Hearts and Hooves - Spiritual Discovery and Cow Therapy
Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8EZ
Hearts and Hooves - Spiritual discovery and Cow Therapy.
Step into the peaceful world of Bhaktivedanta Manor, a historic Tudor-style estate nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside and gifted by Beatle George Harrison. This is the heart of the Hare Krishna movement in the UK — a place of beauty, spirituality, and living heritage.
Your visit begins with a guided tour of the stunning manor house and its serene gardens, rich with history, culture, and spiritual purpose. Then, head to the on-site Cow Protection Centre, where you’ll get hands-on with our gentle, much-loved cows. Brush them, feed them, and discover why cows are considered sacred in many Eastern traditions.
After connecting with the animals, take a moment to experience mantra meditation — a simple and powerful practice to calm the mind and uplift the heart. No previous experience is needed.
We’ll finish with a delicious free vegetarian meal, freshly prepared with love by the Manor's temple kitchen.
Whether you're curious about spiritual life, love nature and animals, or just want a relaxing and unique day out, this event offers something special for everyone.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 10am to 1.30pm
Location & directions
Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8EZ
- Directions:
- Please DO NOT USE THE POSTCODE to navigate to the location. The postcode takes you to Letchmore Heath village from where there is no entrance. Entrance to the Manor is from Hilfield Lane only. Type in 'Bhaktivedanta Manor' or 'Hare Krishna Temple Watford' in Google Maps and it will take you to the correct entrance.
- Contact on day:
- Radha Govinda
- Telephone number:
- +447903212291
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is essential so we can cater for the right number of people.
- Booking contact name:
- Radha Govinda
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.krishnawisdom.com/hearts/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.krishnawisdom.com/hearts/
- Booking opens:
- 10 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Access to certain areas of cow centre and gardens may not be possible for wheelchair users. Tour inside the building possible in a wheelchair, but no a powered wheelchair. No dogs apart from assistance dogs allowed on site.
Additional information
The main Manor building is a protected building and used as a temple. It means it requires people to take their shoes off while in the building (There are shoe racks provided and someone will be with you to guide you throughout the retreat).
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 3 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
