



Dates: Sept 19th – 22nd, 2024
Location: Krishnalaya, Piercy CA
Ages: 18-35 (high school graduates and above)
Registration has closed – we had so much interest that we reached our max capacity! We have opened a waitlist – please email us at national-chyk-retreat@cmsj.org if you are still interested and we will add you to the waitlist! 🙂



SCHEDULE
(subject to change)




Transportation
Will transportation be provided?
We will provide transportation from the Bay Area to Krishnalaya, for all attendees. There would be no additional cost that you would need to pay for transportation. We have arranged a bus that will leave at 12pm sharp from the CMSJ ashram, with stops in SFO and San Ramon.
Which airport should I fly into, and at what time?
If you are traveling by plane, you should plan to fly in by 10am to San Jose (SJC) OR 11am to San Francisco (SFO) on Thursday Sept. 19th and fly out after 8pm (SJC) OR after 7pm (SFO) on Sunday Sept. 22nd to allow for driving time between the airport and ashram. If you would like to fly in on Wednesday and/or out on Monday, and are in need of accommodation on Wednesday or Sunday night, you can reach out to us at national-chyk-retreat@cmsj.org.
FAQs
What is the facility like?
Krishnalaya is a beautiful ashram nestled in the coastal mountains and giant redwood forests of Piercy, CA. The photo gallery below shows a few of the ashram’s features.
What are the room accommodations like?
Attendees will be sharing cabins with around 3 – 4 people per cabin. Each cabin has a shared bathroom. Men and women will have separate accommodations.
What meals will be served?
We will have 3 meals of healthy sattvik food served everyday and a midday snack.
What should I bring?
We encourage comfortable Indian attire as well as clothing for sports and outdoor activities. A notebook, pen/pencil is recommended for taking notes. A comprehensive packing list will be provided to participants before the retreat.
Can I join late or leave early?
Yes, we can accommodate you if you’re not able to join the whole time, but depending on your availability, we may or may not be able to provide transportation for you.
Other questions? Feel free to reach out to us at national-chyk-retreat@cmsj.org.




