Next Wave Convocation – Daily Lodging
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The Center at Ananda Laurelwood
- Laurelwood, Oregon, USA
- Ongoing
- Next Wave Camping - $20.00
About This Event
If you are attending the Next Wave Convocation for less than 10 days, paying by the day may be less expensive than paying the package price, which is based on a stay of 10 days or more.
Use this page to register if you wish to pay for your lodging and meals at the daily rate(s):
$20/person/day for camping, or
$35/person/day for a shared dorm room.
All lodging rates include 3 meals daily. There may be some days of off-campus activities when a sack lunch will be provided or you will need to provide your own lunch. Bread, peanut butter, jam, hard-boiled eggs and fresh fruit are always available in the cafeteria, so you can make yourself lunch, if needed.
The camping spots are dispersed around the Laurelwood campus. You will need to bring your own tent and bedding and walk to the dorms to use the bathrooms and showers.
The shared dorm rooms are newly renovated (but minimally furnished) rooms in Devotion Hall. Bathrooms and showers are down the hall. There will be mattresses or sleeping pads provided, but you should bring your own bedding, if possible. If your travel arrangements make it difficult to bring bedding, let us know and we can make arrangements to provide you with bedding.
To register at the special package price, follow this link:
Special Package Price
More luxurious shared and private guest rooms are also available in Harmony Hall, the main guest facility at Laurelwood. You can book those rooms as an “Individual Retreat” for any dates by using this link:
Book a guest room in Harmony Hall
All Ananda members are eligible for a 15% discount on Harmony Hall rooms, and Sevaka/Sadhaka order members qualify for a 20% discount. At checkout, use discount FF15 to receive the 15% discount or SS20 to receive the 20% discount.
Venue Highlights
The Center at Ananda Laurelwood is located 45 minutes west of downtown Portland in Oregon, surrounded by farmland, forest, and wetlands, with vistas of gently rolling hills stretching west to the coastal range. Quiet, serene, and inspiring, the landscape itself rejuvenates the soul.The campus was originally designed and built as a residential high-school for the Seventh Day Adventist community. Retreat buildings are updated and comfortable, while retaining the charm and nostalgia of mid-century architecture.
Classrooms are sunny and bright, with plenty of room to stretch out and immerse yourself in a workshop, discussion group, or movement class.
Afternoon yoga classes are offered almost daily, year round.
Group meditations are held each morning and mid-day. Meditation instruction can be arranged.
Accommodations
Most of the accommodations at the Center at Ananda Laurelwood are dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms down the hall. Most rooms have a sink in the corner. All rooms have ample closets and are quite spacious, light, and airy with good-sized windows looking out either across Laurelwood valley or onto the hillside above the retreat center.You can choose your sleeping preference: twin, double, or queen bed. A small number of rooms have an en suite bathroom. A 2-bedroom apartment with kitchen and bath is also available.
Amenities
- Free Wifi
- Towels
- Free Parking
- Kitchen
- Coffee/Tea
- Cafe
- Yoga Studio
Menu Types
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Nut Free
Menu/Cuisine
All meals are vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Grace Kitchen tries to accommodate special dietary needs.
Directions
From Portland airport (PDX), take the MAX light rail to the Beaverton Transit Station. Uber or Lyft are available for the picturesque, 30-minute drive to the Center at Ananda Laurelwood.For GPS directions, enter Academy Way, Gaston OR.
Cancellation Policy
100% deposit refund for cancellation 30+ days before event.
50% deposit refund for cancellation 15-29 days before event.
0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-14 days before event.
The remaining balance (total price minus deposit) is due upon arrival.
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About the Venue
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The Center at Ananda Laurelwood
What is Ananda?Ananda is a global movement based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. Ananda was founded in 1968 by Yogananda’s direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters).People from all faiths, traditions, and backgrounds are welcome at Ananda. We invite you to join us at our temples, yoga retreats, meditation groups, and communities to experience the joy of your own being. Meet the challenges and victories of your own spiritual journey, in the company of friends who support your inner growth and higher aspirations.Expand your sense of harmony and gain an increased sense of God’s loving presence in your life through ancient and effective techniques including Ananda Yoga and Kriya Yoga.
Reviews
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Amberleigh Aller Cellak December 30, 2019
Uplifting experience....Our experience included comfort, beauty, healthy food, and a stimulating, profound education. We were among lovely people who all had a desire to grow towards the best versions of themselves. We left feeling inspired to continue the practices taught by our very wise hosts. They were beyond generous to us. It was a beautiful experience on many levels.
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Kieran Sikdar September 16, 2019
Relaxing, restorative retreat!My family and I had a lovely, rejuvenating stay at Daiva and Gangamata's home, where we resided for over a month while waiting to move into a new home. Offering a respite from hectic city life, it was the perfect landing spot for a longer-term stay. The quarters are clean and comfortable, and appear to have been newly renovated. The kitchen is stocked with everything we needed - a dual burner, cookware, utensils, dishes, and a full-sized fridge and freezer. The washer and dryer were also super practical! There is also a ton of storage in the space, which was quite helpful as we happened to have plenty of loot with us; this made keeping the place tidy a cinch. We all, our six-year old son included, relished the gorgeous surroundings - hundreds of acres of hills, trees, flowers, and friendly critters. We greeted deer (parents plus bambis!) passing in front of the front door nearly every day, and took many long walks in the quiet rolling hills, breathing fresh, fragrant air. The people who live in this community are caring and friendly, and the community kitchen serves up tasty treats made with love, which gave us all a much-needed break from kitchen duties. Daiva and Gangamata are incredibly accommodating and conscientious. They responded promptly to questions and requests, and made a formidable effort to understand not only our specific needs, many of which were health-related, but also how they could help us fulfill them. We will miss them both, but will surely be back to visit soon! We fully recommend Daiva and Gangamata's home for your next stay without reservation or qualification. Come experience the beauty of this pace! You'll remember it always.
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Erica Kshama Kellogg June 18, 2019
A Treasure!The Center at Ananda Laurelwood is a treasure I return to again and again! There is a peace and preciousness that permeates the grounds and is nurtured by the staff and student-residents of the campus. I love to walk the property at sunrise and sunset, attend the yoga and meditation sessions, and participate in classes and karma yoga activities. Every retreat and program I have attended has left me feeling more deeply connected with myself and transformed from the inside out. I will be back again and again!
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susan Traff April 25, 2019
Awesome week!I came to Ananda tired and in need of changing pace and chilling out. I wanted some structure and community but not too much. Ananda seemed to offer just that with meals, meditation and yoga. But it was more than that. I entered an incredible community of people who welcomed me with such openness, I immediately felt settled and so glad to be there. It was great to share meals and sit in meditation together and then find a new pace and rhythm to relax and retune. I was able to do that to my own amazement and I feel due to the support of the community along with the beautiful grounds and cozy comforting room I looked so forward to relaxing and reading in at different times during the day. My days were spent meditating, doing yoga, eating and reading, with big energizing hikes in the afternoon. I also got to chant kirtan with the community one night as well as participate in a workshop a couple of days while I was there. Definitely go if you are looking to recharge and like the idea of some community, food is fantastic and the people, so open and loving. Thanks Ananda, see you next year!
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