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.
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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 and 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.
To Register:
1. Choose your accommodation type. Click here to view options.
2. Click on Book Now below or call 1-800-346-5350
If you can’t find what you want online, please phone us at 1-800-346-5350. Only a small percentage of our rooms are available online.
You cannot reserve online 2 days or less before your arrival date or if you want a single shared room.
4 days (CHRI)
- Dec 22 – 26 Book now
| Tent / RV |
Standard Shared |
Standard Private |
Deluxe Shared |
Deluxe Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $440 | $560 | $800 | $700 | $1000 |

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Relax, Take a Walk,
Get a Massage
Stay an Extra Day,
Relax,
Absorb Your Experience
Three delicious and satisfying
vegetarian buffet meals are included
with the cost of your stay

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