New Gokula's focus is the welfare of cows and establishing sustainable farming – the Vedic formula for all economic needs. We're one of few establishments that offer ahimsa (cruelty-free) dairy products.
New Gokula Farm is a 500 acre property in the Hunter Valley, Australia. The project was founded in 1988 when a small but dedicated team of devotees purchased the land with the goal of establishing a self-sufficient Hare Krishna community. In 1990, a spacious rammed earth building was completed which serves as the present temple of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda.
The focus here at New Gokula is to see to the welfare of our 60 cows and bulls whilst establishing sustainable farming practices – the Vedic formula for meeting all economic needs. By protecting the cows and bulls for their natural life, New Gokula has become one of the few establishments worldwide that are able to offer ahimsa (cruelty free) dairy produce to the community.
Now in 2011, the farm community consists of around 20 committed members involved in temple services, holding spiritual festivals and retreats, as well as maintaing the farm ,as well as tending vegetable and flower gardens. We are also working with the Catholic Diocese by providing facility for African refugees to practice their traditional agrarian lifestyle.
Directions from Sydney :
* Driving north on the F3, take the Cessnock, Kurri Kurri exit. (the tourist route through Wollombi is also an option, consult a map or GPS)
* Once you’re in Cessnock, go to the end of the main street, Vincent St.
* Turn left at the traffic lights into Wollombi Rd.
* Follow Wollombi Rd for 15 kms until you reach the little town of Millfield.
* Turn right at Mount View Rd. Drive down Mount View Rd for 3 kms.
* Turn left at Lewis Lane.
- Category:
- Farming/agriculture