October 17, 2025

There’s a rosy glow on the horizon. The sun really is about to come up.

We’re still making progress towards that eagerly anticipated day when our new Greenfield Chapel holds its first services.

Just look at the steps we’ve made in the past couple weeks.

On the inside:

• Hot and cold water is now operating throughout the building.
• Carpet (blue, of course) has been installed.
• Appliances and cabinets have been installed in the kitchen.
• Electric work should be mostly complete within the next couple of days.
• HVAC should be operating by the end of the week.

 

On the outside:

• Green shutters, similar to those on the main house, have been installed.
• Concrete work is now complete, including handicap-access (ADA) parking spaces, the rear terrance, the pathways, and the bookstore floor and porch.
• All exterior lighting has been installed.
• Work on exterior grading and drains is ongoing and (alas!) continues to be hampered by the weather and soil conditions.

And, yes, we do still have to deal with that final inspection. (Prayers welcome!)

Radiant Retreat

While all this seemingly endless construction continues, of course Greenfield Retreat Center continues to meet the needs of local and regional devotees. Nuns and volunteers carry on with their ongoing joyous tasks—sadhana and guruseva.

Just a few weeks ago, for example, our fall retreat just happened to coincide with commemorative services for the mahsamadhi and birthday of Lahiri Mahasaya, our beloved param-param guru.

Brothers Nakulananda and Asimananda flew here from California to conduct the silent retreat, which drew some 98 devotees from more than a dozen states, including California, Colorado, and Florida. Weather was perfect, kirtan joyous, classes and meditations deep. Nuns and devotee volunteers prepared delicious vegetarian meals at Greenfield and served them at the 4-H center several miles away where the retreat was held.

Greenfield continues to thrive and meet the needs of an ever increasing number of  devotees.

We deeply appreciate your ongoing prayerful support. And if you are able, please do consider making a financial contribution.

To see the latest construction video, click here

And here is a playlist of all construction videos