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Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, Encinitas

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Situated high above the Pacific Ocean, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens provides the perfect setting for reflection and contemplation. Run by the Self Realization Fellowship (SRF), a non-profit religious organization, the internationally renowned gardens lend themselves to meditation, study, or prayer. Meander around the beautifully maintained gardens, admire the koi ponds, or simply sit and gaze at the ocean view. After enjoying some serenity, you can head towards the Encinitas Hermitage, where SRF founder and creator Paramahansa Yogananda spent much time. The rooms used by Paramahansa are now preserved as a shrine. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and many more Encinitas attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Encinitas trip maker site.
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  • A peaceful afternoon. This is a beautifully aesthetic and fragrant garden. It’s small if you were to walk the whole path it would be less than 30 mins. But this place is meant to sit and just be... 
    A peaceful afternoon. This is a beautifully aesthetic and fragrant garden. It’s small if you were to walk the whole path it would be less than 30 mins. But this place is meant to sit and just be...  more »
  • Beautiful gardens to walk around. Very peaceful and relaxing with stunning views of the Pacific ocean. Plenty of seats all around the garden to sit and enjoy the surroundings. A hidden gem with no....  more
    Beautiful gardens to walk around. Very peaceful and relaxing with stunning views of the Pacific ocean. Plenty of seats all around the garden to sit and enjoy the surroundings. A hidden gem with no....  more »

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