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The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721RJ
Enjoy opportunities for sketching and painting at a tranquil California retreat in a beautiful redwood environment. Meditations each day bring inner joy, focus and relaxation.

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LODGING & MEALS
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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 - May 03, 2025
Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Apr 27, 2026 - May 02, 2026
Jul 27, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 15 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt
Where You'll Stay
5 NIGHTS
Location: Soquel
The rustic Land of Medicine Buddha is a retreat center in a beautiful redwood forest that offers Road Scholars a perfect space to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being. Simple rooms have private baths. Most rooms have two or three twin beds; only a few have queen beds. The Pine Room is spacious and used for most classes, while the Gompa is a beautiful meditation room, with exquisite paintings, statues and a sand mandala. Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. No TVs. No air-conditioning. No maid service. Fresh towels available in the library area. Bus own table. Cell phone reception is very limited; there is a public phone on the property and an office phone available for urgent calls. Wi-Fi available for emails and phone calls.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Soquel
The rustic Land of Medicine Buddha is a retreat center in a beautiful redwood forest that offers Road Scholars a perfect space to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being. Simple rooms have private baths. Most rooms have two or three twin beds; only a few have queen beds. The Pine Room is spacious and used for most classes, while the Gompa is a beautiful meditation room, with exquisite paintings, statues and a sand mandala. Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. No TVs. No air-conditioning. No maid service. Fresh towels available in the library area. Bus own table. Cell phone reception is very limited; there is a public phone on the property and an office phone available for urgent calls. Wi-Fi available for emails and phone calls.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Soquel
The rustic Land of Medicine Buddha is a retreat center in a beautiful redwood forest that offers Road Scholars a perfect space to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being. Simple rooms have private baths. Most rooms have two or three twin beds; only a few have queen beds. The Pine Room is spacious and used for most classes, while the Gompa is a beautiful meditation room, with exquisite paintings, statues and a sand mandala. Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. No TVs. No air-conditioning. No maid service. Fresh towels available in the library area. Bus own table. Cell phone reception is very limited; there is a public phone on the property and an office phone available for urgent calls. Wi-Fi available for emails and phone calls.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Soquel
The rustic Land of Medicine Buddha is a retreat center in a beautiful redwood forest that offers Road Scholars a perfect space to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being. Simple rooms have private baths. Most rooms have two or three twin beds; only a few have queen beds. The Pine Room is spacious and used for most classes, while the Gompa is a beautiful meditation room, with exquisite paintings, statues and a sand mandala. Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. No TVs. No air-conditioning. No maid service. Fresh towels available in the library area. Bus own table. Cell phone reception is very limited; there is a public phone on the property and an office phone available for urgent calls. Wi-Fi available for emails and phone calls.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Soquel
The rustic Land of Medicine Buddha is a retreat center in a beautiful redwood forest that offers Road Scholars a perfect space to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being. Simple rooms have private baths. Most rooms have two or three twin beds; only a few have queen beds. The Pine Room is spacious and used for most classes, while the Gompa is a beautiful meditation room, with exquisite paintings, statues and a sand mandala. Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. No TVs. No air-conditioning. No maid service. Fresh towels available in the library area. Bus own table. Cell phone reception is very limited; there is a public phone on the property and an office phone available for urgent calls. Wi-Fi available for emails and phone calls.





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