Dates: Fri May 22 - Mon May 25, 2026

Location: Krishnalaya, Piercy CA

Who: Open to young adults ages 18-35

*Exceptions can be made for 17 year olds if they are seniors graduating from high school in 2026 - please reach out to us at chyk-retreat@cmsj.org.

We will learn how to apply key verses from the Bhagavad Gita in our everyday lives and discover our potential. Come join us for a weekend filled with workshops, group discussions, reflection, and more! 

The retreat will be led by Brni Sandhya Chaitanya from CMLA.

FAQs

1. Will transportation be provided?
   We encourage everyone to drive/carpool to Krishnalaya. We will make a spreadsheet so people can self-organize carpools. We are also exploring additional transportation options at an extra cost (up to $100) and will update everyone at a later date (after early bird deadline).
2. Which airport should I fly into?
   Flights should be arranged to arrive before 9am on Fri May 22nd and depart after 8pm on Mon May 25th, to allow for driving time between the airport and Krishnalaya.
   • Flying into San Francisco (SFO) or San Jose (SJC) is preferred over OAK.
   If you have any other concerns, please reach out to us at chyk-retreat@cmsj.org if you have any questions.
3. 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. Please reach out to us at chyk-retreat@cmsj.org for details.
4. 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.
5. 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. 
6. What meals will be served?
   We will have 3 meals of healthy sattvik food served every day and a midday snack.
7. What should I bring?
   We encourage comfortable Indian attire as well as clothing for sports and outdoor activities. A notebook and pen/pencil are needed for our workshop activities. A more comprehensive packing list will be provided to participants before the retreat.

Feel free to reach out to us at chyk-retreat@cmsj.org with any other questions :)

2026 Schedule