Rise and Shine Retreat: Rejuvenating your Spiritual Life

“Easter may bring lilies, bunnies, and eggs for you to celebrate Christ’s resurrection; but I pray that the lily of Christ wisdom grow in the garden of your soul, that you taste the sweetness of Christ love in your heart, that you enjoy the infinitely colored egg of true happiness — and that, like the fast-footed bunny, may you quicken your pace towards your divine home.” -Paramhansa Yogananda

Join our guest Lightbearer ministers Bhaktimarg and Atman Goering from Ananda Village for an uplifting and joy-filled Easter celebration at the Springhill Retreat Center in Richardson, Texas.

This three-day, two-night retreat (Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2026) offers a beautiful opportunity to rejuvenate your spiritual life, deepen your practice, and connect with community. Enjoy the peaceful, immersive natural setting of Springhill while nurturing body, mind, and soul.

Retreat Highlights Include:

• • Classes and inspiration guided by Bhaktimarg and Atman
  • Daily Sadhanas; energization, yoga and meditation.
  • Special Easter events and activities: Purification Ceremony, Easter Kirtan, Sunday Service, and Easter Banquet with egg hunts for children and adults
  • Family-friendly retreat: For the first time in many years, this retreat is designed for the whole family. A dedicated indoor space will be available for families, in addition to camping opportunities and activities that engage both adults and children, making this retreat a special experience for everyone.
  • Time for silence, introspection, and nature walks
  • Group activities, satsang, and community sharing
  • Healthy vegetarian meals, with special dietary needs accommodated
  • Opportunities to establish new friendships and deepen existing ones

Registered retreatants view our FAQ page here.

Registration Details:

• Full Easter Retreat Experience: 3 days / 2 nights, Friday afternoon – Sunday afternoon
• Overnight room registration deadline: February 27, 2026
• Banquet registration deadline: March 22, 2026
• For financial assistance, contact Joselyn at [email protected]

Pricing (all-inclusive unless noted):

Register now to reserve your place for this sacred Easter experience!

About our guests:

After a long-standing interest in meditation, yoga, and community, Atman and Bhaktimarg Goering found the Ananda Village community in 1990 and have lived there permanently since 1992. During their decades at Ananda, Atman first served at Ananda’s retreats, including managing both the Meditation Retreat and the Expanding Light Retreat. For over 20 years, he served as village manager, overseeing the planning, development, and management of the Ananda community. Atman spearheaded the multi-year effort to update Ananda’s Master Plan. Approved by Nevada County in 2017, the plan will guide Ananda Village’s growth for the next 25 years. In recent years, in addition to continuing to help manage various aspects of Ananda Village, Atman has supported the Living Discipleship program and the Chandi program for new members, and has visited and taught at Ananda groups in the U.S., Europe, and India.

Bhaktimarg has served at both Ananda Retreats, as well as supporting members at Ananda Village. She was a founding member of the Center for Radiant Health at Ananda Village, where she worked as a massage practitioner for many years. For the last 15 years, Bhaktimarg has headed Ananda Sangha’s Spanish-language ministry, which offers inspiration, training, and retreats in Spanish, both online and around the world.

They have one son, Mark, who was born and raised at Ananda Village. After attending Ananda’s Living Wisdom Schools, Mark graduated from UC Davis. He currently works for the Forest Service in fire suppression and fuels management in south-central Oregon.