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A Delightful Impromptu Song Swapping Circle


by Lilasuka dasi The other day,  after the Sunday feast, some of New Vrindavan’s finest musical talents dropped by the BlueHome Artworks Gift Shop. They went there to share their music and to jam along with each other’s songs. The night before, Jaya Rishi had approached Jesse, “I’ve invited some musicians to my room in […]

A Pleasant Surprise


A Pleasant Surprise By Tapahpunja das I attended the recent North American GBC/Temple Presidents Meetings in Houston held January 11-13th.   I was invited to speak about the Small Farm Training Center with special reference to the development of the Green Wheeling Initiative.  The time slot for presenting my topic entitled, “Toolbox for Building a Green […]

New Cowherd Girls for New Vrindaban’s Cows


New Cowherd Girls by Lilasuka dasi New Vrindaban has two new cowherd girls.  This will certainly keep the milking herd happy. It’s always fun to try out doing something you’ve never done before. Or going back to doing something you haven’t done for a long time.  And when that new thing is milking Krsna’s dear […]

Requests For Grants From ECOV


If you’ve been thinking of a project you’ve always wanted to make happen in New Vrindaban, ECOV is now accepting grant applications for projects related to its purposes. ECOV (Earth, Cows, Opportunities & Villages) is dedicated to sustainable agriculture, cow protection, community development, and simplicity — all centered around loving service to Sri Krishna, as […]

New “Bhakti Sastri” E-Course begins Feb. 2, 2013


Bhakti Sastri Course We would like to invite all of you for the New Vrindaban Bhakti Sastri E-course in cooperation with Bhaktivedanta College, Radhadesh, Belgium. Courses start the first weekend of Feb. 2013. Bhaktivedanta College is ISKCON’s university, offering a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. You can check out the website for their Bhakti Sastri […]

ECOV Board Meeting – Minutes 12-29-2012


Participating Members of the Board of Directors (constituting a quorum for said meeting to be held): Anuttama, Chaitanya Mangala, Krpamaya, Madhava Gosh, Navin Shyam Advisors present: Jaya Krsna 1. Approve agenda Approved 2. Review and approve previous meeting minutes – Completed over e-mail 3. E-mail approvals completed Bulldozer purchase WHEREAS: Both ECOV and INV have […]

Beware The Marble Hearted Fiend – an appreciation


Beware The Marble Hearted Fiend By Abhay Das of D.C.  On January 15, 2013 I have just returned from a sabbatical at New Vrindaban (if you were wondering where my blog had gone), and quite enjoyed my visit. What really struck me was the incredible beauty of Prabhupada’s Palace and the main temple. It is […]

Second Terrarium / Dish Garden Class


I would like to have a second Terrarium/Dish garden class next Sunday after lunch in the guest kitchen room. I will bring enough product and soil with me. We have a small demand to fill at NV and Center market in Wheeling. I will have a prize for the most creative garden built. This is […]

Mark Your Calendars:New Vrindaban Festival of Colors Sept. 14, 2013


The 2nd Annual New Vrindaban Festival of Colors is coming!! Sat. Sept. 14, 2013 is the date to mark on your calendars. You won’t want to miss this amazing event. Last year’s Festival of Colors, (Sept. 15, 2012)  New Vrindaban’s first ever, was a great success, with over 1,000 leaping, dancing, color throwing  and singing […]

Jobs Available in New Vrindaban


Open Services at New Vrindaban, ISKCON’s FIRST FARM COMMUNITY ISKCON New Vrindaban is looking for devotees to help fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s instruction and to serve the many devotees and pilgrims visiting: Congregational Preacher Bhakta Leader Head Cook Devotee Kitchen Assistant Cook Devotee Kitchen Assistant Cook Restaurant Cleaning Personnel for Restaurant Cleaning Personnel for Lodge Cleaning […]