LA CASA DE MARIA

800 El Bosque Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

A retreat center in an area of outstanding natural beauty high in the hills above Santa Barbara, California where the air is pure, tranquility reigns and the mountains sweep down to meet the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

                                                            La Casa de Maria's website www.lcdm.org  (Please don't call them)

I chose La Casa de Maria for us because I have attended or lead several events there with consistent positive feedback regarding meals, accomodations, hospitality, warmth, nurturing, peace and beauty. I'm confident that our experience will be similar.

Rooms:
Each has a private bathroom.

Meals:
Vegetarian and vegan meals are available if you request them on your application form. If you have very special needs (such as macrobiotic, all raw, etc.) please bring enough food to supplement what is provided. I invite you to check with me about your special dietary needs.

Amenities:
Internet:  Wireless Internet is available in the main meeting rooms.  

Telephones:  The rooms do NOT have phones, although there is a pay phone available for both local and long distance calling (with a calling card or long distance service).  Cell phone reception varies by provider and where you are on site.

Laundry Facilities: There is a coin operated washer and dryer available on site

Exercise:  Jogging is available on site (about 1/2 mile loop around the perimeter.)  Swimming in the pool pictured above (pool is not heated).  Bring your walking and hiking shoes.  There is a wonderful trail up the mountain and a short drive to the beach.

Massage Therapy is available from both female and male Certified Massage Therapists.  The massage rooms are located across from the swimming pool.  The rate for a one-hour massage is $55.  The sign up sheets are posted in the office on a first come, first served basis.

The weather may range from hot during the day to cool in the evenings. Go to the La Casa de Maria website for more weather info http://www.lcdm.org.  Casual clothing and layers are recommended.

If you need more info, please contact Rodger Sorrow, the Organizer (Click on my name to email me).  Please do not contact La Casa de Maria.  They have requested that no one call them for information about either the venue or our program.

 Santa Barbara has lots of things to see and do.  To learn more visit Santa Barbara.com