•  "When you know God as peace within, you will realize Him as peace existing in the universal harmony of all things without." 

     – Paramahansa Yogananda

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  • "See Him in the glorious colors in the dawn and sunset and moonlit heavens. It is His invisible hand that is painting scenery on the sky and in the  faces of those who love Him."

     – Paramahansa Yogananda

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    God says, “Follow the trail of beauty. I am hidden somewhere in its heart.  I am Harmony, I am Love, 

    I am Beauty, I am Fragrance, I am Joy."

     – Paramahansa Yogananda

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An Oasis of Peace
Over 40 Years
You are Invited
An Oasis of Peace

Hidden Valley Ashram is a Self-Realization Fellowship monastic community in Southern California where SRF monks live year-round, following the balanced life of meditation and spiritual service that Paramahansa Yogananda outlined for his monastic disciples.

  

Guests are invited to join the daily group meditations and weekly classes offered and partake of the regular meals served in the dining room/refectory. 

They are then free to use their time in ways they think will be most appropriate to achieving the goals they have set for their stay with us.     

Whether you may feel a need for rest and relaxation, or to find inspiration and a new enthusiasm for the spiritual path, you are welcome as a guest at the Hidden Valley Ashram. 

We will be happy to have you with us, and will endeavor to make your stay enjoyable and spiritually uplifting.

Over 40 Years

For over four decades it has been our blessed privilege to offer thousands of SRF devotees and friends from all over the world an opportunity to step away from worldly concerns and pressures, and enjoy a restorative stay at Hidden Valley, in a spiritual environment conducive to overall well-being of body, mind, and soul.

You are Invited

Guests are invited to join the daily group meditations and weekly classes offered and partake of the regular meals served in the dining room/refectory. They are then free to use their time in ways they think will be most appropriate to achieving the goals they have set for their stay with us.

     

Whether you may feel a need for rest and relaxation, or to find inspiration and a new enthusiasm for the spiritual path, you are welcome as a guest at the Hidden Valley Ashram. 


We will be happy to have you with us, and will endeavor to make your stay enjoyable and spiritually uplifting.

An Oasis of Peace
Over 40 Years
You are Invited
An Oasis of Peace

Hidden Valley Ashram is a Self-Realization Fellowship monastic community in Southern California where SRF monks live year-round, following the balanced life of meditation and spiritual service that Paramahansa Yogananda outlined for his monastic disciples.  


Guests are invited to join the daily group meditations and weekly classes offered and partake of the regular meals served in the dining room/refectory. They are then free to use their time in ways they think will be most appropriate to achieving the goals they have set for their stay with us.     


Whether you may feel a need for rest and relaxation, or to find inspiration and a new enthusiasm for the spiritual path, you are welcome as a guest at the Hidden Valley Ashram. We will be happy to have you with us, and will endeavor to make your stay enjoyable and spiritually uplifting.

Over 40 Years

For over four decades it has been our blessed privilege to offer thousands of SRF devotees and friends from all over the world an opportunity to step away from worldly concerns and pressures, and enjoy a restorative stay at Hidden Valley, in a spiritual environment conducive to overall well-being of body, mind, and soul.

You are Invited

Guests are invited to join the daily group meditations and weekly classes offered and partake of the regular meals served in the dining room/refectory. They are then free to use their time in ways they think will be most appropriate to achieving the goals they have set for their stay with us.   

  

Whether you may feel a need for rest and relaxation, or to find inspiration and a new enthusiasm for the spiritual path, you are welcome as a guest at the Hidden Valley Ashram. 


We will be happy to have you with us, and will endeavor to make your stay enjoyable and spiritually uplifting.

Reservations

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Accommodations

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FAQ's

What to Expect, What to Bring

Spiritual Program

The weekly spiritual schedule for our guests includes morning and evening one-hour group meditations with the monks, preceded by group practice of the SRF Energization Exercises. 


Each Wednesday morning there is a three-hour meditation


Each Friday we have a satsanga class.


Each Saturday evening there is a one hour group study class with discussion.


Each Sunday morning there is a three-hour meditation.

Spiritual Program

The weekly spiritual schedule for our guests includes morning and evening one-hour group meditations with the monks, preceded by group practice of the SRF Energization Exercises.


Each Wednesday morning there is a three-hour meditation.


Each Friday we have a satsanga class.


Each Saturday evening there is a one hour group study class with discussion.


Each Sunday morning there is a three-hour meditation.

Accommodations

Guests are accommodated in spacious single occupancy, climate-controlled rooms with a private bathroom. 

Three vegetarian meals are served daily in our dining room; the cuisine is international, with a variety of menus served throughout the week. Meals are taken in silence.

Nestled among rolling hills of native oak and sycamore, Hidden Valley is home to scenic paths and expansive vistas across fifty acres of forest; as well as spacious meditation gardens; and a number of recreational areas, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym. The guest library has a full selection of SRF publications including all of Paramahansa Yogananda’s books and also a selection of other inspirational literature.

How to request a reservation

Once you click the 'Request Your Reservation' button you will be directed to submit your email address. After entering your email address, for security purposes, we will send you a OTP (One Time Password) via email which you can use to continue the registration process.

Male students of Self Realization Fellowship and male friends of Self Realization Fellowship are welcome to stay with us for up to two weeks, non-students can stay for up to 3 days.

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Hidden Valley Ashram

Is CLOSED on the following Dates:

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You can request an ARRIVAL date on the same date as the CLOSED UNTIL date

What to Expect

What to Bring

Weather info: The weather at Hidden Valley Ashram can vary significantly day to day. It is not unusual to have daytime temperatures in the high 80s and early morning temperatures in the 40s so please pack a variety of garments regardless of the season.   

Summer Months (May – October):

Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and swim trunks. Shorts are acceptable for work, meals, and recreation (but please no cut-offs). Full-length pants should be worn to all chapel and Fellowship Hall activities, such as meditations and classes. No tank tops, please.

Winter Months (November – April):

Warm jacket, sweatshirt, rain gear. (Umbrellas are provided in each guest room.)

10 Day Weather Forecast
Guest Schedule

This is a schedule of the normal day to day activities that guests can choose to take advantage of when staying at Hidden Valley Ashram. You can download a copy of this schedule here   

This is a schedule of the normal day to day activities that guests can choose to take advantage of when staying at Hidden Valley Ashram. You can download the schedule here

Travel Directions

HIdden Valley Ashram is located in San Diego County in the hills above the city of Escondido, California. Guest coming directly to Hidden Valley will find it most convenient to use the San Diego International Airport  as there final flight destination.

Driving Directions from SAN (San Diego International Airport)

Driving Directions from LAX

​Photos

Garden Chapel
Front Office
Meditate in the 'South 40'
Sunset at Hidden Valley Ashram

Contact Us

Front Desk Working Hours

Weekdays : 

8am to 12pm - 1pm to 4pm

Weekends : 

CLOSED - No Staff available on Weekends

Where are we?

Hidden Valley Ashram

16455 Old Guejito Grade Rd. Escondido, CA 92027 

Phone:760-749-3399


Working Hours

Weekdays : 8am to 12pm - 1pm to 4pm

Weekends : CLOSED - No Staff available on Weekends

Where are we?

Hidden Valley Ashram

16455 Old Guejito Grade Rd. Escondido, CA 92027 

Phone:760-749-3399