Welcome to The Ozark Retreat Center!
Located in the heart of the Southern Missouri Ozarks, The Ozark Retreat Center at Ananda Kanan ("The Garden of Bliss") is a beautiful and well-equipped facility for workshops and group retreats. Owned and operated by Ananda Marga, an international yoga and social service organization, it has been in continuous use for yoga and meditation retreats for over 25 years. Our staff takes pride in serving delicious vegetarian meals and taking care of the needs of our visitors, including offering classes in yoga, meditation, cooking and art.
The Ozark Retreat Center is situated on 66 acres of rolling hills near Willow Springs, Missouri. There are 12 buildings in all, including 2 meditation halls, 2 dormitories, a dining hall with conference rooms, 4 cabins, a dome cafe, and the residents quarters. Next to the main campus there is a 2.5 acre pond with swimming and canoeing available. There are sports fields for volleyball, basketball and soccer/baseball. There are walking trails, both around the pond and through the woods. An organic garden supplies fresh vegetables in season. The dome (known as "Ananda Cafe") serves healthy snacks and offers products from around the world for sale. Beside the residents quarters is a fenced childrens playground.
Our secluded rural setting gives visitors an opportunity to enjoy the natural peace and beauty of the Ozarks. Ananda Kanan is an ecological village, set apart from the fast-paced urban lifestyle, while still offering amenities like wireless internet connection.
