Buddhist Psychology: Jan 2025

Offsite Accommodations

Note: These links are offered as a resource, but are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Spirit Rock. We have made every attempt to confirm that they are good places and that the links are current. We cannot offer any further information or review on the listings in this section. To change your listing or request to have one added or removed, please contact [email protected].

San Geronimo Valley (within walking distance/1-5 minute drive)

Woodacre, $1,250 / 4br

Beautiful Country Home with Pool, Orchard & Creek

Rental furnished room $1,250.00 includes utilities and internet.

The monthly rent is $1,250 or if you are looking for a short term, please contact me at [email protected]. Pictures available by request.

Beautiful Woodacre home, sitting on 1.21 acres with an orchard pool, steam sauna, and a creek.

If you like hiking, jogging, bicycling, kayaking, or bird watching -West Marin is a dream place with lots of open space dedicated to nature lovers right outside the front gate.

Enjoy the privacy of a one bedroom. The bed has a memory foam mattress and bedding. The washer and dryer is in house. There is a bathroom to share with one person and a steam sauna is open for all to share. There is a creek running through the property, an orchard and lots of parking on the street.

We love dogs and board small to medium dogs from time to time.

If you are interested, we are 5 minutes away from Spirit Rock if you were to drive.

We are a multigenerational household with working professionals. We are self-aware and enjoy on going personal work to find our internal North Star.

San Geronimo, $60 night/$70 single night

Welcome yogis! - A cozy and quiet tiny cabin located on our property in San Geronimo is currently available to Spirit Rock commuters. Near the San Geronimo creek, the room is 12x10 square feet in a country garden setting. It has a private entrance. The shared bathroom and running water are available in the main house, located a minute (or less) walk away. Coffee, tea, microwave, mini fridge, blender are available in room. Towels and linens provided.. Ask about use of a loaner bike. Pictures available on request. $60/night. Contact [email protected] - Laurel 415-488-4070.

Woodacre $75/night, $85/single night

Comfortable guest bedroom and private bathroom, shared kitchen, living room and deck. The house has a serene and welcoming environment. I am a long-time Vipassana practitioner and student of the Dharma, lucky enough to live walking distance to Spirit Rock. Photos and Guest Reviews are available on request. Contact Lori @ 415-987-6925 or [email protected].

San Geronimo, $100/night, 3 night minimum

Chrysalis

We welcome you to join us in an idyllic forested setting - along a creek - here in San Geronimo, Marin. Your spacious, open-beam redwood room includes: queen bed, reading lamp, high-speed internet, skylight, ceiling fan, towels, robe, and tea service. Please also enjoy shared use of our gorgeous 4 acre property, including: bathroom with shower and jetted soaker tub; outdoor kitchen; waterfall; koi pond; extensive meditation zones and hiking/biking trails from right outside your front door. 2min drive (or 15min walk) to Spirit Rock Meditation Center. 10min to Fairfax. 25min to Pacific Ocean. 40min to SF. Must love cats and children. No smoking/pets. If interested, call: Marlo (415) 419-4193.

Woodacre, $75/night single $90/double

Retreat Cottage

Private, lovely, quiet, with kitchenette –fridge, microwave, tea setup. Double bed / Rustic outdoor shower/Skylight/ Wifi 20 minute walk from Sprit Rock on sunny flats of Woodacre. Photos available upon request--Contact Dahlia 415-488-1919 [email protected]

Woodacre, $70/night

Guest room available in a Craftsman-style home approximately 1/2 mile from Spirit Rock. We are located near open space and hiking trails. The room is sunny, open and quiet. We have chickens and a big garden-- enjoy the bounty! Shared kitchen and bath. Our email contact is [email protected]

Woodacre House: $325/night (3-night minimum) or $1,820/7 nights

The house resides in a woodland setting with lots of outdoor space, hot tub, and accommodations for a small group. Two couples could stay comfortably. It features new furniture and has a cozy Tahoe feeling. Large bedroom on the top floor with king bed and a double futon couch/bed. Two living rooms downstairs, one with another futon/couch bed. Fully-equipped kitchen and one bathroom with claw foot tub/shower combo. Additional small room with a bunk bed for kids. Central heating, although very cool in the hot months. About 6 to 7 minute drive to Spirit Rock. Rates include all cleaning fees and landscaping maintenance costs. Contact (415) 342-8449 or (415) 517-3404.

Woodacre, $150/night (private 2 bedroom flat)

Serene Garden Hideaway

Nestled in a park-like setting on 5 acres, this tranquil sanctuary on a quiet lane is a 5 min drive to Spirit Rock. Bright and airy with hardwood floors, and clean, eclectic furnishings, this is a private flat, attached to a larger home occupied by owner. There is a separate entry to 2 bedrooms, a spacious living room, kitchenette with mini-fridge, toaster oven, and coffee maker, bathroom with shower and tub, and small sunny deck to enjoy a cup of tea, the birds and stars! Walking distance to hiking trails, general store and Indian restaurant. Discounted rate available for longer stays.
For photos, contact [email protected] - Jennie 415 601-8444

San Geronimo, $140/night

Buddha Heights

San Geronimo, 5 minutes to Spirit Rock.
Come into the light. Join us at the top of the hill overlooking San Geronimo Valley.
Organic garden, private entrance, deck, mini kitchen, bathroom. Out the door hiking. Rate adjustment for longer stays. Contact [email protected] or at 415 686-9340.
www.buddhaheights.wordpress.com

Woodacre, $125/night

Lovely Cottage in Woodacre

Walking distance from Spirit Rock. Recently renovated, central air conditioning and heat, meditation garden, laundry room, wi-fi. Rusty Ducks Cottage is a peaceful little gem - snug living room with a 100 year old oak floor from an English pub and stained glass shutters. Double, nordic-style attic bedroom.The kitchen is fully equipped and has an adjoining dining table with a dim-able chandelier for gentle eating. The bathroom has a shower and very green incinerator toilet. Unrestricted parking. Musical instruments if you play. There's always a welcome waiting at 'Rusty Ducks'. $125 a night. Available for short and longer stays. Call or text Martin at 917 304 0872. YouTube.

Fairfax & San Anselmo (15 minute drive)

Fairfax, $70 night/$80 single night

Downtown Fairfax Cabin~sweet and simple for meditators

A cozy and quaint tiny cabin located on our property in downtown Fairfax is currently available to Spirit Rock attendees. In the heart of downtown Fairfax, the cabin is across the street from a small Redwood park, replete with a basketball court, tennis, skateboard park and playground. Epic trails abound within walking distance: Within blocks of Fairfax’s restaurants, coffee, eclectic shops, Good Earth health food store and a beautiful yoga studio, the cabin is easy to access with great parking. The cabin is 12x8 square feet in an idyllic garden setting. It has a private entrance, outdoor shower and running water. The shared bathroom is available in the main house just steps away. Filtered water, coffee, tea, toaster, microwave, mini fridge and blender are available in room. Towels and linens provided.. Ask about use of a loaner bike. Pictures available on request. Longer term month to month rental available at a reduced rate. Contact j[email protected] or text Janabai 310-945-6276

Fairfax

Our place is a 5 minute walk to downtown Fairfax, very close to numerous hiking & biking trails, restaurants & shops - & The Good Earth! You’ll love the coziness, the views, the location, and the quiet neighborhood. The living room faces East and we enjoy lovely sun rises. This cheerful and comfortable space has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, bedroom with queen size bed and a living room with beautiful views. The living room sofa is an American Leather brand sleeper sofa (which is the most comfortable sleeper sofa available). It's super comfortable and is a full size. There is great wifi, cable tv, and use of washer/dryer. There is parking, and access to a lovely outdoor garden area with a ping pong table down below. Note that this is a downstairs unit, down one flight of stairs and we live in the upstairs unit. The rental is for a private 1 bedroom, living/dining room, and full kitchen and bath (There is an office that is part of the unit but closed off from the inside, with separate access that we use during the weekdays.)

View on-line listing.

Fairfax, $45/night...

Shared colorful apartment in quiet Fairfax, just a few hundred feet from the bus stop. Bedroom is suitable for one person with a hillside view and trees outside your window. Primarily vegetarian kitchen, large deck. Shared bathroon. Coin operated washer and dryer downstairs (clothsline on deck). Smoke free, eco counscious. No TV, but you can stream movies if you like. Ten minute walk to central Fairfax; less than ten minute drive to San Rafael. Bicycle available. Will pick up and drop off from Marin Airporter. Nightly rental: 2 night minimum $45.00. $800.00 a month including utilities. Weekly rental $225.00 $150.00 deposit (including cleaning deposit) for monthly rent. Call or text Miriam 415-233-2301 or [email protected]

Fairfax, $125/night

Quiet Meditator's Cottage $125/night + $50/cleaning fee, 2 night minimum and weekly rate discounts.

Enjoy this artists private cottage with 360 degree windows and skylights facing the forests and stars, woodburning fireplace, full kitchen, lush garden setting and complete privacy. Located in the charming village of Fairfax, less than 15 minutes to Spirit Rock and 5 minute walk to town. 5 minute walk to the beautiful Cascade Falls hike. Call Judith 415-609-7115 or [email protected].

Fairfax, $85/night or $600/week

Peaceful and private garden studio... lovely garden and deck for your enjoyment. Share kitchen and full bathroom with main house. Walking distance to downtown Fairfax. Easy parking/safe yet convenient to all amenities of Fairfax Wireless internet. Transportation to and from via Marin Airporter available. Daily transportation to and from Spirit Rock available. Contact: [email protected]

Fairfax, $85/night

Nature lovers delight… an artist’s/meditator’s retreat. A few minutes walk to Fairfax Bohemia and ten minutes drive to Spirit Rock in a private, quiet compound. Two room studio with kitchenette available by the weekend or longer, with private bath, wi-fi, laundry facilities, and separate entrance. Many stairs and a bridge to this hidden Shangri-La.
Contact Elaine at (415) 454-7473 or [email protected]

Fairfax Inn

Fairfax Inn
16 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930
tel (415) 455-8702
Continental breakfast, pool

San Anselmo Inn

San Anselmo Inn
339 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
tel (415) 455-5366 / (800) 598-9771

San Rafael (20-30 minute drive)

San Rafael, $195/night

San Rafael exclusive home with private separate entrance guest suite. Zen garden with meditation area. Sits on a quiet cul-de-sac. Beautiful views and hiking trails. Distance from Spirit Rock 5.4 mile, 15-20 min drive. Includes Wi-fi, queen bed, fresh towels, morning coffee/tea, private patio. $195/night, space for 1-2 people. Available February 1st – November 15th. Photos available upon request. With interest please contact Lene Joy at [email protected].

San Rafael, $130/night

Zen Garden

For 1 guest. Enjoy a peaceful, tranquil stay in my lovely home. Private Guest room with own bathroom. Clean, spacious room with queen-sized bed and private bathroom, wi-fi, easy parking, share kitchen, beautiful quiet neighborhood, laundry, wi-fi, easy parking. My home is located walking distance to the San Rafael Farmers market and China Camp State Park and about a 20+ minute drive (8.1 miles) to Spirit Rock, 20 minutes to Berkeley, San Francisco and easy access to North Bay/Napa/Petaluma, etc.). Kindly contact me: call/text: (415) 269-0104 or [email protected].

Panama Hotel

Panama Hotel
4 Bayview St. San Rafael, CA 94901
tel (415) 457-3993 / (800)899-3993

Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903
tel (415) 499-9222/800-EMBASSY

Restaurant, pool, exercise room

West Marin & Point Reyes (20-40 minute drive)

Bolinas, $140/night

Bolinas Artist/Meditator’s Cottage $140/night, 2 night minimum, weekly & summer monthly rate discounts

This cozy studio cottage is located on the Bolinas Big Mesa within easy walking distance of the cliffs overlooking Agate Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Blissful quietude, big sky views, wildlife sightings, and plenty of light! Amenities include full kitchen, bath with tub/shower, washer/dryer, queen-sized bed with firm mattress, propane fireplace, reading nooks, Buddhist library, and drawing table, Drawback – slow and sometimes sketchy Internet. Ideal for self-retreat or pre/post SRMC retreats. Offered by long-time practitioner. Contact [email protected] or text 415-868-9558.

Pt. Reyes Hostel

Pt. Reyes Hostel
1390 Limantour Spit Road
Point Reyes, CA 94956
(415) 663-8811

Olema Cottages

Olema Cottages
PO Box 25, Olema, CA 94950
9970 Sir Francis Drake (less than 20 mins away)
(415) 663-1288 or 1-800-410-8373
[email protected]
Family friendly. Private baths, kitchens.

Bear Valley Cottage

Bear Valley Cottage
PO Box 58, Olema, CA 94950
Corner of Highway 1 and Bear Valley Road
(415) 663-1777, [email protected]
Pet and family friendly. Breakfast included.

Olema House

Olema House
10021 Coastal Highway 1
Olema, CA 94950
tel (415) 663-9000
tel (800) 404-5634

Pt. Reyes Station, $180/night

Berry Patch Cottage

Pt Reyes Station (20 – 25 min drive from Spirit Rock) $180/night
See AirBnb Listing.

Campgrounds

East Bay (50-70 min drive)

North Berkeley Hills, $95 -350/night

Terry Mandel, North Berkeley Hills Homestay
$95 -350/night (3-night minimum)
Peaceful suite in North Berkeley Hills home
Tel: (510) 528-9970
[email protected]
Light kitchen privileges; coffee, tea, and staples provided.