SSSGC - USA Region 2
Mid-Atlantic Regional Retreat 2024

May 24th, Friday - May27th, Monday

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Retreat Theme : Be Always Happy

You must establish peace in your heart. You must always be happy and blissful. Sweet smile should dance on your lips. You should not put up a castor oil face under any circumstances. You must always be smiling. When others see you, they should also feel happy. You should be happy and at the same time make others happy. When you develop broad-mindedness, you can achieve any great task. You must experience bliss at the individual level and in the family and then share it with the society. Then all people will be happy. Happiness is union with God.

-Sri Sathya Sai Baba, September 5, 2006, Prasanthi Nilayam

Guest Speakers
SeemaDewan_1
Sister Seema Dewan Saturday Speaker
In Person
BIO Details

Mrs. Seema M. Dewan has been under Swami’s Divine fold since age eight, having come from a family that followed Shirdi Sai Baba and Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba as their God and Guru. It was the devotion of her mother that took her to the doorstep of Bhagwan. She is an environmentalist by education and training. Bhagwan gave her direct guidance of how to play a role of a mother in dedicating her life to teaching the children the power of following truth under all circumstances. 
Bhagwan commanded her to leave her career and dedicate her life only to the upbringing of the children. He said to her, “Instead of sending them to Harvard, take them heartward.”
Just after delivering her twin boys, Bhagwan gifted  her with a pen to write several books. Her first publication was Sai Darshan, which was signed and blessed by Bhagwan and translated into several languages. She is also the author of other books carried by the Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust in Puttaparthi and signed and blessed by Swami, including Sathya Sai Chalisa, Sathya Sai Ashirvadam, Living in the Presence of God Volumes 1, 2, and 3, The First and Last Awakening Volumes  1, 2 and 3, Heart to Heart, and Faithful to the Soul Volumes 1 and 2.
She engages herself in penning inspirational writings when she in communion with God within herself, and shares them frequently on her webpage (theblessedlordspeaks.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SeemaMDewan). She hosted the Sathya Sai Center of Greater Canton, Ohio at her home for many years, during which time she gave numerous talks about her experiences with Bhagawan and His teachings. She was a Bal Vikas guru for that time, and her continued passion is teaching children the importance of values and the joy of living a life dedicated to Swami.
Bhagwan has blessed her with many close physical encounters over the years. She feels humbled and wishes to share the love, guidance and grace she has received from Her Guru and God, Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

ProfBhagya
Professorr H J Bhagia Sunday Speaker
In Person
BIO Details

Prof. H J Bhagia had received a gold medal for his Chemical Engineering from Bombay University in 1969. Later he went on to complete his Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management from Bombay University in the year 1978. As a professional, he has worked for organizations in multiple industries in numerous capacities. His vast experience has been gained by working for various corporations in India, Netherlands, Bahrain, U.K. and many other countries.

In the year 1986, when Bhagawan started the MBA Program in Prasanthi Nilayam, Bhagia Sir was one of the first teachers to be appointed by Bhagawan. Bhagawan often refers to him as “His Professor in Spirituality”. Bhagawan has been continuously guiding him in his personal life. He has also been fortunate to receive direct instructions from Bhagawan towards shaping students as effective instruments in His Divine Master Plan.

RameshWadwani
Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani Monday Speaker
In Person
BIO Details

Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani first came to Swami at the behest of his wife, Mrs. Sunita Wadhwani in the year 1979. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering from Pune University in 1963 and Master of Engineering in Electronics from the Indian Institute of Science in 1971. He received his Doctoral of Science in electrical and biomedical engineering from Washington University in 1977. 

With more than 40 years of experience in software architecture and application development, Dr. Wadhwani found his passion in telecommunications, medical diagnostic systems, and Investment banking. As the founder and CEO of Sai Systems International INC, a technology and healthcare company in the US, he has extended his expertise to projects at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Sathya Sai schools, Seva organizations in India, USA and several other countries. As the President of Prasanthi Trust, a US-based 501(c3) charitable trust in support of the Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), Prasanthi Trust creates awareness of the magnificent projects being executed by our dear beloved Bhagavan, in Puttaparthi, in Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations (SSSSO), and all over the World. He has had many opportunities to participate in several Seva projects through the Prasanthi trust alongside SSSCT and several other SSSSO’s.

Path way to Retreat Site - Camp GreenLane

Venue Location

249 Camp Green Lane Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054

Public Transportation


Airports Nearby:
Lehigh Valley International Airport – 35 miles
Philadelphia International – 45 Miles
Atlantic City NJ – 91 Miles
Harrisburg, PA – 93 Miles
Newark, NJ – 96 miles
NY LGA – 114 Miles
NY JFK – 131 Miles

Amtrak Station Nearby:
Philadelphia William H. Gray 30th Street – 36 miles
North Philadelphia – 35 miles
Trenton – 48 Miles

Retreat Details

The Retreat starts on Friday May 24 6:00pm and ends on Monday May 27 after lunch. The success of the retreat depends on many volunteers joining together and helping in various area. Please review service opportunities and indicate one or more that interests you. Every one attending the retreat must pre-register. There will be no walk-ins or onsite registration. Campsite accommodation is very limited and retreat participants are encouraged to register early to ensure overnight accommodation. Please review additional details in the accommodation tab.

Regional Retreat Registration Charges

(There will be additional charge of $10/person for the late registration - After April 30, 2024)

All Days [Camp Stay]

  • Children - Age 5 and below
    $0
  • Age 6 - 12 (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $70
  • Age 13 and Above (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $140

All Days [No Camp Stay]

  • Children - Age 5 and below
    $0
  • Age 6 - 12 (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $45
  • Age 13 and Above (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $85

One Day (Saturday or Sunday) – [No Camp Stay]

  • Children - Age 5 and below
    $0
  • Age 6 - 12 (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $20
  • Age 13 and Above (Flat Rate Per Individual)
    $50
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RETREAT 2024

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