Guests who are not staying here as part of a specific retreat program may elect to take their own silent retreat. Silent retreats are entirely up to the individual. Simply by wearing a badge that says “In Silence”, staff and other guests can respect your wishes not to talk and to remain inward during your stay here. If you’d like more information about creating your own Silent Retreat, our staff can assist you with this. We also offer some cottages with kitchens for those who prefer to dine separately and create their own meals. Please do let us know well in advance if you are considering a Silent Retreat. We also offer regular “Guided Seclusions” and “Silent Retreats” throughout the year. Please contact us if you would like more information on these retreats, or if you would like to bring a group of people here for a special guided retreat: What to Bring reservations@meditationretreat.org Ananda Meditation Retreat, 14618 Tyler Foote Road #114, Nevada City, CA 95959 . Tel: 530 - 292 - 3024 . M-F 9-5 pm, PST Email: reservations@meditationretreat.org