Vaksana

Vaksana Women's Retreat Centre |
Experience Guyana Sustainably 🇬🇾

23/11/2025

What started with two little boys in 2021 has grown into a real Queenstown tradition.

By 2022, we reached even more children as donors came on board.

In 2023, a villager made us our own Bad Cow mascot for the gift-giving crew 😂🐮 - and some of the same kids who once received gifts began helping us hand them out.

And in 2024, we had our biggest impact yet, sharing gifts, clothing, and hampers with families across the village.

That full-circle moment - children becoming helpers is what makes this tradition so special. It’s what Queenstown teaches us: when we have, we give.

Whether you’re from Queenstown, visited once, or simply believe in community, you can be part of this tradition too.

In a small village like ours, even the tiniest contribution stretches far.

Donate: adifferentview.ca (link in bio)
MMG: 6226599

💛✨ Thank you for helping us spread the love this season. 🌿

Our friends at Green Dupatta are hosting their Annual Charity Gala on November 15th!They've supported and worked alongsi...
24/10/2025

Our friends at Green Dupatta are hosting their Annual Charity Gala on November 15th!

They've supported and worked alongside us on multiple projects right here in Queenstown. We’re excited to see what more we can accomplish together — but that depends on you 💜

Your support helps make real impact in Guyana — from community libraries and youth programs to infrastructure development — we’re creating meaningful change, one project at a time. 🌱

If you’re in Toronto, don’t miss an incredible night of culture, community, and celebration!

📅 November 15 | 🎟️ $65 | 📍 Mirage Banquet & Convention Centre

Rest & Replenish 🌿In July and August we welcomed guests to Vaksana Eco-Retreat as part of our pilot Rest & Replenish Ser...
08/10/2025

Rest & Replenish 🌿
In July and August we welcomed guests to Vaksana Eco-Retreat as part of our pilot Rest & Replenish Series — testing our accommodations, meals, and how the space supports rest and self-guided time in nature. We also hosted a cozy movie night, giving guests another way to connect and unwind.

The feedback we received has been invaluable, guiding the next phase of design and implementation as we continue building a sustainable, inclusive space for rest, reflection, and connection.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined this early phase and can’t wait to welcome you back — plus new guests!

Stay tuned for upcoming events as Vaksana grows, one step at a time. 🌸

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♟️✨ Chess is more than a game — it’s a skill for life.This August, we’re partnering with the Guyana Chess Federation to ...
16/08/2025

♟️✨ Chess is more than a game — it’s a skill for life.

This August, we’re partnering with the Guyana Chess Federation to host a Chess Workshop for youth in Queenstown! Whether your child is brand new to the board or already has a few moves up their sleeve, this workshop will build confidence, strategy, and focus in a fun, supportive space.

📍 Queenstown Primary School
📅 Wednesday, August 27th | 10 AM – 2 PM
👥 Ages 8–17
📝 Register by August 22nd | WhatsApp: 622-6599

👉 Swipe to learn why starting chess young is such a powerful gift — from boosting memory and problem-solving skills to building patience, focus, and resilience.

Let’s make the first move together 🌱

What is wellness?It’s not a passing trend or a curated aesthetic.It’s living in a way that aligns with your values.It’s ...
12/08/2025

What is wellness?
It’s not a passing trend or a curated aesthetic.
It’s living in a way that aligns with your values.
It’s choosing rest without guilt.
It’s finding spaces where you can be fully yourself — and be surrounded by people who get it.

At Vaksana, we’re building for the ones who want depth, connection, and an unhurried pace.
If that’s you, you’ll feel at home here.🌿

📍 Vaksana Eco-Retreat, Queenstown

A different way to start the week.Leave behind the noise, step into stillness, and let nature set the pace.At Vaksana, i...
11/08/2025

A different way to start the week.
Leave behind the noise, step into stillness, and let nature set the pace.

At Vaksana, it’s not about rushing — it’s about trusting the flow so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself. 🌿

📍 Vaksana Eco-Retreat, Queenstown Village
Experience Guyana a different way.

Vaksana ArtAt Vaksana, rest and imagination are intertwined. What guests leave behind isn’t just feedback — it’s often a...
07/08/2025

Vaksana Art
At Vaksana, rest and imagination are intertwined. What guests leave behind isn’t just feedback — it’s often art, reflection, and contribution.

These paintings, embroideries, and sketches reflect how the land, quiet, and community stir something deeper. They’re part of a living ecosystem of exchange — where healing, creativity, and development meet.

We’re proud to nurture a space where creativity is integral to sustainability — not separate from it.

🌙 Under the stars, no tarp, no regrets…Celia’s first-ever camping trip during our Rest & Replenish weekend came with une...
06/08/2025

🌙 Under the stars, no tarp, no regrets…

Celia’s first-ever camping trip during our Rest & Replenish weekend came with unexpected rain, a lot of laughter, and a sunset massage to top it all off 💛

Some moments can’t be planned — only lived.

✨ Ready to experience Guyana a different way? Join us for the next Rest & Replenish weekend. Limited spots available!

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🌿 Rest & Replenish Weekend Series ✨Aug 8–11 | Aug 22–25Pack your gear, gather your friends, and step into a night of nat...
04/08/2025

🌿 Rest & Replenish Weekend Series ✨
Aug 8–11 | Aug 22–25

Pack your gear, gather your friends, and step into a night of nature, connection, and rest at Vaksana Eco-Retreat.

With your own camping setup, you’ll have the freedom to make the space your own — while enjoying:
🔥 Bonfire nights under the stars
🌮 Taco dinner & light breakfast
🌊 Optional Capoey Lake excursion – G$5,000 (FREE with 2-night booking)
💆🏽‍♀️ Massage therapy in nature (30 mins – G$7,500 | 1 hr – G$10,000)
🚐 Round-trip shuttle from Georgetown – G$15,000 (min. 10 people)

✨ Want a little extra comfort? Upgrade to glamping with our Elevated option, and a tent, mattress, pillow & blanket will be waiting for you.

📍 Queenstown, Essequibo Coast

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🌿 Meet Melissa – Our Resident Massage Therapist at Vaksana ✨With 3 years of experience and TVET certification, Melissa b...
04/08/2025

🌿 Meet Melissa – Our Resident Massage Therapist at Vaksana ✨

With 3 years of experience and TVET certification, Melissa brings skill, care, and a deeply personal passion to every session she offers. She specializes in:
💆🏽‍♀️ Swedish Massage
💆🏽‍♀️ Deep Tissue Massage
💆🏽‍♀️ Aromatherapy
💆🏽‍♀️ Hot Stones Therapy

For Melissa, massage therapy isn’t just a service — it’s a calling. Her journey began with something as simple as rubbing her husband’s feet and head, but it was her first professional full-body massage, during a challenging period in her life, that changed everything.

"I felt renewed, happy… I saw life differently, and I knew then I wanted to share that feeling with everyone. I fell in love with that feeling." 💛

What she loves most is seeing her clients leave smiling — often after drifting into a peaceful sleep — feeling lighter, more relaxed, and restored.

📅 Melissa will be offering sessions during our Rest & Replenish weekends at Vaksana.
✨ Add-on rates: 30 minutes – G$7,500 | 1 hour – G$10,000
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to deepen their rest, connect with their body, and soak in the tranquility of nature.

📍 Book your massage now!

Happy Sunday from Vaksana 🌿Sometimes you just need a moment.To notice what’s here.To let things be.To choose what matter...
03/08/2025

Happy Sunday from Vaksana 🌿

Sometimes you just need a moment.
To notice what’s here.
To let things be.
To choose what matters next.

When you feel a little lost or full or tired—
you can return to the 3 A’s:
Awareness. Acceptance. Action.

🌿 What’s coming up for you today?
🌿 What can you meet without needing to change it?
🌿 What’s one gentle step forward?

That’s it. No pressure. Just presence.
We’re glad you’re here. 🧡

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🌿 Our second Rest & Replenish weekend is almost here!If you missed the first, now’s your chance to join us at Vaksana Ec...
01/08/2025

🌿 Our second Rest & Replenish weekend is almost here!

If you missed the first, now’s your chance to join us at Vaksana Eco-Retreat for a gentle, grounding escape on the Essequibo Coast.

✨ Bring Your Own Gear: $6,000 GYD/night
✨ Glamping (tent + mattress provided): $10,000 GYD/night

Each stay includes a plant-based dinner + light breakfast, bonfire under the stars, and space to slow down, reconnect, and root into stillness. Alcohol-free, nature-centered, and made for those who want to truly pause. 🌌

📅 August 8–11 | August 22–25
✨ Book 2 nights = Capoey Lake excursion FREE

Reserve your spot today — limited spaces available!

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