Programs
Gift Certificate: Purchase
Looking for a special gift for a special person? Purchase a Mount Madonna gift certificate! Choose the amount of your gift and we will send an email to the recipient of your generosity. Gift certificates may be applied toward the cost of any program hosted by Mount Madonna Center, including Personal Retreats, Mountain Experience day […]
Temple Volunteer - Overnight
This is the program shell used to register (including choosing dates and assigning housing) for Temple Volunteers. A registration for each volunteer must be made manually via Quick Add Reg. A special lodging type ("Temple Volunteer Bed") has been created for this purpose, and is the only option you can select for this program. The […]
Resident Guest - Overnight
This is the program shell used to register and assign housing for Guests of Residents. A registration for each guest must be made manually via Quick Add Reg. A special lodging type ("Resident Guest") has been created for this purpose, and is the only option you can select for this program. The per person […]
MMC Special Guests
This is the program shell used to register and assign housing for Guests of Residents. A registration for each guest must be made manually via Quick Add Reg. A special lodging type ("Resident Guest") has been created for this purpose, and is the only option you can select for this program. The per person […]
Mount Madonna Hosts
This is the program shell used to register people who are acting as the "host" or group lead of a registration/group. It allows for us to send payment requests and for the host to pay for their "guests" while still collecting correct contact information from the guest (and to not complicate the People Matching function) […]
PERSONAL RETREAT
Visit Personal Retreats page A self-guided experience for personal wellness and self-discovery
Commuting Staff - Overnight
This is the program shell used to register Commuting Staff. A registration for each guest must be made manually via Quick Add Reg. A special lodging type ("Commuting Staff Beds") has been created for this purpose, and is the only option you can select for this program. The per person per night cost for this […]
Mountain Meditation Spiritual Inquiry - May 2025
A silent retreat at Mount Madonna Center, a beautiful, peaceful mountaintop retreat center located in the Santa Cruz mountains. This retreat will be an opportunity to take a deep dive into being, sitting in stillness and silence, and sharing with others from presence. We will explore the freedom of being through both guided and silent […]
Mountain Experience - Saturday, May 10, 2025
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WITH MOTHER NATURE A SPECIAL NATURE-FOCUSED WALK & AFTERNOON YOGA CLASS Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. Teaser: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a nature walk plus a special yoga class in nature focusing on the five elements – for Mountain Experience and other registered day […]
Silent Retreat With Mukti 5 Nights 2025
THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE “Retreat is an opportunity to set aside the concerns of the ‘me’ and to tend to that which is wholly unconcerned and yet unconditionally allows, without pushing away even the smallest desire. By being willing to let one’s attention relax out of the concerns of the me and return to the ever-present […]
Introduction to Mahamudra: The Four Yogas with Dustin DiPerna 2025
This retreat presents a full set of teachings for Mahamudra meditation. The practice of Mahamudra, or Great Seal, originated in Northern India with the great mahasiddha Saraha. From Saraha, the practice expanded into several lineages that grew to include 84 wandering masters. These masters of Mahamudra were said to sing their students into enlightenment. Over […]
Mountain Experience - Monday, May 26, 2025
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Join us for a special yoga class focused on the ancient practice of Surya Namaskara: Salute to the Sun. After a warm up, participants will practice the Surya Namaskara series, which consists of 12 postures, to the soothing and inspiring sound of live chanting of […]
The Heart and Ground of Being 2025
The Heart and Ground of Being In this retreat led by John and Christiane Prendergast, you will explore your deep heart and ground—primary portals for discovery of your true nature as open, loving Awareness—via silent meditation, meditative inquiry, talks, experiential conversations, body sensing and movement. Read more...
Flow into Summer Vinyasa Yoga Retreat 2025
I want people to come together again at Mount Madonna and celebrate all that we have in common. We will practice vinyasa yoga during the day and restorative gentle yoga at night under the stars. Gather in community to practice vinyasa flow yoga during the day and restorative yin yoga under the stars at night. […]
Mountain Experience - Saturday June 7, 2025
Special ME Day for PRIDE month Saturday, June 7, 2025 Come celebrate Queer joy on the Mountain in honor of PRIDE month! The Mount Madonna PRIDE group is excited to host you on the Mountain for a special day out exploring mindful movement in nature. The day will begin with a group hike through the […]
Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) 200 Summer Intensive 2025
Foundational Yoga Studies Whether you are a serious student or certified yoga teacher, this Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour program is designed to expand your knowledge of the theory and practices of Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path). The unique educational experience includes 30 days and 29 nights on a serene mountaintop in Northern California, conveniently located […]
Ridhwan: Omega 2 Retreat - June 2025
"The Diamond Approach is a path of wisdom, an approach to the investigation of reality and work on oneself that leads to human maturity and liberation.” - A.H. Almaas, Founder of the Diamond Approach The Diamond Approach is a modern-day spiritual path. It brings forth a unique understanding of ancient spiritual wisdom and modern psychology […]
Liberation Yoga Retreat | 2025
Wed July 2 - Sun July 6, 2025 Explore pathways to peace at our signature annual summer yoga retreat. Practice classical Yoga methods of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation – the foundational branches of the ancient wisdom of Yoga – and enjoy kirtan (devotional singing) and thematic presentations and reflections on the theme […]
Ruhani Satsang - Divine Science of the Soul 2025
The mission of Ruhani Satsang is to share the teachings of Kirpal Singh on the principles and practices of Spirituality, also known as Surat Shabd Yoga. https://www.ruhanisatsangusa.org/
School of the Sacred Wild Graduation Retreat 2025
The School of the Sacred Wild Graduating class of 2025 is returning to Mount Madonna. https://www.schoolofthesacredwild.com/graduation-2025
Healing the Mother Wound 2025
Vinutha Mohan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma. Prior to her Avatar as a therapist, she spent over fifteen years in Corporate.
PZI 2025 Fall Retreat
Silent Zen Meditation retreat with dharma talks 2x a day and interviews with teachers
Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion - 2025
A UNIQUE INDIA PILGRIMAGE & YOGA RETREAT CELEBRATE THE LIGHT OF INDIA & EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF SRI RAM ASHRAM Step into the heart of India’s most vibrant festival season and experience the magic of Diwali at Sri Ram Ashram. Deepen your practice of Yoga while taking part in the festivities and forming meaningful connections […]