Active Hope

The Work That Reconnects is a spiral of practices that supports us in meeting the multiple crises of our times.

Based in the teachings of Joanna Macy, the Work unfolds as a spiral journey through four stages: Coming from Gratitude, Honouring our Pain for the world, Seeing with New/Ancient Eyes, and Going Forth.

The journey helps us experience first hand that we are larger, stronger, more creative - and more deeply interconnected - than we knew.

We have found this work to be powerful and transformative for those who enter into it, and as facilitators we gain great benefit from revisiting the practices regularly with you all. The Work That Reconnects aligns with our desire at Gembrook Retreat to invite people on to the land to encounter God in creation, and to equip each other to live a soulful life.

What we’ll be doing

Spending time with Country (nature connection, deep ecology)

Learning about frameworks and doing practices from the Work That Reconnects

Sharing and deep listening (not primarily discussion)

Being in silent contemplation 

Singing (or listening to the songs!)

Eating and drinking (all food provided)

Meals provided (vegan, with gluten free options)

Workshop Cost: sliding scale $125/$100/$75/*$50/*$25 (*special offer!)

Accommodation (arrange via email or through www.gembrookretreat.org.au)
$50/$35/$25/$10 per person per night

Please contact us if cost would prevent you from attending as we are able to offer some further subsidised places. We are also happy to receive payment in instalments. Feel free to talk to us about using NDIS funding.