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September Kriya II Workshop
Sunburst was honored once again with a very special group of participants in the September Kriya 2 workshop. Silence was observed before and after the event, adding to the sacredness of the day, and a rose petal pathway to the workshop reminded us of our pure selves...
Wrapping Up the Summer with a New Garden, Kriya and Fellowship
The last weekend of July, Sunburst residents and attendees were busy at our annual Summer Kriya Retreat. It is one of our favorite events because we get to share the things that are near and dear to our hearts: love for spirit, love for each other and love for the...
Living Rooms Inside and Out
by Dawn King At Sunburst Sanctuary there is always something going on, and an ever-conscious awareness intended to help newcomers or visitors feel at home. This past week preparations were made for the Experience Sunburst program. Attendees camp, work, study and...
Happy Summer Solstice!
by Dawn King Coastal fog shrouded our hillsides, but Sunburst's solstice "sunrise" labyrinth walk went on as scheduled. Craig, Sibylle, Steve and Sandy were at the labyrinth walk. Personally, I would have been happy to sleep in today, but got up for meditation, and...
Celebrate Life Weekend at Sunburst
The last weekend of many months at the Sunburst Sanctuary is dedicated to nurturing and restorative activities such as yoga, hiking, meditation, and occasional classes. The pristine beauty and peacefulness of the surrounding land adds much to the experience of...
Resident Profile: Craig Hanson
Craig Hanson is a long-time Sunburst resident and ardent meditator. His love and knowledge of sacred geometry can be seen in the beautiful design of Sunburst structures as well as in many of the diagrams gracing the walls of the Sunburst lodge. Occasionally Craig has...
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday dawned bright and beautiful at the Sunburst Sanctuary. All was in readiness for a wonderful Easter service, led by Jake and Missy Collier, and for a lovely Sunday brunch prepared by a team of Sunburst residents. Our beautiful Easter flower arrangement...
Dancing in the Peace
In celebration of Spring Equinox, the heart opening Dances of Universal Peace came to the Sunburst Sanctuary, led by Yarrow Nelson, his wife Kara, and Dorene Garven. Participants included loyal peace dancers and musicians from San Luis Obispo and Ojai, as well as...
Welcoming a New Season at the Sunburst Sanctuary
In celebration of the Spring Equinox, people gathered at Sunburst’s labyrinth to greet the sunrise and to pay homage to the ages old tradition of ushering in a new season with intention and gratitude. The first day of spring—when the days and nights are of equal...
Walking to Meditation
Walking the tree lined path on the way to meditation at the Sunburst Sanctuary is an experience in itself. The peaceful walk over bridges and under arbors, surrounded by smells of redwood and pine trees, one begins to feel the peace, presence, and intention of the...