Indralaya

Camp Indralaya is a very special place, surrounded by trees and water, amazing humans, and a wonderful community. I learned so much from the TT program I participated in, that I am forever grateful. I loved helping in the kitchen and learning new recipes. The garden is so beautiful and it’s wonderful to eat fresh produce whenever possible, and enjoy the apples that grown there as well! Grateful for the people that are part of the community of Indralaya and for everyone I met there.

Indralaya is a nearly 100 year old Theosophical great camp nestled among the old growth forest of Orcas Island... It is pure magic.. From the peaceful surroundings, beautiful rustic cabins, incredibly considerate staff, delicious vegetarian meals, and wonderful teaching halls it is a gem. I have been there 3 times over the last 10 years and my experience has been consistently excellent. There are also gorgeous walking trails winding down thru the trees to the beaches on the Sound. We,ve seen bald eagles, herons, osprey, ravens flying above and otters splashing in the water. The staff work very hard to maintain their organic garden (which produces much of the food for meals), orchards, trails, and cabin comforts. There is a strong community spirit of cooperative volunteerism and genuine authenticity. The whole atmosphere is pervaded by a simple, meditative sweetness. The library is inspirational and the stars at night are tremendous. It is a true retreat place, worth every effort.

My recent retreat with about twenty others, facilitated by Juliana Cesano, was a truly beautiful experience, beginning to end! It was just what I needed at this time. and I enjoyed it completely. Juliana was masterful in her organization and presentation of information, and in guiding participants toward achievable, practical practice goals while providing ample time for silent meditation practice and discussion of the program content.Indralaya is a deeply beautiful and peaceful site, all natural surroundings, huge garden, fruit trees, and near the water; eagles flying overhead and deer appearing and walking unafraid across the meadow. The accomodations were rustic, quiet, clean, and comfortable. The shared experience of food preparation and chores provided the opportunity to commune with others - and I must add, every meal was delicious - vegetarian and vegan fare. We were even able to see orcas swimming by as we left by ferry! I'm looking forward to more experiences like this!

This program reviewed a pillar text of Theosophy and led a practice on how to develop a practice at home. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in exploring Theosophy, or finding ways to live the principles in daily life.

The island, the water, the cabins, the people, the trails, the rocks, the otters, the library, and the manager is such a sweet person with a deep spiritual that you can feel when he talks to you