Serene gardens, coastal beaches ~ Rest for your Soul.
This is a simple retreat house in Santa Cruz 4 blocks from several quiet beaches and cliff overlooking Monterey Bay.
Marie Grace & Peter, your hosts, are a married couple who feel called to open their home to travelers and spiritual seekers. The atmosphere is warm, quiet, and respectful. The gardens are cosy and secluded. The rooms are simple and comfortable.
Individuals enjoy their own private retreats in their own timing in their own style. Silent retreats are welcome. Rooms hold up to 3 adults for couple retreats and small family retreats.
A spiritual library in the common room, hot tub in the garden, variety of eateries within walking distance, biking paths, nearby coastal and redwood parks, and Santa Cruz environs lends this to be a place for both quiet reflection, but also gentle adventure close by.
Spiritual Direction is available from Marie Grace and meditation instruction available from Peter. Regular morning practices of prayer, QiGong, yoga, and meditation is available for guests to join as they wish. Local healing artists deliver on site sessions in massage, energy healing, cranio-sacral, etc. Several guided retreats are offered annually, but most guests design their own retreat.
Room availability ranges from private studio to tenting to suit a variety of economic needs.
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The mission of our Retreat House is to provide a welcoming space for people to be replenished by their own spiritual orientation. We honor all religions and spirituality without religion. Marie Grace considers herself a Christian contemplative with lived experience of kundalini. Peter is a Zen Buddhist priest. Together they enjoy practicing Taoist philosophy of Lao Tzu and spirituality of nature and natural cycles. Marie Grace offers spiritual direction to a variety of spiritual seekers.
Average Cost: $ - $$$$
Food is available in eateries nearby within walking distance. For group retreats, some meals are included. Some of the rooms offer kitchenettes.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Work exchange is available in some circumstances.
Environment: Ocean / Beach
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
solar panels
greywater gardening
low energy and low water appliances
recycling
composting
biodegradable cleaning products
organic food
Language: English, Spanish
Retreat Type (definitions):
Personal, Silent
Features
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking
Spa Services:
Hot Tub
Special Facility Features:
Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction