Two months ago I visited Ananda Village. It is located in Nevada City, Ca. This place of natural beauty is a hidden gem in Northern California. According to the literature provided, “Ananda started in the late 1960s by Swami Kriyananda. It is one of the longest existing cooperative spiritual communities in the world and is home to about 250 on 800 acres.

The garden began in the 1980’s and the day I visited the tulips were putting on a show. Just take a look.

Tulips planted and color coordinated

Planted over a few months so that the blooming season is extended.

Love the way the colors pop

Such a peaceful location

Along with the tulips, the Dogwoods were blossoming.

Can you tell I like the Dogwood blossom?

More Dogwood blossoms. I prefer the white ones though.

This is a memorial to Swami Kriyananda.

Moksha Mandir (Temple of Soul Liberation)

I liked the color and shape of the Temple

A splash of coordinated color

Sunlight through the tulip

Unusual texture for a tulip

Where does this peaceful path lead?

Serenity

Swami Kriyananda wrote,”Increasingly I was coming to see Crystal Hermitage (in terms of) light, space and harmony.” “Everywhere, I decided, there should be a sense of space, of expansion. Everyone who came here should be blessed with a feeling of peace and of joyful harmony.”  I think he succeeded.