Divine Mother Retreat for Women
at Gaia House

2-day weekend

• Coming again soon

Give yourself a wonderful weekend retreat in the uplifting surroundings of our newest retreat facility, Gaia House. This weekend will help you nurture your heart and soul, and experience the quiet, deep joy within yourself. It's a beautiful time to renew your spiritual energy before the busy holiday season begins.

In the West, the qualities of will power and achievement can sometimes overshadow the quieter feminine attributes of compassion, intuitive listening, openness, and receptivity. These feminine attributes are essential to the soul’s journey toward wisdom and freedom. It is why Nayaswami Kriyananda has spoken often of the importance nowadays of relating to God as Mother. Kriyananda says:

“Think of God as the Infinite Mother in every atom, in every cloud, in your own heart, everywhere. Think of that mother aspect of the Infinite Consciousness that created and loves every single being in this universe because every being is a part of the Infinite One. If you love the Mother in that way, if you love God in that way, then you will find a remarkably sweet relationship developing in which you have a real awareness, not just an imagination, that Mother is always with you. She watches over you, takes care of you, and hears the yearnings of your heart.”

We will share together our daily spiritual practices, delicious meals in a home-like setting, silent walks in beautiful country surroundings, kirtan (singing to God) with other women here at Ananda Village, and the nurturing fellowship experienced when we anchor our lives in Divine Mother. Garnered moments like these are priceless in our individual spiritual quest and are of lasting inspiration.

This weekend will take place primarily at Gaia House and Crystal Hermitage and will be led by Nayaswami Maria McSweeney.

Space is limited, so please register early.

Friday evening

Dinner at Gaia

Inspirational focus for the weekend

Brief chanting and guided meditation together

Saturday

Spiritual practices and breakfast at Gaia House

Inspirational sharing

Guided Silent Walk with Divine Mother

Lunch at Gaia House

Afternoon free time for massages at the Center for Radiant Health

Afternoon spiritual practices at Crystal Hermitage dome

Evening dinner at Gaia, including a few guests from Ananda Village

Kirtan (devotional chanting) to Divine Mother

Sunday

Spiritual practices and breakfast at Gaia

Closing circle at Gaia

Ananda Community’s Purification and Sunday Services at The Expanding Light

Lunch at The Expanding Light with Ananda Village women

Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.

Divine Mother Retreat for Women starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.

See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.