Retreat, Relax and Reconnect to Yourself

Experience a new kind of Yoga Retreat

Have you found yourself wishing there was a way to escape the stresses of daily life, reassess your priorities, and reconnect to yourself? Krishna Village is a unique yoga-community and wellness retreat space known for our open-minded, hands-on approach to personal and spiritual growth.

About our Retreat

  • Immerse yourself in a vibrant yoga community, located in the hinterland between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast in the Northern Rivers of NSW
  • Customise your yoga retreat with flexible dates. Arrive any day you like and stay as short as 2 nights, or as long as you wish!
  • Nourish your soul and experience a healthy, sustainable, spiritually based lifestyle
  • Enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan food
  • If you are curious, visit our beautiful Radha Govardhandhari temple and learn about Bhakti Culture, and our 'simple living, high thinking' philosophy

All bookings include

3x vegan/vegetarian meals daily

From vegan kitchari, porridge, and fresh fruits for breakfast, to vegetable curry with rice or flatbreads, and heartier dishes for lunch & dinner... If you're looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, you're sure to enjoy our meals.

2-4 yoga classes daily

Nourish your mind, body, and spirit with our daily yoga classes. Our instructors will guide you through a variety of yoga styles and practices, helping you to relax, rejuvenate, and find balance. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, our classes cater to all levels.

Varied talks & workshops every day

Unlock your potential and discover new skills with our yogic living workshops. They are designed to deepen your understanding of self and help you find inner peace, balance, and self-awareness. Gain new insights and skills to take back home with you.

Common areas accessible to all our guests

  • Large communal kitchen
  • Dining & campfire area
  • Reading room with free WiFi access ( Please note, WiFi access is dependent on factors beyond our control, such as weather and service outages)
  • Yoga hall, where we offer a range of beautiful yoga classes, meditations, and workshops

Weekly schedule

schedule 18th of March (1)

schedule 18th of March (1)

Please note: (1) To ensure that they can enjoy the complimentary meals and yoga classes without missing out, guests must arrive on time.

Accommodation options

Choose from a range of accommodation options: From camping spots and creatively renovated container rooms in the village, to private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley - there is something for each occasion and budget.

Our center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities, accommodation, and dining spaces require a bit of walking. Breakfasts and dinners are served at the temple, with a beautiful view of the the valley, located approximately 900 meters from the village. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us prior to booking.

*Please note: There is a minimum 2 night stay*

Private Cabin w/ Ensuite

Enjoy breathtaking views of the surroundings from your own private veranda as you relax in the open-plan design, featuring a cosy queen bed, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette complete with a small fridge and kettle.

From $150 per night

Family Cabin w/ Ensuite

Our family cabin is ideal for up to 5 guests. Unwind in the comfortable double bed, two twin beds, and sofa bed. The cabin also offers an ensuite bathroom and a kitchenette with a small fridge and kettle.

From $300 per night

Bhakti Guesthouse King / Twin Room

With beautiful views of the valley, soak in the seclusion and privacy of this room, set apart from the other accommodations. Enjoy access to shared amenities such as a professional kitchen, a communal yoga space, bathrooms, and a large lawn space.

From $135 per night

Lotus Pod Queen Room

Our private rooms offer a cosy retreat complete with a plush queen bed and a small private patio, perfect for reading, relaxing, and savoring the natural surroundings.

From $135 per night

Camping

Set among beautiful mango and lychee trees near our eastern garden, our tent sites are unpowered and allow for one tent per site. The amenities block is only 50m away, and you have free access to our community kitchen area and study room.

$66 per night

Campervans

Perfect for vans no wider than 2.8m and no longer than 6m, with power hookups. Our amenities block is just a stone's throw away, and you'll have easy access to our community kitchen + study room, making your stay even more enjoyable.

$70 per night

Budget Single Room

Expertly crafted from converted shipping containers, each room offers a cosy single bed. Step out onto the shared verandah, to enjoy the lush rainforest views, while having a chat with fellow guests or simply relaxing with a good book. 

$100 per night

Budget Double Room

Each room comes with a comfortable double bed, a spacious wardrobe, and is equipped with both a fan and heater. Located close to the communal kitchen, this room offers a wonderful setting to connect with other guests over a cup of tea.

From $110 per night

Extra adult: $45 per night

CHILD RATES

Under 8: Free

Under 16: $35


Please note: Children are very welcome at Krishna Village. However, please make sure (a) that they are supervised by a parent or carer at all times and (b) to not bring under 12year olds to yoga classes and workshops, so as to not distract your fellow guests.

The Krishna Farm

The Krishna Farm, "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.

Please note: While we love all animals, we have a policy of no dogs (exceptions for registered service animals), as we have cows on the farm, and visiting dogs in the past have worried them.

Things to do

  • Ground yourself in our yoga classes
  • Expand your mind with Yogic Living classes
  • Treat yourself to a variety of therapeutic massages 
  • Visit our sacred cows
  • Swim in the river
  • Visit Springbrook National Park (30 minute drive)
  • Meditate near the 'Manasi Ganga' lake
  • Explore the vibrant cafe and art scene in Murwillumbah
  • Visit the Tweed Regional Gallery and the Margaret Olley Art Centre
  • Head to the beach (30 minute drive to Cabarita)
  • Visit the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (10 minute drive)

Book your stay

Short Getaway,

Min. 2 Nights

All bookings include 3 meals/day as well as daily yoga and other classes.

WEekly rate,

min 7 nights

Book a full week and save! All bookings include 3 meals/day as well as daily yoga and other classes.

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.

What our guests say...

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.
— Review by Candice P.: “Life Changing!”
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.
— Review by Ben W: “Great relaxing retreat!”
“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.
— Review by Lili from Melbourne

The best Yoga & Wellness Retreat near Byron Bay

Are you seeking a transformative escape to reassess your priorities and start anew? Conveniently situated between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, Krishna Village is the perfect opportunity to escape the daily grind and experience the transformative power of yoga and community living.

Why Do You Need A Yoga & Wellness Retreat Near Byron Bay?

Our modern way of living is incredibly rushed and packed with all sorts of activities, distractions, chores, work, and tasks that are waiting to be completed. This busy way of life can leave you feeling stressed, emotionally drained, spiritually fatigued and it can have a huge impact on your personality, relationships, and productivity. Hence, a yoga health retreat can be an ideal opportunity to heal and re-energise.

Krishna Village is conveniently located only 30 minutes inland from the Pacific Highway and it is the perfect place to catch your breath, get your priorities straight, manage stress and come back to being the best version of you.

Experience our joyous and simple ‘love life, live yoga’ lifestyle and learn how to navigate any challenge graciously and from a healthy, resourceful frame of mind.

What Our Byron Bay Yoga Retreat Can Do For You

Here are just a few examples of the amazing personal improvements you can expect to experience when you visit our retreat:

  • Skills development – Krishna Village gives you plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. Our organic farm is an ideal setting for learning about sustainable living and we offer a wide range of courses like yoga teacher training, massage courses, reiki courses, permaculture courses and much more. You can boost your personal skills and even add valuable certifications as a yoga teacher, massage practitioner or else to your CV.
  • Personal development – If you’re in the Byron Bay area and you’re looking for a yoga retreat that’s supporting peoples’ personal development, you’ve just found the right place. We take you back to the basics of living and help you re-align with your core priorities. Through meditation, yoga and spiritual exploration you can reconnect to who you truly are by learning how to relax your mind and spirit.
  • Stress management – One of the best benefits of visiting a wellness retreat near Byron Bay or an even more scenic space in the gorgeous, less overcrowded hinterland, like Krishna Village, is that you will learn how to manage stress better. The whole Northern Rivers region, and especially the Tweed Shire with its impressive volcanic caldera and magical Mt. Warning are known for their natural beauty and special, healing energy. Make sure to enjoy beautiful day trips to the rainforests and beaches in the area. Along with our amazing massages, delicious food, inspiring classes and awesome crowd this might be just what you need to get rid of that build-up of stress and tension.
  • Improved health – Yoga is a gentle yet superb full body workout. It is great for strengthening core muscles, boosting your posture, improving balance, deepening your breathing and for boosting flexibility all of which benefits your body and immune system. We also serve delicious vegetarian meals with ingredients that are sourced locally wherever possible, or grown right here in our own gardens. An ideal starting point if you are looking for a yoga retreat that helps improve overall health by supporting new, healthy habits.
  • Weight management – Yoga, long walks, vegetarian meals and effective stress management will enable you to manage your body weight much better. With a balanced and healthy body weight, you will enjoy much more confidence, higher energy levels, and improved health.
  • Learn about yoga and meditation – Yoga and meditation have incredible health benefits both on a physical and mental level, which will benefit you in the short and long run. Krishna Village is one of the best wellness retreats in the Byron Bay / Gold Coast area if you are looking for a yoga retreat that doesn’t only present these ancient practices as a fashionable exercise scheme, but as a holistic lifestyle that benefits body, mind and soul. Deepend your yoga practice and try out our meditation styles (kirtan and japa) which will enable you to stay in a joyous and stress-free frame of mind.

Relax With Our Wellness Retreat Near Byron Bay

It is time to stop living an unfulfilled and stressful lifestyle where there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to unwind and look after yourself. Time to take the first step to renew and relax your mind and body:

  • Book your stay – You can choose from single, twin, double, cabin, and camping accommodations. Our retreat packages include daily yoga classes, yogic living classes, an optional temple program, daily kirtan meditation and three vegetarian/vegan meals each day.
  • Enjoy our great retreat – The Krishna Village is often referred to as the Garden of Eden as it’s a haven for leading a simple, mindful, spiritually based lifestyle.
  • Lots of different programs to choose from – While you are visiting our retreat you can take part in a variety of yoga and yoga lifestyle classes every day. You can also choose from additional wellness options such as massages and reiki or enrol in professional programmes to further your life skills and become a yoga teacher, massage or reiki practitioner or permaculture designer.
  • Have plenty of fun – Krishna Village is the best yoga retreat because there are so many fun things to do. You can enjoy yoga sessions, get a massage, visit our organic farm, have a cuddle with our Sacred Cows and their calves, swim in the river, help us pick fruits and vegetables, sing along with us at the campfire, visit the beach, hike Mt Warning or visit Springbrook National Park.
  • Get plenty of rest – All of the activities at our retreat are designed to relax and renew your spirit. There are plenty of opportunities for you to unwind and get plenty of rest.
  • Return renewed and refreshed – When your stay at the retreat is over, you will feel completely renewed on a physical and spiritual level and can return home and get back to your normal life feeling fully recharged and revitalised.
  • For more information about our relaxing activities, accommodation options, vegetarian food or about our yoga sessions feel free to contact us. We welcome anyone who is looking for a change so make your booking today and change your lifestyle for a better tomorrow.

How to Get the Most from Your Yoga Retreat

Embarking on a yoga retreat is a rewarding and potentially life-changing decision that will help you to learn new lessons and live a more fulfilling and healthy life. There are a series of steps that you can take to ensure that you get the most from your retreat. Here is a closer look.

Prepare Well

To get the most from your retreat experience, you will want to make sure that you are properly prepared. This means checking that you have everything you will need (including those items which are specific to your retreat as well as general and personal items) and that you are in the right mindset to get the most from the experience.

Be sure to do some research and put yourself in the right frame of mind to get the most from your retreat. In fact, contact us if you would like our advice!

Be Present

We all have a lot going on in our everyday lives. It can be difficult to stop worrying about our work, our family, our finances and much more. These various concerns can keep us tied down and make it difficult for us to ever break free. Like quicksand, they can keep us stuck and stop us from moving forward.

When it comes to yoga retreats, Australia residents will find that they have the incredible opportunity to truly disconnect for a short while and be present in what they are doing. Many people find that it is a life-changing experience to be truly present. Therefore, we recommend that you try to give everything your full attention. Upon doing so, our guests report that they experience a deeper appreciation for every meal, conversation, and moment.

Reflect Afterwards

Just like preparing is key to enjoying any yoga retreats Australia has to offer, you should also be sure to set aside some time after your retreat to truly reflect on what you have learnt and experienced. Once you have some distance, you will be in a better position to reflect. Think about how you can apply the lessons your learned to make your everyday life more mindful, purposeful and conscious.

Why it is Important to Find Reputable Yoga and Meditation Retreats

Of course, you will want to make sure that you go on a reputable yoga retreat. By finding a trusted and well-rated yoga retreat, you can rest assured that you’ll have a positive experience. When looking for a suitable place, pay particular attention to reviews and testimonials from past visitors.

By reading their stories, you will get a firsthand insight into what you can expect. Look into the quality of teaching and guidance, available facilities, peoples’ personal experience at the retreat.

We have a wide range of reviews available for you to read, and we hope that these will give you a vivid and accurate idea of what you can expect when visiting Krishna Village.

Krishna Village is NSW's best yoga retreat for people looking to relax & recharge. We offer yoga teacher training for visitors who want to become yoga instructors. If you are looking for a retreat, we offer yoga classes, a serene, natural setting to help you relax.

Benefits of booking a Yoga Retreat

Our offerings

When you arrive at our yoga health retreat, Gold Coast and Byron Bay hinterland surrounds you – experience rolling hills, lush greenery, and total peace and quiet. This environment allows you to reconnect with the rhythms of nature, freeing you from your typically busy schedule and inviting you to look inward – to do what feels right in the moment. This is an incredibly stress-relieving process.

Join a supportive, warm community

Our wellness retreat offers a safe, warm environment for you to let go, to reconnect, and to rejuvenate in. This is your experience – your journey. Our community and the like-minded guests provide a judgement-free support group.

Reconnect with your body

The pressures of work and home life can keep us in our heads all day, every day. Through guided yoga practice, our yoga health retreat provides an opportunity to reconnect with your body, to discover the power of mindfulness, of dedicating your focus to the present moment.

Improve your nutritional intake

The food you eat can have a significant impact on your overall wellbeing. At the Krishna Village, we serve a delicious, nutritious, vegetarian menu. We grow our own organic vegetables and buy the freshest local produce where necessary. If you’re looking to reset your diet and discover the health benefits of vegetarianism, a stay with us is a fantastic starting point.

Our wellness retreat is open to individuals from all walks of life. We welcome seasoned yogis, total beginners, and everyone in between, at our yoga health retreat. The Gold Coast, Byron Bay and the surrounding region provides the perfect backdrop for you to soak up the many benefits of taking a distraction-free break from the pressures of modern-day life.