Contra Dancers invited for dinner at Bhakti House in Melrose on Saturday, 4 October at 4:30 pm
Bhakti Retreat House is a historic home dating from the 1880s that has been adapted for retreat / lodging use. Situated in the Historic District of Melrose, in a quiet residential neighborhood within “bicycling distance” of The Dancing Fish, and set on about one acre under shady oak trees, Bhakti House exudes a calm, tree-canopied ambience.
The lodging style at Bhakti House leans toward a meditation-centered, retreat mode more than a standard hotel or B&B. The emphasis is on quiet, introspection, community, and a spiritual atmosphere. Because of its character, Bhakti House is often fully booked and considered a rare find in the area.
Guest reviews often use terms like “magical,” “full of positive energy,” “quiet,” “clean,” “peaceful,” and transformative. The hosts also provide vegetarian or plant-based food, often beautifully presented, which is part of the retreat experience.
On Saturday, 4 October at 4:30 pm, you are invited to join other contra dancers for a sumptuous vegetarian dinner at Bhakti House prepared by your host Leah. The cost is $17 plus $3 for a not-to-be-missed dessert. Reservations may be accepted “up to the last minute”.
Interested? Contact Janet Harazda by phone or text 321-917-4529 or email janharazda@gmail.com for details
Stay at Bhakti House
Bhakti House is also a favorite among contra dancers as a quiet and friendly place to stay. Just around the corner from The Dancing Fish, it features a spacious 6-bed suite that serves as dormitory for women guests, charging a nominal $23 to $25 per night per person. Single rooms may be had for $55/night.
Some rooms are private, some shared; bathrooms may be shared (or semi-private) depending on room configuration. Note that meat, alcohol, and tobacco are not permitted at Bhakti House.
Interested? Contact Janet Harazda by phone or text 321-917-4529 or email janharazda@gmail.com for details. Just one bed remains unbooked for October 3-4, so you need to act fast!
