Christ’s Light in Every Heart: Family Christmas Celebration

Celebrate the True Spirit of Christmas — Together as a Family

A Heartfelt Holiday Retreat at Ananda Village

This Christmas season, take a needed pause with your family from the holiday rush. Enter into this sacred time of year by celebrating and honoring the true spirit of the season, creating lasting memories and offering meaningful inner experiences for your children and you.

This soul-nourishing Christmas family retreat blends festive fun with timeless spiritual traditions. It’s a magical weekend filled with moments to create meaningful memories, while planting seeds of inner peace and joy in all hearts.

Christmas Retreat Highlights Include:

• Family Yoga & Games – Move, laugh, and bond through playful yoga sessions and mindful games designed for all ages.
• Festive Decorating & Creative Art– Express the joy of the season through hands-on activities and a special holiday-themed art project.
• Nature Hike & Sharing Nature Activities – Discover the wonder of the natural world with guided outdoor experiences that awaken inner stillness and curiosity.
• Christmas Concert with the renowned Ananda choir in the beautiful Temple of Light
• Celebrate the Light – Immerse in the deeper meaning of Christmas through stories, songs, and sacred ceremonies that awaken Christ Consciousness in all.
• Sunday Service in the Temple of Light – Experience the peace and inspiration of Sunday Service, while children enjoy a spiritually enriching Sunday school program
• Opportunities to meet and join Ananda Village families for meals and activities
• And… a special suprise appearance by You-Know-Who!

A Christmas Celebration Your Family Will Always Remember

Make This Christmas Truly Special for Your Family. Come experience a holiday weekend filled with joy, connection, inspiration, and spiritual renewal — all within the serene and uplifting environment of The Expanding Light Retreat at Ananda Village.

About Family Friendly Weekends
We are excited to be able to welcome families and children to visit our retreat center. Please review our guidelines for Bringing Your Family to The Expanding Light Yoga Retreat Center and email us at info@expandingligh.org with any questions.

Please note: The ideal age for this retreat is 5-14 years old, but please inquire if you’re interested in coming with younger or older children. Older children often thoroughly enjoy helping and playing with the younger ones. It becomes like a big family of cousins with everyone interacting. Children 3 and under stay free with a small fee to cover the program. Parents would be responsible for their care throughout your stay.

What Parents have said: 

“The whole program was great! The activities were all appropriate and helped connect the group/family and also allow for alone time.” -E.F., Mountain View, CA

“It’s a beautiful way to spend intentional and sacred time with family and new friends.” – family retreat participant

“Good opportunity for meeting other parents. Great positive environment. The leaders are very approachable for discussions involving parenting or knowing more about Education for Life.” -parent participant