O-An Zendo: Zen Meditation and Spiritual Center in Central Pennsylvania: Shortcut from State College

O-An Zendo is located in the residential community of Julian Woods 1.5 miles north of the village of Julian on Alternate US Route 220 (S. Eagle Valley Road) approximately midway between Port Matilda and Milesburg. It is 9 miles west of State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County.


From downtown State College

Shortcut from downtown State College :

Follow North Atherton Street (business Route 322) out of State College.

After the intersection of Valley Vista Drive & N. Atherton Street (Lowe's & Home Depot corner), follow the overhead signs (three) to Gray's Woods/Waddle/Rt 550, and then (three more) to Waddle/Rt 550. Traffic on right is coming from Rt 322.

Make a sharp right just after the roadside sign to Waddle onto Stephenson Road.

Go 1.5 miles to the stop sign, at Rt 550 West (sign to Fillmore 4 mi.).

Turn right, and after ½ mile, turn left onto Julian Pike.

Follow Julian Pike over the mountain to the village of Julian.

Turn right at the second stop sign, then left across a RR track to the stop sign at US-220N.

Turn right (onto Alternate-US 220) and go 1.5 miles.

Turn left at the green street sign, Julian Woods Lane, which is a gravel road. (There is also a tall wooden sign Julian Woods Community.)

Follow the lane up the hill 1.2 miles to the signpost at the driveway that reads O-An Zendo, 1 Endless Circle. Park on either side at the top of the driveway.

From Port Matilda (coming from Altoona/Philipsburg)

From Milesburg (Interstate 80 interchange)

Walk up the stone path through the arbor to the entrance. On entering, please keep silence. Please remove your shoes in the entry. Go through the double doors, turning immediately right, up the stairs to the meditation hall.

Welcome to O-An Zendo!