Forest-Hermitage-Retreats-1Join us for monthly retreats at the Ananda Forest Hermitage. Spend time in the beauty of nature while going deep into the inner life and the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Each month we will explore a different topic.

Here are some testimonials from yesterday’s retreat day, “Deepening Your Spiritual Practices”:

“Retreat time at the Forrest Hermitage is an extraordinary experience which uplifts your spirit and well-being, so much needed in our daily lives. Thank you again!!!!” CS

“Attending this retreat at the Forest Hermitage was a spiritual peak experience for me. The experience truly deepened my connection to God by being in the most beautiful natural setting and the teachings deepened my meditation and devotional experience with God.

The bonding and comradeship with the other attendees were also profound. I felt I had bonded with “soul brothers and soul sisters”. I felt so much love for the delicious food and the teachings that were presented.

I plan to attend every month’s spiritual retreat.” AL

“The Forest Hermitage is a magical place for all of us. The retreats are a wonderful day of self-help, camaraderie, meeting new friends, and service. Plus, I just love being out in Nature!!” -LG

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Swami Kriyananda Birthday Celebration: A Forest Hermitage Retreat with Devaki

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Deepen your attunement to Ananda’s founder Swami Kriyananda as we celebrate his birth through stories, meditation, and music. Whether or not you had the opportunity to meet this great soul in person, you will come to know him more deeply through this day of devotion. Join Devaki and others for this inspiring gathering, complete with birthday cake! We’ll meet at ... Read More

Yoga for Deeper Meditation: A Forest Hermitage Retreat with Alan

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Yoga, in its broadest sense, means union with God. The purpose of hatha yoga is to prepare the aspirant for deeper meditation. This one day workshop will provide practical tools to help youreach deeper levels of stillness in meditation, using a combination of yoga asanas, pranayama, and other techniques. No yoga experience necessary.  We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ... Read More

Family Campout at the Forest Hermitage

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us for this uplifting and fun-filled family camp adventure led by Aaron, Sharmila, Lisa, and Carlos. We’ll have a campfire with chanting and marshmallow roasting, sharing nature activities, and lots of healthy, joy-filled outdoor activities. On Sunday morning, we will have an Ananda Family Sunday Service. This will be an abbreviated, child-oriented outdoor service for the whole family. We’ll ... Read More

Meteor Gazing Overnight Retreat

Forest Hermitage Retreat (Carpool from Temple - Address Below) 10450 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a night at The Ananda Forest Hermitage to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseid meteor shower is perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year, peaking between Aug. 11-12 this year.  This overnight retreat also includes two vegetarian meals (Sat dinner and Sunday brunch), morning sadhana, taking a walk on the ... Read More

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