Getting to Retreat

Making Travel Arrangements

Once you have received a retreat attendance confirmation, you can begin planning your trip. When making travel arrangements for retreat, keep in mind that in order to attend retreat, you are required to arrive on time (for check-in on the first day of retreat), and stay through the end of the retreat (just before lunch on the last day). Please allow extra time in your travel itinerary for traffic, lines at the airport, etc.

Transportation to Mount Madonna Center

The local airport near Mount Madonna is San Jose International Airport (60 minutes away). We recommend flying in no later than 1:30 pm on the first day of retreat and departing no earlier than 4:00 pm on the last day of retreat. Check-in begins at 3:00 pm.

www.mountmadonna.org offers detailed information.There are several shuttle services available. Some airport websites also have ground transportation information. (San Jose Airport’s website is www.sjc.org.)

Transportation to Garrison Institute

The local airport near Garrison is Stewart International Airport (40 minutes away). A flight into one of the New York City airports or Newark, NJ airport is also an option. We recommend flying in no later than 2:00 pm on the first day of retreat and departing no earlier than 4:00 pm on the last day.

Ground Transportation

www.garrisoninstitute.org offers driving directions. Contact them directly regarding shuttle information from the Metro North train station.

Transportation to Granlibakken Conference Center

The local airport near Granlibakken is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (60 minutes away). Visit renoairport.com for more information. We recommend flying in no later than 2:30 pm on the first day of retreat and departing no earlier than 4:00 pm on the last day.

Ground Transportation

www.granlibakken.com offers additional detailed information and offers a shuttle service to and from Reno Airport. Contact them directly to make arrangements at least 7 days in advance.

Transportation to Mennorode Conference Center

The local airport near Mennorode is Schiphol Amsterdam Airport (70 minutes away).Your flight should arrive no later than 3:00 pm on the first day of the retreat and depart no earlier than 4:00 pm on the last day.

Ground Transportation

www.mennorode.nl offers additional detailed information under Route. Airport websites also have ground transportation information. Schiphol Airport’s website is www.schiphol.nl.

Transportation to Mangrove Yoga Ashram

The local airport near Mangrove is Sydney International Airport (1.5 hours away). Visit www.sydneyairport.com.au for more information. We recommend flying in no later than 2:00 pm on the first day of retreat and departing no earlier than 5:00 pm on the last day.

Ground Transportation

www.satyananda.net offers additional detailed information under Transportation and Arrival. Shuttle transportation is available to Mangrove from the airport. Contact Mangrove directly to arrange.

Transportation to Asilomar

The local airport near Asilomar is the Monterey Peninsula Airport (15 minutes away), though flights into San Jose International Airport (1.5 hours away) are more economical. Your flight should arrive no later than 2:00 pm on the first day of the retreat and depart no earlier than 4:00 pm on the last day.

Ground Transportation

www.visitasilomar.com offers some detailed information. Some airport websites also have ground transportation information. (San Jose Airport’s website is www.sjc.org.)

Ride Sharing

For those who would like to offer a ride to retreat, a ride-share message board is available at www.rideshare.adyashanti.org.

Staying Extra Nights

Staying extra nights at the retreat sites before or after the retreats is sometimes possible. Contact the retreat sites directly for availability after you have received your retreat confirmation.

“We think there’s someplace other than here to get to—that’s what drives the whole pursuit. Only when the pursuit ceases, is it possible to recognize what comprises you: pure being, pure consciousness. This is actually the very substance of your own self and being.” ~ Adyashanti