The Ananda Meditation Retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to experience nature and quiet in a peaceful, uplifting environment. We operate completely “off-the-grid” without electricity. Propane lamps and low-impact refrigerators and utilities are used in our cabins, and we do have solar power and generator back-up for times of need. To assist your experience of seclusion and deep meditation, we do not offer phones, television, radio or other electronic devices in our rooms. Adjacent to our main guest lounge, we have a telephone reserved for those guests who need to make calls using a calling card or phone card. What to Bring: If you’re coming on retreat with us, here are a few things we suggest bringing: Flashlight & extra batteries Meditation cushion or bench; meditation blanket; Om board, etc. Portable alarm clock (one that uses batteries) Inspiring books Journal and/or notebook or sketchbook Portable Cassette Tape Player* or CD Player (battery operated) Personal toiletries Please do not bring: Pets Alcohol Non-Prescription Drugs In SUMMER months, bring: Warmer clothes for cool evenings Mosquito repellent Sun hat Water bottle Sunscreen Good walking shoes and/or hiking sandals Lightweight clothing/shorts for warmer days In WINTER months, bring: Rain gear, including boots/shoes Warm clothes (jacket, sweater, scarf, hat, long underwear, etc.) Tire chains (if you have them) * You are welcome to borrow from the retreat’s library of inspirational music and lecture tapes. 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