Day Visit

Open Dates

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Come visit Yogaville for the day!
People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome every day to visit our sacred shrines, enjoy the natural beauty and participate in the full schedule of events offered at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville ®.

Come visit our spiritual community in the midst of the rural Virginia countryside, and be our guest for a day. While you are here, take part in the vibrant and varied Ashram daily schedule:

Three vegetarian meals a day
Group meditations (3 available each day)
Hatha Yoga classes (2 available each day)
Tour our beautiful Interfaith Shrine, LOTUS (Light Of Truth Universal Shrine)
Various evening programs, scripture study groups, chanting
Hiking and walking trails

Getting Here

Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions.

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking. Dormitory The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs. Lotus Guest House (Private Room) Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator. Tenting Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Day visit: Hatha classes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Scripture Studies (weekends only) Visit to shrines

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe