“Every person needs a retreat, a “dynamo” of silence, where he may go for the exclusive purpose
of being newly recharged by the Infinite.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
General Retreat Information
Located in the picturesque Green Mountains of southern Vermont, the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Shaftsbury Hollow Retreat offers SRF members and students an opportunity to relax in nature and deepen their relationship with God through meditation, introspection, and study of the timeless Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. While visiting this peaceful sanctuary, retreatants are able to put aside the demands of daily living as they renew and revitalize body, mind, and spirit.
Numerous retreats are available throughout the year, including regional Monastic-led Weekend Retreats, Lay Member Led Retreats, Group-led Retreats, Weekend Work Retreats, and Mini-Retreats (one night). Because of the many requests we receive, reservations for conducted weekend retreats must be made in advance. Our retreats are typically scheduled a couple of months ahead of time, and an announcement with registration info is sent out to our retreat email list. If you would like to be on this list, please contact us and provide your name, email address, city or town you are coming from, and whether or not you are an SRF lessons student (and if so, please let us know if you are also a Kriyaban).
In addition to our retreat programs, we also hold weekly Sunday meditation and reading services. Click below for retreat and weekly service details.