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Vedanta Catskills Retreat
Upstate NY

May and September 2025

Objectives

The purpose of this retreat is to give you an insight into the astounding wisdom of Vedanta. Vedanta is ancient, universal wisdom that contains eternal principles of life and living. Under the personal guidance of Gautamji, senior disciple of Swami Parthasarathy, you will undergo a comprehensive program over three days in the beautiful setting of the Catskills in upstate NY, approximately two hours from Manhattan.  

Gautamji teaches Bhagavad Gita, the manual for life, where we can use the wisdom of Krishna to solve our current problems
Lectures by Gautamji 

Promoting compassion and clean eating through a plant-based diet
Custom Vegetarian menu

Understanding the yoga of action at a Vedanta Retreat in serene Catskills, New York
QA sessions

Nature walks and exploration at a Vedanta Retreat in serene Catskills, New York
Morning Trail Walk

Topics Covered 

 Passages from the Bhagavad Gita

Thoughtful questioning and discussion at a Vedanta Retreat in serene Catskills, New York
Discussions with Peers

Retreat Landscape
An Incredible Setting

Yoga

Small group discussions to promote critical thinking at a Vedanta Retreat in serene Catskills, New York
Group discussions 

Event Details

Destination
Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskills, Claryville, NY 
Date
May and September 2025. Exact dates to be announced.
Who can attend
Open to Adults and teens 16 and over only  

A day at the retreat

(subject to change) 

4:45 am Wake up (Optional)
5:00 am Individual Study
6:00 am Tea
6:30 am Yoga
7:00 am Sports, Jog, Trail Walk
8:00 am Shower
8:45 am Breakfast
9:30 am Morning Lecture
10:45 am Small Group Interactive

12:00 pm Q&A session
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Rest/ Campus Activities
3:30 pm Evening Lecture
4:45 pm Tea
5:00 pm Philosophical Movie
7:30 pm Devotional Singing
8:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm Retire