Welcome to Ridgely: The Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, founded in 1997, is an 82-acre residential retreat dedicated to preserving and continuing the universal teachings of Swami Vivekananda. https://ridgely.org/* * *About Ridgely: During Swami Vivekananda’s first and second visits to America he spent in all at least twelve weeks of rest and revitalization at Ridgely, that beautiful estate, speaking day and night of God and of things of the Spirit, transporting those around him. Nowit is open to spiritual seekers from all over America, indeed from all over the world, as a retreat center.Read Further:https://ridgely.org/2015/08/27/about-ridgely/* * *The Vivekananda Retreat, Ridgely, founded in 1997, is a residential retreat dedicated to preserving and continuing the universal teachings of Swami Vivekananda. The 82 acre retreat provides opportunities to deepen one’s personal spiritual practice in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, visit an historical location associated with the life of Swami Vivekananda, and access a living spiritual tradition established by Swami Vivekananda and his teacher, the Indian saint, Sri Ramakrishna. Retreatants are welcome for day visits and extended stays.Read Further:https://ridgely.org/topics/aboutpages/* * *History of Ridgely:https://ridgely.org/2015/08/27/history/* * *
Swami Sarvadevananda, President:http://vedanta.org/swami-sarvadevananda/* * *Pravrajika Gitaprana, Vice-President, and Minister-in-residence* * *Board Membershttps://ridgely.org/2015/08/27/board-members/* * *
The Vivekananda Retreat provides a unique opportunity for aspirants to integrate and intensify their spiritual practice in an environment that is surcharged with Swamiji’s spiritual power. The Retreat is under the spiritual leadership of Swami Sarvadevananda. Retreatants, guided by the minister-in-residence, Pravrajika Gitaprana, will attend scheduled classes, practice meditation, and absorb the serenity that is Ridgely. All are welcome! Read Further:https://ridgely.org/2015/08/27/about-ridgely/* * *Calendar:https://ridgely.org/events-and-classes/* * *Christmas Eve Service: https://ridgely.org/2017/12/20/december-24-christmas-eve-service-6pm/* * *Retreat Celebrating Ridgely’s 20th Anniversary: https://ridgely.org/2017/10/12/retreat-celebrating-ridgelys-20th-anniversary-nov-3-4/
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Personal reflections on spiritual life by Pr. Gitaprana:https://ridgely.org/topics/gitapranablog/* * *About Swami Vivekananda:https://ridgely.org/2015/08/27/about-swami-vivekananda/* * *Ridgely in the New York Times:https://ridgely.org/2010/07/22/ridgely-in-the-new-york-times/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/12/travel/escapes/12ashrams.html* * *Ridgely featured on the BBC:https://ridgely.org/2015/09/18/ridgely-featured-on-the-bbc/* * *