Joyful Open House Weekend
Come for the day or spend the weekend

Joyful Open House Weekend

Coming again in Fall 2009


The Expanding Light Retreat and Ananda Village
A Retreat in Northern California offering a place to recharge your soul. Affordable, comfortable accommodations, organic vegetarian cuisine, and a gracious staff.

Meet our experienced and helpful teaching staff.
View slide shows about our trips to India and Italy.
Driving tours and beautiful walks around the Village.
Learn about our year-round classes and retreat programs.

Shop at The Expanding Light Boutique,
The Hermitage Gift Shop, and Inner Path Gifts

Gifts to inspire and uplift at affordable prices.

Thanksgiving Concert at The Crystal Hermitage
A magical evening in the Crystal Hermitage Dome, rarely open to the public. Saturday at 7:30 p.m., $15 at the door, free to overnight guests.

Delicious vegetarian cuisine
Meet Chef Premdas Ghirla Hors d’oeuvres, hot cider and goodies served throughout the day Lunch served at 12:30, Dinner at 6:30 • Sunday Brunch at 12:30 Meals $10, call to reserve.

Shop Hours:

  • The Expanding Light Boutique Saturday & Sunday 9 - 6:30
  • Crystal Hermitage Gift Shop - Saturday 10 - 7:30, Sunday 12 - 5:00
  • Inner Path Gifts & Crafts, Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 5:00
  • Ananda Village Reception Center, Saturday & Sunday, 10 - 4:00

700 magnificent acres just 30 minutes from Nevada City, over the Yuba, and through the woods.

For room reservation, or for more info please call us at 530.478.7518