SSSIO USA - REGION 5

36th NORTH CENTRAL

SAI CONFERENCE AND RETREAT

"Through Love alone - Love acquired through sadhana, and shared with all as sadhana - can peace be attained, by the individual as well as by the nation. My Life is My Message and My Message is Love. " - Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 13 (1975 - 77)

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36th Annual North Central Region Sai Conference & Retreat
Retreat Theme: Our Life is Sai's Message
26710 W. NIPPERSINK ROAD INGLESIDE, IL 60041
September 4 - 7, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)

Loving Sai Ram,

We are truly delighted to welcome you to the 35th Annual Region 5 Sai Retreat, taking place from Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7, in the Chicago area. This year’s retreat is especially meaningful as we gather in celebration of the centennial year of our beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. In honor of this sacred milestone, we are curating an engaging and spiritually enriching program designed to inspire all age groups.

We are blessed to be joined by our wonderful guest speakers:
– Alex & Kalika Grana, who will lead inspiring sessions for adults
– Chetan & Prity Bhat, guiding our SSE children with love and insight

Below are some important details to help you prepare:

Retreat Location : Camp Nageela Midwest
26710 W. NIPPERSINK ROAD INGLESIDE, IL 60041
Meals (included with registration)

Friday: Complimentary light dinner for all
Saturday & Sunday: Full meals, snacks, and beverages throughout the day
Monday: Breakfast and packed lunch-to-go

What to Bring

Bedding (Required): Sheets, blankets, pillowcases
Toiletries: Towel, washcloth, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, personal grooming items
Other Items: Flashlight, umbrella, medications, insect repellent, warm layers, comfortable shoes
Optional: Camera (personal responsibility applies)
Note: Please refrain from using video cameras. Audio recordings of the program will be made available.

Dress Code : We ask all participants to dress modestly and traditionally. Shorts and abbreviated attire are not permitted. Kindly inform your guests as well.

We look forward to sharing this sacred weekend with you — filled with love, learning, and the divine presence of Sai in every heart.

With loving regards,
In Sai Service,
Region 5 Retreat Team

retreat at sathyasaicenters dot org

Swami says...

Man is carried away by his identification with the body and, therefore, he perceives diversity in creation. In fact, it is unity alone that is behind the apparent diversity. Whatever differences are there, they are only the creations of your mind. If you want to eliminate these differences and realise the principle of unity in diversity, you have to realise your true nature. You experience diversity when you turn your perception away from this fact of unity. Recognise the principle of unity.

Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 37 (2004)

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