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You are invited to the Dedication of the Darshan Courtyard
AVATAR MEHER BABA in the Baba Room at Meher Mount in 1956. Seated next to Him is Meher Mount co-founder and lifetime caretaker, Agnes Baron. This room burned to the ground in 1985. The Darshan Courtyard is in this space.
When Avatar Meher Baba was at Meher Mount in 1956, He gave darshan (the grace of seeing the Divine) to His followers.
The Baba Room where He spent much of the day talking and laughing with those with Him burned to the ground in 1985.
Now, 40 years later you are invited to the Dedication of the Darshan Courtyard created to remember, celebrate and feel the essence of that special day.
This courtyard is an intimate space evoking the atmosphere of the Baba Room. The stone fireplace – Baba’s Fireplace – is all that remains after the 1985 New Life Fire destroyed the Baba Room. It is now part of the Darshan Courtyard.
Please plan to attend this free event. For your convenience there is an RSVP form below.
Darshan Courtyard Dedication Program — Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 a.m.: Arrival, Sign-in, Fellowship
Noon: Potluck Lunch — Please bring something to share if you are joining the group lunch.
1:30 p.m.: Short Presentation on the History of the Darshan Courtyard
1:45 p.m.: Special Celebration
3:30 p.m.: Arti (prayers, songs, poems, quotes) in the Darshan Courtyard
5:00 p.m.: Meher Mount Closes
RSVP — Darshan Courtyard Dedication — Saturday, October 11, 2025
Guidelines & What to Bring for the Darshan Courtyard Celebration
What to Bring:
If you are coming for lunch, please bring something to share.
Bring a light jacket and dress for warm weather. Bring a hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes, and your own water bottle.
Optional — Flowers for Baba’s Fireplace, Baba’s Walkway or Baba’s Tree are always welcome.
Guidelines:
For general visitor information, see the Visitor Guidelines.
Children — Parents are responsible for maintaining their children’s safety. Children under nine years must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
For children nine through 14 years, there should be a responsible adult at Meher Mount who is actively engaged in the supervision of their activities and whereabouts at all time.
Please note there is no climbing on any equipment or in the trees.
Please do not bring:
Please do not bring your pets.
There are no fires, incense or candles. The fire danger is extremely high.
There are no drugs, alcohol or firearms.
PROGRESS ON THE CONSTRUCTION of the Darshan Courtyard. Fire-hardened materials of stone and steel are used to create this courtyard. Baba’s Fireplace was part of the Baba Room where Avatar Meher Baba gave darshan (the grace of seeing the Divine) in 1956. (Photo: Juan Mendez)