You might like to bring (practical matters):
  • Shampoo and a hair dryer
  • A water bottle
  • Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, parasol
  • A watch (so you don't need your phone)
  • A jacket or sweater for cool evenings​
  • Yoga mat for sitting outside
  • Money (cash or check) for the gift shop​​
You might also like to bring:
  • ​Journal, art materials
  • Soft things for self-care; blanket, sweater
  • Soothing oil
  • Eye cover​
  • Binoculars for bird watching
Spiritually Uplifting Books
  • ​Our retreat leaders bring books that you can borrow during the retreat week
  • The retreat center has books available for purchase in their gift shop
  • You may have your own titles you want to bring
  • You may want to see what your local library has in topics like simple living, prayer, meditation, poetry, spiritual practice, grief
In each bedroom:
  • Two single beds with pillows and bedding
  • One bedside stand
  • A desk and desk chair
  • Arm chair
  • ​Closet with hangers
  • Air conditioning​
  • All bedrooms have private bathrooms
In each bathroom:
  • Bathrooms include a shower
  • Hand soap and shower gel
  • Towels and a washcloth
  • Grab bars at the toilet and shower
In our group meeting room:
  • Refrigerator with freezer and ice cubes
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Water dispenser
  • ​Coffee and tea fixings​
Accessibility:
  • The retreat center is accessible. Please review the retreat center map below (under "documents")
  • All bedrooms have grab bars at the toilet and shower
  • You may request an accessible bedroom, which has wider doors and easier shower access
  • The retreat center does not have shower seats or toilet seat risers
  • To get to the dining room, there are stairs with a railing, or a ramp without a railing
  • Retreat center staff can transport retreatants around campus on a golf cart
Travel Suggestions:
  • Both Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports are 45-60 minutes away by Uber or Lyft. Expect to pay $50 to $65.
  • Long Beach is an easier airport to navigate, so consider flying in there if possible.
  • Transportation Information (pdf)
Documents (pdf):