Retreat, relax and reconnect to yourself
Love life, live yoga: Retreat stay at the Krishna Village Eco Yoga Community
Available all year round, with flexible arrival dates
Experience a New Kind of Yoga Retreat at Krishna Village
Have you found yourself wishing there was a way to reset? A way to escape the stresses of daily life and take the quality time needed to reassess your priorities, rediscover your purpose and reconnect to yourself on a deeper level?
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 our open-minded, hands-on approach to personal and spiritual growth.
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.
About our retreats
Did you ever wish that there was a way you could just go away and have some quality time for yourself to re-assess your priorities and start over? If yes and you are near the Byron Bay area or Gold Coast area (The Krishna Village is located half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast), our yoga retreat might just be that big break and fresh start you have been looking for.
The Krishna Village experience
As an established eco-yoga community and retreat centre, we provide a continuous and diverse schedule of daily classes and activities for all our guests, taught by a wide range of instructors.
We offer two Yoga classes per day, one in the early morning and the other mid-afternoon, as well as Kirtan and Yogic Living classes, which encompass a broad variety of topics around healthy yogic living, such as vedic philosophy, meditation, ayurveda, and more.
In addition to this program we regularly offer smaller classes and sessions, inspired by the contributions of various travelling teachers and talented volunteers who are passing through. To get a general idea about our program, please have a look at our activities overview.
We welcome visitors for all lengths of stay, whether for a month, a week, or just a few days, as well as families with children. Please note, children are required to be supervised by their parents at all times. The recommended arrival day is Monday, when we run an 11am Welcome Tour for all new arrivals and introduce you to Krishna Village, the yoga program, our vision and lifestyle, and our Radha Govardhandari temple.
Please note: Check in is from 2-5pm on the day of your arrival.
To see if this experience is for you, please read our FAQ for retreat guests and our Code of Conduct. If you are dealing with any physical or mental health issues, please also check our Are you ready page to make sure this is a suitable experience for you.
Accommodation
At the Krishna Village we offer a range of accommodation options 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.
The village itself sits at the bottom of the farm alongside the Oxley river and comprises the majority of our accommodation options, including the Lotus Pod Apartments, the Village Containers, our large campground and powered vehicle sites and the 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, we also have cabins and additional guest house rooms. Most rooms have shared amenities, unless otherwise specified.
Common areas are accessible to all our guests but are largely located in the heart of the village and include a large communal kitchen, dining & campfire area, a cosy study and reading room with WiFi access and the newly renovated yoga hall facility, where we gather for classes and which provides a space for private practice of all kinds.
In addition, all of our accommodation is inclusive of 3 meals each day as well as access to our full retreat class schedule, including twice daily yoga sessions.
Village Single, Twin Share & Double Rooms
The Krishna Village has 2 double rooms (one big bed), 4 twin shares (bunk bed) and 11 single rooms set in converted shipping containers that have been renovated and turned into simple, cozy accommodation. They share a big verandah looking into the lush green of the rainforest, with multiple chairs and tables to sit, relax, chat and read. Bedding is provided, but you need to bring your own towels and toiletries.
Lotus Pod Double Rooms
Located in the newly renovated Lotus Pod in the heart of Krishna Village, these rooms are ideal if you’re looking for a bit more privacy. Our cozy double rooms have one double bed and a lovely private patio for you to read, relax or enjoy the sounds of nature. Your room also includes a wardrobe and a fan for summer or heater for winter. Bedding is provided, but you need to bring your own towels and toiletries. You have access to shared amenities with bathrooms and showers, available to Lotus Pod guests only.
Lotus Pod Family Apartment
Located in the newly renovated Lotus Pod, the Lotus Pod Apartment is ideal if you’re looking for a bit more privacy or space for your family. This beautiful apartment has two rooms: one family room with a double sofa bed, and one bedroom with a double bed. The family room has a stunning view of Mt. Warning and the surrounding area. Your room also includes a closet, wardrobe, private bathroom, and air conditioning.
Guest House Shared Rooms
Simple yet comfortable shared male or female room containing two bunk beds (comprising 4 beds) with a lovely garden view. The shared guest house has a stunning view of the entire farm, and shared facilities include communal male and female bathrooms, a spacious lounge room, wraparound verandas, a communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. You also have access to the Krishna Village yoga hall and reading room (5-10 minute walk). Linen and towels provided.
Guest House Private Rooms
We have 4, 5 and 6 bed private rooms in the Guest House, with a lovely garden view. The shared guest house has the most beautiful view of the entire farm, and shared facilities include communal male and female bathrooms, a spacious lounge room, wraparound verandas, a communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. You also have access to the Krishna Village yoga hall and reading room (5-10 minute walk). Linen and towels provided. Also includes fan and heater.
Family Cabin (6 Person)
The family cabin is close to the temple and has a beautiful view of the lake and valley from your private veranda. It has two bedrooms - one with a double bed and one with three single beds (one bunk bed and a pull out trundle). It features a lounge and kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave, and small fridge. Private bathroom and shower attached. Includes heater. You also have access to all shared amenities in Krishna Village (5 minute walk), including the communal kitchen, reading room, coin operated laundry and yoga hall. Recommended for no more than 4 adults, plus 1-2 children.
Private Cabins
These private cabins are a 5 minute walk to the temple and have a beautiful view of the surroundings from your private veranda. The open plan design contains one double bed and features an ensuite bathroom and a kitchenette with a small fridge and kettle. You also have access to the adjacent Bhakti Guesthouse fully equipped kitchen and all additional shared amenities in Krishna Village (5-10 minute walk), including the communal kitchen, reading room, coin operated laundry and yoga hall. These cabins are recommended for 3 guests (2 adults, 1 child); however, if you would like to book for 4 please call reception.
Eco Cabins
These private eco friendly cabins are a 5 minute walk to the temple and have a beautiful view of the surroundings from your private veranda. The open plan design contains one double bed and features an ensuite bathroom with a compost toilet and a kitchenette with a small fridge and kettle. You also have access to the adjacent Bhakti Guesthouse fully equipped kitchen and all additional shared amenities in Krishna Village (5-10 minute walk), including the communal kitchen, reading room, coin operated laundry and yoga hall. These cabins are recommended for 3 guests (2 adults, 1 child); however, if you would like to book for 4 please call reception.
Included in your Stay
Optional extras
Delicious Vegetarian Food
The Krishna Farm has been producing organic veggies since the 1980s and has therefore fantastic conditions to grow excellent produce. We grow as much of our own food as we can, and otherwise buy locally wherever possible.
We provide 3 delicious vegetarian meals every day, with lunches taking place at the Krishna Village community kitchen, and breakfast and dinners - mostly Indian style - served at the prasadam hall, next to the temple.
All our food is prasadam - sacred food prepared in a consciousness of loving service. Like in other cultures, we offer our food before we eat to say Grace and thank the Divine for the sun, the rain, and all the visible and invisible blessings necessary to co-create a delicious meal. Feel free to sing along with us, or just listen and enjoy...
The Krishna Farm
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.
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 we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
Things to do
Cost & payment
The 2020 rates for our retreat stays incl. 3 meals/day and accommodation. Children 5 and under stay for free.
Booking Steps
1) Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy.
2) Select your preferred start date. Recommended length of stay is 7 nights.
3) Make sure that the correct amount of nights and people is selected
4) Book, pay and receive a confirmation from us within minutes
Please note: Check in is from 2-5pm on the day of your arrival.
I went on a one week retreat expecting to do some yoga and relax. What I got was a profound spiritual awakening , on a piece of property that could be the garden of Eden. The retreat sits just at the bottom of the majestic mountain which houses the temple. With fruit and nut trees scattered all of the property one can never go hungry. We were fed 3 vegetarian meals a day that were lovingly prepared and delicious even for the most avid meat lover. The rooms were clean and fresh. Simple and rustic making me wonder what more could one need to live in bliss. What is really special about this place is how you are welcomed and embraced into a family of strangers who work together to create the absolute haven. The yoga and meditation were on another level that words could not describe. I will be back many times to this garden of eden as amongst strangers. I have never felt more at home.
I came for a one week yoga retreat to get away from city life. All the staff were really friendly and had a great warmth to them. The yoga teachers were the most advanced I’d met and had a wealth of experience in all kinds of different yogic styles. I learnt a great deal even from just a few classes. I really enjoyed the location (Yoga village) being on the cusp of rain forest and the sounds of the beautiful birds in the morning. The surrounding farmlands and friendly cows also added so much to the experience. The food was also amazing and I came out of it feeling as light as a feather.
“The spirit of the land here is tangible; a calmness, peace, and feeling of ultimate goodness pervades the atmosphere, and seeps onto your bones.This is a place where the radiant, abundant nature of life is beautifully expressed, in all it’s beauty and simplicity.The perfect place to leave the world behind and come home to yourself.You can heal yourself.