Land of Medicine Buddha is a green certified non-profit retreat center located in Santa Cruz County offering Buddhist classes and retreats, space for personal retreats, as well as rental facilities for private groups to hold their own spiritual workshops, conferences, and trainings...
A Perfect Place to Hold Your Workshops & Group Retreats!
Land of Medicine Buddha is set in 108 acres of picturesque redwood forest. We offer many hiking trails, including our newly developed Eight Verses Pilgrimage Trail which offers people the opportunity to meditate on thought transformation in a tranquil outdoor setting, complete with teak benches to rest and a commentary to guide you through meditation.
Facilities available include two meeting halls, overnight accommodation for up to approximately 47 guests (in 19 rooms), vegetarian kitchen, dining room, book & gift store, sauna, and walking trails. Audiovisual and other equipment is available. We have a beautiful sunny meadow with a wooden platform perfect for small outdoor sessions, which is only a short hike to the Enchanted Forest and Nicene Marks State Park.
We have:
Yoga Room, Meditation Hall, Guest Rooms, Vegetarian Cuisine, Sauna, Massage Therapists, Meditation Trail, Meadow, Tibetan Art, Traditional Temple, Gift Shop, and more….
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Good Times & Santa Cruz Weekly readers voted LMB the Best Spiritual Retreat in Santa Cruz 2011 - see our website for details
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist (no specific type), Mahayana, Vajrayana
Open to All:
Open to All
Average Cost: $ - $$
Environment: Mountain, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Land of Medicine Buddha, has always practiced the path of non-harming towards sentient beings. We have now completed the green business certification process to expand our practice of non-harming to the environment.
To be certified "green" by the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program participants must meet program standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution (such as using more efficient lighting, using less toxic products) and minimizing waste.
Language: English, Tibetan
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
60
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
150
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Pine Room | 1200 | 75 | Our most popular hall, the Pine Room (50' x 24') is designed for medium-sized groups (up to 75) and is ideal for lectures, workshops, bodywork and movement exercise, eg- Yoga, Tai Chi, etc. The bright skylights and high ceiling create a warm, natural sett |
| Pavillion | 750 | 25 | The Pavilion (approx 750 square feet) (seasonal rental only)
This is our newest meeting space for small groups in our upper meadow. The Pavilion consists of a yoga floor over a wooden platform and canopy that have been fung- |
| Gompa (Meditation Hall) | 1800 | 200 | The Gompa/Meditation hall (60' x 30') is perfect for large groups (up to 200) and is suitable for lectures and meditation. This is also our main meditation hall complete with carpeted floor, high ceiling and skylights. It is equipped with a wood stove and |
| Wish Fulfilling Temple | 0 | 0 | |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Biking trails, Carpet, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hardwood / Tile (non-carpet), Laundry Services, Massage Services, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Pavilion, Sauna, Swimming Pool / Lake, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Yoga Classes
Special Features: Yoga Room, Meditation Hall, Guest Rooms, Vegetarian Cuisine, Sauna, Massage Therapists, Meditation Trail, Meadow, Tibetan Art, Traditional Temple, Gift Shop, and moreÂ…... Contact us for more information.
Technology and AV: Sound system and Flat Screen TV with DVD Player available.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm, Tent
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Kosher Options, Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Available On Site, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA 95073
United States
Travel Info: From San Jose or San Francisco airports:
The Santa Cruz Airporter drops folks off at Phil's Market in Soquel. The Airporter also calls a taxi for customers, usually Capitola Deluxe Cab, (831) 688-2468. The taxi fare from Phil's Market in Soquel to Land of Medicine Buddha is around $15. Santa Cruz Airporter has a website: www.santacruzairporter.net The fare is still $40 to Soquel from the San Jose Airport, and $50 from the San Francisco Airport.
Greyhound Bus Service is also available from both airports