“SERVICE IS THE BEST WAY; SERVE OTHERS AND DO YOUR SADHANA ALONGSIDE.” - SRI M

SPRING 2025 VOLUNTEER REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 AT 11:00 AM CST AND CLOSE ON MARCH 9, 2025 AT 11:00 AM CST.

Thank you for offering to volunteer at Sacred Grove. Our programs are 100% run by volunteers.  This is an opportunity for you to have a spiritual retreat where your Seva (selfless service) is your Sadhana (spiritual practice). We welcome your help and welcome you to connect with Sri M’s community and learn from the experience of Seva.

IMPORTANT DATES, ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

Spring 2025 volunteer registrations will open on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST and close on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST.  

Important Dates:  We are looking for volunteers to help with the dates/retreats as follows:

  • Pre-Retreat:  April 17, 2025

  • Kriya Yoga Retreat 1:  April 18, 2025 - April 20, 2025

  • Kriya Yoga Retreat 2:  April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025

  • Bhagavad Gita Retreat:  May 2, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Volunteering for the retreat has been divided into three sessions. You are welcome to volunteer for any or all of these sessions on the dates below:

    • BG-Volunteer Session 1:  May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025

    • BG-Volunteer Session 2:  May 5, 2025 - May 7, 2025

    • BG-Volunteer Session 3:  May 8, 2025 - May 11, 2025

  • Evening with Sri M:  May 17, 2025

  • Kriya Yoga Retreat 3:  May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025

  • Post Retreat:  June 2, 2025

Arrival & Departure from Sacred Grove:  We recommend that you plan to arrive at Sacred Grove at 5:00 PM CST one day before the retreat start date. This allows you to meet with your team, understand your tasks, and get oriented with the campus.  You must be at Sacred Grove by 8:30 AM CST on Day 1 of the retreat to attend a mandatory orientation meeting starting at 9:00 AM CST. 

Please plan to depart one hour after dinner is completed (estimated 9:00 PM CST) on the last day of the retreat you are volunteering for.  Avoid leaving earlier to support the team in wrapping up the retreat.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers are needed during, between, and before/after retreats. Please sign up for a retreat you are not attending as a participant.

During Retreats:
Tasks include kitchen and dining hall duties, washing dishes, cleaning, managing registration, assisting with traffic flow and parking, and more. Indicate your preferred tasks on the volunteer registration form, and we’ll try to match your interests with the retreat's needs.

Between Retreats:
Support is needed for purchasing and storing supplies, deep cleaning, and preparing Sacred Grove for the next retreat.

Before and After Retreats:
Help is needed with transporting supplies between Dallas and Graham, taking inventory, and cleaning and storing items as required.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

We have negotiated discounted rates for accommodations at the following hotels in Graham, TX, for the retreats.  Please make the reservations directly with the hotel using the links below.  We recommend not using third-party websites to book hotel rooms, as it becomes easier for hotels to track guests at our retreats and serve them properly.  We will not have any accommodation provided by Blossom Foundation for Spring 2025 retreats.  

Please note that we will also start a retreat-specific WhatsApp group to help facilitate conversations with other volunteers about arranging roommates, sharing rental cars, organizing a ride, etc.

Hotels info  

  • Hotel Middleton: $90/night plus applicable taxes. 
    Link:  www.hotelmiddleton.com promo code:  blossom25
    This is a new boutique hotel (opened in 2023).  The rooms are small, converted container spaces, but the finishes are nice.  They have rooms with 1 queen bed, ideal for a single occupancy or a family of 2.

  • Salt Creek Lodge:  Daily Rates $60, Weekly Rates $350 plus applicable taxes.
    Please call the hotel to book directly at +1 (940) 549-8320, and mention “Blossom Foundation Rate”  to avail of this rate 

Other accommodation options include Airbnb/VRBO and camping in the nearby area.

The two closest cities to Graham with hotel accommodations are Mineral Wells (approximately 45 minutes from Graham) and Wichita Falls (approximately 1 hour from Graham). 

Attendees have previously shared rooms based on preferences. After your retreat application is confirmed, you’ll receive a link to join a WhatsApp group where you can coordinate room sharing with others. Please note, there is no accommodation at Sacred Grove, so securing your hotel stay upon registration is essential.

OTHER VOLUNTEER BENEFITS

Volunteers will be provided meals on all days they volunteer at Sacred Grove. During retreats, volunteers may have the opportunity to attend select sessions, such as a cultural program or group meditation with Sri M. Specific details will be shared during the volunteer orientation on the first day.

Full-time volunteers can access the campus during posted opening hours. During breaks, they may use the meditation gazebos, Babaji’s and Mary’s Grotto, and the dining hall.

Volunteers will not have access to the main residence or meditation hall except during specific sessions announced at the retreat orientation.

For further questions, please email sacredgrovevolunteers@blossomfoundation.com

 
 

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