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Spring Workshops in New Vrindaban and Wheeling


New Vrindaban Food Independence Workshops Spring 2013 Schedule of Events  *Ten workshops free and open to the public to explore the realm of self-sufficient living -Saturday’s workshops are held at sites in Wheeling, beginning at 12:00 noon. -Sunday’s workshops are conducted in New Vrindaban, beginning at 3:00 p.m. For information contact The Small Farm Training [...]

The 13th Festival of Inspiration at New Vrindaban


This year, the Festival was indeed an inspiration, according to many visitors to New Vrindaban on May 10, 11 and 12, 2013.  Before the Festival of Inspiration got under way, it was not without its tense moments. On Thursday morning, May 10, you never could have imagined that Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant at the Palace Lodge [...]

Two Great Reasons to Visit New Vrindaban in June


Cottage Building and 24 Hour Kirtan! A quick look at the Garden of 7 Gates in New Vrindaban will show a cabin with a rammed tire base well on its way to full construction. Even one of New Vrindaban’s favorite swamis came to work there, alongside the others! (see photo of Radhanath Swami below)            Missed [...]

Latest Update on the Festival of Inspiration 2013 in New Vrindaban


The 13th annual FESTIVAL OF INSPIRATION is the weekend of May 10, 11 and 12. Update: The last few accommodation vacancies have just opened up. Call us to reserve your spot. This is the only onsite accommodation left for Festival of Inspiration 2013.  This will be a most inspiring festival! Call now! 304-843-1600 Ext 128 [...]

New Welcome Center in New Vrindaban


A New Welcome When you visit New Vrindaban next, you will be happy to see the new Palace Lodge and Community Welcome Center as you arrive. Our transcendental receptionists will greet you, make you feel right at home, and offer you comfortable accommodations if you’d like to spend the night, or arrange for you to [...]

Sequel to the Green Builders’ Workshop in New Vrindaban after Festival of Inspiration


A follow-up to the Workshop directly following the Festival of Inspiration:   June 10th and 11th 2013 EcoVillage Green Building Earth Plastering Workshop at New Vrindaban’s Garden of Seven Gates, Moundsville WV Contact: Lilasuka at 304-843-1600 ext 106, www.newvrindaban.com or Annie Warmke at (740) 674-4300, www.bluerockstation.com   Join Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station Sustainable [...]

Thursday night April 25 Music, Music, Music in New Vrindaban


Dearest Friends and Devotees, Jesse and Lilasuka Hanson would like to remind you of and invite you to be part of our bi-monthly Tea House Project, hosted by the BlueHome Artworks Gift Shop. Musicians, poets, storytellers + guests/audience encouraged.   This Thursday, April 25. At the school—2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month—Starts at 6 [...]

Green Building Workshop at New Vrindaban’s “Garden of 7 Gates”


May 13th-17th 2013 The EcoV Green Building Project: During this five-day workshop, we will build the foundation, walls and roof of a 200 square foot cottage. The skills you’ll learn will include how to prepare the site, rammed-earth tire wall construction, bottle wall construction and basic framing for window, door and roof construction. As part [...]

You’re Invited to the Festival of Inspiration May 10, 11 & 12 2013!


You won’t want to miss the 13th Festival of Inspiration,  May 10, 11 & 12, 2013:! Here are some of the presenters for this year’s FESTIVAL OF INSPIRATION: Radhanath Swami Ambarisa dasa on the Temple of Vedic Planetarium Achyutananda dasa on his book “Blazing Sadhus” (or “Never Trust a Holy Man that Can’t Dance) Dravida [...]

This Week in New Vrindaban April 8 – 15, 2013


Thursday, April 11: 5:30 PM: Music Gathering for everyone, sponsored by BlueHome Artworks, at the School Building >>><<< April 8-15 Mon 8th -10.85.16-18 Maytreya Prabhu Tu – Srila Prabhupada Wed – 10.85.19-20 Malati Prabhu Th – 10.85.21 Mathura Prabhu-not confirmed Fr –  Bramha Samhita 32  Govinda Priya Prabhu Sat – 10.85.22-23 ? Sun – 10.85.24-25 [...]

This Week in New Vrindaban April 1 – 7


This Week in New Vrindaban: Thursday April 4 -  5:30 PM:  Bhajans in the Temple SB class Schedule April 1st – 7th Mon – 10.85.10  Balabhadra Prabhu Wed – C.C. Adi 10.8  Damodara Prabhu, Srivas Thakura’s App Day. Th – 10.85.14 ?    Fr – 10.85.15 Madhavananda Prabhu ? Sat – 10.85.15 ? Sun – [...]

Special Programs at Prabhupada’s Palace starting Fri. Mar. 29


PRABHUPADA SANGAM SCHEDULE: FRIDAYS AT PRABHUPADA’S PALACE – 2013   5:45 p.m.                          Bhajans 6:00 p.m.                          Readings and sharing of memories and  realizations 7:00 p.m.                          Arotika 7:30 p.m.                          Prasad March 29th  (Fri.)                        Hladini dasi Remembrance Day In 1970, on this day, Her Grace Hladini dasi was initiated by  Srila Prabhupada. Please bring your memories [...]

Reminder: Gaura Purnima Festival tomorrow Tues. Mar. 26


MORNING: 5:00 AM               MANGAL ARATI 5:30 AM               NRSIMHA PRAYERS 5:45 AM               TULASI PRAYERS 6:00 AM               JAPA 7:45 AM               GURU PUJA 8:00 AM               GREETING THE DEITIES 8:30 AM               SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM CLASS EVENING: 5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM             ABHISHEKA ON THE ALTAR 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM             LECTURE 7:00 PM TO 7:30 PM             ARATI 7:45 PM                  [...]

This Week in New Vrindaban Mar 25 – Mar 31


Thursday Mar 28:  5:30 PM Music Gathering at the School,                           Hosted by BlueHome Artworks Gifts. SB class schedule for the week of Mar 26 to 31, 2013: Mon –              Damodara Prabhu Tu -                Gaura Purnima – Abhay Prabhu Wen -             Kripamaya Prabhu- Class on CC; Topic: Chanting Thursday [...]

This Week in New Vrindaban Mar. 18 to 25


This Week in New Vrindaban: March 18-25 Srimad Bhagavatam Classes: Mon 18th  – 10.84.62-64 – Vyapi Prabhu Wen – CC Madhya 22.54 – Vrindavan Prabhu – topic: Association with devotees Th – 10.84.65-66 – Lalita Gopi Prabhu Fr – 10.84.67-71 – Ananta Sesa Prabhu or Abhay Prabhu Sat – 10.85.1-3 – Gaura Nataraja Prabhu Sun [...]

The Emergence of the Bees


The Emergence of the Bees  by Jayadevi dasi On Sunday, March 10, the first mild and sunny day near spring, I visited my friend and her two beehives.  Many workers were buzzing around their narrowed winter entrance.  They were defending the entrances against predator wasps attempting to get inside, and doing a great job.  I [...]