Krishna Village Weekend Retreat

The demands of everyday life and pursuits of modern society can leave you burnt out, stressed and chronically ill. When you keep pushing forward without looking after yourself you can lose focus of what is really important and lose yourself in the day-to-day struggle. Come immerse yourself in the beautiful environment here at Krishna Village and reconnect back with yourself!

About our weekend Retreat

The Krishna Village is a permanent eco yoga community and this retreat is packed with a bunch of holistic goodness.

• • Immerse yourself in a fascinating, vibrant community of about 70 yogis, travelers and spiritual seekers on an eco farm between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast
  • Nourish your soul and experience a healthy, sustainable, spiritually based lifestyle
  • Learn about yoga in a holistic way, including postures, philosophy, kirtan,  and delicious vegetarian food
  • Take long walks in solitude around the farm, or meet people of all ages and from all around the world to enjoy inspiring conversations around the camp fire
  • If you are curious, visit our beautiful Radha Govardhandhari temple and learn about the spiritual foundations of our ‘simple living, high thinking’ philosophy.
  • Feel vibrantly alive and healthy on a physical, emotional and spiritual level

We provide a serene, natural setting and a safe and welcoming community of like-minded people so you can achieve true personal growth and healing.

The Krishna Village can host up to 75 people in a combination of rooms, dorms and camping spots. There are usually around 30 full time volunteers who work in our organic gardens and maintain the grounds, 15-25 retreat guests and up to 20 yoga teacher trainees.

All rooms have shared amenities. The amenities block includes showers and toilets.

Common areas include the kitchen & campfire area (the heart of the Krishna Village), the study room (with Internet hotspot) and the yoga hall where we gather for classes.

Camping (tent or van)
Set among beautiful mango and lychee trees near our eastern garden, our camping area can host tents and camper vans. The 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.

Shared Rooms
Most of our dormitories are all set in former shipping containers that have been renovated and turned into simple but comfortable accommodation. In our 2 share dorm's there is 2 single beds. 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 and towels are provided, but you need to bring your own toiletries.

Budget Room
The Krishna Village has  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 and towels are provided, but you need to bring your own toiletries.

Lotus Pod Room
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 and a towel are provided, but you need to bring your own toiletries. You have access to shared amenities with bathrooms and showers, available to Lotus Pod guests only.

Please note: If you are interested in staying at Krishna Village as a volunteer after your Yoga Teacher Training, we require 2 weeks notice before the end of the course. You can learn more about our volunteer stay here.

The Krishna Farm has been producing organic veggies since the 1980s and is well established to grow a variety of high-quality produce, free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We grow as much of our own food as we can, and otherwise buy locally wherever possible.

We produce three delicious vegetarian meals every day at the temple kitchen, with food served at the prasadam hall at the top of the hill. Additionally, the village kitchen prepares a bountiful vegan lunch on all days except Saturday, when the volunteers take their day of rest, focusing on produce from the organic gardens and catering to gluten free diets. This lunch is served in the village dining area.

All our food, whether served at the village or the temple, 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…

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.