New Vrindaban      

September 27th - 29th

RESET, CONNECT AND GROW 🌱

Luxurious interior hall with green marble walls, ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and a black-and-red checkered tile floor.

Join us this September in the mountains of West Virginia. We will enjoy 3 days together at the beautiful Hare Krishna temple, New Vrindaban.

This is the perfect opportunity to connect with yourself deeper as we explore yoga fundamentals, breathing, and connection with earth. You'll have the space to relax and reflect alongside a warm and inviting community. New Vrindaban truly feels like another world. You’ll have plenty of time to unwind and explore all that the space has to offer.

What’s Included:

  • 2 Night accommodation

  • 3 Yoga Classes

  • Guided Meditations

  • Organic Gardening Workshop

  • Hiking

  • Palace of Gold Tour

  • Intro to Bhakti & Chanting

  • Brunch at the Rose Garden

  • Authentic Vegetarian Meals

A group of people participating in a yoga or meditation class, lying on mats in a bright room with large windows showing trees outside.
A group of people sitting on yoga mats with bolsters, participating in a class inside a sunlit room with large windows and wooden ceiling, decorated with colorful banners hanging from the ceiling.
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“You guys are very talented yoga teachers and create a space and an energy that I loved. I never really had a "yoga community" and I felt like I really belonged to one all weekend. The music, poses, meditations, and the assistance helped transport my mind, body, and spirit, which is what I was hoping for. I also loved that we had free time, and everything was optional so I could create a unique experience for myself.

-Bridget

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Sample Schedule

Friday

4-6pm: Arrival/Registration

6:30pm: Dinner

7:30pm: Group Orientation

8pm: Yoga & Meditation

9pm: Intro to Bhakti & Chanting

Saturday

7:30 am: Morning Yoga

9:00 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Hike to Old Vrindaban

12:00 pm: Free time

1:30 pm: Lunch

2:30 pm: Organic Gardening Workshop

5:00 pm: Meditation

7:00 pm: Dinner

8:00 pm: Kirtan

9:00pm: Swan Festival

Sunday

7:30 am: Yoga & Meditation

9:00 am: Journalling

10:30 am: Rose Garden Brunch 

12pm: Palace of Gold Tour

1pm:  Depart

Accommodations

Two queen beds with dark headboards in a hotel room, with a nightstand between them, a framed picture on the wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

Shared Room: 2 Queen Beds

$600

1 Private Queen Bed in a shared room with Detached Bathroom

There are 14 single-unit bathrooms in the hallway with shower, toilet and sink. These rooms are in the same building as G rooms and Govinda’s Restaurant. You’re only a 2 min walk away from the temple. $550

BOOK WITH A FRIEND: Get $200 off when you book with a friend.


A cozy hotel bed with blue and white patterned bedding. Next to the bed, there is a nightstand with a vase of colorful flowers and neatly folded towels, with a lamp providing warm light.

Private Room: Single Queen Bed

$700

1 Private Queen Bed with Detached Bathroom

There are 14 single-unit bathrooms in the hallway with shower, toilet and sink. These rooms are in the same building as G rooms and Govinda’s Restaurant. You’re only a 2 min walk away from the temple.

  • A group of people practicing partner yoga in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows and wooden floors. They are performing various balancing poses on yoga mats.

    YOGA & MEDITATION

    Step into the Yoga Shala, offering breathtaking 360-degree views and equipped with premium yoga essentials for your convenience. Engage your senses with four unique classes, from blindfolded flows to setting intentions with oracle cards. Explore transformative practices alongside moments of serene reflection through guided meditation.

    The Yoga Shala
  • Indoor view of a temple or palace with intricate architecture, colorful paintings, and a glass ceiling featuring stained glass designs.

    NEW VRINDABAN

    Just an hour from downtown, Pittsburgh, New Vrindaban is a midwest gem that many travel from near and far to experience. In the 1960's, a group of Hare Krishna devotees dedicated their service to developing the land, later leading to the construction of the Palace of Gold. Today, the space is a mecca for those wishing to experience the magic of the Hare Krishna religion in practice

    Check out this video to learn more about New Vrindaban
  • A brightly decorated, illuminated palace at night with ornate gold and colored patterns on the walls and roof, set against a dark blue night sky.

    Palace of Gold

    We will take a guided tour of the Palace of Gold, known as the “Taj Mahal of the West”. In 1973 it was built without blueprints by young devotees inspired by their desire to build a modest home for their beloved spiritual master. The palace is adorned with stained glass windows, crystal chandeliers and mirrored ceilings, and has a breathtaking view of the Appalachian hills.

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  • A bowl of fresh salad with mixed greens, chickpeas, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, black olives, and sprouts.

    Authentic Vegetarian Meals

    Govinda's is the on-site restaurant, offers a diverse menu of vegetarian and vegan options. They use primarily fresh ingredients grown on the property. Their dishes range from classic Indian specialties like dosas and samosas to American favorites such as pizza and veggie burgers. We can’t forget to mention delicious desserts and refreshing beverages like creamy lassi and Ayurvedic chai.

    Govindas
  • A decorated boat shaped like a swan on a lake during twilight, with people dressed in traditional Indian attire, lights, and a small temple or stage on the boat, reflecting on the water.

    Swan Boat Festival & Fireworks

    Come to the Swan Boat Festival if you want to experience something extraordinary, almost out of a fairytale. A magical torch-lit procession makes its way from the temple to Swan Lake amid kirtan (singing and chanting) and dancing. The deities of Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra are worshiped and taken on a ride on the lake in a beautifully decorated swan boat, alongside a small fireworks display.

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  • A garden with a round above ground swimming pool surrounded by blooming flowers, garden arches, and trees in the background.

    Rose Garden Brunch

    Sold out nearly every week, the Sunday Brunch in the Rose Garden is a common stop for locals. Enjoy an all you can eat style buffet and live music among the roses as our final send off.

    More info

We hope to see you there!

limited spots available

Feel free to reach out to us at info@retreatmaia.com of you have any questions