Came here for a work retreat…read more The views of the beach and grounds around the facility are amazing. Access to the beach was right now to the us, plus other beaches were close by. The nuns who manage the place are so kind and friendly. It was a great experience. My only complaints are that the walls between the rooms and to the hallways are very thin. If you are a light sleeper like me it makes it very difficult to sleep. Also, the food the offer is decent. The salad bar is great. Plus access to snacks and various drinks 24/7 are awesome though.

This Sisters are all so kind. The view is Spectacular! The prices are High. I like being in a place…read morethat has the meals included because I'm there to wind down and don't need first class cuisine, just a decent home cooked meal and that's what you get.

Our stay in Santa Cruz was the epitome of tranquility. The hospitality was truly…read morephenomenal--attentive, seamless, and warm. Having a private sauna in the room paired with a thoughtful selection of hot teas made for an incredibly rejuvenating experience. Everything was impeccably clean and well-maintained! Definitely will be back!

One hour's Time goes fast when you're relaxing and taking it all in and enjoying!…read more Service was kind and cordial. Sweet garden oasis is a wonderful view while you're sitting in the hot tub. Sauna fits two people it is small and just enough space, or one person if lying down. Book weeks in advance online. I used to keep checking this place and wondered why it was never available. You just have to plan ahead Left feeling calm with a soothing feeling

Kelly is one of the most talented massage therapists that I have found. I have benefited greatly…read morefrom seeing her weekly. After a diagnosis of Fybromialgia I was at a loss of what direction to go. I have a physical job, and need to continue working, but wasn't getting anywhere with Western Medicine solutions. I started seeing Kelly every other week with good results. A friend gave me the gift of weekly massage for 1 month, and that made all the difference. I have since committed to getting a massage weekly, and have been experiencing much greater relief from my Fybro symptoms. Kelly incorporates Ayurvedic healing oils that have helped me immensely.

I came here after a long journey with trying to figure out what was wrong with me feet. Kelly came…read morehighly recommended from a friend. She is such a wonderfully and caring person and truly cares about trying to help you. She sat with me for quite awhile trying to assess me and help me figure out what's going on with my body. She came up with a specialized plan just for me and my body to help me better myself and my health. After our assessment interview she gave me, by far, the best massage I have ever had in my entire life! I traveled 2 1/2 hours to see her and it was worth every minute. I had been seeing different doctors for over a year and Kelly was the one who finally got us headed on the right track to finding out the real problem! She still checks up with me to see how I'm doing and making sure that I'm on the right track. I hope that I can come back soon and see her again. I recommend that anyone go see her for any sort of issue you may have. She really listens to you and truly tries to help you.

My husband and I had a private in-home acroyoga lesion with Carrie. What a great day, we were able…read moreto achieve new poses with ease and confidence. Her gentle yet encouraging teaching approach really helped up take it to the next level. I highly recommend her thank you Carrie

From the owner: We specialize in custom retreats for individuals, couples or groups looking to surround their-self…read morein the magnificent redwoods. Offers range from yoga, Acroyoga, Qi Gong, guided meditation, movement meditation, dance, Reiki attunements, energy healings, massage. Sanctuary space available to rent as well. Accommodations, vegetarian/vegan meals and juicing options available. The journey of reconnecting with the authentic Self and Nature begins here.

I've been doing this consistently since November whether it was us talking or the somatic healing…read more We've been discussing the topics of growth, love old childhood, trauma, and etc., and I feel I'm able to process everything and truly learn to let go of anything holding me back. With the somatic sessions, I have found that my body is able to let go of whatever trauma its holding onto therefore letting me know it's safe to let go of whatever's feeling I'm holding onto. I have noticed after each session I feel lighter and more at peace.

I went to Ekani holding onto a lot of emotional and energetic denseness. During the session she…read morereally listened to what I was feeling and created a healing based on what I needed to release. While she was assessing my back she picked up on a psychic level that I was absent of a father in my life which was accurate as he passed before I was born. I've worked with different types of therapies and this session went far deeper physically, emotionally and energetically than any traditional healing I've experienced. After the session I felt a huge weight had been lifted from my physical and emotional body. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for deep emotional, energetic or physical healing. She is amazing.

Was here for a work conference and had a flood in the room. The front desk was fast in coming to…read moreanalyze the problem. The maintenance guy, Miguel, was so kind and made sure that we could move quickly to a room right across the hall so that he could clean and remediate the issue. Thank you Chaminade for the quick and kind response and solution. Also want to share the front desk staff helped me extend my work trip to a personal trip with my daughter to celebrate my birthday/mother's day

We decided to have brunch at The view at chaminade resort. This is their Ocean view restaurant that…read moreis beautiful and has an awesome view of the bay. We both ordered burgers and I forgot to take a photo of them. Sorry! Our food was fine, but nothing to write home about. Our service was also fine, but not great. It felt like they took our order, they brought our food, they brought our bill. That was it. Overall, I would return here and try it again. I think the view is worth it. It's a beautiful space!

We were staying near Ann's studio in Santa Cruz and made a last minute reservation for a private…read moresession. She was so great with my 8 year old daughter explaining things and correcting positions as we went along. I really liked her balance of the physical and spiritual side of yoga. Having spent a honeymoon in Bali the ambiance of the property was a real treat. We look forward to revisiting her when in the area.

Ann is the best ! We are fortunate to have someone of this high caliber right here in Santa Cruz. I…read morereally like the small class size since I get lots of personal attention and modifications of the poses to help with my recent knee surgery. Ann is very warm, kind, and caring and this shows through in her instruction and classes. Ann has been a top notch yoga instructor for decades and has focused solely on yoga, even traveling abroad for yoga every year. Ann's experience and reputation draw great students to her class that encourage and help each other. Ann also shares her vast knowledge of yoga and its history and tidbits during class to give context to the poses and why we do them. Ann constantly checks to make sure that you are doing the poses safely so you won't get injured. She is very detailed in her directions and comes over and uses her hands and feet to adjust you. You can't get that kind of hands on instruction these days. I'm amazed at the progress I have made with Ann by attending her classes once a week for the last few years. I highly recommend her classes and have heard great things about her yearly trip to Bali with her students. I've even started attending classes twice a week now. Lilly