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• Winter Bliss 2026-27

  • Start
    30 Dec 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    03 Jan 2027
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Green Mountain Retreat in Los Gatos, CA

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  Winter Bliss 2026-27

  December 30, 2026 - January 3, 2027
  @Green Mountain retreat in los gatos, ca

  Ring in the New Year with Lots of Sadhana & Kiirtan!

  

  CURRENT PRICES ARE Early bird & WILL BE available FROM NOW until nov 14 (RATES INCREASE ON NOV 15)

  Retreat Highlights:

  • Immerse yourself in heartfelt bhajans and elevate your spirit with blissful kiirtan, singing, and dancing:
    (Avartha Kiirtan every night & Akhanda Kiirtan Dec 31st to Jan 1st)
  • Rejuvenate with meditation sessions, four times daily
  • Invigorate your body with daily yoga asanas
  • Enlighten your mind with spiritual lectures & discourses
  • Participate in insightful workshops led by seasoned devotees
  • Have quick & easy access to both the Dharma Cakra hall and all performances & workshops as they are in the same building
  • Enjoy Gourmet Delicious Vegetarian Food with Vegan options (they have chefs that specialize in Chinese vegetarian satvic food)
  • Reconnect with nature through winter walks
    
  • Rejoice with satsaunga - the good company of fellow seekers

  This is a golden opportunity to immerse yourself into the blissful waves of ecstatic kiirtan and deep meditation!
  

  VIEW DETAILED RETREAT SCHEDULE
  (once available)

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  ACCOMODATIONS (IN-PERSON):
  There are 2 accommodation types available:
  1) Dormitory Rooms (separate rooms inside the main building)
  VIEW DORMITORY FLOOR PLAN
  2) Cottages (individual houses to be rented out to families or couples)
  NOT included in Dormitory Floor Plan

  COST & REGISTRATION:
  

  Prices vary according to chosen option.  Current prices are Early Bird & will be available from now until Nov 14 (rates increase on Nov 15).
  

  Choose one of the options available for in-person or online participation. Payment plans are available if needed.  Register online with a credit or debit card.  If you have problems with the online registration system, need financial assistance or any other information or assistance, please email us.

  SCHOLARSHIPS:
  We offer a few part time scholarships to those who participate in the organization of the program. Please email us and tell us your skills if you would like to volunteer. As of now, we need assistance with technical support for sound and image, a transportation organizer, marketing, registration, accommodations, and many more.

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  ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES (IN-PERSON):

  Arrive by: 3:00 PM Saturday Dec 30, 2026
  Depart by: 11:00 AM Thursday Jan 3, 2027

  Address: 19480 Bear Creek Rd

  Los Gatos, CA 95033
  https://www.greenmountainretreat.com

  PREFERRED AIRPORTS:
  ~20 minutes from San Jose Mineta International (SJC)
  ~55 minutes from San Francisco International (SFO)
  
  [please share your itinerary with Transportation-in-Charge Dada Jagadiishananda via WhatsApp at (323) 541-8555]

  WHAT TO BRING?

  1) Warm, comfortable and respectful clothing for indoor & outdoor programs.
  2) Shoes for hiking and walking outdoors.
  3) Slippers while inside.
  4) Personal toiletries.
  5) Blankets or mats for asanas and meditation.
  6) Guitars and musical instruments.

  SPECIAL GUESTS:

  Various Wholetimers and Family Acaryas will be present.

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  HEALTH POLICY:
  Don't come to the retreat if you are sick. Take health precautions such as washing hands regularly.  If you show symptoms of illness during the retreat, you will be asked to take a test and, if needed, isolate yourself/leave the retreat site.

  REFUND POLICY:
  No refunds will be issued 25 days before the retreat.  Refunds between 26 and 45 days before retreat you will only receive credit for future retreats, minus a 25% fee. Refunds 46 days before retreat will be issued minus a 25% fee. Payments in-person are charged an extra $150. To apply for a payment plan, receive assistance with online registration, or if you have any questions, please email us.

  
  

  

  
  

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