Krishnalaya (directions, motels) is located in the town of Piercy, California, 200 miles north of San Francisco and just south of Humboldt State College. Eureka is the nearest major city to the north; Ukiah lies to the south. The town of Garberville is ten miles north. The famous redwood ‘Avenue of the Giants’ is fifteen miles from the retreat.

The ashram buildings were originally used as a motel. The site was purchased for use by Chinmaya Mission over a decade ago, and now houses their main retreat facility in North America.

In 1992, Gurudev conducted a six-week yagna on the entire Bhagvad Gita (resulting in video tapes) in Krishnalaya. Gurudev's kutia is also located in Krishnalaya. This kutia is open to visitors, and many of his devotees and even others who had never met him feel his presence there very strongly.

Chinmaya Mission West’s spiritual retreat at Krishnalaya reflects the serenity of the surrounding hills. Nestled in eight acres along the Eel River in a redwood setting of Mendocino County, Krishnalaya is perfect for camps and retreats. Summer and early fall are warm and sunny. Spring weather is changeable with cool, misty nights. One must be prepared for rain in winter.

Phone: 707-247-3488
Fax: 707-247-3422
Email: krishnalaya@chinmaya.org
Directions: Directions to Krishnalaya

Motels and Hotels in and around Krishnalaya
Garberville (10 miles north of Krishnalaya)
Motel Garberville, 948 Redwood Dr.,
707-923-2422
(Note: Most visitors to Krishnalaya stay at Motel Garberville.)

Johnson’s Motel
839 Redwood Dr         
707-923-3327

Humboldt Redwwod Inn
987 Redwood Dr         
707-923-2451

Best Western Humboldt House Inn                         
701 Redwood Dr         
707-923-2771

Lone Pine Motel                 
912 Redwood Dr         
707-923-3520

Sherwood Forest Motel        
814 Redwood Dr         
707-923-2721

Benbow (7 miles from Krishnalaya)
Benbow Inn                               
445 Lake Benbow Dr    707-923-2124
(Very expensive)
 
Redway (14 miles from Krishnalaya)
Budgetwest Redway Inn Motel     
3223 Redwood Dr               
707-923-2660

Dean Creek Resort                      
4112 Redwood Dr               
707-923-2555