Green Team: A Spirit and Nature Retreat
Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of the Crystal Hermitage Gardens
Not scheduled at this time.
with Sundara Traymar
“Contemplate beauty in the world around you,
and you yourself will become beautiful.”
–Swami Kriyananda
What are some of your favorite things? Might they include: Making new friends, Beauty, Gardening, Peaceful and uplifting vibrations, Meditation, Playfulness, Delicious Food?
Welcome to a Spirit and Nature Retreat!
This is a favorite for garden lovers. Enjoy a weekend of fresh air, being outdoors, planting some tulip bulbs, taking part in nature activities, yoga postures and meditation, along with eating delicious food and enjoying evening entertainment.
Come and enjoy a very rich weekend in gorgeous surroundings, the peace of nature and wonderful people. Your weekend includes:
- Meeting with long-time expert gardeners, learning about the history and design process of the Crystal Hermitage Gardens
- A hands-on Tulip planting experience
- 'Sharing Nature' activities in the Gardens
- Tea time with mouthwatering maple scones at the Crystal Hermitage
- Sunday Service in the Temple of Light
- Delicious vegetarian food and a lovely stay at The Expanding Light Retreat
Springtime at Ananda, a Journey Unto Itself...
The journey for us here at the Crystal Hermitage Gardens typically begins in the summer, when our Head-of-Design gardener meticulously designs the layout of the tulips, deciding exactly where the varied kinds and myriad colors should be planted. We begin planting tulip bulbs by late Fall, and continue to work throughout the Winter into Spring. Everything comes to a climax when 18,000 Dutch tulips bloom in exquisite beauty by April.
Now you can participate in this journey with us! Come for our Fall retreat as we get the planting season started, or our Spring retreat as we put the finishing touches on the gardens. And don’t forget to return for the grand show in April, whether it be just a day trip or an overnight retreat with The Expanding Light Retreat.
Fall Spirit and Nature Retreat:
November 11-13, 2022
Now that the soil has cooled down from the hot Sierra summers, our gardening team is ready to begin the planting season for next year’s Tulip Festival! Months of meticulous planning and color coordination have gone into deciding exactly where the 18,000 (over 90 varieties) of bulbs will be planted. You may be surprised to hear that our gardeners work for 4-5 months planting all of the tulips and bedding plants. Fall is when the magic begins. It’s time to plant tulips! Here is the opportunity for you to add your joyful energy. You’ll get to plant some of the first bulbs, along with enjoying maple scones, tea, laugher, nature activities and garden comradery.
Spring Spirit and Nature Retreat:
March 17-19, 2023
Experience the budding vibrancy of a spring garden, as tulips start to poke their heads out of the ground. You’ll get to plant some of the final bulbs, along with enjoying maple scones, tea, laugher, nature activities and garden comradery. There is definitely an excitement in the air at this time as the gardens begin their grand show of beauty. In all,18,000 Dutch tulips will be sharing their joy with thousands of visitors—and your presence this weekend will add to the divine magic of the garden!
This weekend will be a unique way to experience these beautiful gardens that few people have the opportunity to do.
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Sundara Traymar
Inspirational teacher and retreat leader
International Director, Sharing Nature Worldwide
Gardener, Crystal Hermitage Gardens at Ananda Village
Sundara (Greg) Traymar is the International Director of Sharing Nature Worldwide and has been personally trained by world renowned author Joseph Bharat Cornell. Sundara is a gifted and inspiring teacher and wins friends wherever he travels. He has spent the last 12 years traveling the world, helping others deepen their love for nature.
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No dates scheduled for Green Team: A Spirit and Nature Retreat at this time.
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Green Team: A Spirit and Nature Retreat starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Check-in is anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our Front Desk. Your room will be available by 3:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30. The first gathering of your group is after dinner.
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You can add extra personal retreat days before and/or after your program. Check availability and costs for the days and accommodations that you require.
Green Team: A Spirit and Nature Retreat 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.
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