Weekend Snapshot: Lake Shrine

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Located in the Pacific Palisades, about half a mile inland from the Pacific Coast Highway, Lake Shrine is a tranquil oasis where you can stroll and meditate.

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The boat house and an old Dutch Windmill chapel are just some of the beauty on this 10 acre property, which used to be a movie set.

Lake Shrine Windmill

The real name for Lake Shrine is Self Realization Fellowship.  On this property, there is a koi pond, swans, ducks, turtles and a lot of flowers.  It is a quite place and even  if you read a book, nobody would bother you.

Founded by an eastern yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda, Lake Shrine opened to the public in August, 1950.

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15 Responses to “Weekend Snapshot: Lake Shrine”

  1. Willa Says:

    i love the second photo, the green water is absolutely stunning!!!!

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  2. Dora Says:

    Nice place to spend ur weekends with ur family. ;)

    Happy WS!

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  3. enchie Says:

    Isn’t there a show called Pacific Palisades before? :) Looking at the photos, it is a very lovely place and very quiet. A good for taking pictures too :)
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  4. chinkygirlmel Says:

    wow…wow…the 2nd picture is AMAZING.

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  5. sassy mom Says:

    Those are stunning shots. I love the serenity it brings. Happy Monday!

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  6. Hazel Says:

    Boathouse on a lake and an old dutch windmill chapel — how charming! I love the photos.

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  7. julie Says:

    Nice! Is it me or is the water green? :D

    Btw, WQ is up, haven’t emailed you guys yet :)
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  8. Ebie Says:

    @ Teacher J, it could be the reflection. There’s koi all over, ducks and turtles and swans.

  9. Marites Says:

    such a pretty place to get to and i’m sure it’s a place to meditate and just take all the beauty in.

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  10. eastcoastlife Says:

    This is indeed a tranquil place and it would be relaxing to read a book here. :)
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  11. Lynn Says:

    The place definitely looks serene. I love the shots! So clear and crisp.

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  12. Jade the MommaWannabe Says:

    Oh my goodness …really beautiful place, Ebie. Love the dutch windmill…makes me miss Holland.

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  13. Arlene Says:

    Great view and i can feel it’s a great place for relaxation.

    The second photo looks different? i guess nag experiment ka sa mode sa imong new camera. right?

    Happy Tuesday!

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  14. Rach (Heart of Rachel) Says:

    Lovely shots! It’s nice to relax and reflect in a place free from disturbing noises.

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