What is the Vaishnava Arts Retreat? It is a gathering of devotees—or craftspeople working in different media to express their expertise and joys or art and create a calming experience for other devotees to pursue art in their practice of bhakti. Stepping back from the demands of every day can inspire leaps in creativity and thus our spiritual life.

Ever had an interest in art but never really dove head first into the experience? This retreat gives you the ability to do that. It is completely possible to learn various forms of art on your own, but it can be a little lonely, and you might lose your motivation halfway through. Here you have the chance to learn alongside others who have the same interests as you. You can learn from each other and bounce around ideas together. You get the chance to  hear the thoughts and opinions of others, really growing in your artistic abilities. Even those who consider themselves a novice to an art form will benefit from trying out something new, or perfecting their skills, on an artist retreat.

You can finally take a break from your everyday life and slow down for a little while. Take the chance to “get away from it all” and have no worries. Do something you enjoy for a change, and give yourself a break!. Envelope yourself in art, this is a time for self-reflection and peace. Art can be therapeutic and really help you through your troubles. Sometimes it is critical to just be quiet and do some self-reflection so take a break and do something you really love to do.

Your creativity is like a muscle,  the more you use it, the stronger it gets. If you’re going through a creative rut and need a little more motivation, maybe The Vaishnava Arts Festival is what you need. After you spend time using your creativity, and hanging out with other creative people, you will be able to go home with so many new ideas and inspiration.

There are so many reasons that an arts retreat can benefit both artists and non-artists. If you want to learn more about art, give yourself a break, or even strengthen your creativity, this Vaishnava Arts retreat is for you. Take a break! Do something that makes you happy with other devotees that share the same interests as you. Give your artistry a chance to grow and thrive in bhakti!

Each workshop will run from 1 to 2 hours allowing you to participate in multiple workshops each day. Join us for a unique and stimulating weekend!

Schedule:

Friday, May 12, 2023

6:15 AM: Yoga Yogi Charu Yogashala
8:00 AM: Srimad Bhagavatam Class: How does Krishna reciprocate? Kalakantha Prabhu Temple Room
9:00 AM: Breakfast Prasadam
10:30 AM: Set up services for volunteers c/o Anuradha Prabhu   
1:30 PM: Lunch Prasadam
3:00 PM: Beginners Watercolor (10 Students only) Jamuna Prabhu Village Center   
3:30 PM: Harmonium & Music Theory Kalakantha Prabhu Yogashala
5:00 PM: Dramatic Readings from the Mahabharata Hridayananda Goswami Yogashala
6:00 PM: The Art of Balance Vraja Vihari Prabhu Village Center
6:00 PM: Sing to the Moon (Poetry Appreciation) Ananda Vrindavana Prabhu Yogashala
7:15 PM: Dinner Prasadam (45 mins only)

Saturday, May 13, 2023  

6:15 AM: Yoga Yogi Charu Yogashala
8:00 AM: Srimad Bhagavatam Class: Finding Your Unique Way to Serve Krishna Vraja Vihari/Ananda Vrnd. Temple Room
9:00 AM: Breakfast        
10:30 AM: Sing to the Moon (Poetry Appreciation) Ananda Vrindavana Prabhu Prasadam Room
10:30 AM: Pranayama    Nikunjavilasini Prabhu Village Center
10:30 AM: The Art of Balance Vraja Vihari Prabhu Yogashala
12:00 PM: Waldorf Pedagogy in Bhakti Anuradha/Virginia Community Hall/On island weather permitting
12:00 PM: Srila Prabhupada, Our Founder-acharya Suresvara Prabhu Prasadam Room
12:00 PM: Power of Story Sankirtan Prabhu Village Center
12:00 PM: On Writing for Krishna Kalakantha Prabhu Yogashala
1:30 PM: Lunch
3:30 PM: Writing Devotional Songs Krpamaya Prabhu Yogashala
3:30 PM: Mrdanga Nitai Gauranga Prabhu Prasadam Room
3:30 PM: Seeing Krishna in Nature Prabhupada Priya Village Center
5:00 PM: Thriving in a Spiritual Community Srutisagara Prabhu Community Hall
5:00 PM: Power of Story Sankirtan Prabhu Village Center
5:00 PM: Mrdanga Nitai Gauranga Prabhu Prasadam Room
5:00 PM: Introduction to Pastoral Counseling Kalakantha Prabhu Yogashala
6:00 PM: Dinner Prasadam (45 mins service only)
7:00 PM: Kaliya Lila in Music and Verse followed by the Phantom of the Ashrama Krpamaya & NV residents/ KH Gainesville Community Hall
7:30 PM: Drama: The Witness Gopal Bhaktimarga Swami & Players Community Hall

Sunday, May 14, 2023

6:15 AM: Yoga Yogi Charu Yogashala
8:00 AM: Srimad Bhagavatam Class: Transcendental Motherhood Prabhupada Priya Prabhu Temple Room
9:00 AM: Prasadam       
10:00 AM: Beginners Watercolor (10 students only) Jamuna Prabhu Village Center
10:30 AM: On Writing for Krishna    Kalakantha Prabhu Yogashala
10:30 AM: Srila Prabhupada, Our Founder-acharya Suresvara Prabhu Prasadam Room
12:00 PM: Power of Story Sankirtan Prabhu Village Center
12:00 PM: Krishna House Continental Reunion Panel Yogashala
1:30 PM: Sunday Feast Prasadam

Date: May 12-14, 2023

Location: ISKCON New Vrindaban - 3759 McCrearys Ridge Rd, Moundsville, WV 26041

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