Retreats in Southern California
"Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can
become."
— Paramahansa Yogananda
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Ox Yoke Retreat
Ox Yoke Retreat - (Kriyabans Only)
Ox Yoke Retreat is situated in the scenic high desert in Twentynine Palms, California, approximately 150 miles east of Los Angeles. Paramahansa Yogananda spent much time in the Twentynine Palms desert meditating deeply and working on his writings. Ever thoughtful of others, he envisioned a similar oasis of serenity where devotees could find peace, strength, and spiritual renewal.
Ox Yoke is a retreat option for SRF Kriyabans. For more information please see the flyer. You can also stop by our Welcome Table for more information.
Retreat Flyer
Ox Yoke Retreat is situated in the scenic high desert in Twentynine Palms, California, approximately 150 miles east of Los Angeles. Paramahansa Yogananda spent much time in the Twentynine Palms desert meditating deeply and working on his writings. Ever thoughtful of others, he envisioned a similar oasis of serenity where devotees could find peace, strength, and spiritual renewal.
Ox Yoke is a retreat option for SRF Kriyabans. For more information please see the flyer. You can also stop by our Welcome Table for more information.
Retreat Flyer
Lake Shrine
Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat - Lake Shrine
We look forward to welcoming retreatants back beginning Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 - 26.
Personal Retreats are offered Thursday-Sunday. Check-in is on Thursday or Friday between 2:00 and 5:30 pm and check-out is on Sunday by 1 pm. Conducted Weekend Retreats, longer stays, and late arrivals are not possible at this time.
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.
Reservations can now be made online by following the link(s) below.
Lake Shrine Retreat Web Page
Request a Retreat
We look forward to welcoming retreatants back beginning Thanksgiving weekend, November 23 - 26.
Personal Retreats are offered Thursday-Sunday. Check-in is on Thursday or Friday between 2:00 and 5:30 pm and check-out is on Sunday by 1 pm. Conducted Weekend Retreats, longer stays, and late arrivals are not possible at this time.
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.
Reservations can now be made online by following the link(s) below.
Lake Shrine Retreat Web Page
Request a Retreat
"Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of
each moment."
— Paramahansa Yogananda
— Paramahansa Yogananda
"There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of
others first; when you learn to live for others,
they will live for you."
— Paramahansa Yogananda
they will live for you."
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Hidden Valley
Self-Realization Fellowship Hidden Valley
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. For detailed information about the programs, visit the Hidden Valley Ashram website.
Hidden Valley Retreat Web Page
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. For detailed information about the programs, visit the Hidden Valley Ashram website.
Hidden Valley Retreat Web Page
