A Place of Universal Pilgrimage

Meher Mount is a universal place of pilgrimage — accessible to all.

Followers of Avatar Meher Baba come from all over the world in honor of Him. Others who may know nothing of Meher Baba also visit, sometimes for unknown reasons or because they have heard that Meher Mount is a sacred place.  

For those who visit Meher Mount, there is often a connection to something larger than themselves. There is a special, and often indescribable, feeling of joy, peace, or contentment. Visitors have expressed a sense of celebrating Divine Love.

Avatar Meher Baba sanctified Meher Mount when He visited on August 2, 1956. Meher Mount is dedicated to Him and welcomes visitors of any faith or no faith at all.

Baba’s Tree

A touch point for many visitors and the symbol of Meher Baba's visit is Baba's Tree, the Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) on the brow of the mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

It is for many, a means of remembering Him. Others find inspiration, solace, and rejuvenation spending time under Baba's Tree.

During Meher Baba 1956 visit, He “...went into the tent of leafy branches and sat down on the bed of dry leaves. He signaled that no one else should sit down. His eyes shone in the half-light, and He made a sign that He was happy.” 

Baba’s Fireplace & Darshan Courtyard

Visitors often spend time near the fireplace that was part of the guest house where Meher Baba met with His followers and gave darshan (His blessing) in 1956.

All the buildings on the property were destroyed in the New Life Fire on October 14, 1985. The chimney is the only remaining artifact from Meher Baba's time.

Avatar’s Point

After stopping at Baba's Tree, visitors can sit quietly at Avatar's Point and overlook the Pacific Ocean. To the west and northwest, the Channel Islands are easily seen on a clear day.

On foggy days, it feels like a Chinese painting as you look over the low-lying clouds to see the mountain tops and and ocean partially obscured by the mist.

Baba’s Path

Baba’s Walkway