About

Our intention at Karuna Cottage is to provide a beautiful, serene space in a wooded setting for you to explore your inner nature, to connect to the beautiful nature that surrounds our sanctuary , to grow, share and learn together, and  to be a part of a supportive spiritual group and  world community whose mission is to caretake all living beings on this fragile planet.

Teachers: 

Nancy Lasseter, co-Founder of Karuna Cottage, meditation and qigong teacher

Shana Smith, former founder of Gainesville Retreat Center, Assistant Teacher of the Sanbo Zen tradition and yoga teacher.

Ayya Marajina