Guest Accommodations at Land of Medicine Buddha         Come relax and enjoy inner and outer peace at our center. Receive healing on our beautiful, clean and spacious property nestled in the gorgeous redwoods. We offer you an opportunity to step out of the norm and experience a refreshing, calm and welcoming stay for great value. We are only a five minute drive from Highway One and downtown Soquel and just fifteen minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. We are open to the public year round and welcome everyone who wishes to come and enjoy our sacred space. We are situated in 170 acres amongst the redwoods in Soquel, California, just south of downtown Santa Cruz, and adjoin 10,000 acres of state forest. Our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax, connect to their spiritual inner being, and recover from the strains of life. Land of Medicine Buddha is an outstanding place to visit anytime.  In this unique environment, where redwoods, deer and the song of birds abound, you can enjoy: *  fine walking and biking trails *  sit with nature in the meadow *  visit the enchanted forest *  admire the beauty of our superb temple in the forest with its traditional Tibetan artwork *  visit our inspiring meditation hall *  turn one of three beautiful prayer wheels *  browse in our enticing Bookshop *  unwind in the sauna *  swim in the pool *  relax in an elegantly-fitted modern bedroom *  enjoy our delicious, mainly organic, vegetarian food Take time to restore your inner strength and find a new depth of peace. You are very welcome to stay with us at Land of Medicine Buddha even If you don't participate in a workshop or retreat. Room rates include the use of all facilities. You don't have to be a Buddhist to visit us! However, In order to develop the practice of love & compassion towards our fellow beings, we ask our guests to observe the 5 precepts of no killing (even bugs), no lying, no stealing, no sexual misconduct and no usage of intoxicants (tobacco, alcohol, drugs) during their stay.   While dogs are allowed on the property, out of respect for people with allergies, we do not allow them in our Guest rooms, Dining or hall areas. Guest Accommodations at Land of Medicine Buddha: Come relax and enjoy inner and outer peace at our center, on our beautiful and spacious property nestled in the gorgeous redwoods. We offer you an opportunity to step out of the norm and experience a refreshing, peaceful and welcoming stay for great value. Situated in 108 acres amongst the redwoods in Soquel, California, and adjoin 10,000 acres of state forest, we are only a five minute drive from Highway One and downtown Soquel and just fifteen minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. Our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax, connect to their spiritual inner being, and recover from the strains of life. We are open to the public year round and welcome everyone who wishes to come and enjoy our sacred space. Give yourself a treat! Come and enjoy our facilities! Take time to restore your inner strength and find a new depth of peace. You don't have to be a Buddhist to visit us!  Our Dining Room  Our dining room is open to overnight guests 24 hours, who are welcome to drop in for tea or coffee at any time. Filter drinking water and hot water are available all day. A refrigerator is also provided for guests use. Vegetarian Meals  We are committed to right livelihood and sustainability. We offer 100% vegetarian cuisine prepared fresh daily by our team of dedicated chefs using organic produce as much as we can. Our salad, vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and soy products are all organic, and most of our spices and grains are organic as well.  Library and Reading Area  We have a little library of books and magazines in the dining room by the tea station. You are welcome to read or browse on the cozy sofa.  Lotus Yurt and Massage  The Lotus Massage Yurt in the swimming pool area is dedicated to healing and massage. Relax and reinvigorate with a blissful massage from one of our certified massage therapists.  Sauna Our sauna is a perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day of hiking in the forest, or a jaunt into town. The sauna is offered free to guests who are staying overnight at Land of Medicine Buddha. It is open from morning until 10 pm. If you are a day visitor, please stop by the reception office for rates and availability. Tibetan Art Land of Medicine Buddha is ensconced with beautiful Tibetan Art throughout. We house statues and paintings of all sizes. Find reminders of your own ultimate Potential when you see Buddha statues on the property. Prayer Wheels and Buddha Statues are nestled in the forest. The 8 life sized Medicine Buddha Statues in the meditation hall will inspire your meditation. Book and Gift Shop Browse the Land of Medicine Buddha Book and Gift shop during your stay. You may find just the right book or the perfect present for friends and family. Swimming Pool Enjoy Land of Medicine Buddha's seasonal swimming Pool. 8 verses pilgrimage trail The 8 verses pilgrimage trail is the perfect place to take a contemplative walking meditation. Meadow and Quan Yin In the Land of Medicine Buddha Meadow we have a covered events platform for small group activities and a beautiful Quan Yin statue. Picturesque surroundings Everywhere you go at Land of Medicine Buddha you will find brilliant Picturesque surroundings. YURT TEMPLE CAMPSITE: LOCATION: · Nestled in a glorious ancient redwood grove. Truly a sacred space. · A Perfect place for small groups for meetings, gatherings, workshops, and retreats. LODGING: · Six yurts accomodating one to three people each · One tent platform for a 1-3 person tent available · Towels, soap and bedding provided. All beds are twin beds. Heated mattress pads provided. · Storage and electricity in each yurt. · A phone for emergency calls only is located in the kitchen area. · Two full bathrooms, one with bathtub/shower, one with shower only · Central kitchen area includes a microwave, toaster, sink, refrigerator and coffee and tea services. A stove is not provided. MEALS: · All meals served at our center are delicious and vegetarian! All meal choices must be pre arranged when booking the campsite. · The group may choose to have some or all of their meals in our main dining room or at the campsite. Breakfast at the site includes cold cereals, toast, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Box lunches and dinners are also available to be consumed at the campsite. Cost of meals: Breakfast $ 6.00, lunch $13.00, Dinner $10.00 · Alternatively food may be brought in. Food must be simple and able to be eaten cold or reheated as there is no stove; there is a refrigerator, toaster, and coffee and hot water pots. This choice must be made upon booking. MEETING SPACES: · Depending on size of group, one yurt can be used for meetings, meditation, yoga, dining room, etc. · The Pavillion in the meadow above the campsite is available for use for groups at a rate of $200.00 per day. The Pavillion is a tent structure with a slatted wooden floor. · Use of the Pine Room or Gompa as a meeting space may be an option LOGISTICS: · To protect the beauty of the campsite and the safety of the hikers, parking is one third of a mile away. Park at Ksitigharba lot. A car will be available to transport baggage to and from the parking lot to the campsite at 4 pm (check in time) and 11AM (check out time) Please make sure to inform us if you want this service, otherwise we will assume your group members have chosen to hike in with their bags. This campsite is not handicap accessible. · Check in is at the main office before 4:00pm to get keys before heading to the campsite. · Check out at the main office is at 11:00am unless prior arrangements have been made at time of booking. Keys may be left in the yurts or kitchen area at the campsite. PRICES: · Cost of use of yurt $80.00 per night for 1 or two guests, $95 for three people. As a meeting space, the yurt is $80 per day. · Cost of use of tent platforms $40.00 per · Rental of Pavillion to be used as a meeting space $200.00 (prices for other meeting spaces available on request) RULES · Please be mindful of noise to allow all to take advantage of the profound quiet of the redwoods · Site must be as clean after your stay as when you arrived. $50.00 charge if campsite is left messy. · Be mindful not to have food in the yurts that are used for sleeping or left outdoors due to our hungry forest friends, deer and raccoons live here too! · As everywhere else at our retreat center, the Five Precepts must be adhered to. · ABSOLUTELY, NO FIRES, CANDLES, INSCENSE, SMOKING OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY KIND ALLOWED AT THE CAMPSITE, EITHER INSIDE THE YURT OR OUTSIDE.THERE IS A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE CAMPSITE. The Yurt Temple Campsite at Land of Medicine Buddha is a uniquely beautiful campground in the redwood forest of Santa Cruz California. Anyone looking to camp in the California Mountains will be pleasantly surprised by camping at this magical site. Six clean and comfortable Yurts are pleasantly situated in a grove of redwood trees with close access to a clean indoor shared bathroom. Guests may also set up private tents within the campground. Private Retreats at Land of Medicine Buddha. Come to Land of Medicine Buddha for a private retreat, personal getaway, spiritual time out, or just for some peaceful you time. Private retreats are available year-round at our beautiful retreat center. for more information please visit our main site at www.landofmedicinebuddha.org