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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August 1–3:
First Timers’ Weekend: Meditation and Yoga Retreat – August
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August 15–16:
Growing Dharma: An Exploration of Spiritual Agriculture
- August 22–24: Meditation for Starters – August
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Aug 28–Sep 1:
Labor Day Celebration 2014: The Art of Building Community
- August 29–31: Yoga for Peace of Mind Retreat – August
- September 5–7: First Timers’ Weekend: Meditation and Yoga Retreat – September
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September 19–21:
Meditation for Starters – September
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September 21–27:
Art and Science of Raja Yoga – Fall Weeklong Intensive
- September 26–28: Yoga for Peace of Mind Retreat – September
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Sep 26–Oct 31:
Transform Your Performance: Music Internship
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Sep 26–Nov 7:
Resonant Holistic Health: The Heart of Natural Medicine
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October 3–31:
Writing and Consciousness Academy
Transform, heal and expand your consciousness by combining expressive writing and meditation as a modality for spiritual growth and introspection in this powerful, inspiring course. -
October 3–5:
First Timers’ Weekend: Meditation and Yoga Retreat
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October 17–19:
Meditation for Starters
New! Creativity Internships and Gap Year Programs
Creativity internships and Gap Year Programs for all ages in art, music, holistic healing, and expressive writing. Delve deep, learn to tap into the superconscious state of creativity through art, music and writing. Learn while living in a spiritual community based on yoga and meditation. Programs begin this September! Learn more about the Writing and Consciousness Academy or Transform Your Performance: Music Internship or Resonant Holistic Health: The Heart of Natural Medicine
Call for more information: 503-746-6229
Labor Day Celebration 2014: Introductory Weekend for the new Yoga Institute: A higher education alternative
Join us at Ananda Center at Laurelwood for our 4th year of celebrating Ananda as a world-wide work and the launching for the new Yoga Institute: A higher education alternative. Join us as we celebrate the vision of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda for World Brotherhood Communities! Discounts for Sevakas, Sadhakas and Ananda members. Register today!
Group and Personal Retreats- Relax and Enjoy
We offer a serene and uplifted place for your conference, program, meeting, event or relaxing personal retreat. Daily yoga classes and delicious vegetarian meals included.
Year-round 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.
Group Retreats - Enjoy Inspired Moments Together
Ananda Laurelwood is a serene and uplifted place for your conference, program, meeting or event. Feel surrounded by nature just 25 miles from downtown Portland. Facilities include multiple bright open classrooms and meeting spaces, a 500 seat auditorium, dining facilities, and overnight guest rooms .
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 Retreat
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.
Here and Nearby
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
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.
Higher Education for Higher Consciousness
Ananda College is revolutionizing higher education with a student-centered curriculum founded on universal spirituality and experiential learning. Discover a holistic approach to learning and life in our state-approved, academic setting that uplifts, inspires, and prepares each individual for self-discovery and an opportunity for positive change: in themselves and the world around them.
Blog
Connect with Nature
5 Reasons to Meditate
Mandala: the Sacred Art of Centering
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.