Crystal Hermitage is a New Age-style meditation center and tranquility garden, based on the Ananda meditation movement following the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. More than 36,000 visitors have explored the facility's beautiful landscaped gardens, which are set against the backdrop of the exquisite Tahoe National Forest and Yuba River Canyon and showcase spectacular plantings of spring bulbs and wildflowers throughout April. The facility's chapel is designed after the Porziuncola of Saint Francis, while its Shrine of the Masters houses artifacts related to significant gurus and saints of self-realization. Visitors can also stay overnight at the facility's guest house, which offers private living space and houses up to four guests.

14618 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959, Phone: 530-78-7587

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