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Inspire all people to adopt the Vedic principle of “Simple Living and High Thinking” through Bhakti!

Inspiring all in the ancient Vedic principle of "Simple Living & High Thinking", still relevant in current times, through our:
- Krishna Kai - Vegetarian and Vegan Catering
- Healthy and Tasty Veg Cooking Classes
- Yoga, Meditation and Kirtan Sessions
- Organic Gardening Technique Workshops
- Ayurvedic Self-Healing Seminars
- Higher Consciousness Meetings
- Eco Retreats & more

20/09/2026

Spring is in the air 🌼 @ Krishna sanctuary

01/09/2026

All about dragon fruit

A very exotic fruit for kiwis, until recently, perhaps only experienced on a plane trip through, or travels into the tropics.

Our very first yellow dragon fruit (selenicereus megalanthus) is in the process of ripening in our greenhouse. They need a strong support structure to climb up, so one is under a papaya tree and the other under a frangipani tree. They have grown very rapidly over nearly two years but no fruit until now. I was nearly ready to threaten them to produce something or...off with their heads... I find that usually works wonders! 😆
The plants are very spikey coming in the cactus family, even the fruits have spikes in the yellow variety. The pink/ red variety selenicereus undatus) usually have no spikes on the fruits.
Growing conditions:
Warm, frost free, full sun, free draining soil, which in NZ means a green house environment to do really well.
Health benefits:
Supports digestive system due to high fibre and prebiotics. Fights cell damage. Boosts immune system. Promotes heart health. Improves skin.

10/07/2026

August cooking classes @ Krishna sanctuary

Develop your self-sufficiency in feeding yourself, family and friends.

Learning to prepare food is not only essential in terms of survival and positively affecting health,
but also food is a powerful medium to bring people together and create loving exchanges.

02/07/2026

Yacon @ 1.3 kg...which is huge for a yacon.

This seems like a day for big things! 😀

Originally from the Andes mountains in South America. Grows super well in NZ's far north. Let me know if you're having success with this further south?

The awesomeness of this underground tuber is that it can be eaten raw, so no need to cook, just peel and eat. Crunchy like an apple, and pleasantly sweet. Although it can be cooked also. Harvest in autumn or early winter. Perennial.

01/07/2026

Jumbo sized Taro...weighting in at a whopping 3.8 kg !
One great Vedic mentor once said 'if you can't live simply in New Zealand, you can't do it anywhere'
Looking at that from another way...NZ is the easiest and best place to practice self- sufficiency in food etc, there is no excuse... everything is favorable...the climate, the soil, the people...
Even from an economic point of view, at the moment, Taro is sold at $10 per kg in some supermarkets (and not organic) so our 3.8 kg one is worth $38 minimum not taking into account any premium value for organic, and it being locally grown, fresh, and not imported.
Anyone who has land is sitting on a treasure trove, you have the potential to grow food...and live like a king...it's a no brainer!

23/06/2026

Some pics from two recent cooking classes @ Krishna sanctuary. Participants learn not only how to prepare wholesome, yummy 😋 vegetarian/vegan meals, how to use spices, and so on, but more importantly how to bring the main ingredient into the food...love 💛

03/06/2026

A unique cooking class using pretty much all parts of our home grown banana tree, and taro - Monday, 15 June, 11am to 2pm!

If you grow banana/ taro or have access to these but don't really know how to get the most out of them, book your spot or miss out! More details in poster.

Reminder: For our cooking class on Sunday, 14 June, advertised previously on our FB page, we have a few places left. Register soon to reserve your place.

24/05/2026

Cooking class coming up in three weeks from now. Especially relevant if you're living in the far north of NZ.

We're planning on doing another one towards the end of June, teaching how to cook unique home grown taro root, banana flowers & stem, and green bananas. Stay tuned.

26/03/2026

205mm and still counting. The biggest flood, due to a burst of short intensity since we have been here for 5½ years.

According to the Vedic culture there are three kinds of miseries
1/ adhyatmic klesa - miseries of the the body and mind - for example cancer and depression
2/ adhibhautic klesa - miseries from other living entities - for example mosquito, dog bite, domestic violence etc
3/ adhidaivic klesa - miseries from nature (under the control of demigods) for example floods, draughts, intense heat and cold, earthquakes etc

These miseries are inflicted on us as a reaction of bad karma (sinful activities) which is so prevalent in today's society unfortunately 😔

05/02/2026

🍌 Northland Edible Garden Trail on Sunday, 8 February! 🍇

🪷 Krishna Sanctuary is part of the Far North trail this Sunday offering the following:

9.30 - 10am and 3.30 - 4.30pm:
🌴 Sugarcane experience🌴
Have a go at crushing some freshly harvested sugarcane for a refreshing drink - $5 per person

10 - 12noon and 2 to 4pm:
🌺 🌿 Guided Garden Tour 🌾🌹
You are welcome to visit our garden outside these times on 8th Feb but we won't be able to accompany you - $3 per person/ kids free (special trail rate for the day)

12noon - 2pm:
🥬 Vegan/ Vegetarian Lunch 🫜
Booking is essential - please confirm the number of people and any dietary restrictions at least a day before to ensure you get our sumptuous, yummy and nutritious homegrown meal - $10 per person

Also check out our fruit stall at the front gate!

For more information about us, visit https://krishnasanctuary.org

For more information about the Northland Edible Garden Trail, visit https://www.northlandediblegardentrail.org.nz/far-north
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Hope to see you this Sunday!

Address

271 Takahue Saddle Road
Takahue
0481

Telephone

+6494080509

Website

http://www.krishnasanctuary.org/

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