Yoga in Paradise
Minutes from town, yet seems a million miles away.
Historic architectural masterpiece on five acres of lush gardens, with meandering pathways, streams and fountains everywhere, a spectacular yoga room, big pool, and over-the-top accommodations.
The Mountain Mermaid
In Topanga Canyon
In the heart of the celebrated citadel of love, art, and eccentricity, ten miles to the city, ten miles from the sea.
Breathtaking Yoga Room
1500 square feet of bohemian elegance with majestic truss-beam ceiling, golden hardwood floors, and a massive fireplace.
Beautiful Chef’s Kitchen
Mindful, lovingly-prepared, organic, and locally-sourced.
Mouthwatering Meals
Chef Meredith Klein has cooked for hundreds of retreats at the Mermaid. Check out her cookbook, Kitchen Ritual.
Galvanizing Gathering Places
In addition to an abundance of intimate break-out niches, there are many large spaces where dozens can meet, dine, and meditate on patios, around the pool, or under sprawling oak tree canopies.
Meditation circle amidst an oak grove.
Fabulous Pool
Glorious Gardens
Nature
The Mermaid is a certified wildlife habitat, and seasonal butterfly farm.
Extraordinary History
The Mountain Mermaid, was originally built as a country club in 1930. Over the ensuing years, it has been a youth camp, one of gangster Mickey Choen’s LA gambling houses, a theatre, a gay nightclub, and a celebrated classical chamber music venue.
Today, it is a declared historic site, event venue, butterfly farm, and retreat center.
13 Amazing Accommodations
An eclectic and artful assortment of well-appointed stay-places, with as many as 32 beds. Every accommodation has kitchen facilities, and an adjoining private outdoor area with a fountain.
Casita
1 queen bed inside a 1950s vintage travel trailer set in a retro-chic Art Deco dreamscape.
Treehouse
1 “floating” round queen bed in an oak grove phantasmagoria. Outdoor claw foot bath tub.
1 king or 2 twin bed warm and woodsy suite, ensuite bath, kitchenette, and solid copper double-tub.
Glass Suite
Mountain Room
Spectacular 1 king or 2 twin bed suite with outdoor soaking tub fantasy. Ensuite bath, kitchenette.
Big Studio
Love Nest
1 king or 2 twin beds. Penthouse dream escape. Lounging bed outside, w/ big sweeping views
6 bed-buffet, with 2 queen beds, 2 twins, and a bunkbed. Ensuite bath, big kitchen, patio, view.
The Little Blue Bungalow
Private periwinkle 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Romantic tower bedroom has 1 king bed or 2 twin beds. First floor bedroom comes with 1 or 2 twin beds. 2 ensuite baths, full kitchen, wrap-around yard.
1 king bed or 2 twins w/ optional 3rd twin. Deluxe suite, ensuite bath, stunning balcony w/ tub.
Treetop
Middle Room
1 queen bed with shared bath, kitchenette, closet, desk, balcony with fountain, plants and view.
1 King bed or 2 twins w/ option to add 2 more twins. Star-studded suite w/ bathtub bonanza.
Rainbow Studio
Queen bed plus full sofa bed, w/ option to add 2 more twin beds. Colorful converted garage,
Stargate
1 King or 2 twin beds, sunny room, ensuite bath, kitchenette, closet, desk, killer views.
View Room
1 King or 2 twin beds, light-drenched room w/ balcony, sweeping view, shared bathroom.
Cozy Room
Magical Vibe
The Mermaid is infused with a warm, uplifting energy creating an inviting and positive ambience.