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 Kimberly Schnader 
 
 
 
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This was exactly what I needed.  The ability to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, downtime without electronics.  Precious self-care time.   The grounds were beautiful, communal bathrooms and cabins clean, outdoor showers were a highlight.  I think anyone needing a disconnect from the daily grind would benefit greatly from Vajrapani Institute!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Felsha Zuschlag 
 
 
 
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TLDR: amazing retreat center - it was beautiful, I felt safe, nourished, and well cared for. I will come again.

I visited Vajrapani Institute for a personal, silent retreat. I found the center when looking for private retreat options and I am so grateful to have found this space.

The center itself is tucked away in the Redwood Mountains - it is both close-to and far-from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. The grounds are beautiful with a mixture of landscaped and sacred spaces and rustic wilderness. There are lots of different spaces to meditate, journal, or sit in silence and contemplate.

The cabins were cozy, clean, well laid out, and a comfortable meditating and sleeping space. The bathrooms, though shared, were spotlessly clean and always available. The outdoor showers were refreshing and restorative.

The team delivers meals nearby your cabin and the food was nourishing, filling, and delicious.

As a single woman on retreat, I also want to highlight that I felt safe and secure. If you have mobility issues, there may be challenges navigating the (outside) space - you're on nature's terrain, along a ridge.

There are also hiking and movement opportunities on this land. The Vajrapani space is large but they also have a hiking trail that connects to Castle Rock state park.

Overall - this retreat center is welcoming, inclusive, and a perfect spot for someone looking for an immersive experience to focus on meditation, spiritual practice, or simply unplug from the high intensity of life.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nathalie Bize 
 
 
 
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My solo retreat at the Vajrapani Institute was excellent. This was my first time doing a solo retreat, and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in meditation. I stayed for three days and used their audio-guided program, which provided wonderful structure and meditation support.
From the delicious and nutritious food to the beautiful grounds, comfortable and clean cabins, outdoor showers, quiet environment, warm welcome from the staff, and high-quality meditation sessions, I truly enjoyed it all!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I recently spent a wonderful week at the Vajrapani, Institute. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains, the accommodation, the excellent food, and the kind and attentive staff created an atmosphere that allowed one to forget time and gave the body and mind room to find peace.
The only thing missing was an onsite Starbucks…just kidding!
Go! You’ll be happy you did.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Forrest 
 
 
 
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I recently attended my first-ever meditation retreat at Vajrapani Institute, and I’m so glad I took the leap. From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly warm, patient, and completely non-judgmental, which made it so much easier to let my guard down and fully step into the practice.

Scott Snibbe is a wonderful teacher and guide — his How to Train a Happy Mind retreat was thoughtful, accessible, and grounded. We could all use a little extra help training our minds toward happiness, and I couldn't have asked for a better place or group of people to start that journey with.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sue W 
 
 
 
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I have stayed at Vajrapani four times to date and hope to go again soon. It truly is an exceptional place--the natural beauty living in the redwoods, the quiet and peace away from traffic and noise, the satisfaction of being totally off the grid, the wonderful food, the loving and helpful staff, and most especially the variety of programs available. Even if you don't want to attend one of the programs you can still go to Vajrapani for a quiet time on your own. You will be supported in a loving way. I highly recommend you give yourself the gift of this good place.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Truthgoddess 
 
 
 
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I attended a few retreats at Vajrapani.

It takes some work to get there, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a vacation hotel, spa, or super modern retreat center catering to more wealth. So, for me, it takes some adjustment.

That being said, as a spiritual place, with enough to provide support for real spiritual progress, this place has everything you may need. It's got good teachers, excellent staff, wonderful support, caring people, kind and meaningful experiences. It's got powerful and inspiring buildings and objects.

It's really in the woods, so it is a very good place to disconnect and focus on yourself. It also has great programs for deepening meditation and well-being, and I am looking forward to attending as regularly as I can.

Also, the food is so good, it has inspired me to improve my cooking at home. Very nutritious.

Also, lastly, it is easy to make friends here, in a very short period of time. The people here are so nice and by the end of every retreat, there is genuine friendliness from everyone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 James Jacobson-Maisels 
 
 
 
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Vajrapani was an excellent place to do a self-retreat. Warm, supportive, beautiful. Wonderful food and really supportive conditions.