The Place

Forest and deer

Land of Medicine Buddha- The Land of the Buddha is a green certified retreat center located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. The 170 acre center and it's lands adjoins nearly 10,000 acres of state forest and is the perfect setting for reflection, meditation and relaxation.

Where to Meet:

We will meet at the Memorial Shrine.

Shaded trails

Walking the Walk

We'll hike from the Memorial Shrine to the 8 Verses trail through the Enchanted Forest taking a loop through Nisene Marks Park back to the Memorial Shrine. Bring something to sit on during the meeting.

Level:2.5- Miles: 6 - Elevation change:Approx 500 ft - Host: Cathy C.

Beatiful native plants

Directions:

Take Highway 17 to Santa Cruz merging onto Hwy 1 South towards Watsonville. From Hwy 1 take the Porter Street/Bay Avenue exit using the middle lane. Go left under the freeway and turn right at the second stop light on Main Street. Continue on Main Street until it merges into Glenhaven Road. From the merging point go another 1/2 mile to Prescott Road and go right (sign can be difficult to see). Land of Medicine Buddha is about 1 mile at the end of Prescott Road. Cross a wood bridge and go left into LMB towards the Memorial Shrine. Do not turn right towards the office and main buildings but continue forward and few yards to the "One Way" sign driving up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left and stay left until reaching the Memorial Shrine.

Travel time from San Jose: Approx 45 minutes.

Towering redwoods

Know Before You Go:

Parking Fee: $5.00 (Donation)
Dogs Ok on a leash
Dress appropriately for April, Rain is always possible. Layers are suggested