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WALKING INTO THE MYSTERIES RETREAT

Spend two days in the company of the 

BURRADOO RETREAT 8 & 9 NOVEMBER 2021
 

Antoinette Anandanetti has long had a strong connection with Angels -- partoculalry the Archangels. Fowllowing 

"The retreat with Anandanetti was a wonderful experience."
Information and fees

Information and fees

The fee for the retreat is $2,750 per person (pay in full at the time of booking to receive a 5% discount) and covers everything you will need during your stay. The number of guests will be limited to a maximum of 15.

 

What is included:

 

  • 7-day retreat under the guidance of inner peace activist, Antoinette:Anandanetti, supported by Gauri, with music and mentoring from Rob Sampson.

  • 2-nights twin-share accommodation and breakfast in 5-star Trident Hotel, Chennai on arrival including airport pickup.

  • Shopping trip on November 1 to the fabulous Phoenix Market City for suitable clothing to wear in Peedam, or something special for you to take home.

  • 7-nights twin-share (or triple-share if the Ashram is busy) accommodation and 3 meals/per day at Kamala Nivas Guest House.

  • Shuttle transfers to and from Chennai.

  • A full program of clearing practices, chanting, meditations and inner work.  

  • Daily visits to the Temple to see Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma.

  • Opportunities to attend and experience specific devotional practices at Temples throughout Peedam. These are filled with celebration and blessings from Amma and bring much grace to you and your loved ones. They include: 

  • Sponsorship or Lakshmi Puja - a beautiful and moving ritual in honour of  Lakshmi Narayani held in the Golden Temple at dawn.

  • Sponsorship of Lakshmi Homam - a powerful cleansing puja for yourself, family and loved ones in the fire of purification.

  • Sponsorship and attendance of Vishnu Puja - an electrifying off-the-richter-scale Puja of purification and joy honouring Vishnu, the consort of Lakshmi and precursor to Avatars Krishna and Rama. Held at the Srinivasa Temple.

  • Walking the Star Path – initial guided visit and explanation of its purpose.

  • Daily mentoring and group check-ins.

  • Experience the remarkable work of the Peedam community, touring sustainability initiative Green Sakthi, Narayani Hospital and Schools.

  • Time for quiet rest and contemplation as well as journaling and visioning.

  • A $108 donation to Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma's charitable projects.

  • Online information evening to assist you to prepare for the trip.

 

 

What isn’t included:

 

  • Your flights. You will need to book these. If you wish to travel with the group, please contact us for the flight information. 

  • Your visa for India.  It is best to allow a minimum of two weeks to get a full visa (valid for 1 year) or 5 days to obtain an eVisa  (valid for 30 days) – Cost can vary. 

  • Travel insurance. Please note this is compulsory and we would encourage you to bring a copy of your policy with you.

  • Meals or other food or drinks outside of what is supplied at the ashram.  Please note all food is strict vegetarian and specific dietary requirements cannot necessarily be fully catered to (eg dairy-free, gluten-free) so we suggest you bring some supplies with you (eg gluten-free bread or cereals) if this may be an issue.  There is a supermarket and fruit & veg-type store in Vellore (about 20 mins away via Tuk Tuk) which has a range of Indian foods.  There are street vendors near the ashram who also sell fruit & veg in season if required.

  • Transfers to and from the airport if you are travelling outside the group times.

  • Travel into Vellore on day trips. 

  • Any extra sponsorship activities undertaken at the Ashram.

  • Passport (if you don’t have one already).

  • Any additional accommodation expenses.  Should you wish to stay at the ashram outside of the stated dates or if you wish to change your allocated accommodation arrangements, these will be at your own expense.  

  • Spending money on gifts, souvenirs, or clothing.

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"The friendships I made and stories we shared made us feel more like a family..."
Your itinerary

Your itinerary

 

 

  • 31 October (Thursday). Meet at Sydney airport to travel with the group (Or you can also travel on your own on a flight/airline of your choice if you prefer).

  • Arrive in Chennai 31 October (most flights arrive late evening). Overnight stay at the 5-star Trident Hotel.  You will be picked up from Chennai airport by a hotel car so please advise your flight details in your registration.  

  • 1 November – Chennai – breakfast, meet and greet with the group and welcome from Antoinette:Anandanetti.  Shopping trip to Phoenix Market City. Evening free.

  • 2 November - After early breakfast, travel to Peedam in private air-conditioned transport (Travel time 2.5 - 3 hours drive).  The retreat commences at 12 noon.  Sponsorship of Vishnu Puja, followed by afternoon/evening Puja with Sri Shakti Amma.

  • 2-9 November daily program commences at 8.30am. The retreat concludes after the morning session on 9 November.

  • 9 November - Travel by coach to Chennai airport in plenty of time for your flight. 

  • Once you arrange your own flights to Chennai (return), visa and travel insurance for this trip, we will look after everything else! You are welcome to travel with the group (email us for flight details) or arrange to arrive in Chennai the Thursday night  (31 October).  

Accommodation

 

The rooms at Kamalanivas Guest House are modest, but well above the standards of most ashram accommodation. Rooms have A/C and ceiling fans, tiled western-style bathrooms in each room, and standard beds which are adequate. You are supplied with a pillow and bed linen but  please bring your own towel.  Should you wish to have your own pillow, you can buy one in  Chennai (I usually bring my own pillow…Netti). A bathroom mat can be handy too. 

 

You may need to triple-share depending on how busy the ashram is.  We have requested twin-share rooms but may have to be a bit flexible.


Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Kamalanivas are included in your fees, and is an Indian menu. The food is fresh and excellent quality and flavour. You may decide to bring some food, such as breakfast cereal or snacks, or if you have special dietary needs. We often visit the Divine Cafe (next door) for extra treats of Chai.

"You will have so much fun and many wonderful experiences; you will remember forever."
Booking details

Booking details

 

Pay your deposit ($750) to: 

 

Anandanetti Pty Ltd

Bank: ANZ

BSB: 012-366

ACCOUNT: 1916-03874

Description: (Your Surname) India

 

You can also pay using PayPal or Credit card. 

 

To confirm your booking, please email Gauri  with the subject line “(Your Name) is coming to India.”

 

Pay in full and receive a 5% discount ($2,612.50). The balance of $2,000 is due by 15 October 2019. To help manage your cash flow, you can pay in instalments. Just let us know.

 

  1. Purchase your travel insurance (Preferably before booking your flights in case of an emergency cancellation due to ill health. Then you may be covered for your flights).

  2. Book your flights - arriving in Chennai the night of 17 April unless you are arranging your own travel and transfers and not travelling with the group. If you wish to travel with the group, please contact us for the flight information. 

  3. Obtain your Indian visa through the VFS Global website or your eVisa through India Visas .

  4. Email Gauri once you’ve made your final payment.

 

Include in the email: 

 

  • Date of your payment.

  • Indian Visa number.

  • Travel policy number and provider (you can send a copy of your cover note if this is easier).

  • Flight details (flight number arriving into Chennai and arrival time so we can arrange your airport transfer to the Trident Hotel).

  • If you are travelling with the group or travelling early and require a private car pickup.

  • Any special dietary requirements (e.g vegan/gluten-free. Whilst we can't guarantee this can be catered for we will do our best).

 

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