Viburnums Blooming at Palace
I was just up at the Palace and the viburnums are blooming it was this heavenly wave of scent try to get by if you can.
Brijabasi Remembrance Day – April 29, 2013, 5:45 pm, Palace of Gol
Dear Brijabasi Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
We plan to have a series of sangas at the Palace of Gold during 2013 to
invoke Srila Prabhupada’s presence through Prabhupada katha and Brijabasi’s memories.
Next sanga:
Date: April 29, 2013
Time: 05:45 pm Bhajan
6 pm Readings and sharing of memories and realizations
7 pm Artika
7:30 pm Prasadam
Please join us for this auspicious occasion. Hare Krishna.
Your servant,
Kripamaya dasa
Thursday night April 25 Music, Music, Music in New Vrindaban
Dearest Friends and Devotees,
Jesse and Lilasuka Hanson would like to remind you of and invite you to be part of our bi-monthly Tea House Project, hosted by the BlueHome Artworks Gift Shop. Musicians, poets, storytellers + guests/audience encouraged.
This Thursday, April 25. At the school—2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month—Starts at 6 pm, but just come when you can get there.
Green Building Workshop at New Vrindaban Immediately After Festival of Inspiration
May 13th-17th 2013
New Vrindaban will be hosting a green building workshop put on by Blue Rock Station starting on Monday immediately after the Festival of Inspiration.
“During this five-day workshop, we will build the foundation, walls and roof of a 200 square foot cottage. The skills you’ll learn will include how to prepare the site, rammed-earth tire wall construction, bottle wall construction, straw bale construction and basic framing for window, door and roof construction.
“As part of this workshop, you will receive detailed construction drawings for the cottage – a sleeping cottage design that’s easy to build and everyone will love.”
See details here. Scholarships available for devotees.
2011-05-08 Radhanath Swami Maharaj Festival Of Inspiration Mothers Day Lecture
The 2013 Festival Of Inspiration is coming Friday May 10th to Sunday May 12th. Radhanath Swami will be there as he was in 2011.
Ramnavmi Schedule – Friday, April 19th, 2013
Dear Brijabasis,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Please see the schedule for Ranmavmi hereafter:
4:30 PM….Rama Bhajans
5:00 PM….Abhisheka
6:00 PM….Class by Varshana Maharaja
7:00 PM….Arati
7:45 PMS .Feast
8:30 PM Shayan Arati
Happy to see you at the Festival. Hare Krishna.
Your servant,
Jaya Krsna das
Green Building Workshop at New Vrindaban’s “Garden of 7 Gates”
May 13th-17th 2013
The EcoV Green Building Project:
During this five-day workshop, we will build the foundation, walls and roof of a 200 square foot cottage. The skills you’ll learn will include how to prepare the site, rammed-earth tire wall construction, bottle wall construction and basic framing for window, door and roof construction.
As part of this workshop, you will receive detailed construction drawings for the cottage – a sleeping cottage design that’s easy to build and everyone will love.
The Workshop Agenda includes:
Sunday (May 12th):
Travel day/late afternoon orientation. Arrive at New Vrindaban (or your hotel or other sleeping arrangement) at some point during the day. Get accommodations set up by 4 PM, and then join Jay and the BRS crew at New Vrindaban to share in an orientation and conversation about the next five days. The discussion topics will include:
Site selection and preparation
Tire selection
Basic Earthship construction concepts
You will be sent confirmation of the evening’s activities early in May.
Monday (May 13th):
The Art and Science of pounding tires – all day
Concrete “half-tires”
Basic mixing of cobb for tire walls (Learning to mixing cobb by hand or foot)
Tuesday, (May 14th):
More tire pounding – we have to get to the top of the wall
Installing the sill plates and locking it all together
Basics integrating of windows and doors into the structure
Window and door framing/installation
Water issues (keeping everything dry)
Wednesday (May 15th):
More tire pounding
Framing the roof
Decking the roof
Covering the roof
Thursday (May 16th):
The theory and practical uses of can/bottle walls – capping the top of the wall
Cobb integration into rammed-earth tire walls
EVENING: Celebration vegetarian potluck. Please feel free to bring any preparation that has no meat, fish, chicken or egg products. Please also note:no cigarettes or intoxication of any kind allowed on the property.
Friday (May 17th):*
Finish up tire pounding and bottle wall construction
Finish up tire wall cobbing
Moundsville Sleeping Cabin – back framing
Workshop location in rolling hills of WV
HOUSING:
MEALS: Meals may be the real treat of the workshop and worth the price alone (you may be tempted to just come to dine – skipping the workshops all together). Breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of the workshop. We will dine on lovingly prepared vegetarian food prepared by members of the New Vrindaban community. Evening meals can be purchased at the restaurant on site or in Moundsville (about a 25 minute drive).
On Thursday evening, after the workshop day there will be a potluck. Bring some local food or product from your region to share on this fun night, and prepare to celebrate all of your contributions during the week.
ACCOMODATIONS::
Options include:
Shared room with an adjoining bath at New Vrindaban (total cost for workshop, breakfast/lunch, and shared accommodations $600). Bring your own tent and camp on site ($500 includes workshop and breakfast/lunch). Regular accommodations available through lodge at 30% discount.
304-843-1600 ext 111
http://newvrindaban.com/visitus/lodging.html
Workshop logistics:
Once you register you’ll receive an update on what to bring, directions, etc.
Class size is limited (lots of individual attention), so please reserve your spot early.
Visit either – http://newvrindaban.com/visitus/lodging.html Or Moundsville WV’s site to check out local bed & breakfasts, and hotels online (workshop fee is $500 whether you stay on the property or not).
Contact New Vrindaban to arrange accommodations and pay for the workshop at (304)-843-1600 ext 111.
Invitation to New Vrindaban Community Dialog – Sunday April 21st!
Dear Brijabasis,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
The board members of ISKCON and ECOV gather for their annual joint board meeting in New Vrindaban on April 20th and 21st, 2013.
We are happy to invite all Brijabasis for a Community Dialogue and would like to hear from you, as fellow community members.
The opening question and topic for discussion: “How can we better serve you?”
Please take this opportunity to share your cares and concerns, ask questions and engage in open dialog.
Event: Community Dialog
Date: Sunday, April 21st, 2013
Time: 3 to 5 pm, after the Sunday Feast
Place: RVC Temple Guest Kitchen
We look forward to your participation!
Hare Krishna.
Your servant,
Jaya Krsna das
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