The ashram is situated on a three-acre homestead property with a 100-year-old house that doubled in size with a new addition completed in 2008. The building is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a variety of trees including towering elms, a few oaks, and one majestic old pine tree.



The main ashram building includes the Meditation Hall & Relics Room, Library, and residential facilities.
Outdoors there are flower gardens, fruit trees, a vegetable garden, a swimming pool, a yurt, a play area, and a tennis and basketball court. The surrounding properties are mainly vineyards and agricultural plots.
Meditation Hall & Relics Room
The Meditation Hall and Relics room are the central feature of the ashram. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the Samadhi at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, India.



Library
The Library and media room is located beneath the Meditation Hall, and houses well over 5,000 books, CDs, DVDs, photos and other materials. Guest computers and workspaces are available, as well as a large television and sound system. For presentations involving digital media, the room is large enough to comfortably accommodate up to 30 participants.



Gardens
The ashram grounds are always a work in progress, aspiring towards greater and greater beauty. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the natural scenery, and are welcome to help out in whatever way they can.
SASP Gardens May 2020Meditation Pond & Mother’s Flower Garden, May 1st 2020
Posted by Sri Aurobindo Sadhana Peetham on Monday, May 4, 2020
Meditation Garden & Pond Area
With waterfalls and abundant floral landscaping.
Symbol Garden
A garden in the shape of Sri Aurobindo’s symbol, complete with a lotus pond in the center. The lotuses usually blossom in June and July.



Mother’s Flower Garden
A dedicated flower garden organized in the shape of the Mother’s Symbol.



Vegetable Garden
Growing an abundance of fruits and vegetables throughout the year.



Yurt
A multi-purpose indoor space for activities like exercise, Hatha Yoga, music, dance, etc. During the monthly retreats it is used as a home for the Children’s Program.


Fire Pit
Just outside the Yurt is a brick fire pit, perfect for evening fireside activities.



Saraswati Paradise
Also near the Yurt is a decorative garden affectionately known as Saraswati Paradise.



Sports Area
A full-sized tennis court, available for sports and other activities.
Swimming Pool
The pool is open year-round, but is most enjoyable from May through September.



Solar Pavilion
The ashram’s solar panel structure also serves as a carport and shaded meeting area for outdoor gatherings.
Temple of the Tools
A sanctified space for the ashram tools, supplies, and equipment.
Play Area
Includes a tire swing, wooden fort, monkey bars, balance beams, and more.


