# Deer Park Monastery > Monastery sits on a high mountain surrounded by beautiful scenery and tree cover. Atmosphere feels peaceful, serene, and welcoming with a focus on mindfulness and community. Visitors engage in Dharma talks, meditation, and group activities that foster connection and healing. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/DeerParkMonastery - Address: 2499 Melru Ln, Escondido, California, United States - Phone: +17602911003 - Website: https://www.deerparkmonastery.org/ ## What it is good for - Meditation Spot — 9.5/10 - Peaceful — 9.4/10 - Parks — 9.2/10 - Vegetarian — 8.8/10 - Lunch Spot — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The vegetarian meals here are part of a program that helps families reconnect." - "This park is a peaceful place to reconnect with yourself." - "This Meditation Spot is so peaceful and welcoming." ## Good to know - The retreat program runs from Wednesday to Sunday, with check-in on Wednesday from 2-4pm. - Registration starts around March-April, with a small fee for accepted participants. - Children participate in age-appropriate activities guided by nuns, monks, and volunteers. - The event is donation-based, with cash donation options available at two locations. - Lunch service is provided at 12 o'clock on Sundays during events. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.