Private Retreat Accommodation

Hovea Ashram has available a single occupancy private retreat accommodation that suits meditators, artists, philosophers, scientists and lovers of nature.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Subject to availability, the retreat accommodation can be used for short or longer term stays.

Symphony of Peace Prayers Gathering

Sunday 17th May 2026 AM

The Symphony of Peace Prayers Gathering held at Hovea Ashram on a beautiful sunlit 17th May 2026 brought participants together in a spirit of peace, reflection, and shared connection. The gathering incorporated spiritual sharing, meditation, symbolic movement, silence, and prayer practices designed to foster unity and encourage reflection on personal and collective visions of peace.

Spiritual Sharing

Participants shared personal experiences and individual images of a peaceful world. These meaningful exchanges created connection, encouraged reflection, and fostered a spirit of peace, unity, and shared understanding.

Meditation

Mevlana Rumi’s “7 Wise Words of Advice”
A guided meditation based on the teachings of influential Sufi mystic and poet Mevlana Rumi encouraged participants to reflect on qualities found in nature and how these can positively shape our interactions with others and the wider world.

Scarf Ceremony and Peace Pole Reflection

Participants held colourful scarves representing diversity and inclusion and moved together in circles symbolising unity and shared purpose. This transitioned into a quiet walk to the Peace Pole, where participants gathered in silence and prayer for world peace.

The gathering reinforced themes of unity, peace, and community connection. The natural Australian bush setting surrounding Hovea Ashram further enhanced the atmosphere of reflection, harmony, and shared experience.

The Symphony of Peace Prayers

Sunday 17th May 2026 PM

What is the SOPP?

The Symphony of Peace Prayers builds upon our diversity to create a sense of oneness. Through our collaboration, and by bringing our hearts together, we are building a peaceful world.
– Masami Saionji

Building a peaceful world begins with each and every one of us. We are being called upon to transcend our differences in faith, creed, ethnicity, nationality, and background, and come together with an elevated consciousness to forge a new path of light going forward. The Symphony of Peace Prayers aims to be the vehicle for this global transformation.

The Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) is, as the name says, a ‘symphony’ of different faiths, traditions, and cultures coming together in harmony to pray with one voice for peace on earth. It is a worldwide peace event that is celebrated every year in May.

Manita Beskow represented the Universal Great Brotherhood, Hovea Ashram at this event and was a guest speaker.

International Women’s Day

Sunday 8th March 2026

Christmas Lunch At Hovea Ashram 2025

A beautiful Christmas lunch was held at the Hovea Ashram. 

Great discussions were had, including our diverse cultures which were shared on a world map, showing various locations where we or our parents were born from around the world.

Come And Enjoy Our Lovely Flowers

Hovea Ashram is in full bloom! Come and walk through the lovely gardens. Peaceful surroundings with surprises everywhere you look. You are welcome. Peace.

These photos are just a glimpse, taken in December 2025.

The Gardens

Located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Darling Scarp forest, Hovea Ashram has ornamental and food producing vegetable and herb gardens.

Faces

Some people who have visited the Ashram.

Buildings

Some of the buildings located at the Ashram.

Yoga at Hovea Ashram

Introduction to Hatha Yoga, Psycho-Physical Exercises on Zoom every Sunday morning 8:30am Perth time.

For the link please ring 0419 043768.

Previews are provided opposite of two videos filmed at Hovea Ashram:
“Hatha Yoga” & “Psychophysical Exercises”
Filmed and produced by Ian Sergeant and Maddie Bonnaire.

HATHA YOGA HOVEA ASHRAM from Manita Beskow on Vimeo.

Hovea Ashram Library

The library contains a diverse and eclectic range of books, in a quiet setting, ideal for relaxed reading or private study.

Topics

Books by Dr. Serge Raynaud de la Ferrière
Art – Mythology – Personal Development – Yoga – Spiritualism – Psychology – Jung – Freud – Science

​Some examples of library titles

• Inventing the Future, David Suzuki
• Serendipity
• Synchronicity, the Bridge Between Matter and Mind
• Man and his Symbols, Carl Jung
• The Great Mother, Erich Neumann
• Shamanic Voices, Joan Halifax
• Limitless Mind
• The Egyptian Book of the Dead
• Jewels of the Pharaohs
• Discovering Life on Earth, David Attenborough
• The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
• Tales of Old Japan
• Asiatic Mythology
• Kundalini in the Physical World
• Spirit and the Mind
• Freedom in Exile, The Dalai Lama

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