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HI Members Homecoming Retreat

Name: HI Members Homecoming Retreat (July 2025)
Start: 2025-07-24
End: 2025-07-27
Location: Himalayan Institute
Rating: 4

4.001 review

952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA, USA

July 24 - 27, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Pandit

Himalayan

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker, Pandit Tigunait offers practical guidance on applying yogic and tantric wisdom to modern life. For over 40 years he has touched innumerable lives around the world as a teacher, humanitarian, and visionary spiritual leader. You can view more of his teachings online at the Himalayan Institute Wisdom Library. Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates: one in Sanskrit from the University of Allahabad in India, and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunait access to a vast range of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures of India, as well as the languages of the Buddhist, Jaina, and Zorastrian traditions. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan Masters.

Himalayan Institute Core Faculty

Steeped in the wisdom of the sages, the Himalayan Institute Core Faculty brings you the authentic teachings of the lineage. Our faculty embodies decades of personal study and practice, and draws on the philosophical and practical teachings of the scriptures as well as the oral tradition that has been passed down from teacher to student for over 5,000 years. Our Core Faculty is passionate about sharing this timeless wisdom, and teaches practical tools centering on meditation and related practices to help seekers live a life free from negativity, doubt, and fear—and one that is full of joy, compassion, empowerment, and fulfillment.

Details of this retreat

Return to your spiritual home in the month of Guru Purnima and for the 5th anniversary of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Traditionally, this is the month spiritual practitioners return to the seat of learning and practice for inspiration and replenishment of body, mind, and soul. With this special retreat, we invite you to enjoy the love and support of your spiritual family, connect with inner and outer guidance, and renew your commitment to your deepest aspirations.

Festivities include daily practices of yoga, meditation, breathing, and relaxation; celebratory community events; satsanga with Panditji; and sharing our innate goodness with each other.

Enjoy this special 3-night retreat, filled with inspiration, rejuvenation, and community.

Getting Here

Himalayan Institute, 952 Bethany Turnpike, Honesdale, PA, USA

Accommodation

Guest House Suite

Our chalet-style accommodation features a spacious shared living room area that serves as the central hub for our 4 Private Two-Bedroom Suites. Each suite has a private bath, living room/sitting area, and a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator (no cooking facilities provided). Additionally, each suite boasts a private bedroom with a full-size bed on the first floor, a pullout couch in the living room, and a roomy loft with a queen-sized bed on the second floor. Our Guest House Suite can accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 small children, making it an ideal choice for families or groups of friends.

Jivana Suite - King with Living Room and Private Bath

Treat yourself to our best accommodation for any wellness or yoga retreat. The Jivana Suite has a spacious bedroom with a king-sized bed, a large separate living room/sitting area, and office space. This well-appointed suite includes a recently remodeled private bathroom with a bathtub/shower.

Deluxe Suite - Queen with Pull-out Sofa and Private Bath

Our Deluxe Suite is spacious and features a bedroom with a queen-sized bed. An adjacent sitting room also has a pullout sofa bed. Our Deluxe Suite includes a private bathroom, making it the perfect choice for couples and/or families with small children.

Deluxe - Queen/Full and Private Bath

Our Deluxe Room is a comfortable and spacious accommodation designed to provide a relaxing stay during your retreat. The room features a private bathroom with either one full bed, or one queen-sized bed. We hope you enjoy your stay in our Deluxe Room.

Deluxe - 2 Twins and Private Bath

Our Deluxe Room is a comfortable and spacious accommodation designed to provide a relaxing stay during your retreat. The room features a private bathroom and two twin beds. We hope you enjoy your stay in our Deluxe Room.

Standard Select Plus

This unique plus-size room features two full-sized beds with individual ceiling fans and boasts the best view of the Sri Vidya Shrine. Wake up rejuvenated and inspired to do your practice. Individual bathrooms are conveniently located steps away, across the hall. All campus amenities are close by when you stay in this centrally-located room.

Standard - Queen/Full

A private bedroom with 1 Queen/Full and a sink; community hallway bath.

Private Standard - 2 Twins

Enjoy our Private Standard Room all to yourself. These inviting rooms provide a private and relaxing space with two twin beds and a sink. Interested in sharing your retreat experience with a friend? Add a companion for an additional $40/night, enhancing the value of our Private Standard Rooms.

Shared Standard - 2 Twins

Looking for an affordable stay that feels warm and welcoming? Our Shared Standard Rooms blend simplicity and functionality —perfect for solo travelers seeking connection and focus. Each room features two twin beds and a sink, offering a cozy space for rest. We’ll thoughtfully pair you with a same-gender roommate for a secure, friendly stay. Best of all, as of March 2025, you’ll enjoy our new shared Private Bathroom Pods—beautifully remodeled, individual-use spaces with a private shower and toilet, just steps away. Book today and feel at home!

Customer Reviews

4.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Alison • Jan 03, 2022

4.0

Verified

Retreat Review

The accommodations were comfortable and the food excellent! I enjoyed the pace of the retreat which left room for reflection/alone time. The lectures were thought provoking. I am new to the Tradition, but was able to feel included as a newcomer.

I hoped for a bit more silence overall. An example, at mealtimes it was impossible to sit quietly to eat. I tried sitting in the dining annex at an empty table and invariably someone would sit down and pepper me with questions. Recommend that you provide one table for silent eating - just put a sign on that one table that says "In silence". Thank you.