Join us for a service day at the Forest Hermitage. Meet at the church parking lot to carpool up at 8 am. Morning snacks, a hearty lunch, and divine satsang are included!! (Plus lots of good karma!) We can use the help of those with all skill levels and physical abilities. Please wear work clothes and bring gloves if you ... Read More
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
Participate in intimate discussions, practice yoga and meditation, enjoy a nutritious lunch, and learn new tools for self-care. All of this will take place in the calm, restful ambiance of a gathering of like-minded women and the glorious natural surroundings of the foothills at our Forest Hermitage. “The Forest Hermitage is a magical place for all of us. The retreats ... Read More
Join us for a service day at the Forest Hermitage. Meet at the church parking lot to carpool up at 8 am. Morning snacks, a hearty lunch, and divine satsang are included!! (Plus lots of good karma!) We can use the help of those with all skill levels and physical abilities. Please wear work clothes and bring gloves if you ... Read More
Join Devaki and others for a day of introspection, meditation, music, and stories. We'll celebrate Yogananda and his guru Sri Yukteswar in remembrance of the days in March when these two great souls consciously and deliberately exited their bodies many years ago. The day will include a delicious vegetarian meal and morning snacks. We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ... Read More
Join Dr. Michelle for a day at the Forest Hermitage dedicated to cultivating love for God and deepening our devotion. We'll explore this topic through poems from the Saints, Yogananda's teachings, a guided writing exercise, music, yoga, and meditation. A delicious vegetarian lunch with vegan and gluten-free options will be served. In case of snow, the retreat will be held ... Read More
Join us for a service day at the Forest Hermitage. Meet at the church parking lot to carpool up at 8 am. Morning snacks, a hearty lunch, and divine satsang are included!! (Plus lots of good karma!) We can use the help of those with all skill levels and physical abilities. Please wear work clothes and bring gloves if you ... Read More
“Celebrate Christmas upon the altar of the vast inner silence; in the sanctuary of every desire, every living thing in the world, in all the cosmos, celebrate the birth of Christ….” - Paramhansa Yogananda Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is often easy to forget about the deeper meaning of this season. Join Michelle as we explore ... Read More
Join Ananda ministers Aaron, Bryan, and Suryadas for an inspiring and uplifting day at the Forest Hermitage Retreat. We’ll meditate, practice yoga, spend time in nature, and explore Yogananda’s teachings—especially as they relate to men.
Whether you are new to vegetarian cooking or are a seasoned pro, this retreat day focused on vegetarian holiday cuisine will be a fun, informative, and uplifting experience. Chandi is a trained chef who has been a vegetarian for over thirty years. This will be a "hands-on" experience where you will be able to co-create and enjoy a beautiful holiday ... Read More
Join Dharmadas and Nirmala for a day at the Forest Hermitage Retreat in honor of the April 21st anniversary of Swami’s Kriyananda's passing.
Dharmadas and Nirmala will share stories from their many years spent with Swamiji in this day of yoga, chanting, meditation, and time in nature.
We’ll meet at 8:30 a.m. at the church parking lot to carpool to the forest Hermitage.
Join Devaki and Chaitanya at our beautiful Forest Hermitage Retreat for a delightful day of group singing. “ If you want to know me…sing my music”. Swami Kriyananda has gifted us with well over 300 songs, complete with melodies and lyrics that inspire and uplift the soul. How rare it is to be left with such an amazing and creative way to attune to a great spiritual Master, and our path.
We will also have the double blessing of celebrating Swami’s spiritual birth. This will be a day to commemorate Swamiji Kriyananda’s momentous first meeting with Paramhansa Yogananda in September of 1948. Great singing…not required! Bring your heart and a sense of fun…that’s all that you need for this day of fellowship and satsang with fellow truth seekers and gurubais.
Join us for this uplifting and fun-filled family camp adventure led by Lisa, Carlos, Chandi, and Suryadas. 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
Join us on Saturday, August 10th 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. 10-11 this year.
This overnight retreat also includes two vegetarian meals (Sat dinner and Sunday brunch), morning sadhana, taking a walk on the property, and time to visit with each other.
Please plan on arriving on Saturday by 3 pm. The retreat event is scheduled to conclude around noon on Sunday. The event is hosted by Jing and Stefan, Lisa, and Carlos.
Let us come together at the beautiful Forest Hermitage Retreat for a day of Guru Bhakti; a day of devotion and self-offering to our beloved guru Paramhansa Yogananda.
Through stories, yoga, chanting, meditation, and self-reflection we will honor and celebrate our relationship with the divine presence that is fully awake in our great guru-preceptor.
