BHAKTI Yoga Weekends
BOOK YOUR STAY NOW
If you have been practicing bhakti and want to go deeper in your practice and have an ashram experience, but have a busy schedule and can only get away for a weekend or a week at a time, Gita Nagari has the program for you! Come stay with us for a weekend and learn about and live the lifestyle of a Bhakti yoga practitioner.
Gita Nagari is situated on 350 acres of beautiful farm land and nature, and is bounded by the Tuscarora Creek. We are home to 20 joyful volunteers, herds of peaceful cows/oxen, 1 goat, a flock of about 40 peacocks, and an adorable cat named Gopi. We have beautiful accommodations, delicious food, and a diverse community of bhakti yoga practitioners in the surrounding area.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday:
7-8PM: Farm Talk
Saturday:
Morning Program: 4:30-8:30AM
Kitchen Service: 10AM-1PM
Farm Tour: 2-4PM
Yoga Class: 4:30-6:00PM
Community Kirtan: 6:30-9:00PM
Sunday:
Morning Program: 4:30-8:30AM
Sunday Open House Kirtan: 11AM-1PM
DAILY MORNING TEMPLE PROGRAM
Participate in the Mangal aarti ceremony welcoming Krishna into our hearts and lives, chant japa with other devotees, attend Srimad Bhagavatam scripture class, and sing and dance in kirtan, all in the early morning hours conducive to spiritual development.
YOGA CLASS
Practice yoga asana in our beautiful loft space. Each 1.5 hour class includes a short spiritual talk and kirtan, a vinyasa based flow, and savasana with massage. The class is suited to all levels, from those with no prior experience to those with an advanced practice. Modifications will be given.
GUIDED FARM TOUR
Learn about Gita Nagari’s rich history and all of the sustainable practices. You will see the temple, Bhakti Tirtha’s samadhi, garden, Ahimsa (cruelty free) creamery, barn, cows, bee hive where we harvest our own honey, and nature.
FARM TALK
Attend an interactive talk on different topics each week related to sustainability and the long term impact a farm community can have on the world in the present ecology crisis. Talks will be given by learned community members who are expert in the field.
SERVICE ENGAGEMENTS AS AN OFFERING TO THE COMMUNITY
Gita Nagari has unlimited opportunities to offer seva (selfless service). Activities include gardening, working with the cows, helping in the kitchen, cleaning the temple & other spaces, tending Tulsi, and bee keeping.
COMMUNITY KIRTAN
Join us every Saturday evening for kirtan (congregational music meditation) with the broader community in our beautiful loft space with a wide range of traditional Indian instruments and Western instruments (base, violin, keyboard, etc.)
Our Sunday Open House is two more hours of kirtan with joyful singing and dancing.
UNLIMITED COW CUDDLING
During your time here, spend as much time with the cows and other animals as you can. Cow cuddling specifically has been proven as an effective emotional therapy, cleanses one of passionate energy, and situates one in the mode of goodness conducive to spiritual life.
FOREST TRAILS & CREEK
Bathe in our beautiful indigenous forests, and walk or relax along the Tuscarora Creek. Explore the bountiful nature. Gita Nagari offers biking (bring your own). We encourage you to bring any other sports equipment you might want.
DELICIOUS VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN MEALS
Gita Nagari offers 3 meals/ day with pure vegetarian ingredients and milk products only from the protected cows on the farm. Vegan options are available.
BOOK YOUR STAY HERE
Check-in: 4pm, Check-out: 2PM
Adult: $10 Access Fee + $75/person per night which includes 1 night accommodation and 2 meals (dinner and breakfast). Should you want lunch, it will be an additional $15 per box.
12 years & under: $50/person per night which includes 1 night accommodation and 2 meals (dinner and breakfast). Should you want lunch, it will be an additional $15 per box.
Access Fee provides access to:
Unlimited cow cuddling
Unlimited walks in the forests
Unlimited relaxation in a peaceful and natural setting Attendance at all of the above programs
The above-mentioned entrance fee is to cover the expenses incurred to implement the COVID-19 protocols including deep cleaning, the upkeep of the sanctuary and the maintenance of the entire facility.
COVID 19 GUIDELINES
We require that all visitors who are qualified for vaccination be fully vaccinated 15 days before they visit the farm. You will be asked to upload proof of vaccination for all such qualified visitors at the time of payment. For seeking an exception to this policy, please let us know when you fill out the first form. While on site, please continue to mask indoors except at meal times, and practice personal hygiene.
