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Growing Under the Shelter of Srila Prabhupada
BhaktiRoots is a Gurukul family retreat, not just a kids' camp - children, parents and devotee families come together for a weekend of kirtan, activities, learning, seva and devotee association. This year's theme invites the whole family to learn from Srila Prabhupada's life and example, together.
Early Bird · Ends 20 Sept 2026
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Adults
$155 $165
Children
$135 $145
Have a child outside the 5–13 core program age range? Join the waitlist above and we'll be in touch.
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Venue & Accommodation
Set among the natural beauty of the Hunter Valley, the retreat centre provides a beautiful and comfortable setting for families to step away from the everyday and spend the weekend together. The venue offers comfortable, semi-luxury style accommodation alongside dedicated spaces for our retreat activities, gatherings and family experiences.
Families may be accommodated together within shared accommodation arrangements, with the exact rooming configuration dependent on availability. Some families may be accommodated at nearby hotels/Airbnbs approximately 15–20 minutes from the main retreat venue, with the full retreat program taking place together at the main venue regardless of where you stay overnight.
📖All You Need to Know
Everything worth knowing before you register
BhaktiRoots is a family retreat for Gurukul children aged 5–13 and their parents or guardians - the whole family is welcome.
Core Program [Ages 5–13]
Main focus group, with dedicated activities and full program participation.
Toddlers [Ages 0–4]
Must be supervised by parents at all times. No dedicated program, though a supervised play corner may be set up. Free sharing a parent's bed; child rate applies for a separate bed.
Youth [Ages 14+]
Welcome to join in or volunteer with our youth team - register as an Adult participant.
Parents
Join bonding sessions, family activities and seminars, and build sangha with other families.
BhaktiRoots follows a full Krishna-conscious temple program across the weekend - including Guru Puja, mangala aarti and other aartis, kirtans, dedicated sessions for kids and parents, and a special Saturday night program. The full agenda will be shared closer to the retreat.
Check-in begins 8:45am Saturday - we encourage families to arrive on time so the program can start smoothly for everyone. The retreat concludes Sunday at 3:30pm.
This year's theme, Growing Under the Shelter of Srila Prabhupada, runs through a weekend of kirtan, children's and family activities, seva, learning and devotee association - with plenty of time for parents and children to connect with other families.
Families will be accommodated together in comfortable, semi-luxury style accommodation. Depending on availability, accommodation may be arranged across shared properties where multiple BhaktiRoots families stay together and share common areas and facilities.
Some families may be accommodated at nearby hotels or Airbnbs approximately 15–20 minutes from the main retreat venue. Accommodation will be allocated in registration order, subject to availability and family requirements.
Regardless of where families stay overnight, the full retreat program will take place together at the main venue, with accommodation primarily serving as a comfortable place to rest and recharge between the day's activities.
Your registration includes a night of family accommodation, five opulent prasadam meals, a complimentary gift for every attendee and the full retreat program.
Yes - five opulent prasadam meals are included, prepared by the ISKCON West Sydney Head Chef team. All meals are vegetarian, sattvic and onion/garlic-free, made according to Vaishnava principles. Please let us know any dietary requirements or allergies during registration.
We consider these on a case-by-case basis - please join our waitlist or contact the BhaktiRoots team to discuss your circumstances. Dietary, medical and accessibility requirements are collected during registration.
Safety Measures
- All adult volunteers have Working With Children Checks
- Comprehensive Risk & Safety Management Plan (available on request)
- On-site first aid and medical support
- 24/7 emergency contact team
- Structured supervision with clear protocols
Medical Care
- Secure medication storage and administration process
- Parent hand-in at check-in, logged doses, returned at check-out
- Severe allergies or special care needs assessed before the event
- Direct parent consultation for any medical concerns
Health Policy
Please do not attend if unwell with contagious symptoms. A sensible illness/refund/credit policy applies.
A 24-hour change-of-mind refund is available from the time of purchase. After this period, refunds are not available due to logistical requirements.
Need further information?
Reach out to the BhaktiRoots team directly