Karuna Cottage

Karuna Cottage is a secluded, contemplative sanctuary in a cozy Gainesville neighborhood owned and managed by Nancy Lasseter and  Ewen Thomson, who live on the property. This is a beautiful setting where experienced teachers offer retreats, classes, workshops, and meditation group sanghas. Our intention is to provide a serene space for you to explore your inner nature and to connect with other spiritual friends. We also offer self-retreats for just you or you and a friend.

We offer a nourishing menu of spiritual practices in order to cultivate daily mindfulness, to connect with and heal our deeper selves in mind, body and  heart, and to connect with spiritual friends. The practices we offer include Vipassana or Insight meditation practices, Zen practices, yoga practices and forest bathing. Check our calendar for additional offerings from our community!

We aspire to nurture our inner strengths of  heart, body and mind, and to observe life as it flows within and outside of us with greater nonreactivity,  without judgment, to foster kindness and compassion inside and out and to further discover the tranquility and equanimity within.

Please come see us. Please like our Facebook page and check our calendar page for details.