The Hermitage offers an experience of staying in a Library containing literally thousands of titles in Eastern and Western philosophy, spirituality, self-help, transpersonal psychology, and art. Mornings feature an all organic , natural foods, vegetarian/vegan breakfast. Evenings offer a living foods dessert and philosophical conversation. At day's end, snuggle into one of the Hermitage's fluffy feather beds and enjoy a good book before drifting off to sleep.

Enjoy one of the three simple guest rooms at ShasTao, a quiet Hermitage, catering to the conscious traveler with a spiritual, artistic and/or philosophical interest. Each room , as well as all common areas,  boasts a large Library. Single…..$100.00/night Couple…..$160.00/night (plus 8% County Tax) Includes breakfast and evening living foods dessert

The Radhakhrishna Room: Playfully decorated in a romantic mythic decor. Perfect for couples interested in exploring new ideas about relationship. Large Esoteric/Tantric Library.

The Bodhidharma Room: Large transpersonal psychology and spirituality Library. Zen motif. Ideal for reflection, introspection and/or meditation.

The Xenophon Room: Meditation space. Large spiritual, philosophical and dressage Library. Taoist motif. Overlooks horses playing amidst the tall cedars.

ShasTao invites you to join our travel-study class on "The Divine Feminine in Christianity ", offered through College of the Siskiyous in Southern France in June '08!!

Your hosts, Kealey and Sherry, like contemporary counterparts of "Simone and Sartre', are both Philosophy Professors who enjoy sharing their love of Mount Shasta with Hermitage guests.

Due to the  distinctive character of The Hermitage, we maintain the following policies: We do not accept children We do not accept pets We do not accept walk-ins  or same-day reservations We do not accept single night bookings  We are closed January and February