Orientation Center
The Orientation Center helps visitors get acquainted with the rich history of Shangri La, from H.J. Lutcher Stark's original vision to the new Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. This area includes an Exhibit Hall, the Discovery Theater, a Classroom Greenhouse, an interactive Children's Garden, a Water Demonstration Garden that shows how plants filter pollution from the water, a Café, and the Garden Store. The Exhibit Hall allows visitors to explore images and stories of Shangri La's past and present, and the Discovery Theater offers even more learning opportunities. The resources of the Orientation Center provide a deeper understanding of Shangri La, and it is an area where visitors can begin to relax, meditate, and leave the problems of the world behind.