April 7-11, 2026
Mount Madonna, California, USA
In-Person Retreat
The Way of the Goddess Immersion Retreat
Join your fellow Immersioners to celebrate the conclusion of this unique program and dive into special practices together. The retreat is typically concluded with a puja to the Goddess.
More details about your Immersion retreat will be communicated through the Immersion forums and Whatsapp group.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are not a participant of the Immersion or previous Immersions, your booking will be canceled.
While this Immersion extension is four-nights as opposed to three, the first full day will be a community led program encouraging time to connect in person with those you've seen online for the last six months. The formal program will only begin after the second night of retreat.
Retreat Details
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Arrival Day:
2:30pm Arrival and Check -In 4:00pm Orientation
5:15pm Dinner
Day One:6:30am Silent Meditation
7:00am Embodiment
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Community Led Program
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Community Led Program
3:30pm Personal Time
5:15pm Dinner
6:15pm Opening CeremonyDays Two & Three:
6:30am Silent Meditation
7:00am Embodiment
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Morning Teachings
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Afternoon Teachings
3:30pm Personal Time
5:15pm Dinner
6:15pm Evening Practice, Poetry, Satsang and SongDeparture Day:
6:30am Silent Meditation
7:00am Embodiment
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Closing Ceremony
12:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Departure -
Q: I have family that I need to communicate with during the retreat. Can I use my phone to reach them?
A: Yes. If you have family or loved ones that you need to check in with during the retreat, you can do so once a day.
Q: I need to do some work during the retreat. Is this possible?
A: No. We do not allow online work during the retreat.
Q: How do I get there?
A: You can find directions and travel services to the venue HERE.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: A closed water bottle or thermos as no open containers are allowed in the yoga shala.
A yoga mat for your asana practice.
Appropriate clothing for the weather (make sure to check a week before arrival).
All toiletries.
A notebook if you wish to take notes.
Our Beautiful Venue
Mount Madonna Center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of the Central California Coast, approximately two hours driving time south of San Francisco. The campus overlooks the Monterey Bay, from Monterey and Pacific Grove to the south and Santa Cruz to the north.
The center is rich in the non-dual spiritual traditions and has hosted many respected spiritual teachers such as Adyanshanti and Thich Nhat Hanh.
With 380 acres of redwoods, rolling meadows, and open vistas with gorgeous views and peaceful spaces, this haven is the perfect place to immerse in awareness and practice.
The closest commercial airport is San José Mineta International Airport with San Francisco International being the second closest. Oakland International Airport and Monterey Regional Airport are also options.
Dates
April 7 – 11, 2026
Location
Mount Madonna
Watsonville, California
How Much?
Starting from $836.00
(As our first day of Immersion Retreat is unstructured, there is no tuition charge included for this day.)
For further information please contact support@tantrailluminated.org