May 24-27, 2024
Just Love Forest • Poetry, GA
More than a retreat, this is an exercise in Sacred Community...
An interspiritual gathering rooted in the lineage of Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba and centering the teachings of Bhakti Yoga and Buddhism.
Anchored with mantra, meditation, and ritual, the core practice of this retreat is Sacred Community. We practice seeing the Divine everywhere—in nature, in each other, and in ourselves—and we act in reverence to this Truth. In this way, we help each other awaken from separation and into the Heart of Love.
JUST LOVE FOREST

This retreat will be held at Just Love Forest, 716 sacred acres of land in Poetry, GA that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, spiritual exploration, and ecological consciousness, making it a perfect haven for those seeking a retreat that nourishes the soul, mind, and body in the lap of nature. It’s an ideal destination to gather in nature for this spiritual and devotional retreat. The forest is not just a backdrop but an active participant in the retreat experience, encouraging participants to engage all their senses, immersing themselves in the natural environment.
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Meditation
Each morning starts with guided meditation. We practice letting go of clinging in the mind, so we can return to Loving-Awareness.
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Kirtan
Each night ends with kirtan from experienced chant leaders. Kirtan is the practice of chanting the Holy Names— ancient Sanskrit mantras that reveal Loving-Awareness.
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Ritual
Puja is woven throughout each day, and it is a prayer made with the entire body, mind, and senses. It is an honoring of the Love within, and it awakens Bhav (the devotional mood) and connects us to community.
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Teachings
Our teacher, Ram Dass, honored all paths and had a special affinity for both Bhakti (devotional yoga) and Buddhism. Authentic teachings will be offered as a way to ground our experience in something deep, meaningful, and rooted in lineage.
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This is a live recording from a 5-day silent Loving-Awareness retreat led by Durga Stef and the members of Kripa. In this 15 minute meditation, Pavan Das uses the example and presence of Ram Dass as an invitation into the essence of Loving Awareness.