Meditation Retreat At Ananda Dhiira, Penn Valley

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.)

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.

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.

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.

• 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