Atlanta Center of SRF Activities

“Group meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree of Self-realization of each member of the group by the law of invisible vibratory exchange of group magnetism.”

--Paramahansa Yogananda in “Seeking God Together”

Special Events, Socials, and Business Meetings

India Unveiled Program	March 1, 2008	Atlanta Center
Meeting and Center Elections	April 6, 2008	Atlanta Center
Monastic Visit	April 10-20, 2008	Atlanta Center
Spring Retreat	April 11-13, 2008	Cohutta Springs
Outreach Program	October 18, 2008	Atlanta Center
Spring Retreat	May 1-3, 2009	Cohutta Springs

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Atlanta Center To Host Regional SRF Spiritual Weekend Retreat

Friday, May 1st thru Sunday, May 3rd 2009

NOTE:

THE RETREAT REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN IN OCTOBER 2008

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR LAST YEAR'S RETREAT

IF YOU NEED INFORMATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO

SRFATLANTA@HOTMAIL.COM

It is the great joy of the Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship to welcome you to a special SRF Regional Spiritual Weekend Retreat conducted by Brother Ishtananda and Brother Ritananda starting Friday, May 1st and concluding Sunday, May 3rd. This three-day weekend retreat is located at Cohutta Springs Conference Center near Dalton some 70 miles north of downtown Atlanta. This 725-acre secluded retreat center contains a large lake and walking paths in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and should provide an ideal setting for a weekend of deep meditation and reflection. Directions to Cohutta Springs and contact information are attached. For more information, visit the Cohutta Springs website at http://www.cohuttasprings.com/index.html and/or the Atlanta Center website http://www.srfatlanta.org .

The program includes meditation, review classes, plenty of free time, vegetarian meals and snacks, an evening Satsanga on Saturday, and a devotional service on Sunday. For most of the retreat weekend attendees will be in silence. The retreat schedule is attached.

The rooms are very comfortable and offer a view of the surrounding lake. Linen and pillows are provided, though it is always a good idea to bring an extra blanket. Each room has a private bathroom, television with VCR/DVD, microwave, refrigerator, hot beverage maker, and telephone with Internet access.

When arriving at Cohutta Springs, please check in at the front desk at the Conference Center for your room key, and then check in for the retreat at the Retreat Information desk in the Conference Center foyer. The check in time for your room is 4PM on Friday. Checkout time is 11:30 AM on Sunday with lunch and a closing program after room checkout (see retreat schedule). If you cannot arrive by 7:00 PM on Friday evening, please notify us in advance by email (srfatlanta@hotmail.com ) or phone (770-434-7200) by no later than Monday, April 7^th and plan to provide for your own dinner.

Dress is casual to be appropriate for SRF services (no shorts, tank tops, etc.). Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes for enjoying the grounds and walking trails, and a mat or blanket for sitting outside on the grounds. See you soon!

In Divine Friendship,

Atlanta Center of Self-Realization

Downloadable Files: Retreat Schedule / Maps and Information / Welcome & Information

          Tentative Weekend Retreat Schedule for Spring 2009 Retreat

                                                                      FRIDAY

                      4:00 p.m.           Check-In at Registration Desk Begins

                      6:30 p.m.           Supper

                      7:30 p.m.           Welcome - followed by refreshments

                                                Begin Practice of Silence for Retreat

                                                                   SATURDAY

                      7:00 a.m.           Energization Exercises and meditation

                      8:00 a.m.           Breakfast

                      9:00 a.m.           Techniques Class & Group Practice of Techniques

                    11:00 a.m.           Free time

                    12:00 p.m.           Lunch

                      1:30 p.m.           Class

                     2:30 p.m.           Free time

         4:30 p.m.           Energization Exercises and meditation

                      6:00 p.m.           Supper

                      7:30 p.m.           Satsanga

                                                                       SUNDAY

                      7:00 a.m.           Energization Exercises and meditation

                      8:00 a.m.           Breakfast

                      9:00 a.m.           Devotional service & Meditation

                   11:30 p.m.            Final Checkout from Rooms

       12:00 p.m.           Lunch

                      1:30 p.m.           Closing Class

                      2:30 p.m.           Close of retreat

Directions and Map for Atlanta Center Spring 2008 Retreat

SRF ATLANTA REGIONAL RETREAT

May 1^st – 3^rd, 2009

The Cohutta Springs Conference Center Website:

http://www.cohuttasprings.com/home.html

Cohutta Springs Conference Center is located near Dalton, Georgia, 70 minutes north of Downtown Atlanta.
1175 Cohutta Springs Road
Crandall, Georgia 30711
800-940-6789 – Toll Free
706-695-9093 – Local Telephone

Driving Directions

From Atlanta, GA:

Follow I-75 North to US HWY 411, Cartersville (Exit 293). Follow US HWY 411 North through Chatsworth, Eton and Crandall, GA. Look for the Cohutta Springs Road sign approximately 4 miles North of Eton. Turn right. Follow Cohutta Springs Road, crossing railroad tracks, until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

From Chattanooga, TN:

Follow I-75 South. Take GA State HWY 2 East from Ringgold (Exit 350) to intersection of GA State HWY 2 and GA State HWY 225. Continue straight on connector highway to US HWY 411. Turn South (right). Travel one mile to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left. Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

From East Tennessee:

Take US HWY 411 approximately 7 miles South of the Georgia/Tennessee state line to Cohutta Springs Road. Turn left onto Cohutta Springs Road crossing the railroad tracks, following Cohutta Springs Road until you come to the Cohutta Springs entrance on your left.

Mapquest: Map for Cohutta Springs Conference Center

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=YL%2bv0b5wTu3vKenWmAzR8Q%3d%3d&longitude=A0KOqFR%2fxgyogaSEFV3Dhw%3d%3d&name=Cohutta%20Springs%20Conference%20Ctr&country=US&address=1175%20Cohutta%20Springs%20Rd&city=Crandall&state=GA&zipcode=30711&phone=706%2d695%2d9093&spurl=0&&q=Cohutta%20Springs&qc=Horseback%20Riding

Map

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Atlanta Center Welcomes Monastics For Christmas!

Photo from 2006 Christmas Visit with Brothers Prafullananda and Priyananda

Brother Prafullananda and Brahmachari Luis visited Atlanta December 13th thru 16th. The following was the public schedule for events at the Atlanta Center.

Thursday, December 13th
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.          Inspiration Service and Welcome

9:00 to 9:45 p.m.          Greeted Monastics in Fellowship Hall

Saturday, December 15th

ALL DAY CHRISTMAS MEDITATION

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.      Energization Exercises
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.    Morning Session
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.    Afternoon Session (Attend only if you attended the morning session)

Sunday, December 16th
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Meditation Service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture Service
12:15 - 2:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon and Christmas Social with Monastics

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Atlanta Center 7th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, November 11th

The Atlanta Center of Self-Realization Fellowship celebrated the 7th anniversary of the dedication of the Atlanta Center. Light refreshments were served along with anniversary cake. A special presentation was made along with special musical programs.

"Everything else can wait, but your search for God cannot wait."

- Paramahansa Yogananda

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