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The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721RJ

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The Magic of Watercolor: Pen & Inks and Meditation for Relaxation and Joy

A sun-dappled dirt path winds through a lush, green redwood forest in California.

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2027

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May 3, 2027

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May 8, 2027

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The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

May

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

May

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,649

Pay Deposit 100

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From Monday

May 3, 2027

To Saturday

May 8, 2027

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2,109

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

May

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

May

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,109

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

May 3, 2027

To Saturday

May 8, 2027

From

1,649

Each

2 Travelers

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

May

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

May

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,298

Pay Deposit 100

From Monday

Aug 9, 2027

To Saturday

Aug 14, 2027

From

1,649

Each

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Aug

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Aug

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,649

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Aug 9, 2027

To Saturday

Aug 14, 2027

From

2,109

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Aug

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Aug

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,109

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Aug 9, 2027

To Saturday

Aug 14, 2027

From

1,649

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Aug

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Aug

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,298

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 20, 2027

To Saturday

Sep 25, 2027

From

1,649

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Sep

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,649

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 20, 2027

To Saturday

Sep 25, 2027

From

2,109

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Sep

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,109

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Monday

Sep 20, 2027

To Saturday

Sep 25, 2027

From

1,649

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

The Magic of Watercolor & Meditation for Relaxation & Joy

Program No. 23721

Sep

BEGINS

Soquel, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Soquel, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

7 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

9 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,298

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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May 3 - May 8, 2027

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Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2027

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May 3 - May 8, 2027

Aug 9 - Aug 14, 2027

Sep 20 - Sep 25, 2027

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Personal Information and Preferences

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General waiver form: Land of Medicine Buddha, the organization that is hosting this program, requires a signed liability release waiver from all program participants. This waiver will be included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling in the program and must be returned prior to the program's commencement. Please mail waiver back to: Group Leader @ Land of Medicine Buddha 5800, Prescott Road Soquel, CA 95073

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Monday, September 20, 2027.

Meet the group at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. retreat center check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 25, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha

End of Trip: 1:30 p.m. after lunch; 11:00 a.m. Retreat Center room check-out.(Luggage may be put in your car or fully packed and left inside guest room closet by 11:00)

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 38 miles .

Blue Water Sedan & Limos

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8007344313

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Door to door service Also goes to/ from San Francisco Cost can be shared (If you arrive after 5:00 pm: Gate code )

Program Arrival Airport

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 38 miles .

Dave's Cab

Taxi

Phone: 8318184099

Cost: Please call transfer service for rates. Prices subject to change. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Dave's Cab: (831) 818-4099 www.davescab.com Owner: Dave Noyes. By appointment, Door-to-Door service. Please call transfer service for rates. Cost can be shared. Prices subject to change (If you arrive after 5:00 pm: Gate code )

Program Arrival Airport

San Jose International Airport (SJC)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 38 miles .

Santa Cruz Experience

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8314219883

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Cost can be shared Door to door service Also goes to/ from San Francisco and Oakland (If you arrive after 6:00 pm: Gate code )

Traveling by Train

Train

Arrival day is on 9/20/2027.

Meet the group at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. retreat center check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 25, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha.

End of Trip: 1:30 p.m. after lunch; 11:00 a.m. Retreat Center room check-out.(Luggage may be put in your car or fully packed and left inside guest room closet by 11:00).

Program Arrival

Station: San Jose Amtrak Train Station

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 38 miles .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

Santa Cruz Experience

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8314219883

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Private bookings only Cost can be shared. Door to door service. Also goes to/ from San Francisco (If you arrive after 5:00 pm: Gate code )

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 9/20/2027.

Meet the group at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. retreat center check-in and Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 25, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha.

End of Trip: 1:30 p.m. after lunch; 11:00 a.m. Retreat Center room check-out.(Luggage may be put in your car or fully packed and left inside guest room closet by 11:00).

Parking

Parking is Free

Directions

From Monterey take Highway 1 north bound

Exit - Bay/Porter street exit; right on Main St.; go through intersection, stay on Main St.;bear rt.on Glenhaven: Right on Prescott Rd. Land of Medicine Buddha is at the end of Prescott Rd .Drive slowly on Prescott road. Prescott road is narrow with pull in spaces if you meet oncoming traffic. (If you arrive after 5:00 pm gate code:

Highway 17 from San Jose

South bound on Highway 1; Exit at Bay/Porter street. Turn left under the freeway; Take first right on Main Street; go through intersection with Soquel Drive: stay on Main Street for another 3/4 mile; bear rt. on Glenhaven Road: First Right on Prescott Rd. Land of Medicine Buddha is at the end of Prescott Rd. (If you arrive after 6:00pm: Gate code)

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Organize a Group Trip

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