool even in summertime
  • Food if you are staying in a cabin with a kitchen and prefer to prepare your own meals
  • Optional: Sun hat, sun glasses, sunscreen, rain gear when applicable

Policies

What is your refund/rescheduling policy?
As a small retreat, we try to avoid cancellations because it is difficult for us to fill spaces at the last minute, but we recognize that sometimes emergencies happen.

Our cancellation policy is:

  • Cancellations 7 days or more before arrival date: 50% of the $100 deposit is forfeited and 50% remains as a credit toward another stay within the next year.
  • Cancellations less than 7 days before arrival date: all of the $100 deposit is forfeited.