Springtime at Ananda, one of Northern California\u2019s most beloved spring traditions, returns in 2026 at the Crystal Hermitage Gardens at Ananda Village.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because of the unexpected heat making the tulips bloom earlier, Springtime at Ananda will open March 28, two weeks earlier than planned.<\/p>\n
Those who have tickets purchased for May are highly encouraged to change the dates to April.<\/p>\n
Set on a hillside overlooking the Yuba River Canyon and the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Crystal Hermitage Gardens feature more than 20,000 tulips planted across terraced flower beds, along with flowering cherry trees, wisteria, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Visitors stroll winding paths past pools, waterfalls, statuary, and a chapel inspired by the Little Church of St. Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n
Springtime at Ananda has grown from a small community gathering into an internationally recognized destination, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors annually. Many guests return year after year, making the tulip gardens a cherished family tradition and a signature spring experience in Nevada County.<\/p>\n
The 2026 season coincides with Swami Kriyananda\u2019s 100th birth anniversary, a milestone being celebrated worldwide by Ananda communities. Swami Kriyananda founded Ananda as a living expression of the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, emphasizing spiritual growth through beauty, meditation, and service. More information about Swami Kriyananda\u2019s centennial can be found at https:\/\/www.ananda.org\/swami-100<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition, Ananda\u2019s Living Wisdom School is inviting the public to attend two events Saturday, April 25. A bake sale is scheduled 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Master\u2019s Market green near the Ananda Village entrance. A school open house is 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.<\/p>\n Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 ages 3-12 and $36 for a season pass. Bloom timing varies each year, and visitors are encouraged to check the Tulip Watch, a daily online update that tracks garden conditions throughout the season.<\/p>\n