A Joyful Christmas Retreat:
Christmas the way it’s supposed to be

4 days of joyous community and communion

4 days

• Dec 22 – 26

We welcome you to join us this Christmas. Share deep joy with a group of like-minded souls. This holiday season, surround yourself with loving energy in a sweet, supportive and spiritual environment. Get in touch with the Christ consciousness within you.

The Expanding Light Retreat Center is part of Ananda Village, a 40-year old, 800-acre intentional community. As an Expanding Light guest, you are invited to participate in the Village’s uplifting Christmas celebrations. Join us in Christmas celebrated the way it’s supposed to be.

• December 23: Ananda’s annual all-day meditation. Sit with us for all or part of the day to experience the presence of Christ within.
• December 24: Ananda’s Christmas pageant, including a living crèche scene.
• December 25 is a sweet celebration of Christmas, filled with inspiration and joy. Hosted by Durga Smallen and Mantradevi LoCicero.

Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.

A Joyous Christmas Retreat: Christmas the way it's supposed to be starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.

See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.

Spiritual Growth Workshops:

Mindful Living First-Timers’ Week / Weekend The Chakras: Inner Roadmap to Self-Realization How to Be Happy All the Time Transcending Grief Through Yogic Principles Open Your Heart to Life Find Your Inner Strength Experience Community Living Break Old Habits, Move Forward Overcoming Obstacles Developing Intuition Retreat Fingerprints: Discover Your Life’s Purpose Secrets of Forgiveness and Emotional Health Ancient Sciences Vedic Astrology, Spiritual Psychology, and Transformation Vedic Sciences: Astrology, Vastu, and Ayurveda How the Yugas Affect History and You The Arts Art for Self-healing and Spiritual Growth Joyful Arts Festival Harmonium Workshop

Strengthening Your Inner Life Prepare for the Pilgrim Vow How to Be a Channel of Divine Grace Inner Renewal Week Spiritual Renewal Week Loving the Divine as Mother The Meaning of Dreaming A Women’s Retreat Meditating in Nature Sharing Nature Retreat Meditation for Stress Reduction Quiet Days Spiritual Relationships Spiritual Counselor Training How to Be a Channel of Divine Grace Mother and Daughter Weekend Spiritualize Your Marriage Sacred Teachings The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Raja Yoga Intensive Karma, Reincarnation and You Hindu Gods and Goddesses The Essence of the Yoga Sutras