Sacred Space Retreats

How do I put into words the amazing experience I had at Sacred Space? I could talk about the incredible, peaceful ambiance, the compassionate, kind, caring, knowledgeable and supportive staff, or the healthy lifestyle that one is immersed in at every moment. Or do I talk about the emphasis on giving you the tools to create a healthy lifestyle of your choosing?
Let me not forget the detailed health analysis and blood analysis done by Anusha — I learned so much about my health and chronic pain situation that I was not aware of.
Some of the things that were most important to me were the morning meditation, the incredibly delicious vegan meals that were prepared by an incredible chef and the martial arts and yoga. I also treasured the book time every day where we read chapters together and discussed, in depth, the content of the books. For me, communing with nature was one of my most important tools for staying in a relaxed state of peace. And let me not forget the morning green smoothie loaded with nutrients. Most importantly, I was living in a community that shared many of my values, was not judgmental and whose goal was peace and unity.
For me, I knew this was where I wanted to go to get off a medication with a very long and difficult withdrawal process. It gave me hope when I looked at Sacred Space’s website and realized that it was a program that would help me deal with my issues without the use of more drugs. Having spent two months at Sacred Space, I can speak to the compassionate care that I received during a very difficult time.
I have gone through an in-​depth, life changing experience at the age of 67 — it’s never too late. I feel equipped with new tools that will help me create peace and love in my life. Many thanks fo Anusha, Donya, Amy and Christine for their tender care and loving kindness.
Kathleen W. 8÷06÷15 Read less

I spent 3 weeks at the Sacred Space Retreat center in Cloverdale, and found it to be incredibly refreshing! I had known Anusha for many years, but had no idea of the depth of knowledge he had gained over the years in his journey to healthy eating and self-​mastery. His experience in both of these areas was not only enlightening, but transformational for me.
Despite the fact that the business had recently moved after having their previous space burned down in the fires, they were up and running in no time, and didn’t miss a beat with their service. It was quite apparent that Anusha had been practicing the philosophies he shares with his guests for many years. And the self-​teaching approach was unique, and inspirational. The staff was wonderful too. Donya had much to share, not only in her yoga and breathing practices, but also with her spirituality. She and Anusha compliment each other well, and the many talks we had during my stay helped me through a difficult, transitional time.
The food was also surprisingly good! I say surprisingly as a non-​Vegan who gladly ate Vegan for the entire 3 weeks, deliciously prepared by a professional cook. That experience gave me a whole new perspective on how I eat. I did not stay Vegan after returning, but I do eat much healthier now, starting with my green drink every morning! I love it! A nice by-​product was that I also lost about 15 pounds while I was there, yet was never hungry!
In the end, you take out of this experience what you put into it. If your attitude is right, and you are there to learn and grow, then Anusha and his team provide you with all the tools to do so. I would recommend Sacred Space to anyone looking to find a peaceful, loving environment in which to improve their lifestyle and their personal spirituality. Thank you Anusha and Donya!

Recently stayed a couple of months here. The overall philosophy & nutrition is a fantastic idea and something I believed in prior to my visit. The chef and Donya were remarkable and helped me the most. Donya is extremely professional & knowledgeable in all areas of her profession including meditation.
I’m saddened to say this was not the case with Anusha. I found him pleasant & kind on the phone but as soon as I got there and upon meeting him he reeked of marijuana (almost daily) which isn’t the best thing for this type of facility. Then I found marijuana in the refrigerator placed in a container for onion flat bread. The first day I heard him yelling at a staff member, then the second night, when his girlfriend moved in I heard him yelling and cursing at her. I thought, ok, everyone is human and has problems thinking it would stop. Unfortunately, it didn’t and this went on almost every night. I can literally count on one hand the nights & days it didn’t happen. His behavior is of a bully and a hypocrite to say the least. He could be heard talking about clients in a very unprofessional, derogatory & definitely in a extremely unspiritual manner. Whenever he got angrier or didn’t get his way you could find him in his car smoking pot.
I tried talking to him and he even apologized (eventually), so I was trying to stay positive that this situation would get better but I was wrong. He left town for a couple of weeks (which is when I was able to get some healing) but as soon as he returned so did his poor behavior.
He seriously needs to work on himself or get out of this business. Anger, control & inappropriateness was shocking. The staff unfortunately is afraid to speak up too much and given their situations I can’t blame them for that at all. It’s a shame because the philosophy (which lets be clear — it’s not called Anusha’s Philosophy) is a great idea and we need places with this philosophy but owned and ran by people truly practicing it in their own lives. You can’t give away what you don’t have.
Nonetheless, I hope Anusha gets the help he himself needs and maybe things will change. I just don’t want this to happen to anyone else looking for a sacred retreat, nutritional detox, a serene environment etc…
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Anusha,
I have proof & plenty of it. Again, you’ve only dug yourself in deeper. I’ll stand up for those who weren’t able to and continue to do so.
I went to ALL groups except 3 – 4 (and only his groups) after his verbal & physically intimidating abuse & behavior.
Anusha, Your statements are untrue & brings to light other concerns — illegal by stating anything about my health. True, I came to stop medications which I have succeeded 100%.This is for anyone looking for a place to go. Although there are a lot of great ideas and philosophies (including nutrition) proceed with caution & do research. I’m still in the middle of this but continue to find more deception. I’m not doing this for money although it would be nice to pay the loan off. My main goal is to not have this happen to anyone else.