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California Vegetarian Cuisine, Buddhist Thinking & Qi Gong

Program No. 7726RJ

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A colorful Buddhist prayer wheel stands in a tranquil garden surrounded by trees and buildings at a retreat in California.

A large, ornate Buddhist prayer wheel stands next to a redwood tree in a lush, green California setting.

A bright meeting room in California with yellow walls and folding chairs arranged in semi-circles.

A colorful, traditional Buddhist temple with a tiled roof and prayer flags stands in a California forest.

A sunlit path winds through a lush redwood forest in California.

A close-up of a colorful California vegetarian salad with tomatoes, olives, and cheese in a bright yellow bowl set in a wicker basket.

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Monday, Jun 14, 2027

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Monday, Oct 11, 2027

Saturday, Oct 16, 2027

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6 days

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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starting at

1,649

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Monday, Oct 11, 2027

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6 days

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Included

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

2,099

per person

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Monday, Oct 11, 2027

Saturday, Oct 16, 2027

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starting at

1,649

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

13 expert-led lectures

1 expert-led field trip

5 hands-on experiences

1 performance

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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starting at

1,649

per person

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Jun 14 - Jun 19, 2027

Oct 11 - Oct 16, 2027

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Personal Information and Preferences

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

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: Road Scholar 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.

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Plane

Arrival day is on Monday, June 14, 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, June 19, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha

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

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 .

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 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 .

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 )

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Train

Arrival day is on 6/14/2027.

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, June 19, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha.

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

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 6/14/2027.

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, June 19, 2027 in Soquel, CA at Land of Medicine Buddha.

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

Parking

Parking is free.

Directions

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 right on Glenhaven Road: First 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 6:00 pm gate code:)

From San Jose

Take Highway 17 southbound. Then take Highway 1 southbound; exit at Bay/Porter street; turn left under the freeway; take first right on Main Street; continue across Soquel Drive; stay on Main Street for another 3/4 mile; bear right on Glenhaven Road; take the first 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:)

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:

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Get in Touch

Web Help

App Help

Apply for Financial Aid

About Us

About Road Scholar

Why Go With Us

Careers

Press

Giving

Trip Planning

Find a Trip

See the Map

Before You Go

Request a Catalog

Organize a Group Trip

Trip Terms and Conditions

Community

Blog

Lifelong Learning Institutes

Become an Ambassador

Alumni Groups

More to Explore

Bookshop

Campus Store

Partnerships

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