Self Realization Fellowship Retreats
This page is a listing of SRF retreats located within the United States.
For International listings and overviews of retreat scheduling, please visit the Self Realization Fellowship Mother Center listings: yogananda-srf.org/retreats.
Lake Shrine Retreat
Reservations may be made for one to six days, depending upon availability. Check-in time is between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday (the 5:00 check-in on Friday allows time for a light meal before attending the evening meditation at the Lake Shrine Temple). Checkout for weekend retreats is Sunday afternoon. The retreat is closed Mondays.
The Lake Shrine Retreat is closed for the weeks of Convocation (held each summer in Los Angeles) and Christmas. Reservations for the weeks before and after Convocation are usually limited to just a few days and are reserved for those coming from long distances.
| Lake Shrine Retreat Self Realization Fellowship |
| 17190 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
| To make a reservation or request information: |
| Telephone: 310-459-4740 |
| Fax: 310-459-8716 |
| e-mail: lsretreat@yogananda-srf.org |
| For more detailed information visit: lakeshrine.org |
Encinitas Retreat
At the Encinitas Retreat and Ashram Center, Paramahansa Yogananda lived for many years and began the first SRF retreat program. It is beautifully situated high above the Pacific Ocean, about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego.
Reservations may be made from one to six days, depending on availability. Check-in time is between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday (arrivals at other times can usually be accommodated with prior arrangement).
The Encinitas Retreat is closed for the weeks of Convocation (held each summer in Los Angeles) and Christmas. Reservations for the weeks before and after Convocation are usually limited to just a few days and are reserved for those coming from long distances.
| Encinitas Hermitage, Retreat & Gardens Self-Realization Fellowship |
| 215 K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024-5040 |
| Telephone: (760) 753-1811 (en ingles solamente) |
| FAX: (760) 753-8416 |
| email: encretreat@yogananda-srf.org |
Hidden Valley Ashram
How to Live Programs for Men
At the Hidden Valley Ashram Center, men who are students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons will find an environment conducive to God-centered living in the tranquil beauty of the ashram and surrounding hills. The Hidden Valley Ashram Center, sequestered among 100 acres of rolling hills and oak forests in north San Diego County, is a perfect environment for spiritual renewal.
The ashram center offers several programs, including a guest program, conducted weekends, volunteer and resident programs.
| Hidden Valley Ashram |
| 16455 Old Guejito Grade Rd., Escondido, CA 92027-6208 |
| Telephone: (760) 749-3399, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time; Monday – Friday) |
| FAX: (760) 749-3323 |
| email: info@hvashram.org |
| For detailed information about the programs, visit the Hidden Valley Ashram website. |
Greenfield Retreat
The Greenfield retreat is located in the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, amidst a lush deciduous forest. Three cottages are available for women to enjoy private retreats. During private retreats, women are invited to meditate with the monastics daily and may participate in service activities. For more details, please call our retreat number listed below.
During general retreats (open to both men and women), no lodging or meals are provided. Please call the Retreat for a list of nearby accommodations.
| Greenfield Retreat Self Realization Fellowship |
| 2660 John Marshall Hwy., Front Royal, Virginia 22630 USA |
| Conducted retreats are offered throughout the year. Please see retreat schedule for dates. |
| During general retreats (open to both men and women), no lodging or meals are provided. Please call the Retreat for a list of nearby accommodations. |
| Telephone: (540) 635-5066 |
| Additional information is available on the Greenfield website. |