April Awakening: Mindfulness Community Retreat

What's happening, and why should you be there? 🤝

Join us for 3 days in community and connection over the Anzac Day long weekend. We return to Halls on Falls--a beautiful homestead a mere 90-minute drive north of Melbourne where campfires and starry nights take on a real significance. This sprawling property is shared with donkeys, Highland cows, and Bernese dogs (who live in the owners' house at a convenient distance). The animals are sociable and enjoy visitors. There is plenty of space to walk around with dams, animal pens, and woodland providing variety and solitude. Adjoining the property is a hill which offers a view of the neighbouring valley--the perfect place to watch the sunset. 

This aim of this retreat is to practise self-care through physical & mindful activities, enjoy time away from the city & our regular routines, and bond with friends over collective experiences. 

Facilitators will bring us through breathwork, yoga, and authentic relating exercises. More information on the structure of this event is contained in the event schedule.

We expect to come away from this retreat:

• rejuvenated for having spent time in nature, whether in community or solitude;
• more grounded in our goals & intentions for 2025 and how to approach them; 
• thankful for the connections & memories made with kindred spirits through shared activities; and
• clearer on how daily mindfulness practices can enrich our physical & mental health.

Where are we staying? 🏠

Halls on Falls Homestead is a serene holiday home in Strath Creek where guests can make the most of its expansive garden, and barbecue facilities. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wi-Fi.

The property boasts a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully furnished kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and the private bathroom contains a shower and hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also provided, together with a coffee machine and kettle. Every overnight guest can expect bed linen and towels. 

With an outdoor firepit and a picnic area, this delightful property offers plenty of opportunities to relax.

Accommodation:

• 4 x Double Beds (in 4 rooms)
  
• 8 x Single Bunks (in 2 rooms)
  
• Additional bedding will be provided by the property host; this may include the couches (which are very comfortable)

What shall we eat?  🥗

Our food facilitators will plan, prepare, and serve healthy and delicious meals across the weekend. Vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan options will be available. Please indicate your dietary requirements and food preferences in the registration form for this event.

There will be 6 meals served including breakfast, lunch and dinner. You are invited to use the kitchens to prepare food for yourself too. Hot and cold beverages and snacks will be available at all times. Alcohol will not be provided although guests are welcome to bring and consume alcoholic drinks responsibly.

How can you get there? 🚗

Since the property is not close to public transport links, the most practical way is to drive or be driven. We will organise carpooling, so whether you are a driver or a passenger please indicate on the registration form how you intend to travel there.

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