2026 Community Day

With Clear Light Community

July 3 - 5, 2026

Date and Time Details: Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5

Location: Song of the Morning

Address: 9607 East Sturgeon Valley Road, Vanderbilt, MI, USA

Contact: Song of the Morning Guest Services
office@songofthemorning.org
(989) 983-4107

  • Commuter - Select Meals Below – $0.00
  • Camping – $100.00
  • Glamping Cabin – $180.00
  • Women's Dormitory (Domes) – $120.00
  • Men's Dormitory (Domes) – $120.00
  • Twin Bedroom (Domes) – $160.00
  • Twin Bedroom w/ Patio (Domes) – $180.00
  • Full Bedroom (Domes) – $180.00
  • Queen Bedroom (Domes) – $200.00
  • Queen Bedroom (Lodge) – $280.00
  • Full Suite (Lodge) – $350.00
  • Queen Suite (Lodge) – $380.00
  • Wheelhouse Apartment (NEWLY Renovated!) – $500.00
  • Boathouse Hermitage Suite 1 (New Accommodation!) – $420.00
  • Boathouse Hermitage Suite 2 (New Accommodation!) – $460.00

Clear Light Community Day: Living in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Spirit of World Brotherhood

…Master laid out my work and pointed out just what he wanted me to do, and foretold what would happen…

~Yogacharya reflecting on Paramahansaji’s World Colony vision

All are welcome to join us as we celebrate our blossoming World Brotherhood Community! The extraordinary vision of Paramahansa Yogananda and Yogacharya Oliver Black laid the very foundation upon which our community of spiritual seekers is being built.

Each year, we gather as a community to reflect, reconnect, and explore how this sacred vision continues to unfold in our lives and in the growth of Clear Light. Community Day offers a special opportunity to come together in fellowship, learn more about our ever-evolving community, and share in the inspiration of what is yet to come.

This year’s gathering will include meaningful opportunities for connection, fellowship, and learning. A special highlight of the weekend will be a guided tour of the Clear Light Community. Participants will gather at the Wheelhouse for an introduction to the history and vision of Clear Light Community, followed by a question-and-answer session. Following the introduction, guests will visit the home of Tom Wright and the future site of the Fitzgerald family’s home while learning more about life within the community. Participants may choose to walk or drive between locations. The tour will conclude with fellowship and refreshments at the Pilobosian home, providing time to connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow spiritual seekers.

We hope you will join us for this uplifting weekend of inspiration, friendship, and joyful community spirit.


Registration Details

  • Lodging Fee: By clicking the Register Now button, you’ll be able to pay for your lodging (includes meals). For commuters, there is a “meals only” option. To support this weekend as a time of community gathering, we are offering discounted accommodations for Clear Light Community members who live farther away because we want you to be here with us! Simply reach out to our office to receive a discount code to be applied to your stay. If you need a further reduced rate to make your journey possible, please contact office@songofthemorning.org!

Refund & Cancellation Policy


Community Day Weekend Schedule – Tentative

You’ll receive a full schedule at check-in. Times may vary slightly.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Check-in

5:00 p.m. – Dinner (registration required)

8:00 p.m. – Community Meditation (chanting, prayer, silent meditation, and healing service)

SATURDAY, JULY 4

8:45 a.m. – Hatha Yoga (Domes)

10:00 a.m. – Brunch (registration required)

11:30 a.m. – Clear Light Community Orientation & Tour

Gather at the Wheelhouse for an introduction to Clear Light Community, its history, vision, and a question-and-answer session. Participants will then visit the home of Tom Wright and the future site of the Fitzgerald family home. Walking and driving options will be available. The afternoon will conclude with fellowship and refreshments at the Pilobosian home.

5:00 p.m. – Dinner (for Retreat Guests)

8:00 p.m. – Community Meditation (chanting, prayer, silent meditation, and healing service)

SUNDAY, JULY 5

11:00 a.m. – Self-Realization Sunday Service Reading (75 min.) – based on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda

1:00 p.m. – Sunday Community Dinner (registration required)

Click the button on this page to register

About the Program Leader

Clear Light Community

We have many long-time members that are a part of our Clear Light Community which is nestled into the sacred grounds of Song of the Morning. Many of them live here all year round or live here part of the year. Some of them have even worked on staff themselves! Our community members have many […]

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