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Renting Manzanita Village




We sometimes make Manzanita Village available for outside programs that are in alignment with our own work and mission. We have room for about 35 people. Larger groups can be accommodated if people are willing to camp.

Please contact us well in advance for available dates.

We can provide food, or you can bring your own cook to work with us. Prices will vary accordingly.

Please note that we are NOT a conference center. The facilities are comfortable but rustic. There are dorm rooms available and some private rooms for individuals or couples.

Visiting groups are asked to help with meal setup and cleanup fifteen minutes before and after meals, and with general cleanup prior to leaving the retreat.

Water comes from our own well.

There are many trails for hiking.




Climate and Location

Our elevation is 3000 feet. Average Summer daytime temperatures are in the high nineties July through September. In the Spring and Autumn (April, May, October, November) the average daytime temperature is usually in the seventies or eighties. Winter (November through March) temperatures can be anywhere between the thirties and the eighties. Summer nights cool down. Winter nights can occasionally drop into the twenties.

In winter heating is provided by wood stoves.

We are approximately 2½ hours drive from Los Angeles and 1½ hours drive from San Diego. Nearest airports are Ontario, San Diego, John Wayne, and Los Angeles. For directions Click Here




Accommodations




Accommodations are rustic but comfortable.

Indoor showers and toilets as well as outside outhouses.

Mostly shared rooms with options for single room accommodation in the Sati House (see below).










Sukka House

Downstairs rooms with bunk beds:

• 2 x 6 beds (common shared bathrooms)
• 1 x 4 beds with bathroom – toilet and sinK)

Upstairs room and futons on floor

• - Accommodates up to 8 people (common shared bathroom)
  (extra sleeping space on the outside deck)




Total 24




Sati House

• Three double rooms
  (two double beds, one single bed)
• One single Room








Total 7






Hermitage






• Accommodates 2
  (can accommodated 3)







Total 2




Grand Total 33
with camping etc  50 is possible

Extra Accommodation

There is extra accommodation in the dojo (floor has canvass and mats)
Camping is also possible. (between late November and mid-April temperature can be in the low 30s).

We have had weekend retreats of 60 people in summertime. Those this is beyond our usual limit, especially in winter of about 35 people.




Meeting Rooms

The two main meeting rooms:




Main Meeting Room
(Meditation Hall – Zendo) approx 35 x 25feet
rugs on the floor, mats and cushions,
(chairs are available)























Dojo – (martial art’s space) - approx 25 x 30 feet
mats/covered with canvass

There are options for small spaces for breakout groups.
There are several outdoor meeting places.












Food

Food is vegetarian, mostly vegan, so vegans are easily accommodated.

We ask that you do not bring any meat, alcohol, or non-prescription drugs.




We can accommodate most special food needs. Please let us know at least a week in advance of your coming if of any special food needs you may have, for individuals ot the group as a whole.




COST

Rates are extremely competitive. Please call us to discuss your needs.

Manzanita Village Retreat Center
PO Box 67, Warner Springs, CA 92086
760-782-9223
760-782-0655 Fax

email manzanita@fivechanges.org