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Lotus Garden Center Improvements

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                                        www.lotusgardenmeditation.org
 

Namaste, my name is Uddhava and I am the founder of Lotus Garden Meditation Center , located in Carmichael, California.

In January 1993, almost twenty five years ago, I bought a 2-acre property in Carmichael with an old house, converted horse barn and some land. My dream was to transform the property and buildings into a lush retreat atmosphere that would serve as a sanctuary for the community, conveniently located in the heart of the city. My goal was to use the facility to share the timeless gifts of meditation and yoga with others.  

In the coming years, I, along with the tireless help of family and friends, made this dream a reality as Lotus Garden Meditation Center developed into a peaceful and soothing refuge, as well as a highly regarded yoga and meditation center, providing tools for a healthier, higher quality of life to all who visit.


Today, the center is alive with this purpose and has been visited by many thousands of people from around the world. Lotus Garden is truly a refuge from the stresses of modern life, where everyone can cultivate their own self-discovery and nurture their spirit. We offer a holistic approach to the yoga lifestyle with classes in yoga, tai chi, meditation, vegetarian cooking, organic gardening, retreats and more.  Countless lives have been enriched by our classes and workshops.


Over the years, I have personally made many improvements and additions to the property.
Last year, a new roof was put on our main building and this year, I remodeled the front entry to the meditation building and put new landscaping at the property entrance. Today, I am reaching out as I need help towards some important repairs and improvements that still need to be accomplished.

The money raised will be used to:

1.     Replace the leaky roof of the Yoga Studio and add insulation. We currently have donations of $15,000 to put towards this goal and are short ($5,000).

2.     Add two new skylights into the ceiling to add some natural light ($800). 

3.     Create a beautiful new redwood porch and entryway to the Yoga Studio ($1250).

4.     Replace the much worn carpeting in the main meditation hall ($3,000).

5.     Replace the three picnic benches that have become quite rickety and have wood rot in places.  These are used to serve our free vegetarian dinners to the public ($200 each=$600 total).

6.     Install new rain gutters around the yoga studio ($1500)

Total cost: $12,150

(Since Lotus Garden Meditation Center is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization all donations are tax deductible.)


I would be very thankful for your financial support to make possible these much needed improvements and repairs. I am hoping we can work together in a mood of service to others and prepare the Center for another twenty five years of giving the gifts of yoga and meditation to our community. That is what Lotus Garden Meditation Center is all about.

Thank you and Namaste!
Uddhava



Organizer

Linda Harvey
Organizer
Carmichael, CA

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