SPIRIT & SOUND
THANKSGIVING BHAKTI RETREAT
This Thanksgiving, cultivate a heart of profound gratitude by immersing yourself in spiritual sound vibrations and deep reflections on the living names of Divinity. The experience culminates in a transformative two-day visit to the celebrated Festival of the Holy Name, joining thousands in ecstatic chanting and community at the Alachua temple.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
MEET THE TEAM
4 nights of accommodation
3 full organic vegan meals per day
daily morning ceremony
guided group sessions
sacred congregational chant (kirtan)
transportation
private healing sessions (available upon request)
Aravinda uses music, mantra, and meditation to heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. A trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, his offerings are deepened by his three years of monasticism. Through his compassionate guidance, he empowers individuals to access with their inner peace and innate connection to the Divine.
ITINERARY
🎶 Friday & Saturday, Nov 28–29 – Festival of the Holy Name
Morning: Depart for ISKCON Alachua
All Day: Participate in the Festival of the Holy Name
immersive kirtans
association with devotees
optional breakout sessions
Evening: Return to Ashram (or stay overnight near Alachua if preferred)
To cancel, please contact us.
Prior to October 1, 50% refund is given.
Prior to October 15, 25% refund is given.
Effective November 1, no refund is given.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Shared Room – $300 (4 nights)
Private Room – $450 (4 nights)
PRICING
🍁 Wednesday, Nov 26 – Arrival & Opening Ceremony
Afternoon/Evening: Guests arrive at the ashram
7:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
Welcome & Orientation
Group Intention Setting
Light Kirtan and Devotional Reflection
🧘♀️ Thursday, Nov 27 – Bhakti Thanksgiving
7:30 AM: Yoga & Meditation
9:00 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM: Workshop: The Meaning of Chanting the Holy Name
guided japa meditation
reflections on the power of sound
1:00 PM: Lunch & Rest
4:00 PM: Thanksgiving Ceremony
gratitude circle
devotional offerings
5:00 PM: 🌟 Sound Healing Session – A meditative experience using sacred instruments to open the heart and deepen connection
6:00 PM: Thanksgiving Feast
prasadam dinner
bhajans & informal satsang
🌅 Sunday, Nov 30 – Integration & Closing
8:00 AM: Yoga & Meditation
9:30 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM: Closing Ceremony
reflections & sharing
final kirtan
farewell blessings
12:00 PM: Departure
Karuna, a dedicated yoga practitioner 15 years, embraces mindfulness as a way of life, and passionately shares holistic wisdom gleaned from her own personal journey. She finds joy in crafting healthy, Ayurvedic meals that nourish both body and spirit. Her love for nature inspires a warm, grounding approach to hospitality, where every detail reflects intention and serenity.
KG Das is a Bhakti-Yoga practitioner with over 15 years of experience in devotional service and spiritual community building. He organizes retreats, festivals, and events that inspire connection and growth. As a mentor and leader, KG supports newcomers on their spiritual journey, fostering inclusive spaces rooted in love, service, and the timeless wisdom of Bhakti.
Satya (Truth) combines the ancient wisdom of Bhakti & Shamanism with modern healing modalities to offer trauma-informed, integrative wellness advocacy. Through her mastery in psychology, yoga, reiki, sound healing, meditation, crystal work, Truth invites us home to ourselves, where both our inner and eternal truths reside, and to the heartbeat of a collective awakening.
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