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Seven Circles Retreat is located in beautiful foothills just outside Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We are situated on 24 acres of scenic hills filled with native Oak, natural granite and Manzanita.

Seven Circles Retreat is a non-profit retreat center operated by an affiliate of Subud Organizations. Subud is an international interfaith fellowship. We welcome other religious, spiritual, and non-profit groups seeking a serene and unique environment for retreats, meetings or family events.
Our mission is to create a multiple use retreat/conference center, which is in harmony with nature and based on sustainable principles and activity; where people of all ages, faiths, and ethnicities can gather for personal renewal, spiritual growth, and an opportunity to work together to build a strong community and a civil society.
We can accomodate a group of 30 and have a dining room for 40. You can bring your own food or arrange dining services with us.
We have various programs for both youth and young adults as well as for those adults that are on a spiritual journey.


Our spiritual programs include:

  • Spiritual renewal and personal growth programs for adults
  • Events for Spiritual Renewal by religious organizations.
  • Exploring wisdom within different religious traditions.
  • The Spirit guiding personal creativity and work.
  • Environmental appreciation: Hikers weekend in the Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.
We are about 45 minutes east of Fresno and 3 1/2 to 4 hours from Los Angeles and San Francisco by car near the community of Visalia.

For information, please email us at

info@sevencirclesretreat.org

More details on our website - www.sevencirclesretreat.org


...located one block south of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles, between the Crenshaw and Arlington exits.

programs@peacelabyrinth.org
www.peacelabyrinth.org


Peace Labyrinth & Gardens is a place where people can be in retreat without leaving the city of Los Angeles.
Come and walk the hand-carved stone outdoor labyrinth, find peace and quiet in the meditation garden, or chant the names of God in the Sacred Tones Workshop.

People from many walks of life find Peace Labyrinth and Gardens an ideal spot for personal recharging and for group activities.

There are also evening and weekend classes focused on the teachings of the Spiritual Heart through the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA), including classes on the benefits of walking the labyrinth.

The Labyrinth and Gardens and MSIA are dedicated to Soul Transcendence, which is becoming aware of yourself as a Soul and as one with God, not as a theory but as a living reality.

Labyrinths are a kind of archetypal design that have been in existence for hundreds of years as part of mystical and religious traditions and cultures throughout the world.

The meditation garden offers sanctuary to reflect and recharge in natural beauty with the sounds of water all around.


For information, please contact us at:
(323) 737-4055 ext. 124 , or email us at
programs@peacelabyrinth.org

More details on our website - www.peacelabyrinth.org


Ananda Meditation Retreat

14618 Tyler Foote Road #114
Nevada City, CA 95959


The Ananda Meditation Retreat offers a variety of accommodations in cozy lodges, cabins and cottages spread throughout 60 acres of beautiful wooded forests with window views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Cabins are cozy and range in size and amenities from those with full bathrooms and kitchenettes, to simple one-room accommodations. Our cottages feature kitchens, dining & living area and some have separate meditation rooms. Our Lodge rooms feature separate bedrooms that share an indoor bathroom.

Guests may apply to stay at our retreat 365 days a year. A variety of accommodations choices are available. We also offer an entire range of events and programs for those guests who want a comprehensive retreat experience. Our dining room offers three delicious vegetarian meals per day.

The Ananda Meditation Retreat is open to all people who wish to have a spiritually rewarding vacation experience. Ananda also has an extensive calendar of workshops and programs.

Call 530-292-3024 or email us at reservations@meditationretreat.org

Visit our web site at www.meditationretreat.org/


"Deer Springs preserves the natural environment. Looking out on the forest and hills is relaxing and causes one to reflect on the beauty of God's creation."
UCI student and Visitor
Situated on 40 lush acres in the majestic mountains of Southern California, bordering the San Bernardino National Forest and only minutes from Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. At DeerSprings, we are very pleased to welcome our guests to a lovely retreat center, with a fantastic view and untouched beauty.

People of all ages immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of this natural setting. With 2 furnished mountain cabins and a large meeting room, our accommodations will comfortably suit all your relaxation, recreation and spiritual needs.
In all seasons, the view is breathtaking!
Deer Springs Mountain Retreat currently has two furnished and cozy cabins: Whitney and The Cove, along with our meeting room, The Rock. Each cabin has its own fully equipped kitchen, so you can prepare your own meals or our catering staff can provide them for you. The cabins also have a fireplace, as well as indoor bathrooms, TV/VCR’s and beautiful architecture. The homey atmosphere of each cabin brings that family feeling to any retreat. Whitney sleeps up to 30 people and The Cove sleeps up to 24 people, with a maximum allowed of 30. The Cove provides all the linens and bedding for more convenience. Altogether the cabins sleep a total of 60 people. A meeting room, The Rock, is also available for all your conference, retreat or family gatherings.


Our rates are the best, or we'll meet or beat any price!

Info/Reservations: 714-269-3989

or email us at deerspringsretreat@yahoo.com

More details on our website - www.deersprings.com

Retreat Location: 31675 Highway 330, Running Springs, CA 92382


Kolealea means ‘bouncing waters’ and evokes an image of lightheartedness. Our invitation goes out to people who seek to learn, who love to open to new horizons.


Maui’s newest retreat center is set in a secluded environment in ‘Upcountry’ Maui. Kolealea Retreat Center offers both privacy and convenience. In true Hawaiian style, Kolealea extends the warmest ‘aloha’ by providing for your comfort with a friendly and caring staff, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, plentiful seating and cushions for your meetings, quiet walkways, a seasonal stream with an abundance of native Hawaiian plants and flowers.
The hot tub supports your totally relaxing experience, with massage available upon request. Delicious and healthful gourmet meals may also be arranged.

The entire facility is available for rent to Groups, with enough sleeping space for 24 individuals and a meeting room that can hold up to 70 people. Our Individual Retreats offer the incredibly uplifting and peaceful space of Kolealea, as well as yoga and ta’i chi classes throughout the week, along with your choice of various massage techniques.

For more information, call (888) 248-7017 or email us at info@retreatcentermaui.com

Visit our web site for more information - www.retreatcentermaui.com


The Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks

Tucson, AZ

It is a place, a very special one

Situated in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains and the beautiful Sonoran Desert, The Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks is a spiritual life and retreat center that provides a unique opportunity for solitude, reflection, prayer and contemplative practice. Located on 120 acres that border the Saguaro National Park West, it is a site that appeals to the nature lover and gently challenges the more urban personality. With miles of trails available into the desert, the variety of the desert flora (especially the cacti) and fauna, plus ancient Hohokam Indian rock art (petroglyphs) located on the retreat house property, this place has an atmosphere that inevitable nudges those who come, toward the sacred. For those who come to it for a precious time aside from their demanding life circumstances, Picture Rocks becomes what is was for the Hohokam who etched their appreciation of life and its meaning on its jagged rock hundreds of years ago--holy ground.

The facilities of Redemptorist Renewal Center are available for retreats, meetings and workshops for groups of people whose main emphasis is directly related to spiritual growth and development. The facilities that are available for your use include 43 private rooms with bath, including two handicapped suites and two suites that are typically reserved for retreat leaders/ presenters, each of which include a sitting room along with their bedroom and bath. A dining room with comfortable seating for 50 people; three meeting rooms - one that can accommodate groups up to 55. The renewal center chapel has seating for 120 participants and may be used only for liturgical services and for private prayer and meditation.


For more Information
call (520) 744-3400
email office@desertrenewal.org


The Mandala Center is an ecumenical retreat center, welcoming to all. Located on the slopes of the Sierra Grande Mountain in beautiful northeastern New Mexico, the center provides a safe and peaceful place for those seeking to renew their relationship with themselves, other people and their Creator.

Guest facilities include Casa Mandala, used for meetings, dining and worship, and two guest houses. The center can accommodate 24 people in double occupancy rooms with private baths. An outdoor labyrinth is available for prayerful walking. A high and low ropes course is available for groups seeking to develop skills in team work, communications, decision making and leadership.

Programs in spiritual development, health and wholeness and leadership training are offered throughout the year. The Mandala Center is centrally located approximately 3 hours by car from the Santa Fe, Colorado Springs and Amarillo airports.

Call 505-278-3002 or email us at info@mandalacenter.org

Visit our web site at www.mandalacenter.org.


The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation

Tomales, CA

Are you looking for a meditation practice to help you sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, transform anger, and learn to love more fully? Consider attending a retreat given by the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation to learn Eknath Easwaran's Eight Point Program.

In this program, meditation, practiced each morning, is supported by tools used through out the day - repetition of the mantram, slowing down, one-pointed attention, training the senses, putting others first, spiritual companionship, and reading the mystics.

The Blue Mountain Center of Meditation offers introductory one-day and weekend retreats teaching the Eight Point Program at our tranquil retreat house in western Marin County, California, and in major cities throughout the U.S. and in Canada and Europe.
Each program combines lively workshops, hearty vegetarian meals, periods for reflection and recreation, and group meditations, to create a sense of balanced renewal in your life.
For more information, call us at 800-475-2369 or visit our web site:

www.easwaran.org/retreats



Canossian Spirituality Center

5625 Isleta Boulevard SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105

505-452-9402

Spiritualityctr@aol.com

Business Office Hours:
8:30-5:00 (Mountain), M-F

Experience the Peace of Christ
Located in the fertile South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Canossian Spirituality Center provides a serene setting for the experience of God that makes and shapes the human person. Our inviting grounds and gardens, the beautiful chapel with its natural Southwest ambience, the comfortable accommodations and the delicious home-cooked meals combine to provide an ideal environment for day, overnight or week-long private retreats. Spiritual direction is available from the Canossian Sisters.

Programs include directed retreats, Advent and Lenten days of reflection, and a monthly women’s group (Women at the Well). Our Center is also available to provide hospitality for parish or other group events for up to 60 people (or overnight accommodations for up to 35).

For more information, please contact us by phone or email (above).

website: www.geocities.com/fdccspirituality


Taos Mountain Lodging Center

Arroyo Seco, NM

A Sense of Peace and Tranquility


Taos Mountain Retreat Center is located in the delightful Spanish style village of Arroyo Seco, the retreat center is a group oriented facility ideal for use by schools, colleges, churches, and special interest parties. Used as a study center, recreational activities base, or retreat haven, the center is available on a catered or self-catering basis.
Set on twenty-five acres of farmland adjacent to Indian Pueblo land and close to the famed "Taos Mountain," the location offers a sense of peace and tranquility much appreciated by group leaders when considering the safety and cohesiveness of their students.
The lodge can accommodate up to twenty-five guests in private and dormitory style rooms. The comfortable and spacious lounge has magnificent views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Call 505-776-8940 or email us at tmbb@laplaza.org

Visit our web site


Franciscan Renewal Center

"Fifty Years of Celebration, Growth and Healing"
Scottsdale, Arizona

The Franciscan Renewal Center is located only minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. We offer 23 acres of a lush desert oasis set at the base of Camelback Mountain in the heart of the Scottsdale/ Paradise Valley resort district. As a retreat house for sponsored and private retreats, we offer 56 sleeping- rooms, each with a private bath. For non-profit conferences, we offer 14 meeting rooms and A/V services.

For the spiritual reflection of our guests, the Chapel and Meditation Chapel are open daily with scheduled masses. For the physical relaxation of our guests, we offer a therapy pool, swimming pool, and many walking paths. We have a very active and inspiring campus. If you would like to join us for one of our many weekend retreats, a private retreat, our classes and workshops or for a conference, please contact us for further information and reservations.

For more information, call (800) 356-3247, or email casa@thecasa.org Visit our Web Site - click here

Spirit Rest Retreat
Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Spirit Rest offers individuals and small groups a quiet place to reflect and connect with the Source of all being and to let go of what clutters the mind and the heart.

Spirit Rest is a non-denominational center surrounded by the majesty of nature. The peacefulness of the big Ponderosa Pines emanates across the 20 acres in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado.

For more information, call 800-2-SPIRIT or email us jsifft@spiritrest.com

Visit us at www.spiritrest.com


Los Naranjos Retreat Center
Yelapa, Mexico

YELAPA means The Gathering Place

Yelapa is hidden on Yelapa Bay, an Indigenous Community accessable only by water. The lack of cars and electricity make Yelapa not a relic of the past, but a template for the future. The size and private setting make it perfect for group gatherings and work retreats. We are dedicated to serving the needs of group facilitators providing all our resources for the success of your event.

Our expanding goals are to provide groups with an enviornment for growth and a fast trac to change. The lack of usual amenities causes surprising and life changing effects on your Health, Spirit, and Cultural Insight by naturally opening unused abilities.

For more information, email sdonnaw@hotmail.com and click here to visit Mexico.

St. Francis Retreat Center
San Juan Bastista, California

The St. Francis Retreat Center was started in 1947, when the Franciscans purchased a portion of Rancho San Justo, including the original 1860s ranch house and lake. Now a multi- building facility, it is located on 73 acres in the scenic rolling farm hills outside historic San Juan Bautista, 40 miles south of San Jose. The center offers four conference rooms and 140 beds. Retreatants are invited to join the Franciscan monks in their prayer and worship services.

For more information, call 408-623-4234 or email Stfranret@aol.com

Living Water Worship and Teaching Center
Cornville, Arizona

The retreat house is located two hours north of Phoenix in the desert mountains. The Grand Canyon is two hours away. The interdenominational staff works with retreatants to escape the pressures of life and focus on the peace, grace and love of God. Activities include prayer in the chapel or gardens, reading in the library of Christian Classics and participating in outdoor sports, including fishing.


For more information, call 888-627-5631. Email us at livingwaterretreat@cox.net

Presentation Center
Los Gatos, California

The Presentation Center is a retreat and conference center run by the Sisters of Presentation. They can accommodate 50 single or 100 double occupancy guests. This is an ideal setting for guests to think, pray, meditate, relax and find the Divine.

For more information, call 408-354-2346.

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