Meditation Retreat At Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley
Meditation Retreat At Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley
Ananda Dhiira Yoga & Meditation Center, 19393 Sanctuary Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946, USA
Up to 20 in group
Apr 15 - 19, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals per day, prepared by our spiritual teachers
- Yoga classes in the morning and evening
- Collective meditation four times a day
- Inspirational talks on meditation, yoga, philosophy, food, nutrition, and healthy living.
- Fun games and workshops
- Outdoor walks and activities
- Individual meditation lessons with our teachers (optional)
- Mud packs (optional and depending on weather)
- Walks to the South Yuba River
- Relax your body and calm your mind in a tranquil, beautiful environment.
About this Retreat
The meditation practices gradually became a profound source of happiness until, at age twenty-three, he decided to dedicate his life to teaching meditation and living as a monk.
Dada is a musician who loves classical music and sings mantra music and the Prabhata Samgiita devotional songs.
He has been teaching people meditation and yoga since 2005 in Taiwan, Russia, Canada, and the US.
Didi Ananda Acira learned meditation in Indonesia in the year 2000.
She became a nun in the year 2006 and was working mainly in South East Asia.
She moved to the United States in 2014 and is teaching meditation, yoga, and yoga detox at Ananda Dhiira Meditation Center in Penn Valley, California.
She receives small groups at Ananda Dhiira for meditation and detox retreats and teaches at Meditation Steps retreats in the USA.
Special Interests:
Meditation, yoga, yogic lifestyle, and philosophy
Health, wellness, and natural detox
Organic farming and living a natural lifestyle
Details of this retreat
We welcome you to a five-day meditation retreat at Ananda Dhiira, California, from April 15 – 19, 2026. During this retreat, you will have a chance to go deep into your meditation, enjoy delicious Sattvic vegetarian food, make good friends, relax in a natural environment, and enjoy classes, workshops, and other programs.
During the retreat, you can also learn individual meditation and get recommendations on yoga, diet, and other lifestyle habits. We will also spend one day on an outing by the nearby South Yuba River, enjoying swimming, singing Kiirtana, meditation, and lunch in the beautiful natural environment.
Didi Ananda Acira and Dada Diiptimanananda will lead this retreat. They are experienced yoga and meditation teachers and can help you advance spiritually and connect to your inner self.
During the retreat, you can also learn individual meditation and get recommendations on yoga, diet, and other lifestyle habits. We will also spend one day on an outing by the nearby South Yuba River, enjoying swimming, singing Kiirtana, meditation, and lunch in the beautiful natural environment.
Didi Ananda Acira and Dada Diiptimanananda will lead this retreat. They are experienced yoga and meditation teachers and can help you advance spiritually and connect to your inner self.
Schedule
Arrival is on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. According to your travel plan, you can also arrive earlier or later on that day. It is better if you can arrive on time or early as we will start our programs at 4:00 p.m. with a meditation class. Departure is on Sunday, April 19, 2026 after breakfast and sharing. The daily schedule includes early morning chanting at 5 a.m., followed by meditation (with an option to sleep a bit later if needed), and then a full day of activities.
Every day will include
Early morning mantra chanting (Kiirtana) and meditation (5 – 5:30 a.m.)
Morning Yoga Class (6:30 – 7:30 a.m.)
Morning collective meditation (7:30 – 8:30 a.m.)
Breakfast (8:30 a.m.)
Free time to walk outdoors
Morning Class
Noon collective meditation (12 p.m.)
Lunch (1 p.m.)
Rest after lunch and free time
Workshop, outdoor activities, or other afternoon programs (3 p.m.)
Evening meditation (5 p.m.)
Evening yoga class (6 p.m.)
Dinner (7 p.m.)
Short evening program
Take early rest (around 9 – 9:30 p.m.)
Every day will include
Early morning mantra chanting (Kiirtana) and meditation (5 – 5:30 a.m.)
Morning Yoga Class (6:30 – 7:30 a.m.)
Morning collective meditation (7:30 – 8:30 a.m.)
Breakfast (8:30 a.m.)
Free time to walk outdoors
Morning Class
Noon collective meditation (12 p.m.)
Lunch (1 p.m.)
Rest after lunch and free time
Workshop, outdoor activities, or other afternoon programs (3 p.m.)
Evening meditation (5 p.m.)
Evening yoga class (6 p.m.)
Dinner (7 p.m.)
Short evening program
Take early rest (around 9 – 9:30 p.m.)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Meditation Steps, Ananda Dhiira Yoga & Meditation Center, 19393 Sanctuary Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946, USA
Directions
Sacramento International Airport (SFM) is the nearest airport, 45 miles (1 hour and 15 min drive) from Ananda Dhiira. You can take an Uber from there to Ananda Dhiira or rent a car. If you arrive at SJC, OAK, or SFO airports, you can take an AMTRAK train to Sacramento or Auburn station and then take an Uber from there.
Please note that getting public transportation (shuttle or Uber) in the evening is not easy. It is better to arrive during the day, especially as the program also starts in the afternoon.
When you enter the entrance gate at Sanctuary Road, you will need a security code in case the gate is closed. We will share the code after you register and before arriving. We will also try to arrange a ride-sharing with other participants when possible, so please let us know your travel plans in advance.
Arrival By Car
The address is:
Ananda Dhiira
19393 Sanctuary Road
Penn Valley, CA, 95946
United States
After you enter the gated road, continue up the gravel road and take the second right to the main building of Ananda Dhiira.
Please note that getting public transportation (shuttle or Uber) in the evening is not easy. It is better to arrive during the day, especially as the program also starts in the afternoon.
When you enter the entrance gate at Sanctuary Road, you will need a security code in case the gate is closed. We will share the code after you register and before arriving. We will also try to arrange a ride-sharing with other participants when possible, so please let us know your travel plans in advance.
Arrival By Car
The address is:
Ananda Dhiira
19393 Sanctuary Road
Penn Valley, CA, 95946
United States
After you enter the gated road, continue up the gravel road and take the second right to the main building of Ananda Dhiira.
Accommodation
Ananda Dhiira has two buildings. The main building is the women center and has one dorm room with three bunk beds and one thick mattress allowing for up to seven women to stay there. Additionally, there are two private rooms. One has a bunk bed and a regular twin bed allowing for a family with child to stay there or up to three women. The other private room has two twin beds allowing for one or two women to stay there. The second building has a large meditation that we mostly use during larger programs (not during this program) and a dorm room for up to five men. Ananda Dhiira has also campgrounds by both of those buildings allowing for up to four tents. People staying in the tents can use bathrooms and take water in the kitchen but need to provide their own tent and bedding.
Single Adults (Dorm or semi-private)
Students
Couples, Two Friends or Relatives
Private Room (One or two women, or a woman with a child)
Tent - single adult
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Ananda Dhiira Master Unit is a beautiful retreat center in Penn Valley, California, dedicated to women’s welfare. The center has a main building with accommodations for ten women and another with a large meditation hall and accommodations for five men.
Nature at Ananda Dhiira is breathtaking, and you can see many bright stars at night. The retreat center is surrounded by an oak forest and is a fifteen-minute walk to the South Yuba River.
Nature at Ananda Dhiira is breathtaking, and you can see many bright stars at night. The retreat center is surrounded by an oak forest and is a fifteen-minute walk to the South Yuba River.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included and Sattvik vegetarian. No meat, fish, eggs, onion, or garlic allowed. Let us know dietary needs in advance. Cooking help or observation is welcome.
What's Included
- Lots of Kiirtana (mantra chanting)
- Three sattvic vegetarian meals per day, prepared by our spiritual teachers and volunteers
- Yoga classes in the morning and evening
- Kiirtana and meditation four times a day
- Inspirational talks on meditation, yoga, philosophy, food, nutrition, and healthy living.
- Outdoor walks and activities
- Individual meditation lessons with our teachers (optional)
- Mud Packs (optional and depending on weather)
- Outing to the South Yuba River
- Relax your body and calm your mind in a tranquil, beautiful environment.
What's Not Included
- flights costs
- airport transfer
- travel insurance
- visa fee
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