This retreat took place in a small recreation center in Koncha-Zaspa, not far from Kiev. It was easy to get to Kiev in just 20 minutes. Guests could stay in a hotel room or a detached house, or stay in Kiev and commute every day.
Almost all of Koncha-Zaspa is covered with beautiful pine forest and small paths through the trees and buildings. A large number of private and state-owned boarding houses, recreation centers, sanatoriums and children’s camps are also located there.
But, of course, the centre of all such meetings is Balakhilya das. The depth of his words and the mood he emanates are the inspiration for practicing Bhakti yoga.
