Formerly known as Lotus Chapel in the Redwoods Retreat Center (LCRRC), the Lotus Chapel Colony (LCC) is a sacred haven nestled atop Spyrock Ridge in Northern Mendocino County, California. Surrounded by forests and silence, with panoramic views that stretch to the Pacific Ocean, this land invites the soul to remember its true nature.
We are a Part of the worldwide spiritual family founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. This Colony is lovingly held and guided by three devoted Self-Realization Fellowship Kriyabans, who joyfully welcome you—as a visitor, retreatant, or long-term resident—into a space dedicated to inner stillness, divine connection, and simplicity.
Whether you come for solitude, meditation, service, or divine fellowship, you are invited to go deeper within yourself in this sacred space.
“Retire to the center of your being, which is calmness. Let your soul speak to you through that calmness.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
We welcome your presence with open hearts.
Jai Guru!
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