Three to See, California Spiritual Jorneys
Pictured are images from New Clairvaux in Vina, Calif. You can buy pottery & wine.
Sometimes the road leads to a special place where we’re touched by a new discovery, act of kindness or an awakening. It may be by accident that we are lucky to have these powerful experiences, but many people actually plan vacations with the goal of spiritual growth. Three unique destinations for those seeking the answers to the meaning of life are on roads less traveled:
1. VINA, CALIF. — New Clairvaux Cistercian Order. You can visit the grounds, check out gifts in the bookstore, and see the winery with a wine tasting room open daily. Retreats are listed on their website.
2. BIG SUR COAST — Tassajara Zen Mountain Center opens its doors to the general public for an annual guest season, which will take place from May 1 – September 14, 2014. Zen and meditation seekers, yoga lovers, artisan foodies, and everyday people looking to unplug and rejuvenate are invited to experience a truly serene environment at Tassajara; the most remote and oldest Zen monastery in the United States, located 25 miles southeast of Big Sur, CA. Retreats, overnight stays and day visits are explained with pricing on website. See: sfzc.org/tassajara
3. JUNCTION CITY, CALIF. — Rigdzin Ling Thai Buddhist temple is open to the public daily and has a gift store, though they advise to call ahead before going as the gift store may be closed. See: chagdudgonpa.com
