Planning the Visit

General Retreat Schedule

Arrival and check-in time 4 pm, check-out time 1 pm
Breakfast 8:30 am, Lunch 12 pm, Dinner 6 pm
If your travel requires that you come or leave a day early, or you would simply like to enjoy more private time in nature, we can arrange. Contact us for additional charges. This stay includes your accommodation, meals and morning practice.

*Retreat schedules always vary based on the Presenter.

Getting Here

We are 60 miles from Meadows Field Bakersfield Airport, 177 miles Los Angeles Airport, 110 miles from Fresno International Airport. We are at 3,000 feet elevation in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Pick up and drop off options from the Meadows Field Bakersfield and Fresno Airports are available. Contact us directly to schedule it.
Plan to arrange a rental car If you are flying to Los Angeles Airport.

Please note we are not near Palm Springs, but North East of Los Angeles by 3 hours in the Sierra Nevada mountains:

From the 99 Fwy (from any direction).
Take the 65A Exit in Earlimart. Head east toward the mountains.
Continue on Sierra Ave, which will become Hot Springs Dr. and will take you to us. We are exactly 25.6 miles from Ducor, or SH 65 and Avenue 56 Crossing. The Valero and Shell gas stations at this crossing are the last ones before entering the mountains (please gas up as there is no gas in the mountains).
There will be NO cell phone service for the last 15 miles of your journey ( it ends once you get to Fountain Springs where the saloon style restaurant is, on the right side of the road)
Our Address: Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat 41208 Hot Springs Drive California Hot Springs, CA 93207
You can plug this address into your GOOGLE MAPS to get here. If you get to the California Hot Spring Resort you have gone 1.5 miles past Vedanta.

Upon arrival please park at the designated “Visitors Parking”, immediately to your left.

Things To Bring

Please understand that we are very remote and plan accordingly. There is a small general store up the road with limited “camping” and general supplies.

Bring a reusable water bottle. We are on a well system (all of the water is good for drinking in the retreat house).
Hiking: For walking on Vedanta’s land, we ask you to wear a closed shoe and long pants (and sun precaution). There can be snakes and other critters, so we ask you to stay on the cleared paths and roads.
Please bring your own sunblock and bug repellent. We are not heavy on mosquitoes though we do get an occasional twilight buzzz. We have not had ticks on the land though we should be aware of the possibility and take all precaution. Please check yourself after each hike.
Please check the weather before you come so you can bring the appropriate layers. It gets much colder up in the woods so be prepared if you are visiting.
No shoes in the house. Bring house shoes if you like

We provide all bedding and towels.
Ear Plugs: If you are rooming with someone else and are a sensitive sleeper you may want to bring some ear plugs. Vedanta is nestled into a very quiet valley with virtually no noise pollution, outside of an occasional car, so you should experience a restful sleep.
Bring your Yoga Mat.
We are working toward Eco-Retreat status and aim to live in conscious collaboration with our earth. Please use the heating and cooling system consciously. Turn them off during the day while you are in classes or on excursions. Please turn lights off when not in use. We also ask that you preserve your water use.
Bring your personal amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and soap.

Things To Do Nearby

Nearby Hiking Trails and Rivers on and off site
Walks through California Ranch country
Visit Trail of 100 Giants
Visit Dome Rock
Sun, Moon and star Gazing on Vedanta’s beautiful property
Sequoia National Park is approximately a 2hr drive so plan your trip accordingly

Things To Know

NO PET POLICY
We are great animal lovers but due to health codes and the comfort of others who may have allergies, please do not bring your pets or we will have to ask you to leave. If you have a true working service dog, please call us in advance to discuss.
NO INTOXICANT POLICY
Vedanta is a drug, alcohol and plant medicine free zone. We provide a high vibrational atmosphere to do deep conscious work. We understand that others may use plants in this way and respect everyone’s personal philosophies. We simply ask that you respect ours as well.
FOOD
We are a vegetarian establishment and serve delicious and nutritious organic vegetarian meals. Please do not bring any meat or eggs onto the premises. We do not have excess storage for foods, so please do not bring any food without discussing with us first (this pertains to leftovers as well). *IF you have any major food allergies please contact us ASAP and we will do our best to accommodate you.

ECO-RETREAT
We are attempting to be an Eco-Retreat center and to live in conscious collaboration with our earth. Please use the heating and cooling system consciously. Turn them off during the day while you are in classes or out and about. Please turn lights off when not in use. We also ask that you preserve your water use.
NO INTERNET
Our retreat is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and unplug from the noise and electronic activities of modern life. This is an opportunity to tune into the natural circadian rhythms that help to re-balance and promote rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit. We have a landline phone that you can give to any loved ones and use as needed.
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are building community and want to collaborate with you. If you are interested in living in nature and sharing in this way please check out our opportunities, and reach out to us.