The Lotus Conference Center is located on 750 acres of tranquil countryside in Central Virginia, at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville. Sitting high atop an overlook, the Center offers magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the James River.

The Lotus Conference Center provides accommodations for twenty two people in private, semi-private, and dormitory-style rooms. Larger groups can arrange for additional space in other Yogaville facilities located on the property. All the rooms are comfortable and modern, some with private baths. The Center is available for private retreats and workshops, church meetings, and family celebrations (including graduations, engagements, weddings, baby blessings, anniversaries and family reunions).

Meals are vegetarian and can be enjoyed in the dining room of the ashram, along with Yogaville residents and guests. The Lotus Conference Center also has a well-outfitted modern kitchen. Groups are welcome to hire their own chef: but any food prepared and served at the Center should meet the requirements of no meat, fish, eggs or alcohol.

• Meeting room - fully carpeted, with many windows with a beautiful view of the James River valley and Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Living room with comfortable seating and tv/vcr.
• Visits to the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS) dedicated to the principle that "Truth is One, Paths are Many."
• Saturday night programs (satsang) at Sivananda Hall with kirtan (chanting), special guest speakers and video of H.H. Sri Swami Satchidananda.
• Bookstore, library, gift shop and snack shop.
• Swimming in a 16-acre stream-fed lake located on the property.
• Scenic walking trails.
• Massage and other body work, by appointment (offered by independent practitioners).
• Hot tub outdoors and sauna.
• Laundry room.

Local attractions include Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, Ashland/Highlands home of James Monroe, Appomattox, Natural Bridge, James River Runners (for tubing on the James), and local restaurants are 20-30 minutes away.

The Lotus Conference Center is located one hour's drive from Charlottesville, VA. Driving time from Washington, DC is approximately 3 hours. The Charlottesville airport is served by major airlines and Richmond airport is a little further away and would require a car rental.

In making your travel arrangements, public transportation from your area into Charlottesville is available via Amtrak, Greyhound Bus, or the following airlines: US Air, United Express (United Airlines), American Eagle (American Airline) and Comair (Delta). Greyhound Bus service is also available from Dulles Airport to Charlottesville.

Rates are very reasonable and are based on services required for your group. Please call Reverend Saraswati at 434.969.3121 ext. 127 or write to her at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, 108 Yogaviille Way, Buckingham, Virginia 23921. Her email address is: Lotuscc@yogaville.org. Reverand Saraswati will be happy to discuss the needs of your group, answer any questions, and make arrangements for your program.