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The Ananda Meditation Retreat in Nevada City, California is a place of deep beauty and quiet, where souls come for Peace.

The Ananda Meditation retreat was founded in the 1960’s by Swami Kriyananda, a close disciple of the great meditation master, Paramahansa Yogananda. We are the first home of “Ananda”, an intentional spiritual community established for the purposes of living life based on Yogananda’s teachings, following the highest spiritual principles. A considerable time prior to Kriyananda’s purchase, Native Americans gathered on the land to practice their sacred rituals, thereby sanctifying our site as a place for deep spirituality and attunement with the Divine. For the past 44 years, spiritual seekers from many different paths have embraced the retreat, coming here for various periods of silence and seclusion as a way to connect with the Divine. The magnetic energy of the Retreat has intensified and expanded over the years, owing to the devotional quality of individuals who have graced this land. Their pure intentions and deep commitment to spiritual practices have also given rise to the profound sense of peace and stillness that pervades the site. The beauty and presence of the Divine is tangibly felt by our visitors. The Ananda Meditation Retreat in Nevada City, California is an intimate spiritual center located on 80 pristine acres of forested land. It lies adjacent to the Inimim Forest along the San Juan Ridge in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. The Retreat is located 25 miles northeast of downtown Nevada City where prospectors converged from all corners of the world during one of the most pivotal moments in American History, the California Gold Rush of 1849. Sacramento is two hours to the southwest and Lake Tahoe is 90 minutes to the east. The Retreat sits on a hilltop that was known as sacred ground for the indigenous people of the Sierras, the Maidu Indians. The Retreat has been in operation for more than 44 years as a hermitage and during the early 1960’s, was the original site of the Ananda Community, which has grown to be one of the largest and best known intentional spiritual communities in the world. The Ananda Worldwide Brotherhood Community of Nevada City is now located 5 miles south of the Retreat. The Retreat resonates with the legacy of the Ananda Community and continues to attract spiritual seekers, honoring their journeys no matter what religion or paths they follow. What You Will Find Here:

A facility open year-round that provides an optimal setting for individuals or groups coming for retreat, seclusion, educational, or special programs. Nevada City is one of the few counties in California that have all four seasons. We have mountain weather with a warm fall, wet spring, and occasional winter snowfall. Comfortable, rustic bungalows, dormitories, and deluxe cabins with accommodations for 2-4 people per unit. A large dining hall where three (3) delicious vegetarian meals are served daily that include organic produce and eggs; homemade baked breads and locally sold favorites — Orange Almond and Cashew Date Granola. We also accommodate gluten-free and vegan diets. Ponds and sitting areas, groomed paths, and universal shrines throughout beautiful gardens with plants and trees ranging from native Manzanita, Black Oak, and Ponderosa Pine to a variety of flowers and botanicals including Peonies, Roses, Lavender, and Clary Sage. Several miles of wilderness trails just outside the parameters of the Retreat where the old and new growth forest is home to fox, raccoon, mule deer, and black-tailed hare. For bird lovers, there are Humming Birds en route from Mexico, Western Tannengers, Orioles, and more. Some trails provide access to the south and middle forks of the Yuba River. A beautiful domed ‘Temple of All Religions’ for meditation, special programs, services, and concerts. An art room is available for classes, group activities, or independent projects.

11/12/2025

Sunny, quiet fall days are the retreat are so refreshing!

We love how this weather reminds us to slow down and go deeper inside . What is your favourite thing about fall?

10/28/2025

A new day
A new path
Where are you walking today?

Here at .meditation.retreat we are walking toward ever greater stillness, ever greater silence, thee ever new joy of God

Will you join us?

10/21/2025

“My gratitude rises with devotion’s incense to the throne of omnipresence.”
✨Swami Kriyananda

November 21-23rd 2025
Gratitude: the path to Inner freedom
With Nayaswami Haridas & Roma

This weekend will be a healing and rejuvenating time of deep gratitude for the Divine Love we are all seeking.

Immerse yourself in deep peace and quiet in the beautiful forest retreat of Ananda.

Learn about how gratitude helps us through challenging times, how a thankful heart heals spiritual wounds, and how to see everything in life as coming from a loving God.

10/05/2025

✨How To Be Happy All The Time ✨
Oct 31- November 2, 2025

A Weekend Retreat of Yoga, Meditation, and Superconscious Living
Inspired by the Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda

Happiness is not something we acquire—it is a state of soul awareness. In this joyful and practical weekend retreat, discover how to live from the superconscious level of your being, where true happiness resides

Based on Yogananda’s beloved book How to Be Happy All the Time, this retreat offers experiential tools to help you bring uplifted energy and divine joy into every part of life—your meditations, your yoga practice, your relationships, and your daily attitude.

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10/01/2025

Happy birthday, dear Lahiri Mahasaya

We give thanks for your Yoga mastery, for petitioning on our behalf to allow Kriya Yoga to be shared with all sincere seekers. We are forever grateful for your grace and love, your joy and wisdom

Your blessings are spread throughout this world , as all those who practice Kriya yoga can feel your presence,

For as you declared , “ I will ever be with those who practice Kriya yoga.”

09/25/2025

09/22/2025

Energized staff = empowered service!

do you practice the energization exercises of Paramhansa Yogananada ?

If so, you know the incredible effects these exercises can have on the body and mind

They can help us with so much, including decreasing pain, increasing energy throughout the day, clearing any negative or heavy energies we may have woken up with, and recharging our body battery with cosmic energy directly from God

If you haven’t practised these, or you have fallen off your regular practice, now is a great time to recommit!

You won’t regret it !

Energizing outdoors helps us to draw even more prana

Enjoy this video of the Meditation Retreat staff energizing at our staff outing to the Sierra Buttes!

09/18/2025

What You’ll Experience in This Spiritual Retreat

During this heart-opening retreat, you will:

•Discover the difference between feelings and emotions, and why this matters for inner growth.

•Learn how to transform the “meannesses of the heart” into a positive flow of energy and love.

•Practice Yogananda’s meditation techniques for calmness, focus, and inner peace.

•Introspect to shed the “layers of crust” that block your natural love.

•Cultivate devotion and awaken divine love within the heart.

•Experience how to respond to life with love, rather than react with emotion.

•Learn how to love heroically—with strength, compassion, and spiritual awareness.

This retreat offers practical tools, guided meditations, and sacred practices to help you live from your heart and experience a deeper connection with your true Self.

09/14/2025

We had a blessed weekend celebrating the discipleship of Swami Kriyananda, and in essence all of us!

His unwavering devotion to Paramhansa Yogananda continues to guide and inspire us, reminding us that true discipleship is lived through love, humility, and joyful service.

Consider joining us next year for a special retreat, focussed on discipleship September 11-13th

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18443 MACNAB CYPRESS Road
Nevada City, CA
95959

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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+15304787557

Website

https://meditationretreat.org/

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The Ananda meditation retreat was founded in the 1960’s by Swami Kriyananda, a close disciple of the great meditation master, Paramahansa Yogananda. We are the first home of “Ananda”, an intentional spiritual community established for the purposes of living life based on Yogananda’s teachings, following the highest spiritual principles. A considerable time prior to Kriyananda’s purchase, Native Americans gathered on the land to practice their sacred rituals, thereby sanctifying our site as a place for deep spirituality and attunement with the Divine. For the past 44 years, spiritual seekers from many different paths have embraced the retreat, coming here for various periods of silence and seclusion as a way to connect with the Divine. The magnetic energy of the Retreat has intensified and expanded over the years, owing to the devotional quality of individuals who have graced this land. Their pure intentions and deep commitment to spiritual practices have also given rise to the profound sense of peace and stillness that pervades the site. The beauty and presence of the Divine is tangibly felt by our visitors. The Ananda Meditation Retreat in Nevada City, California is an intimate spiritual center located on 80 pristine acres of forested land. It lies adjacent to the Inimim Forest along the San Juan Ridge in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. The Retreat is located 25 miles northeast of downtown Nevada City where prospectors converged from all corners of the world during one of the most pivotal moments in American History, the California Gold Rush of 1849. Sacramento is two hours to the southwest and Lake Tahoe is 90 minutes to the east. The Retreat sits on a hilltop that was known as sacred ground for the indigenous people of the Sierras, the Maidu Indians. The Retreat has been in operation for more than 44 years as a hermitage and during the early 1960’s, was the original site of the Ananda Community, which has grown to be one of the largest and best known intentional spiritual communities in the world. The Ananda Worldwide Brotherhood Community of Nevada City is now located 5 miles south of the Retreat. The Retreat resonates with the legacy of the Ananda Community and continues to attract spiritual seekers, honoring their journeys no matter what religion or paths they follow. What You Will Find Here: A facility open year-round that provides an optimal setting for individuals or groups coming for retreat, seclusion, educational, or special programs. Nevada City is one of the few counties in California that have all four seasons. We have mountain weather with a warm fall, wet spring, and occasional winter snowfall. Comfortable, rustic bungalows, dormitories, and deluxe cabins with accommodations for 2-5 people per unit. A large dining hall where three (3) delicious vegetarian meals are served daily that include organic produce and eggs; homemade baked breads and locally sold favorites — Orange Almond and Cashew Date Granola. We also accommodate gluten free and vegan diets. Ponds and sitting areas, groomed paths and universal shrines throughout beautiful gardens with plants and trees ranging from native Manzanita, Black Oak and Ponderosa Pine to a variety of flowers and botanicals including Peonies, Roses, Lavender, and Clary Sage. Several miles of wilderness trails just outside the parameters of the Retreat where the old and new growth forest is home to fox, raccoon, mule deer, and black-tailed hare. For bird lovers, there are Humming Birds in route from Mexico, Western Tannengers, Orioles, and more. Some trails provide access to the south and middle forks of the Yuba River. A beautiful domed ‘Temple of All Religions’ for meditation, special programs, services and concerts. An art room available for classes, group activities or independent projects.