Let Our Energy Uplift Your Group!
Ananda Village provides guest groups two extraordinary places to bring up to 85 guests. Our vision is to serve like-minded groups who will benefit from our spiritually energized and divinely blessed 700-acre intentional spiritual community.
Integrated
Retreat Campus
We've been welcoming guests to The Expanding Light Retreat from around the world for over 45 years. Many types of groups have deepened their own mission and member experience by spending time in our uplifting space nestled within Ananda Village.
Our retreat campus includes a large community dining room, octagonal Teaching Temple, and a large outdoor piazza for dining and congregating. We have 4 large buildings with varying levels of accommodations, deluxe rooms with ensuite baths, standard rooms with hallway baths, as well as cabins. Our large gardens and meadows provide ample space to enjoy nature.
Self-Contained
Guest House
Gaia House is a unique 2-story, custom-designed house located within Ananda Village was made of rammed earth with tall ceilings and lots of light. The house has 6+ bedrooms and can sleep up to 15 adults.
The 2-story layout provides ample and flexible first floor space including a beautiful kitchen, expansive dining area, and multi-use living area. There is also an enclosed office space that can be converted to an extra bedroom, as well as a separate teaching or meditation room, with dual aspect and tall ceilings. The second floor has 6 uniquely furnished rooms, some with shared baths, and three with ensuite bathrooms.
Get ready for an extraordinary group experience!
We invite group leaders to contact us to arrange a complimentary overnight stay at the Expanding Light Retreat hosted by Krishnadas LoCicero, Groups Manager. Enjoy in-depth tours of our two facilities, time to share your vision of your groups’ program, and enjoy dining with us.
Group stays include:
- Extraordinary group leader support
- Top-rated guest services, small boutique, small village market
- Affordable pricing
- Access to most of our 700 acres including holy shrines
- Uplifting meeting rooms/spaces, including our Living Wisdom Center for large events
- Delicious vegetarian meals at the Expanding Light Retreat with advanced reservations for the group
- Optional attendance at morning yoga and meditation
- Explore our peaceful gardens and lakes
- Connection with the joyful energy which permeates our community