Outstanding features
Gaia House Retreat is a unique 2-story, custom designed house located at Ananda Village in Nevada City, California. We are about 2 hours from the Sacramento Airport. This very special house is made of rammed earth with tall ceilings and lots of light in all rooms. There is a wonderful flow to all the rooms and the views outside extend the energy of the house further. The house has 7 bedrooms and can sleep 15 adults, and the living room and teaching rooms can accommodate more than 35 total visitors.
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4700 sq. feet of space
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Separate first floor 'teaching room' for classes/yoga
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Wireless Internet
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AC over summer
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Towels and linens supplied, laundry facilities also available
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Family-style dining room and fully equipped kitchen
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Large living room with re-arrangeable furniture
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Beautiful outdoor area with a fire pit
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Organic coffee, tea, and fruit available throughout the day
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Second floor has 6 uniquely furnished rooms, some with shared baths, and three with en-suites bathrooms.
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We are a smoke free environment. We are a drug and alcohol free community. Only guide animals allowed.
Rooms and Facilities
Shared Spaces
Flower Suite
A lovely bedroom with private deck, queen bed, and ample private bath with shower and tub. Ideal for group leaders who like some private space.
Tree Room
Facing west this room has two twin beds, private bath with shower, and ample closet.
Bird Room
Has two twin beds with ample closet. Small vanity with sink, shower and tub.
River Room
Offers peaceful views to the northeast. Two twin beds, a large closet, with a shared bath with shower.
Star Room
Faces the bright southeast, and offers two twin beds, a large closet, and a shared bath with a shower.
Mountain Room
Has a private bath with a shower, two twin beds, and an ample closet.
Meeting Spaces
Gaia House has a large living room/lounge area with easy to move furniture to create the best arrangement for your group. In addition, there is a dedicated space at the end of the house with plenty of space for meditation and meetings. A door leads directly into the gardens and we provide ample folding chairs, yoga mats & pillows, and a whiteboard for you to use as needed. There is a seperate, full bath directly outside the suite for easy access.
Outdoor Area
Additional Meeting Spaces at Ananda Village:
Ananda Village, the location of Gaia House Retreat, has additional spaces where guests of Gaia House may hold meetings or gatherings, with advance reservation. These spaces allow room for more guests than Gaia House can hold. For example, Gaia House sleeps 12-15 guests. Additional group members can stay at the nearby Expanding Light Retreat, up to a total of 39 guests. Then all group members can meet at any of these locations:
New sustainable construction. There is a State-of-the Art presentation hall with top-quality acoustics ideal for music presentations, dance, and for recorded talks. Seats up to 140. Various side rooms for smaller break-out sessions. Parking for guests. A 5 minute walk from Gaia House Retreat. No smoking or alcohol allowed at Ananda Village.
Located at Ananda Village, about a 3-minute drive from Gaia House or a pleasant walk. A main temple for Ananda Village. There is an altar with photos of the Kriya Yoga Master’s of the Ananda lineage. A very comfortable room for floor or chair seating. A raised dais at the front of the room allows for a nice speaker location. Ample room for projector and screen for presentations. The front entry foyer has plenty of room for coats and shoes – no shoes in Temple. Downstairs has two bathrooms and a sink. Can seat 120 comfortably.
Located at Ananda Village, about a 3 minute drive from Gaia House or a pleasant walk. A main temple for Ananda Village. There is an altar with photos of the Kriya Yoga Master’s of the Ananda lineage. A very comfortable room for floor or chair seating. A raised dais at front of room allows for nice speaker location. Ample room for projector and screen for presentations. Front entry foyer has plenty of room for coats and shoes – no shoes in Temple. Downstairs has two bathrooms and sink. Can seat 120 comfortably.
