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May 2026

Weekly Yoga Classes

Overnight and Mountain Experience day guests at Mount Madonna are invited to join us for practice. We also continue to offer classes and trainings online, including asana (postures), meditation, pranayama (breathing techniques), and philosophy.
May 04
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Ridhwan: International Retreat Group

A Diamond Approach (Ridhwan Foundation) retreat. The Diamond Approach offers an immense and precise body of knowledge about the nature of reality and the process of spiritual realization. Rather than an end goal or condition, it points to a continuous process of discovery.
May 05 - 12
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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A person standing in the redwoods over Mother's Day Weekend.

Strength, Softness, & Wellness

Step into a day of presence, practice, and connection in honor of Mother's Day. This special Mountain Experience day visit weaves together two featured offerings — a guided nature walk and a yoga class exploring the balance between strength and surrender.
May 09
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Henry Shukman for Exploring the Way with Henry Shukman, May 2026

Exploring the Way with Henry Shukman

Join Henry Shukman for a 5-day retreat including extended meditation, dharma teachings, supportive community, and the conditions for deep insight to arise naturally. Together, we will uncover what it means to explore The Way as a direct, lived experience.
May 19 - 24
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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A lotus flower for Deconstructing Yourself retreat, May 2026

Deconstructing Yourself

Join Michael Taft and the Deconstructing Yourself sangha for eight days of meditation, learning, and practice at Mount Madonna. Explore nondual meditation with a focus on openness in practice and in life.
May 24 - 31
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Painting of the face of Buddha for the Demystifying Divinity May retreat at Mount Madonna

Demystifying Divinity

Divinity isn't abstract — it's in your blood, bones, and DNA. Through meditation, journaling, and shamanic journeys, experience your true nature as reality, consciousness, and love.
May 29 - 31
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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June 2026
A swan image for The Heart and Ground of Being Retreat

The Heart and Ground of Being

Led by John and Christiane Prendergast, you will explore your deep heart and ground—portals for discovery of your true nature as open, loving Awareness—via silent meditation, meditative inquiry, talks, experiential conversations, body sensing, and movement.
Jun 01 - 05
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Pacific Zen Institute Great Summer Sesshin 2026

Pacific Zen Institute’s 7-day Long Retreats blend the depth of traditional Zen sesshin with lightness and ease. Centered around koans, each day includes meditation, talks by John Tarrant and other teachers, conversation, rest, and time for reflection.
Jun 07 - 13
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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