Experience the Beauty of the Gardens
EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE GARDENS
20,000 Tulips to Bloom This Year!
Every year a group of Ananda volunteers plant over 20,000 tulip bulbs, forget-me-nots, and other flowers, creating a magnificent display —tiers of tulips inter-planted with alyssum and pansies—overlooking the Yuba River canyon. Flowering cherry trees, dogwoods, and peonies in bloom add to the gala’s natural beauty.
Now, we’ve added retreats allowing you to stay for a few days and experience more of the deep healing powers of nature.
It’s an incredible experience you can’t miss.
Weekend Retreat
Stay with us, and bask in the peaceful vibrations
A Magical Tulip Experience
Apr 19 - 21
Inspiring program with experienced hosts and long-time gardeners: experiential nature activities and introspective exercises, discussions, a delicious vegetarian dinner at the elegant Crystal Hermitage, and you will return home with a new lease on life.
A Magical Tulip Experience
Apr 26 - 28
Inspiring program with experienced hosts and long-time gardeners: experiential nature activities and introspective exercises, discussions, a delicious vegetarian dinner at the elegant Crystal Hermitage, and you will return home with a new lease on life.
Ongoing Programs
Come and stay with us any day of the month during the season
Personal Retreat
Springtime at Ananda is the perfect time to unplug from busy-ness and recharge your inner life. During the entire month of April, experience the magic of a Personal Retreat.
Enjoy our usual offerings plus:
- Free entrance ticket to Springtime at Ananda, at the Crystal Hermitage
- 10% discount at the Shrine of the Masters boutique
- Your choice of one free book:
- The Spirit of Gardening by Nancy Mair, Crystal Hermitage Master Gardener
- Space, Light and Harmony: The Story of Crystal Hermitage by J Donald Walters (Ananda’s founder
Karma Yoga Ashram
This program provides a supportive environment to help you widen your horizons, find unexpected answers to life’s challenges, and discover spiritual qualities within yourself that you didn’t know existed. Stay for 2 weeks to 3 months.
- Free access to the gardens.
- Twice daily sadhanas (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, Meditation)
- Yoga philosophy classes
- Find joy through serving others (10-11 shifts per week)
- Experience spiritual living at Ananda Village and connect with community members.
Daily Offerings
Vegetarian Lunch
12:30 pm
Enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal at our Retreat Center. Vegan and GF options are available.
Garden Ticket
9:00 - 5:00 pm
Get a one-time ticket to come visit the gardens!
Meditation Class
1:30 pm
Learn meditation techniques to help you stay centered and live a happy life. As taught by Paramhansa Yogananda
Yoga Class + Dinner
4:30 pm
Experience a full Ananda Yoga Sadhana (Energization Exercises + Asanas + Meditation), followed by a delicious vegetarian dinner.
