Located in the hinterland between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Krishna Village is a unique eco-yoga-community and wellness retreat space known for their open-minded, hands-on approach to personal and spiritual growth. As an established eco-yoga community and retreat centre, they provide a continuous and diverse schedule of daily classes and activities for all our guests, taught by a wide range of instructors. Nestled in the foothills of the Wollumbin National Park in the heart of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, the Hare Krishna Farm “New Govardhana” is a 1000 acre certified organic property with orchards, syntropic vegetable gardens, cows, horses, streams and swimming holes in abundance.
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New Govardhana serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and they encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
Good For
Those looking to escape the rat-race, enjoy the benefits of yoga and strengthen their mind, body and spirit
Programmes & Offerings
At Krishna Village, enjoy the freedom to curate your own unique retreat experience from the classes and activities offered each day, and be inspired to reconnect to nature, your true self, and a vibrant community of spiritual seekers from around the world.
The retreat program provides:
- Accommodation
- 3 vegetarian meals each day
- Access to the full retreat class schedule, including twice daily yoga sessions. Learn about yoga in a holistic way, including postures, Vedic philosophy, kirtan and mantra singing
- Kirtan and Yogic Living classes, which encompass a broad variety of topics around healthy yogic living, such as vedic philosophy, meditation, ayurveda, and more
- Smaller classes and sessions, inspired by the contributions of various travelling teachers and talented volunteers who are passing through
- Take long walks in peaceful solitude around the farm estate, meet people of all ages from across the globe, and enjoy inspiring conversations around the camp fire
Facilities
The Krishna Village sits at the bottom of the farm alongside the Oxley river. Common areas are largely located in the heart of the village and are accessible to all guests. These include a large communal kitchen, dining & campfire area, a cosy study room with WiFi access and the newly renovated yoga hall facility, where the retreat gathers for classes and which provides a space for private practice of all kinds.
Food & Drink
A delicious and nutritious vegetarian menu is offered for 3 meals a day. Krishna Eco village grow their own organic vegetables and buy the freshest local produce where necessary. All food is prasadam ‘sacred food’ prepared in a consciousness of loving service.
The retreat provides breakfast and lunch with some vegan and gluten free options and are happy to talk with you about you specific dietary requirements, however they cannot guarantee they will be able to cater to individual needs. The Krishna Village has a large communal kitchen available for all guest and volunteers to use during their stay.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation options are spread out over the property of ‘New Govardhana’, from creatively renovated container rooms in the village proper to private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley. These include the Lotus Pod Apartments, the Village Containers, a large campground and powered vehicle sites and two dormitories. Most of the accommodation in the village is serviced by shared amenities, with communal bathrooms providing shower, toilet and laundry facilities. Up the hill, there are also cabins and additional guest house rooms.
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Location
The Village itself is situated on the ‘New Govardhana Farm’, roughly halfway between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, and about 30 minutes inland. The closest town is Murwillumbah, where several bus services stop on their way through the region.