Peace of Mind is My Home

Purpose of the Event

Welcome to a sanctuary for stillness, presence, and transformation during the Lunar New Year. This retreat is designed to:

Provide True Rest

Offer a "vacation" to release accumulated stress through meditation and living in nature, addressing physical and mental exhaustion.

Deepen Connection

Facilitate non-electronic shared experiences to promote deeper communication and emotional connection among members.

Restore Meaning

Reconstruct the cultural significance of the Spring Festival —"getting rid of the old and welcoming the new"— providing a ritualistic experience beyond social obligations.

Inspire Growth

Guide participants in annual reviews and new year planning to gain a clear sense of direction for the year ahead.

Transport

Zen-Cosmos Meditation and Retreat Center is nestled in the Santa Cruz
mountains, above Corralitos and Monterey Bay, in California, close enough
to town and civilization to be convenient, yet far enough away to be free of
distractions, crowds and traffic. Zen-Cosmos is located about two hours
from San Francisco, one hour from San Jose, and minutes from Monterey
and Santa Cruz.

From the north (San Jose, San Francisco):

• Take Highway 17 (I 880) towards Santa Cruz to Highway 1.
• Drive south on Hwy 1 to the Freedom Blvd exit. Turn left at the stop sign, Freedom Blvd.
• Follow Freedom Blvd to the Five Mile House and Aladdin's Nursery.
• Turn left at the stop sign onto Corralitos Road (which becomes Eureka Canyon Road after the Corralitos Market).
• Continue on Eureka Canyon Road for five miles to the Venture Valley sign.
• Turn right and continue on Tindall Ranch Road to a second Venture Valley sign, where you will go through a square wooden arch...and you will be on your way to our gate. Press the call button if the gate is not open.

From the south (Los Angeles, Monterey):

• Take highway 101 north Exit onto 129 (or further north 152) direction Watsonville. Make a right onto Highway 1 North, towards Santa Cruz.
• Take Airport Blvd exit and make a left onto Airport Blvd.
• Make a left on Freedom Blvd. Then continue onto Freedom Blvd to the Five Mile House and Aladdin's Nursery.
• Turn right at the stop sign onto Corralitos Road (which becomes Eureka Canyon Road after the Corralitos Market).
• Continue on Eureka Canyon Road for five miles to the Venture Valley sign.
• Turn right and continue on Tindall Ranch Road to a second Venture Valley sign, where you will go through a square wooden arch... and you will be on your way to our gate. Press the call button if the gate is not open.

Dining & Relaxation

Cuisine

For this event, meals will be provided by Motherline Kitchen —a local kitchen dedicated to wholesome, seasonal, and heart-centered food. We're excited to share their delicious offerings with you. Learn More

Refreshments

Refreshments and snacks will be available in the kitchen throughout the day. Bottled water will be provided.

*Please note that no alcohol will be served

Setting

11 charming, beautifully decorated guest room. All bedrooms have private bathrooms and a fireplace and some rooms have french doors opening onto a sunny patio or deck.

Amenities

On-demand hot water heater, Radiant Heat, Bed sizes range from twins to kings, Wireless internet available in all guest rooms.