Experience Guyana a different way!
वङ्क्षण • sanskrit
VAKSANA
Meaning nourishing — invigorating & fertile place.
Vaksana is a women-led retreat and community space in Queenstown Village, Guyana, developed by the non-profit A Different View Project (ADVP). Centered on regeneration, wellness, and community-rooted work, it brings together nature, nourishment, and slow living.
Meet the Team
Vaksana is held by a small, hands-on team rooted in family, community, and shared responsibility. The space is built and cared for through daily, on-the-ground work — hosting, running programs, and tending the land together.
Founder & Lead Director
Menakshi Babulall
Menakshi, is a Guyanese community organizer and the founder of A Different View Project. With a background in international development, she brings experience in program design, partnerships, and community-led work to Vaksana, which she leads hands-on from Queenstown Village.
Community & Diaspora Liaison NY
Shoba Bharrat
Shoba, is Guyanese-born and US-based, currently pursuing a PhD in Education. She is the founder of Blossoming Behavior, a family-centered ABA practice supporting children with autism and their families. Through ADVP and Vaksana, she contributes her expertise to community-led initiatives in Guyana.
