You and your loved ones are invited to a very special family-friendly “Spirit and Nature Weekend” at Song of the Morning! Paramahansa Yogananda’s beloved chant “Spirit and Nature dancing together” has inspired this magical event. This is a golden opportunity for anyone looking to immerse themselves in our pristine and sacred land, with guided nature walks, meditations and joyous fellowship under the sun and the stars! We’ll offer guided meditations in the cool and quiet mornings, hatha yoga amidst the vibrant forest and clean air, festive music and divine kirtan, meditation and story-telling around a sacred fire, delicious vegetarian meals and so much more! There will be plenty of free time to swim in the river and simply bask in the spiritual vibrations.

Ticket includes pass for entire retreat, camping and communal meal Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime. (food truck will be onsite for breakfast, lunch and snacks Thursday through Sunday morning)

Extended Early Bird Ticket Prices:

$250 ages 17+

$75 ages 12-16

Kids 11 and under are free!

If you are looking to book a room in the Domes, Lodge or Wheelhouse an email will be sent to you after you buy a ticket that will allow you to book indoor accommodations. NOTE ALL ROOMS SOLD OUT EXCEPT THE DORMS IN THE DOMES! LOCAL HOTELS AVAILABLE IN GAYLORD IF YOU DON’T WANT TO CAMP OR STAY IN DORMS…

Food provided by:

• Aamchi’s Mumbai Indian Cuisine (catered dinner Friday, Saturday and lunch on Sunday) included in ticket price!
• My Little Honey Pot Food Truck (to order breakfast, lunch and snacks Thursday through Sunday)

Schedule Overview

FRIDAY

• 2-5:00 p.m. ~ Arrival/Check In
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. ~ Hatha Yoga led by GLYTA in the Main Tent for Early Arrivals with David Krolikowski
• 5:00 p.m. ~ Vegetarian Indian Dinner in the Dining Tent catered by Aamchi Mumbai
• 6:30 p.m. ~ Opening Ceremony & Meditation in the Main Tent
• 8-8:30 p.m. ~ Hindustani Classical Music with Bidisha Ghosh and Adinath in the Main Tent
• 8:45 p.m. ~ An Evening with Singer Songwriter Audra Kubat in the Main Tent

SATURDAY

• 7:00-8:00 a.m. ~ Early Bird Watching with Mike Wanger meet at the Main House
• 8:15-9:15 a.m. ~ Morning Hatha Yoga led by GLYTA in the Main Tent with Kendra Hubbarth-Bohr
• 9:30 a.m. ~ Morning Meditation led by Song of the Morning in the Main Tent
• 10:30 a.m. ~ Morning Free Time
• 12:00 – 2:00p.m. ~ Time in Nature with Options:
• Children’s Nature Walk with Naturalist Ivan Witt meet at the Main House
• Reflective Nature Experiences Forest Walk with Carol & Bruce Malnor meet at the Lodge
• 2:30 p.m. ~ Ojibwe Storytelling with Tony Miron by the small bridge
• 3:45-4:45 p.m. ~ Hatha Yoga led by GLYTA in the Main Tent with Shannon Smith
• 3:45-4:45 p.m. ~ Family Music Workshop with Audra Kubat in the Dining Tent
• 5:00 p.m. ~ Indian Vegetarian Dinner in the Dining Tent catered by Aamchi Mumbai
• 7:00 p.m. ~ Guided Meditation & Sanskrit Chanting with Lopamudra & Naren in the Main Tent
• 8:00 p.m. ~ Yatra: A Pilgrimage of Sacred Music with Naren K. Schreiner, Adinath (Paul Sihon) & Bidisha Ghosh in the Main Tent
• 10:00 p.m. ~ Sacred Campfire & Storytelling

SUNDAY

• 6:45-7:45  a.m. ~ Early Bird Walk with Mike Wanger meet at the Main House
• 6:45-7:45 a.m ~ Serene Nature Walk with Bruce& Carol Malnor meet at the Domes
• 8 a.m. ~ Hatha Yoga led by GLYTA in the Main Tent with Kaye Thomas-Hogan
• 9:15-10:15 a.m. ~ Songwriting Workshop – Ode to Self  with Audra Kubat
• 9:15-10:45 a.m. ~ Guided Meditation & Chanting in the Main Tent with Naren & Lopa
• 11 a.m. ~ Sunday Spiritual Gathering in the Main Tent with Karen & Justine
• 1 p.m. ~ Sunday Community Lunch in the Dining Tent catered by Aamchi Mumbai
• 2:30-3:00 p.m. Closing in the Main Tent