YOU’RE INVITED to join Pravrajika Gayatriprana and others for a Retreat/ Working Bee at Darama from Saturday evening, 4 April to Monday afternoon, 6 April.

Gardening, gutter cleaning, raking, wood-chopping, and helping with cooking are all included in the program, along with meditation, bush walks, devotional songs and chants, star-gazing, reading/ discussion sessions with Pravrajika Gayatriprana.

No set fee for stay, but suggested donations welcome: Overnight stay: $100, Day visit: $80  Includes meals, morning & afternoon tea

To enrol contact us on: 0408 029 336 or via email: admin.saradavedanta@bigpond.com

Payments by cash at Retreat or to our account. Account Details:
ACCOUNT NAME: Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW  BSB: 032-279  ACCOUNT NO: 760387

The retreat Program includes:

• Silent and guided meditations
• Meditation at the escarpment (weather permitting)
• Group chanting of beautiful verses from the scriptures
• Talks and Q & A with Pravrajika Gayatriprana

What to Bring:

If Staying Overnight: Toiletries, Towel and other personal items Sheets, Pillowcase
(Note: Mattresses, Pillows, Quilts & Blankets will be provided).

All Retreatants:

Warm clothing (Darama’s in a mountain climate. Can be cool even in Summer).Shawl, blanket (if desired for meditation inside and at the escarpment)Walking ShoesSlip-on shoes/ sandals

Darama:

Situated two hours drive south of Sydney, Darama is beautifully located 700 metres above sea level in a secluded part of Robertson. The property extends over one hundred acres – ¾ virgin bush – with an escarpment forming the back boundary with wonderful views of the upper Kangaroo Valley.

Facilities include a meditation/ prayer/ classroom, two lounge rooms, a large dining room and separate facilities for men and women spread over two buildings linked by a covered walkway.

Kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats make their shy appearances early morning or late afternoon. Cockatoos, Rosellas, and Australian Minor birds are regular visitors;