Mount Madonna Center is a conference and retreat center located on 355 acres of mountain-top redwood forest and grassland overlooking Monterey Bay, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, in Northern California.
We are a community designed to nurture the creative arts and the health sciences within a context of personal and spiritual growth, inspired by Baba Hari Dass and sponsored by the Hanuman Fellowship, a group whose talents and interests are unified by the common practice of Yoga.
We offer a supportive community atmosphere for relaxation, reflection, and a wide variety of learning experiences. Program participants are invited to join in all ongoing Center activities – celebration, work, and play. Amenities include hiking trails, volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts, a small lake for swimming, a hot tub, a gymnasium for volleyball and basketball, and bodywork at the Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center.
WEEKEND AND LONGER PROGRAMS: In addition to the main classes, most programs also include an optional morning yoga class as well as time to relax and unwind. Weekends begin on Friday with registration beginning at 4:00 pm, and dinner at 5:30 pm, and end Sunday at noon unless otherwise noted. To help reduce costs, a Work-Study Program is available to program participants. Contact the Programs Office.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist
Hindu / Indian Traditions:
Yoga (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All, Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Mount Madonna Center, based on the teaching and example of Baba Hari Dass, is devoted to providing a supportive environment for transformation through selfless service, spiritual practice, and community. Programs and Personal Retreats are offered to the public as widely varied avenues of self-development and transformation. Facilities are provided, as well, to outside groups on a rental basis.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, Rural
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Large solar panel installations provide all electricity in main buildings. Organic garden. Composting. Recycling. Passive as well as solar heating-cooling.
Language: English, Hindi, Spanish
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, Guided / Programmed, Individual / Private / Solo, Personal, Silent
Features
Health / Wellness:
Health / Wellness, Ayurveda
Learning:
Learning, Trainings, Workshops
Meditation:
Meditation, Meditation (no specific type), Mindfulness, Vipassana (Insight)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking
Outdoor / Adventure:
Swimming
Spa Services:
Hot Tub, Massage
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library, Meditation Hall
Spiritual Studies:
Philosophy, Ritual, Spiritual, Text / Scripture
Virtual / Online:
Virtual / Online, Streaming Video
Yoga Asana:
Yoga Asana, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yoga (no specific type)
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Hotel, Tent
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Food: Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
445 Summit Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States
Travel Info: ---DO NOT USE YAHOO, MAPQUEST OR GPS to get to us ----
There are driving directions on our website.
You can fly into San Jose or San Francisco or Oakland airports. San Jose is the closest and you can reach us via commercial shuttles, or bus or train to Gilroy and then a cab.
In addition, Mount Madonna Center Staff is generally available to drive guests for a fee. The rates are about the same as or a little cheaper than other airporter services. Please note that there is a $25 cancellation fee once you have reserved your ride