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Experience at the Source
Mount Madonna is here to support you to learn, practice, and live from the source – be it nature, lineage teachings, innate wisdom, or spirit – and take that experience off the mountain and into daily life.
Choose from engaging, inspiring yoga and meditation retreats, spiritual and personal development programs, self-guided personal retreats, wellness consultations and treatments, and a wide variety of classes and workshops. If you’re looking to study and obtain a certificate or degree in Yoga and Ayurveda that is rooted in authentic Vedic knowledge and meets top educational standards, Mount Madonna Institute is here for you. For teachers and thought leaders, allow Mount Madonna to serve as your host and retreat venue so that you may share your programs within a supportive container that offers resources to elevate your group’s experience.
Whether your goals are educational, wellness, or spiritual in nature, we invite you to visit Mount Madonna’s yoga retreat center and intentional community inspired by the teachings and example of master yogi
Baba Hari Dass
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CENTER FOR LEARNING, PRACTICES FOR LIVING.
A Day at the Summit
April 25, 2026
Designed to be fun for the whole family, this day includes a guided nature walk, family yoga, and the Summit for the Planet eco-festival.
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A Celebration of Sound
Saturday, May 2, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a rejuvenating blend of sound healing and yoga
asana
.
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Mother's Day Weekend in Community
May 8 - 10, 2026
Whether you are honoring someone else or your own journey of nurturing, this is an opportunity to rest, connect, and receive.
Plus: Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center specials run May 8 - 10.
Connect & Receive
Foundational Yoga Studies In-Person Intensive
Apprenticeship Program: June 9 - 12
In-Person Program:
June 13 - July 12
Expand your knowledge of the theory and practices of Classical
Ashtanga Yoga
in this 200-hour program.
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48th Annual Liberation Retreat
Pathways to Peace
July 1 - 5, 2026
Join us, online or in person, for our summer yoga retreat as we explore the pathways to lasting inner peace.
Retreat & Discover
Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion
November 1 - 13, 2026
Experience India’s joyful festival season while deepening your Yoga practice and spending time with the children of Sri Ram Ashram.
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Contemplate peace for an hour or two at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and OM Park. Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
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Host Your Group
Allow Mount Madonna to serve as the venue for the workshop, retreat, training, or corporate offsite you are offering for your group.
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Day & Overnight Personal Retreats
Come for a Mountain Experience day visit or overnight Personal Retreat and enjoy a self-guided stay on the mountain!
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Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center
Rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit with massage, energy healing, and Ayurvedic consultations and therapies.
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Volunteer & Employment Opportunities
For those interested in a deeper commitment and a longer stay, explore our Rotational Volunteer Program and Employment Opportunities.
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THE
AIM OF LIFE
IS TO
ATTAIN PEACE. NO ONE CAN
GIVE US PEACE. WE CAN’T
BUY OR BORROW IT. WE
HAVE TO CULTIVATE IT BY
PRACTICING.
—Baba Hari Dass
Upcoming Events
Retreats, Yoga Programs, Ayurveda Courses & More
Mount Madonna holds space for personal transformation. Through a community of practice, stewardship of sacred land, preservation of wisdom, and lifelong learning, Mount Madonna exists to support and foster peace in the world.
Apr 25, 2026
20th Annual Summit for the Planet
Mount Madonna School
491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA
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Apr 25, 2026
A Day at the Summit
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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May 02, 2026
A Celebration of Sound
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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May 08 - 10, 2026
Mother’s Day Weekend in Community
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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May 09, 2026
Strength, Softness, & Wellness
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Jun 13, 2026
- Jul 12, 2026
Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour In-Person Intensive | 2026
In-Person
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Jul 01 - 05, 2026
48th Annual Liberation Yoga Retreat | 2026
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Aug 26, 2026
- Mar 28, 2027
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training YTT 300 Program | 2026
Hybrid
Combination online and in-person instruction
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Sep 27, 2026
8th Annual Aradhana
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Dec 28, 2026
- Jan 01, 2027
48th Annual New Year’s Yoga Retreat
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Jun 30, 2027
- Jul 04, 2027
49th Annual Liberation Yoga Retreat | 2027
In-Person/Online
445 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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