Journey to America – Srila Prabhupada!

Hare Krishna Dear Friends,

After a series of successful and rejuvenating retreats in 2024, we are very excited and grateful to announce our first retreat to America, this retreat will definitely lift your soul!

We have put together a packed itinerary to visit some of the most spectacular and outstanding temples in America! By offering this retreat, we hope to give you the chance to experience an incredible and enchanting pilgrimage that you will never forget!

There will be plenty of oppportunities to attend morning programs at the temples, hear from our esteemed guest speakers, local senior devotees, soulful kirtans and the list is long...

Recharge, Refocus, and Reignite Your Spirit at this Retreat!

Dates: 24th May to 01 June 2025

Speakers: HG Jai Nitai Das & HG Bhava Bhakti Devi Dasi

Theme: Journey to America – Srila Prabhupada!

Places to Visit:

New York (24 May to 26 May)

We will be visiting various historical Hare Krishna sites like Matchless gifts, Bhakti Centre, Iskcon of New york City, Hare Krishna Tree etc

ISKCON of Central New Jersey (27 May)

We will be visiting the farm community of New Jersey established in 2004 which is the home of the deities of Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar, Sri Sri Jagannath Baladev Subhadra Devi and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and serves as a sacred space of culture, spirituality, devotion and service.

New Vrindaban, Moundsville, West Virginia (28 May to 30 May)

New Vrindaban is Situated in West Virginia and gives you an experience of a healthy, sustainable and spiritually based lifestyle. Of the many extraordinary attractions in the New Vrindaban, the Krishna Temple, also known as Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra Mandir, is the focal point of interest. Prabhupada’s palace of gold is an enriching cosmopolitan experience which depicts an amazing example of ancient cultural heritage in this architectural wonder, the Taj Mahal of the West, designed with devotion for New Vrindaban’s beloved spiritual leader. Retreat will include visit to the Cow Santuary, Peacock walk, exotic boutiques and many more….

Gita Nagari, Pennsylvania (30 May to 01 June, 01 June checkout around 9:30am to depart to JFK airport)

Gita Nagri is the perfect retreat Centre with its tranquil ambiance and soul-nourishing activities. Gita Nagari is a spiritual community in Pennsylvania founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1974. The deities of Gita Nagari are Sri Sri Radha Damodar, Sri Sri Lalita Vishakha, and Sri Sri Gaura Nita. There will be many activities planned including the tour of the farm, cow cuddling, serene walks and many more..

Cost:

  1. £1249 Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one adult, ensuite bathroom) Full payment
  2. £1199 Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one adult, ensuite bathroom except 2 nights in Gita Nagri where you might have to share the bathroom)  Full payment
  3. £899 (Children upto age 12) Full payment
  4. £549 Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, ensuite bathroom) – This is the payment 1 and payment 2 of £700 will need to be completed by 31 Mar 25
  5. £499 Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, ensuite bathroom except 2 nights in Gita Nagri where you might have to share the bathroom) – This is the payment 1 and payment 2 of £700 will need to be completed by 31 Mar 25
  6. £199 Children upto age 12 – This is the payment 1 and payment 2 of £700 will need to be completed by 31 Mar 25

Cancellation Policy:

Option 1 and 4

£549 cancellation charge if you cancel before 31 Mar 25, after that no refund will be provided

Option 2 and 5

£499 cancellation charge if you cancel before 31 Mar 25, after that no refund will be provided

Option 3 and 6

£199 cancellation charge if you cancel before 31 Mar 25, after that no refund will be provided

Please read carefully before you book:

  • You will be booking your own international flights to suit your own schedules in case you wish to extend your stay in US either side of the retreat. Retreats Team will be travelling a day before the retreat starts and you are more than welcome to travel with us and we can help you make all the travel arrangements and an extra night accommodation if required, please note you will have to pay for this yourself and this is not included in the retreat price. Once you register you will be invited to join the whatsapp group where the further details of the retreats team travel will be shared
  • Retreat starts at 10am on 24th May 25 at the Brooklyn temple (Home - ISKCON of New York City). You will have to make your own way to Brooklyn temple either by Taxi or public transport, it is easy to get to the temple from the JFK Airport
  • On the last day of the retreat on 01 Jun 25, we will be leaving Gita Nagri around 10:00am and will reach JFK around 3:30pm. Please book your flights after 6:30pm so you have plenty of time to check-in at the airport. If you decide to fly before this time then you will have to make your own arrangements to go from Gita Nagri to JFK airport
  • For those who are paying in instalments a reminder email will be sent to complete the payment including the link by 15th March 24, if you fail to complete the payment by 31 Mar 25 then your registration will be cancelled and no refund will be provided
  • Please join the whatsapp group using the link sent to you on your registration email. This is mandatory and we will be posting all the further updates on the whatsapp group.
  • Cost is per person and includes internal travel in a comfortable coach between 24 May 24 to 01 June 2024, accommodation and all meals. 
  • We will try our best to follow the itinerary outline above, however it may be subject to change depending on circumstances. A detailed retreat information pack will be provided a month before the retreat.
  • School of Bhakti does not take any responsibility of your health during the retreat. You have to assess yourself if you are fit to go to the retreat
  • If you require a visa to travel to US then it is your responsibility to obtain the visa within the correct time frame for your travel
  • Spaces for the retreat are limited as we want to keep the group small, intimate, and manageable, so please book your places early to avoid disappointment! Bookings will be made on a first come first served basis and places will be confirmed upon payment.
  • If you have any questions please feel free to call or message Mayank Badoni on 07584251184

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Retreat fee
Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, ensuite bathroom) Full payment
£1,249.00
Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, shared bathroom only in GN) Full payment Sold out
  £1,199.00 (Sold out)
Children upto age 12, Full payment
£899.00
Single Occupancy
£1,899.00
Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, ensuite bathroom) – Payment 1
£549.00
Double Room/Twin room (sharing with one person, no ensuite bathroom in GN) – Payment 1
£499.00
Extra room sharing with one more adult for 23 May
£125.00
Extra Room (2 Queen beds) for 23rd May
£250.00
Total for this participant