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SeekaRetreat - California retreats, retreat workshops, programs and events. Directory of retreat leaders and spiritual directors and coaches. Retreats include themes with topics including: spiritual retreats, religious retreats, healing, yoga, self improvement etc...
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| California is a state located on the west coast of the United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean. California is the most populous state in the United States bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada (E) and across the Colorado River to Arizona (E), Mexico (S). |
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Retreat Centers with Scheduled Retreats
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Nestled in the tranquil mountains above Lake Arrowhead, our secluded 74-acre resort is surrounded by 2,000 acres of untouched beauty. At Pali Mountain, guests experience the heart and soul of nature firsthand, from clear sunny blue skies by day, to gorgeous sunsets at dusk ending with spectacular star-filled evenings - the ultimate California retreat.
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Our facility comfortably accommodates up to 350 guests in either our Grand or Oak rooms. Guests enjoy the majesty of our mountain surroundings at any of our outdoor meeting areas, each situated in its own beautiful setting.
Our facility also features a swimming pool and outdoor spa, endless hiking and jogging trails, numerous sporting fields and courts, a large pond, and an unparalleled menu of exciting activities to choose from.
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"This is by far the best retreat facility we've used over the past 4 years!"
Laguna Beach United Methodist
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The Glen Ivy Center provides a unique opportunity for relaxation, rejuvenation and spiritual renewal.
Situated on 60+ acres adjacent to The Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa and the Cleveland National Forest, this retreat appeals to both the nature lover and the spa lover.
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"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
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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. |
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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.
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In all seasons, the view is breathtaking!
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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
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Located in historic San Juan Capistrano, California, is a "Spiritual Oasis" where people can leave behind the hustle and bustle of day-to-day living to experience peace and balance of body, mind and spirit. Beautified by its green rolling hills and shimmering lake, Rancho Capistrano's environment of serenity and peace surrounds its conference and wedding facilities, schools, sanctuary, fields and trails.
Local and International non-profit organizations, associations, ministries, family reunions and professional groups have chosen Rancho Capistrano
for their meetings, conferences, retreats, weddings, celebration events, training, spiritual and personal growth activities. As an Ecumenical Ministry, we are open to all denominations.
Conference & Retreat Center
The peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of a beautifully landscaped resort, with the meeting facilities (over 15,000 sq. ft.) of a fully-stocked conference center, and the dining experience of a top-quality restaurant. Our meeting rooms have a garden or lake view! The ropes challenge course facilitator offers leadership training, problem solving and team building programs.
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Sunburst Sanctuary encompasses 4,000 acres of natural beauty, pristine meadows and oak-covered hills. The sanctuary is located approximately 40 miles north of Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast.
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You are invited to transform your life...
Immerse yourself...in a private retreat to heal your body, mind and soul. Refresh your spirit in the abundant peace and quiet of our sanctuary.
Experience...group retreats and workshops throughout the year that offer the Sunburst teachings and tools of meditation along with a variety of creative programs, such as Organic Gardening and Farming, Sustainable Living and Sacred Geometry workshops.
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"God is alive, and can be felt, known and seen, face to face, right within you."
—Norman Paulsen
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Welcome to the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Join us for some time away from the daily grind ~ step back from the everyday and view your world from a new perspective. On weekdays and weekends, individuals and groups gather at this center on the hill” for a brief respite from their personal cares and worldly pursuits. They find a peaceful, inspirational environment, conducive to thoughtful exploration of both spiritual and temporal matters. At our center you will experience 8 acres of scenic beauty located on a hilltop in on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. We offer meeting rooms, overnight and dining accommodations.
Attend one of our retreats and workshops
Day Programs, Weekend Retreats, Extended Retreats and Ongoing Programs.
At Mary and Joseph Retreat Center we offer a variety of sponsored retreats. These are organized by our Center and we provide presenters. These include themes that are spiritual/religious in nature such as contemplative and scriptural retreats, personal development workshops and retreats, recovery retreats for 12 Step participants and other topics related to faith growth and transformation."
For more information...
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Peace Awareness 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. Visit our Event Calendar
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 Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens is conveniently located one block south of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles, between the Crenshaw and Arlington exits. Call or email us for information and registration for events, tours, walking the Labyrinth, and for further directions. For more information about group programs contact Carol Jones, Program Director
Phone: (323) 737-4055 ext. 124
Email: programs@peacelabyrinth.org
Click here for upcoming retreats
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Mercy Center
Burlingame CA
www.mercy-center.org
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Telephone (650) 340-7474
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Mercy Center is known worldwide for its pioneering work in spiritual direction, Taize prayer and East-West meditation. Other popular programs include Centering Prayer training, Men’s Retreats, programs in Spanish and a monthly Speaker Series. |
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El Carmelo Retreat House
P.O. Box 446
Redlands, CA 92373
Telephone: (909) 792-1047
E-mail: ElCarmelo@juno.com
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Spiritual Meditation Retreats
Center: Amphitheatre of the Redwoods At Pema Osel Ling
Link - www.polmountainretreat.com/
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Telephone: 831 761 6266
Retreat Email: events@polmountainretreat.com
Located on 104 acres of redwoods we offer a place of retreat and renewal with Traditional Tibetan practices. Also available for other events.
Our faciilities are available for weekend and weekday destination weddings. We also have options for one-day weddings.
We host a myriad of group events. Once an event has been hosted at Amphitheatre of the Redwoods At Pema Osel Ling they come back year after year.
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Anubhuti Meditation and Retreat Center provides an environment of spiritual hospitality. We invite people from all walks of life and of all faiths to explore the inner values and strengths that enable them to lead fulfilling and productive lives. We offer weekend residential retreats, workshops, one day retreats, and weekly classes in spiritual awareness, meditation and the practical application of spirituality.
 The Retreat Center sits on top of a hill near the San Francisco Bay. Surrounded by protected open space, water and a nature preserve, it has a full 360° degree view. The vistas create a perfect standpoint to see the inner viewpoints within the self. Accommodation at the retreat center is comprised of shared bedrooms set among landscaped gardens with spectacular views of the Bay, Novato creek and the rolling hills of Marin County.
 Anubhuti offers a variety of retreats as well as classes, workshops, and programs . Courses in Meditation are offered as well as a variety of workshops and programs.
Topics include Positive Thinking, Stress Free Living, Self Managing Leadership and Self Esteem. Attending one of these offerings provides an opportunity to spend time in the spiritual and tranquil environment of Anubhuti Meditation and Retreat Center and enjoy hearing from experienced meditation teachers.
All the retreats are led by experienced facilitators and teachers of meditation. They give their time freely to help others see the inner changes which are necessary to cultivate a deeper contentment, and a greater joy, in an often chaotic world. Our retreats offer relevant ways for people to explore and understand their own spirituality.
 Each retreat is an opportunity to explore the deepest insights into the true nature of our being, review the purpose of our life, and to learn practical methods to sustain calm and clarity in everyday living. Weekend meditation retreats offer a spiritual oasis, while gatherings of specific professional groups are sensitively designed to explore spiritual values and their application in the workplace.
Anubhuti, meaning “to experience,” is located 25 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County. This meditation and retreat center is operated by the Brahma Kumaris.
Click here for upcoming retreats
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Join us at The Expanding Light, situated within Ananda Village, one of the most successful intentional communities in the world - celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2008. Walk our 700 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Enjoy lovingly prepared vegetarian meals in the company of others on retreat, Expanding Light staff and Village residents.
Learn ancient and effective techniques to expand your own sense of harmony and gain an increased sense of God’s loving presence in your own life. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome and respected.
Select from a long list of planned programs and events, or fashion your own personal retreat.
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Highlighted Retreats
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"WELLNESS THROUGH RHYTHM” Afternoon with Frank Thompson
Corona, CA, Sunday Afternoon at 1:30 pm, June 14, 2009
The Glen Ivy Center welcomes you to an afternoon of “Wellness through Rhythm” with Frank Thompson beginning at 1:30 pm.
 Experience relaxation and stress relief as you are guided through a session of rhythmical harmony. The wisdom of the ancients and our own intuition tells us that music and rhythm makes us feel better and more alive. The Wellness Through Rhythm program brings that intuition into a practical, enjoyable and therapeutic experience. Take a step with us towards wellness. No musical ability is required or needed. Bring only your heartbeat and hands and give yourself the gift of: Wellness Through Rhythm.
This event is being offered on a donation basis.
RSVP 951 277-8701.
Visit Frank's website www.azrhythmconnection.com
Click here for upcoming events
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Peace Awareness 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. |
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- Weekly Events
Tours and Labyrinth Walks
Enjoy the beautiful gardens, walk the labyrinth to relax and let go.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 AM-3 PM, tours starting at 11, 12, and 2 PM.
Sundays, 12-4 PM, tours starting every half hour.
.God is always with us but how do we move to be with God?
Join us for this spiritual spa day...
Relax and receive God's guidance...
God is the one who breaths us. God is the one who inspires us and guides us. Practice the Divine Presence and open to God's Love and Inspiration.
"If you get in the timing of that which is always present, and you flow with it in the naturalness of love, the physical disturbances fall away and you are free." John Roger The Tao of Spirit
Check-in starts at 9:15 am
Spa Day begins at 10am - 3:00pm (ending time is approximate), includes gourmet brunch
Click here for registration
- Aug 9th: Abundance Workshop
"Abundance through Spirit is available to all. Spirit is a constantly expansive, available energy that is dynamically present. It is up to each individual to keep the 'well' or channel open to receive of the blessings of abundance." -John-Roger
Come and learn how to experience abundance and prosperity in your finances, in your relationships, with yourself, and with God. Feel free to come early and walk the labyrinth or reflect in the gardens. Refreshments will be served.
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM (ending time is approximate)
Click here for registration
CATCH THE PRANA-STYLE OUTDOOR BARBECUE on Sunday, Aug 9, after the Abundance workshop. Good food, good friends, fun activities. Come for the workshop and the BBQ or just the BBQ.
5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Click here for registration
- Aug 29th: Spiritual Spa Day : Listening to the Loving Spiritual Spa Day with Steve Chopyak. John Morton, Spiritual Director of MSIA, will participate, health and schedule permitting.
Steve's many beautiful instrumentals are played at MSIA events. "Listen for whatever comes forward out of the silence. Listen past the inner conversations of your mind..."
John-Roger
Practice listening to the inner music of God as Steve performs original compositions that will inspire and demonstrate your connect with Spirit.
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Click here for registration
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Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd
Novato, CA 94949
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Inner Peace - Inner Power Part 1
07/25/2009 10 am - 5 pm
 Learn a practical, simple, and natural form of meditation. Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding that enables you to stabilize the mind, reduce stress, release tension and pain, and enhance health and well-being. Raja Yoga offers a step-by-step approach to the practice of meditation. You begin to live from the inside out, expressing your qualities and strengths in a very natural way.
Retreat Topics and Activities:
- Understand the different levels of consciousness and access the power to exercise choice over thoughts, feelings, and responses
- Connect with the Divine
- Make meditation and spirituality a part of your daily life
- Creative movement, writing and drawing
- Delicious and wholesome vegetarian lunch and tea break
Click here to register
Living Values Education Retreat
07/31/2009 - 08/02/2009
6:30 pm Friday through 5:00 pm Sunday
 Join us for a relaxing and inspiring weekend workshop at the Anubhuti Retreat Center in Novato. This LVE workshop will be led by Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series, and Kyoko Kimura, experienced LVE teacher. Skills to create a values-based atmosphere and values activities will be explored. The workshop will also include information about LVE’s theoretical model, the breadth of the program internationally, and time for reflection, sharing, role playing and walks.
Living Values Education Program is a comprehensive values education program. This innovative global program, being implemented in more than 80 countries, offers training, a practical methodology and a wide variety of experiential values activities to educators and parents to help them provide the opportunity for children and young adults to explore and develop universal values. LVE offers resource materials for regular and at-risk children.
Results: The most frequent themes noted by educators implementing Living Values Education are positive changes in teacher-student relationships and in student-student relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Educators note an increase in respect, caring, cooperation, motivation, and the ability to solve peer conflicts on the part of the students. Aggressive behaviors decline as positive social skills and respect increase. LVEP helps educators create safe, caring, values-based atmospheres for quality learning.
Cost: While the presenters volunteer their time, there will be a $40 LVE materials fee as well as a donation for meals and two nights of accommodation to the retreat center.
For more information about LVE and the workshop: www.livingvalues.net or 562 430-9754
Space is limited, so kindly register early.
Click here to register
Leadership From Within: Enlighten, Empower, and Trust Your Inner Self to Lead
08/07/2009 - 08/09/2009
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
 Inner leadership is crucial now to enable us to make better choices. We can lead ourselves from within and live each moment filled with passion, presence, spirit and heart, and stay connected to the Source.
A blended approach of dialogue, reflection and meditation will enable you to learn the secrets of self management. Develop a clear sense of direction by taking stock of where you are and where you want to be. Discover your personal compass and how to navigate towards your success and fulfillment.
Includes wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals, tea breaks, and 2-3 person shared accommodation with private bath.
Click here to register
Click here for more details about those retreats and a full calendar
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Michael and Raphaelle Tamura offer unique psychic and spiritual training in many types of teaching formats, including: TeleSeminars, workshops, All-Day Seminars and Retreats.
Click here for our complete calendar of Events
Friday, August 14 - Sunday, August 16
Our Spectacular 3-Day Mount Shasta Inner Divinity Retreat:
Ushering in the Golden Age with Grace & Abundance Managing the Shift, Living the Miracle & Working with the Masters of Wisdom
Taught By:
Michael J Tamura, Wayne S. Peterson and Raphaelle Tamura With Internationally Acclaimed Harpist, Artist and Healer, Erik Berglund,
Cost: $ 550-
Included: All the lecture and musical presentations throughout the weekend as well as a truly abundant and delicious snack table offering.
Not Included: Lodging, Transportation, Regular Meal Food
It is with great delight that we welcome each of you to join us for an extraordinary gathering of kindred, loving souls in the sanctuary and powerful healing presence of Mt. Shasta.
Together, we will explore the profound “behind-the-scenes” work of the Masters of Wisdom with remarkable teachers of spiritual wisdom who have each been walking with the masters over many lifetimes. Wayne Peterson (author of Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Beings and a former U.S. Diplomat), and Michael and Raphaelle Tamura (see our bios on this site at http://www.seekaretreat.com/leaders/ca.html) have each been long-guided by these enlightened souls in their spiritual development and work both here on earth and in the spiritual realms. Each of these respected teachers has weathered great personal challenges along his or her path to prepare for this extraordinary time in human awakening. Together, they will offer to you their insights, practical tools, and illuminating instruction to help you manage the challenges of these wonder-filled but turbulent times and learn to actively usher in the Golden Age with grace and abundance that you may truly live the miracle that awaits you.
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DEEP INQUIRY AND RADIANT MANTRAS Silent Retreat
8th to 13th May 2009
Truckee, California
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Z Meditation is an analytical and systematic way of lifting the mind to its highest possibility by deconditioning it of all its wrong programs. The technique employs Deep Inquiry and Radiant Mantras. The founder of Z Meditation, Ajay Kapoor, has the vision to help each deserving student in the world realize freedom from mental chaos and become a shining instrument of unconditioned peace and love.
The purpose of meditation is to realize a state of unconditioned peace, love and freedom. When the mind is stilled in meditation, the realization of the Self – the eternal blissful awareness – takes place. If one wants to experience this state of freedom, one must understand and detach from one’s hidden conditionings – and this is the true meaning of spiritual practice. In meditation, there ought to take place a complete transformation of one's character. One's old habit patterns that are based on painfully wrong beliefs and programs ought to be given up.
For the deconditioning training of the mind, one has to help it by removing all the distracting factors and give it a congenial environment. In a silent retreat, the mind is much more alert and the decision making is determined. It is easier to transcend the deep-rooted habit patterns and see refreshing light for life. The effects of the silent work on the mind are literally mind blowing!
The Logistics
- 6 days
- US$ 650
- It includes boarding, lodging and the retreat.
- The venue of the retreat is Claire Tappan Lodge, Truckee, California
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The Headless Way offers you a practical, user-friendly way to see Who you really are. This method was developed by the philosopher Douglas Harding. At the heart of this approach are the Experiments - awareness exercises that guide your attention directly to your deepest identity.
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This is an invitation to awaken to the Essence of your True Nature ~
A gift to cherish your mind, body and spirit
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Over the years POL has hosted spiritual retreats of all traditions including Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Sufi, Jewish, Taoist, and others. We also host yoga, meditation, chi gong, women’s spiritual gatherings and other New Age events.
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Seminars at Four Springs
We offer retreats and seminars that integrate religious wisdom, spirituality and depth psychology.
The Guild for Psychological Studies also holds many of its seminars at Four Springs. For dates and information, please see www.guildsf.org
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"God is alive, and can be felt, known and seen, face to face, right within you."
—Norman Paulsen
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Retreat Calendar
 Rudramandir: A center for spirtuality and healing
Berkeley, CA
510-486-8700
Retreat Email: info@sacredspaceyogasanctuary.com
Rudramandir is a new center for spirituality and healing, located in Berkeley, CA, which provides a nourishing environment for the journey towards profound physical and spiritual well-being. Rudramandir’s mission is to serve the community by offering a breadth of programs under the same roof to aid in the exploration of each individual’s full potential.
For more information...
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 Title: Anxious to Please: 7 Revolutionary Practices for the Chronically Nice
Presenter: Craig English and James Rapson
Center: Esalen Institute
City: Big Sur, CA
Telephone: 831.667.3005
Retreat Email: info@esalen.org
Name: Craig English
Email: craig@anxioustoplease.com
Comments: THE PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION from chronic niceness and anxious attachment is challenging. Our hectic lives make it difficult to maintain new practices that engender change. Retreats offer a unique opportunity to take quantum steps in this transformation. Give yourself the gift of an abundance of care.
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For know, all healing comes from within. And the application of vibrations, of medicinal properties, mechanical applications or massages only attune the vibrations of the body in such measures as to awaken them to the divine within. 1198-2
www.caycegoldengate.com
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Speaking Quest (for women/men)
Directed by: Katherine Mapes-Resnik, M.S. and Doreen Hamilton, Ph.D.
On A SpeakingQuest Retreat You Will
- Discover the art of listening and speaking from your heart.
- Learn how to be fully present and confident in each moment.
- Experience the healing power of complete self-acceptance.
- Express your personal passion and reveal your deep wisdom.
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