About Krishna Village
Mission & Vision
As an eco yoga community set on an organic farm, the Krishna Village endeavours to provide the blueprint of a simple, mindful, spiritually based lifestyle. By allowing our guests to share this experience, we propagate a wholesome (in Sanskrit: sattvic) and sustainable lifestyle that is good for all living beings and conducive to a joyous and loving attitude.
For the last few years we have been developing the Krishna Village from a completely volunteer based farming community to a retreat space for people focused on their personal development and spiritual growth. Staying at the Village will allow you to be immersed in a beautiful community of spiritual seekers from all over the world who are coming together with the intention of sharing their gifts and talents and supporting each others\' learning and growth. Rather than providing a scheduled retreat program, we offer a range of classes and activities from which you can pick and choose. Thus, you are able to create your own experience and adapt your activities to your individual needs.
Society at large is becoming increasingly disconnected: more and more people suffer from stress, burnout, fatigue and chronic illness. The happiness that lies in simple experiences like feeling the grass under your bare feet, digging your hands in the soil or sitting with friends around a campfire under the stars has become a distant memory. At the Krishna Village, we aim to create such a space. So take your time, breathe, reconnect to yourself and re-evaluate your life and your priorities. To support you, we invite you to experience:
The simplicity of life on an organic farm
A delicious vegetarian diet
Beautiful yoga and kirtan sessions
Personal growth through meditation and Life Coaching
A peaceful and deeply spiritual temple atmosphere
If you look at the big wisdom traditions of the world, you will notice that certain values have being cherished throughout the ages, across time and space. It is our intention to live true to them and bring them out in ourselves and others:Love: friendship, kindness, loving service and care for the Divine and all living entities: humans, animals and plants alikeWisdom: respect, curiosity and open-mindedness, spiritual practice and personal developmentBalance: sustainable living, an equilibrium between work, rest and play, giving and receivingCongruity: aiming to align body, mind and soul, honoring our individual qualities and our personal soul journeyGratitude: acknowledging the gifts we receive abundantly from the divine, mother nature and those around usSo get ready to slow down, connect to yourself and experience the sattvic way of life!
Upcoming Retreats at Krishna Village
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Fusion Acupressure Method Practitioner Training
Fusion Acupressure Method Practitioner AND Advanced Training
Fusion Acupressure Method ADVANCED Practitioner Certificate
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Intensive
Fusion Acupressure Method Practitioner Training
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Intensive
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Fusion Acupressure Method Practitioner Training
Fusion Acupressure Method Practitioner AND Advanced Training
Fusion Acupressure Method ADVANCED Practitioner Certificate
200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Venue & Amenities
From the moment when you cross the rustic wooden bridge over the Oxley River and pass through the beckoning avenue of trees which comprises the entrance to the farm, you will notice that this Vedic Yoga Sanctuary is a special place and that your soul finds peace and a sense of coming home.
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.
Apart from immersing themselves into their spiritual lives, the devotees also run a school, a cow protection program, big organic gardens and orchards, and an infinite number of yogic festivals and retreats throughout the year. In this context, the Krishna Village serves as an outreach program, inviting retreat guests, course participants and spiritual seekers from all over the world and all ages to participate in the farm\'s activities and experience a simple, happy and wholesome lifestyle.
Getting Here
Customer Reviews
A Peaceful and Refreshing Stay
Peace and Love
This Place Just Hits Different 💙
The community is amazing, everyone, from the residents to the volunteers, create such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It really feels like home. The temple is also so open and inviting if you're curious to experience it.
The yoga schedule is always packed with great classes and workshops. This trip I enjoyed yoga classes with Loli, Derek and Dan, such great teachers 🙌 The yoga school, led by Lila and Laxmivan, has produced so many outstanding teachers.
The plantbased food is amazing as always, and the Ayurvedic dinners at the village are such a beautiful addition. I also couldn't leave without taking home some of Daivi's fudge brownies and Driti's homemade jams from reception. Check out Rhadas cooking classes too if you get a chance, she creates magic in the kitchen!
This time I stayed in the newly renovated Bhakti Guest House and loved it. The rooms all have ensuites now, the king bed was super comfortable, and the views over the lake from the main kitchen are beautiful.
💙 see you again soon!
Maintenance and security issues meant my stay was difficult
On the sixth day of my stay I was verbally attacked and seriously abused by another guest at the breakfast table, this was an appalling incident, and illegal. I have a witness and am considering police action. Office reception were extremely reluctant to take any meaningful action and just wanted me to fill in a form. I had to insist that the site manager be brought in which eventually happened.
One night the smoke alarm went off repeatedly even though there was no smoke late at night It was very hard to find an after hours support number when the guy finally did arrive he was ill equipped and it did not have a battery to replace it I had to supply it.
The Wi-Fi advertised simply didn’t work at my cabin
More seriously I learned there is absolutely no on-site security at Krishna Village despite large numbers of guests and volunteers being present and some very unfortunate incidents having taken place during my 7 day stay - not involving me. If you’re a single woman you might consider whether you will be safe here.