09/08/2025
Join us this fall in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains for Bhakti Bliss—a four-day soul-nourishing retreat devoted to music, mantra, storytelling, gentle yoga, and heartfelt community. Held amidst the vibrant autumn colors of Asheville, NC, this special gathering invites you to drop into your heart, reconnect with your inner light, and celebrate the healing power of bhakti—the yogic path of love and devotion.
This year’s retreat is especially meaningful as it marks our 20th anniversary as a band, a milestone born from the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina and transformed into an unexpected journey of resilience, creativity, and devotion.
We’ll also honor two special souls who have shaped our lives:
Gwendolyn Colman, our beloved friend and bandmate who tragically passed away in June, and David Newman, our dear friend and Bhakti Bliss co-founder, whose music and presence continue to inspire. This weekend is a living tribute to their legacies—an offering of love, remembrance, and celebration.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll be gently guided through practices that awaken the heart and uplift the spirit:
✨ Soulful kirtan chanting & songs�✨ Mythic storytelling and sacred poetry�✨ Satsangha and heartfelt community sharing�✨ Devotional rituals and reflection�✨ Journaling to deepen insight and healing�✨ Gentle, all-levels live music yoga as moving meditation and heart medicine�✨ Lullabies for the soul to help you soften, rest, and restore
Whether you’re walking through grief, seeking inspiration, or simply craving community connection, this retreat offers a loving space to explore the full spectrum of your humanity through the timeless, accessible folk arts of bhakti.
Saturday afternoon, we’ll have a dedicated celebration of Gwendolyn’s life, free & open to the public.
Come sing. Come grieve. Come celebrate.
Let us gather together to remember, to reconnect, and to rejoice in the sacred pulse of life through the music of the heart. Held at the magnificent - Asheville’s home for transcendent music & spiritual exploration.
More info & registration at link in comments.
