Inspired by the UN International Day of Peace
Peace in the Plaza
A free half-day inner-peace event with live music, ongoing yoga classes, a wellness hub, and community tabling — presented by Sonoma Ashram.
Why we gather
True peace begins at home
Sonoma Ashram hopes to inspire our community to remember the inner peace within us all — because true peace begins at home and expands naturally to our families, neighborhoods, and the world.
The day
What awaits in the Plaza
Live music
Sound healing, music, and dance throughout the afternoon — artists lending a voice to positive change.
Ongoing yoga
Drop-in yoga classes running through the day, open to all ages and experience levels.
Wellness hub
Community partners donating their time through free wellness services for visitors.
Community tabling
Local organizations sharing their work, plus a kids hub with yoga, kirtan, and a read-along.
A minute of silence
As part of the opening ceremony, we will hold a minute of silence at noon — joining the UN International Day of Peace moment of silence observed around the world.
Guided meditations & afternoon talk
With Baba Harihar Ramji
Guided meditations and an afternoon talk will be offered by Sonoma Ashram founder Baba Harihar Ramji, affectionately known as “Babaji.” Babaji has inspired people in the Sonoma Valley for over 35 years.
His teachings emphasize living simply, inner freedom, and selfless service.
Rooted in the UN peacebuilding architecture
Four elements of building peace
The event structure aligns with the UN’s four elements of peacebuilding architecture — and with Sonoma Ashram’s mission to inspire people to develop their own spirituality and selfless action in the world.
Service to others
Community partners will donate their time to others through free wellness services.
A voice for change
Artists will lend a voice to positive change through sound healing, music, and dance.
A peace circle
A youth peace conversation will serve as a peace circle for the next generation.
A story of peace & hope
A kids hub with yoga, kirtan, and a read-along will offer a platform to tell a story of peace and hope.
Presented by
Sonoma Ashram
Sonoma Ashram is a local, non-profit organization and center for meditation and spiritual retreat, with a mission to inspire people to develop their own spirituality and selfless service.
Visit sonomaashram.org