College of Tao
Retreat Centers
Los Angeles, California
In Los Angeles, College of Tao is in partnership with the lush Temescal Canyon State Park Retreat Center. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature & in the positive energy of kindred spirits. Nestled amidst the weeping willows and oak trees in a quiet canyon caressed by the Pacific sea breeze and sheltered by the majestic Santa Monica Mountains, renew, rejuvenate, restore, replenish, & refresh your energy. The rich coastal wilderness is a perfect place to embrace the freshness of life. http://www.lamountains.com/planning_temescal.html
Lindrith, New Mexico
College of Tao is in partnership is the beautiful, pristine Gavilan Guest Ranch:
Located in northern New Mexico on the continental divide, two hours north of Albuquerque and two hours northwest of Santa Fe, Gavilan Ranch encompasses 800 acres of magnificent wilderness graced by the presence of deer, elk, hawks and eagles. Hiking trails give access to sculpted, tree-covered canyons under immense blue skies.The kitchen and dining hall, which accommodate 100, are housed in a charming old adobe structure that has been thoroughly updated yet retains its rustic flavor. The solar-powered bathhouse is adjacent to a 20x50 foot swimming pool. There are several ponds on the property. Care has been taken with all of the ranch facilities to create a gentle, aesthetic coexistence with the spirit of the land.
A 3000 square foot geodesic dome against a backdrop of red rock mountains offers a perfect space for group meetings.
http://gavilanranch.net/Gavilan_Ranch/Facilities.html
Located in northern New Mexico on the continental divide, two hours north of Albuquerque and two hours northwest of Santa Fe, Gavilan Ranch encompasses 800 acres of magnificent wilderness graced by the presence of deer, elk, hawks and eagles. Hiking trails give access to sculpted, tree-covered canyons under immense blue skies.The kitchen and dining hall, which accommodate 100, are housed in a charming old adobe structure that has been thoroughly updated yet retains its rustic flavor. The solar-powered bathhouse is adjacent to a 20x50 foot swimming pool. There are several ponds on the property. Care has been taken with all of the ranch facilities to create a gentle, aesthetic coexistence with the spirit of the land.
A 3000 square foot geodesic dome against a backdrop of red rock mountains offers a perfect space for group meetings.
http://gavilanranch.net/Gavilan_Ranch/Facilities.html
Baqua Resort, Chiang Rai, Thailand
College of Tao is in partnership with Baqua Resort on the Mae Kok river outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand.
From the resort: Ba Qua Resort was inspired by the esoteric teachings of Ni, Hua Ching (Omni) who often visited the site, did his cultivation, and wrote his books. He stated this land bounded by the Mae Kok river on two sides was ideal for spiritual cultivation. Given such an inspiration, the founder, James Tuggle, began a five year project of designing, building and completing the resort. The resort or compound consists of a main house, built with "feng shui" and "ba qua" principles, two traditional Thai or Lanna style houses, a large orchard with numerous fruit trees, such as rambutan, dragon fruit, lichee, longan, and jack fruit. Pineapple also grows on the land. Two auxiliary buildings which accommodate four guest rooms. There are also three strategically located "salas" or gazebos where one can sit listening to the river or practice your tai chi as Omni often did.
The main esoteric attraction of this site is the presence of the Mae Kok river which bounds the property on two sides. The bend in the river splashing over the embedded rocks (named water dragon rock by Omni) gives a soothing, uplifting sound to the entire property. The headwaters for this river are high in the Tibetan plateau and flow through miles of jungle forest in Myanmar before it reaches our site. Tourist boats ply this river daily taking tourists to the elephant sanctuary 5 kilometers west of the property. Just beyond the elephant sanctuary is a natural hots spring. Also within reach are many restaurants and sights to see. The property has a tour guide who is a native of the region who will happily take guests out for adventures and fun. Less than 100 kilometers from China, Myanmar, and Laos, visits can be arranged in one day. This area is famously known as, "The Golden Triangle" because of its closeness to other countries and its rich beauty.
The Shrine of the Heavenly Way, as blessed by OmNi, is housed here to facilitate the esoteric teachings of the Ni family esoteric Taoist teachings.
From the resort: Ba Qua Resort was inspired by the esoteric teachings of Ni, Hua Ching (Omni) who often visited the site, did his cultivation, and wrote his books. He stated this land bounded by the Mae Kok river on two sides was ideal for spiritual cultivation. Given such an inspiration, the founder, James Tuggle, began a five year project of designing, building and completing the resort. The resort or compound consists of a main house, built with "feng shui" and "ba qua" principles, two traditional Thai or Lanna style houses, a large orchard with numerous fruit trees, such as rambutan, dragon fruit, lichee, longan, and jack fruit. Pineapple also grows on the land. Two auxiliary buildings which accommodate four guest rooms. There are also three strategically located "salas" or gazebos where one can sit listening to the river or practice your tai chi as Omni often did.
The main esoteric attraction of this site is the presence of the Mae Kok river which bounds the property on two sides. The bend in the river splashing over the embedded rocks (named water dragon rock by Omni) gives a soothing, uplifting sound to the entire property. The headwaters for this river are high in the Tibetan plateau and flow through miles of jungle forest in Myanmar before it reaches our site. Tourist boats ply this river daily taking tourists to the elephant sanctuary 5 kilometers west of the property. Just beyond the elephant sanctuary is a natural hots spring. Also within reach are many restaurants and sights to see. The property has a tour guide who is a native of the region who will happily take guests out for adventures and fun. Less than 100 kilometers from China, Myanmar, and Laos, visits can be arranged in one day. This area is famously known as, "The Golden Triangle" because of its closeness to other countries and its rich beauty.
The Shrine of the Heavenly Way, as blessed by OmNi, is housed here to facilitate the esoteric teachings of the Ni family esoteric Taoist teachings.
Oregon
More information coming soon. Stay tuned!