“Every person needs a ‘retreat,’ a dynamo of silence where he may go for the exclusive purpose of being recharged by the Infinite.”

	With these words, our founder, Paramahansa Yogananda, emphasizes the need to rekindle our spiritual enthusiasm and our desire for God by taking regular breaks.
	God-Centered Living
	At the Hidden Valley Ashram Center, men who are students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons will find an environment conducive to God-centered living in the tranquil beauty of the ashram and surrounding hills. Solidify your spiritual foundation by experiencing community life in an ashram based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. The demanding nature and hectic pace of daily life can upset the balance so essential to spiritual living. A retreat is an ideal means to revitalize spiritual enthusiasm and strengthen the integration of spiritual principles into one's daily routine. The Hidden Valley Ashram Center, sequestered among 100 acres of rolling hills and oak forests in North San Diego County, is a perfect environment for renewal. Since its opening in 1982, it has been a spiritual haven for thousands of devotees from all over the world. True to Paramahansaji's vision of a Church of All Religions, Hidden Valley attracts devotees from all over the world. Its international atmosphere provides a wonderful environment for devotees to experience the uplifting feeling of a united brotherhood. Hidden Valley offers three types of Guest Programs for men: General, Conducted, and Work. Join the monks and ashram residents in group energization and meditation, classes on the SRF teachings, and meals.