A place of exploration and growth; a campus, a retreat center; a place where divine joy, friendship, respect and understanding thrive.
Upcoming Programs
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Jan 30–Mar 1:
Full Spectrum Creativity 2015
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Feb 27–Mar 1:
First Timer’s Weekend: Yoga & Meditation Retreat – February 2015
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February 28:
Symphonic Meditation for Inspired Performance
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March 6–8:
Chakra Journey – Weekend Workshop
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March 13–14:
Collage Tarot: Create Your Own Spirit Cards
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March 20–22:
Meditation For a Better Brain (March)
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March 20–22:
Energy Healing Retreat for Body, Mind, & Spirit – March 2015
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March 27–29:
Ananda Yoga Retreat Weekend: Renew Your Body, Relax Your Mind
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March 27–29:
First Timer’s Weekend: Meditation & Yoga Retreat – March 2015
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April 17–19:
Sprouting Inner Renewal: A Writing Retreat
Renew your inner joy and happiness this spring through journaling! -
April 17–19:
Obstacle Illusions – A Soul Awakening Retreat
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April 17–19:
Meditation for Health & Well-Being April 2015
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April 17–19:
Alchemy of the Heart
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April 24–26:
First Timer’s Weekend: Meditation & Yoga Retreat – April 2015
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April 24–26:
Energy Healing Retreat for Body, Mind, & Spirit – April 2015
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May 15–17:
Meditation for Health & Well-Being May 2015
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May 29–31:
Shake It Off!: Writing Your Healing Narrative
Melt away pain this summer while journaling into healing and upliftment! -
June 5–7:
First Timer’s Weekend: Yoga & Meditation Retreat – June 2015
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June 5–7:
Intentional Assisted Living Communities – How to Start Them & Why
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June 12–14:
Obstacle Illusions – A Soul Awakening Retreat
Awakening Arts Academy!
Join us this February and March for Awakening Arts programs with world-class, renowned spiritual artist, Dana Lynne Andersen!
Programs Offered
- Painting from the Heart & Soul
- Rhythms of the Universe: Awakening Through Art
- Movement & Music
- VISION QUEST 2015: A New Vision For a New World
- Chakra Journey
- Open Your Heart through Art! – A special heart-centered Valentine’s Day weekend retreat.
A Soul Awakening Retreat for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Their Hearing Friends
Led by a deaf spiritual teacher with voice and ASL capabilities, this weekend retreat will offer students a myriad of tools to expand and deepen awareness of their divine purpose in life. Participants will dramatically alter their perceptions of life’s challenges as they learn to view life from a higher perspective and transcend limiting beliefs.
- Rediscover the Role You Were Born To Play in Life- Experience more clarity and inner peace- Increase your magnetism and ability to attract more of what you want in your life.
Symphonic Meditation for Inspired Performance
A spiritual retreat weekend just outside Portland, Oregon to upgrade your musical experience from stage fright to dynamic presence, from a spinning mind to centered focus and from dry technique to inspired flow.
In this retreat you will learn a four-step process:
The Hush—How to create Dynamic Stillness.
The Heart—How to deepen your perception of genuine inspiration.
The Lift—How to engage your energy and catch the rising wave.
The Flow—How to perform consistently with flow & inspiration.
Energy Healing Training with Dr. Lowell Chodosh
The Energy Healing Program, led by Dr. Lowell Chodosh, offers a variety of classes for those who are new to the idea and concepts of holistic health, and for those who are experienced in practicing holistic methods of healing.
For more information, visit Energy Healing Training or learn about the upcoming Energy Healing Retreat.
Classroom Space
Group and Personal Retreats
Ananda Center at Laurelwood has Group Facilities for conferences, meetings, performances, retreats, and informal gatherings. Or book your Personal Retreat any time! We offer overnight accommodations, meeting rooms, a large auditorium and our Green Hill Café serves three delicious vegetarian meals each day. Daily yoga classes and delicious vegetarian meals included. Ananda Laurelwood is a serene and uplifting place for your conference, program, meeting or event. Feel surrounded by nature just 25 miles from downtown Portland.
Ongoing Internships at Ananda Laurelwood
Live in community, practice yoga, meditation and gain hands-on experience. A great fit for college students during a break, recent high school graduates or any person who is in transition or looking for new opportunities.
Yogananda Gardens of the Northwest
The creation of a lovely park-like Gardens for contemplation and meditation is in the process of being launched at Ananda in Laurelwood Valley, Oregon. It is being created to honor the great Yoga Master, Paramhansa Yogananda. It will feature secluded areas of inspiring shrines and quiet nooks, as well as lawn areas surrounded by colorful flowers and ornamental plantings where musical events will be held on summer evenings.
On a high point of the park, there will be a beautifully designed, special area of the Gardens featuring an inspired new statue . . .Read more
First Timers’ Weekend: Yoga, Meditation, and Community
Interested in yoga, meditation and community? Our retreat center offers a First Timers’ Weekend the first weekend of every month. See upcoming retreats on our calendar.
Personal Retreats
Rediscover your own center with a Personal Retreat at Ananda Laurelwood. A beautiful natural environment, nourishing vegetarian meals, and hatha yoga and guided meditation each day make it easy to recharge and rejuvenate.
Henry Hagg Lake - 15min
Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro Farmer's Market - 15-30min
MAX Light Rail connects to downtown and airport - 30min
Cannon Beach - 1hr15
Multnomah Falls - 1hr20
Mt. Hood Behind Downtown Portland - 2hr
Downtown Portland - 45min
Japanese and Classical Chinese Gardens - 45min
Washington Park Rose Gardens - 45min
Here and Nearby
Ananda Center at Laurelwood is situated on 50 acres of fertile land near Gaston, Oregon. Natural areas, outdoor recreation and the urban centers of Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Beaverton are only a short drive away. Enjoy the serenity of the Laurelwood Valley, while only being 25 miles away from downtown Portland, one of the world’s most livable cities.
Blog
Experiencing Joy: Harvest Day and benefit concert
Being Ever-Present Here and Now
Revelations From My Journey Inward
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Community Living
Are you interested in spiritual living? Consider joining us for an Internship or one of our Community Living Programs.
Growing Dharma
Join us on Saturdays from 2 – 5 for an opportunity to learn and apply spiritual principles to agriculture.