The Seclusion Retreat offers a peaceful forest setting for inspirational group retreats and quiet personal renewal. Set on 72 remote acres just beyond Ananda Village, this retreat provides a relaxed, focused environment where individuals and groups can step away from daily distractions and reconnect with what is most meaningful.
Here, the natural rhythm of the land supports reflection, harmony, and inner balance. Guests come to share a beautiful and uplifting environment, learn together, and cultivate a more harmonious energy to bring back into their communities, workplaces, and paths of service.
Located approximately two hours from both Reno and Sacramento, The Seclusion Retreat has welcomed seekers from around the world for decades and remains a simple, affordable option for contemplative retreat experiences.
A Sanctuary for Stillness and Depth
Life at The Seclusion Retreat unfolds at a slower pace. The simplicity of the surroundings, the quiet of the forest, and the absence of distraction naturally support inward focus and presence.
This campus is especially well suited for retreats centered on meditation, silence, prayer, yoga, spiritual study, and personal transformation. Many guests experience the land itself as an active support for their practice, offering calm, clarity, and gentle inspiration throughout their stay.
Outstanding Features
- Peaceful forest setting on 72 acres, just beyond Ananda Village
- Two temples dedicated to meditation, prayer, and group practice
- Accommodations for up to 15 guests, with a range of simple and comfortable options
- Large shared dining hall and lounge for communal meals and quiet gathering
- Gardens, ponds, and meandering walking paths that invite reflection and time in nature
- Nourishing vegetarian meals prepared fresh daily
- A calm, distraction-free environment that supports silence and inward focus
Rooms and Facilities
Devotion Cabin
Devotion is the most remote cabin available and offers all who stay here a serene experience in nature. Being the last cabin on the road, the tall pine trees and bushy Manzanita brush create a nurturing environment, instilling a deep sense of peace and inner stillness. One of our largest cabins. Sleeps: 1 queen, 1 twin, 1 twin in the loft. Features: full kitchen, bathroom with tub, central heat & wood stove, meditation room, deck with a view.
Generosity Cabin
Nestled more closely to the main gardens, it’s fairly close to both temples and other guest facilities. One of our largest cabins. Sleeps: 1 queen, 1 twin daybed. Features: full kitchen, bathroom with shower, meditation room, deck with views.
Peace of Mind Cabin
Peace of Mind is a sweet cabin that has been recently remodeled, adding to its quaint charm. Simple, cozy, and secluded, it’s one of our more remote cabins. Sleeps: 1 double, 1 twin upstairs. Features: full kitchen, bathroom with shower, deck with view.
Krishna Cabin
Krishna is one of our more conveniently located cabins, with a short walk to dining room, lounge and temples. The sunny deck overlooks a gorgeous oak tree grove. Sleeps: 2 twins. Features: full kitchen, bath with shower, deck with views.
Contentment Cabin
Contentment is a sweet Yurt-style cabin, nestled in the trees just down the hill from the main area. It is close by, yet it has a secluded setting in the forest. One of the two cozy bedrooms could be used for meditation, yoga postures or relaxing. Sleeps: 1 full and 1 twin. Features: kitchenette, bathroom with shower.
Kindness Cabin
Kindness is a comfortable studio cabin, offering an attractive haven just outside the healing gardens’ fence. Kindness is one of our more conveniently located cabins, with a short walk to dining room, lounge and temples. Sleeps: 1 double. Features: kitchenette, bathroom with shower.
Renunciation Cabin
Renunciation is a sweetly rustic yurt-style cabin that is one large room with a galley kitchen. This cabin is the only one with a kitchen that is within the garden fences! It’s conveniently located near the dining room, lounge and temples. Sleeps: 1 queen. Features: galley kitchen, shared bathroom in nearby shower house.
Lahiri Cabin
Lahiri is a simple, one room yurt-style cabin that is remotely located near the campground area of the retreat. This location is especially private. Sleeps: 1 twin. Features: small kitchenette, shared bathroom in shower house, private outhouse nearby.
Happiness Lodge for Women
Happiness lodge is a delightful group accommodation for women with five private bedrooms, each with a twin bed, table, chair, and bedside lamp. Sleeps: 5 private bedrooms each with a twin bed. Features: kitchenette, shared bathroom with shower.
Bungalows
Located right in the gardens, our Bungalows are a beautiful option for those wanting a retreat on a budget. Their insulated construction offers a sturdy and enjoyable dwelling. All bungalows are warm and cozy during the cooler months. These are the most conveniently located lodgings with the shortest walk to shower house, dining room, lounge and temples. Food storage and cooking are not available. Sleeps: 1 double or 2 twins. Features: deck with garden view, shared bathroom in shower house, private outhouse nearby.
Secluded Bungalows
Our Secluded Bungalows are a wonderful option for those wanting a retreat on a budget. Their insulated construction offers a sturdy and enjoyable dwelling. All Bungalows are warm and cozy during the cooler months. Food storage and cooking are not available. Bathrooms and shower house are a short walk away. Ideal for one person used to camping. Sleeps: 1 twin. Features: shared bathroom in shower house.
Fragrant & Cool Forested Camping
Lovely, spacious campground area with an overhead canopy of pine and cedar. Bring your own tent or rent one of our roomy 2-person tents. RV’s are permitted year-round, but there are no hookups for them. There is a porta-potty toilet in the campground area and shower house with indoor toilets nearby in the main retreat area. The campground is ideal for families, particularly in the summer months. Dates: tent camping: May 15 – October 15; RV’s: year-round. Features: shower house, convenient porta-potties, no hookups.
No cooking is allowed in campground due to extreme fire hazard.
Shower House
The Shower House contains three private bathrooms, each with its own flush toilet and private showers. There are also two private bathrooms with flush toilets. You will also find two additional half bathrooms in the main hall.
Ready for an extraordinary group retreat?
We invite group leaders to connect with us and explore what hosting a retreat at Ananda Meditation Retreats could look like for your group.
To support your planning, we offer a complimentary overnight stay at either The Expanding Light Retreat or The Seclusion Retreat, hosted by Krishnadas LoCicero, Groups Manager. During your visit, you’ll enjoy an in-depth tour of available facilities, time to share your vision and program needs, and the opportunity to experience our nourishing vegetarian meals.
This visit is designed to help you determine which campus best supports your group’s intention and to begin shaping a retreat experience that feels both grounded and inspired.
