The Power of Presence Weekend Mindfulness Retreat

Mt Hutt Retreat Centre

24th March 2023 to 26th March 2023

Event description

This retreat is for anyone who wishes to step out of ordinary life and the constant cycle of thinking and doing and move consciously into the realm of Presence or Being, which is our deepest and most fundamental nature.

During the weekend you will be guided through a range of sitting, walking and moving practices that are designed specifically to calm the bodymind and open you into Presence which is experienced as an alive stillness, a deep peace and a natural contentment, joy and love for all that is.

As we practice together there will be regular opportunities to connect, ask questions and discuss your experiences as well as times when we enter into communal silence together to support the process of coming to know the Power of Presence in its fullness.

The retreat will be led by Neave Ross-Wallace who will be drawing on her 30 years experience as a meditator, mindfulness teacher, Gestalt therapist and educator. To find out more about Neave visit https://www.mindwise.co.nz/tra...

All are most warmly welcomed to attend. Let us know if you have any questions.

Kelsy (Administrator)

mindwise.retreats@gmail.com
Please note that Mt Hutt Retreat offers comfortable warm budget accommodation with shared bathrooms. All meals from Friday evening dinner through to Sunday lunch will be from a delicious plant-based menu catering for all dietary requirements.

Arrival and Departure:

Check in at the Mt Hutt Retreat is between 4pm- 6pm on Friday 24th March 2023
Check out between 2 and 3pm on Sunday 26th March 2023

On arrival please make yourself known to one of the organizers' who will direct you to your room. Accommodation is separated into two dormitory type wings, each with their own shower and bathroom facilities.

What to bring:

Your own bedding (pillows, sheets, blankets, duvets or sleeping bags and bottom sheets). Please note that only mattresses are available to sleep on.
Yoga mat or blanket to lie on and another blanket to cover yourself with.
Warm clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, towels etc.
Outdoor shoes and slippers/woolly socks or inside shoes.
Coats, hats, umbrellas, gumboots etc for wet weather walking outside and sun hats with sunscreen for sunny weather.

Meals:

The menu is simple vegetarian/Vegan food that will cater for all dietary requirements. Teas, coffee and snacks will be available throughout the day. Feel free to bring along your own favourite drinks and snacks if needed.

On arrival on Friday night a light meal will be provided at 6.00pm.

Directions:

Location: Mt Hutt Retreat, 437 Hart Road, Methven.

Situated on the foothills of Mount Hutt and Pudding Hill it is about 10km from the Mount Hutt ski field and approx 1.5 hours from Christchurch.

From Christchurch take State Highway 73, via Bealey Road, Leaches Road and the inland scenic route Highway 72 to Hart Road in Methven. Turn right into Hart Road for 4.5km down a shingle road. Look for the Mindfulness Retreat signs on Hart Road.

Parking: Parking is available on site. There are parking spaces in front of the lodge and along the roadside.

Contact:

If you are running late, get lost or not arriving, please call Kelsy on 021 1125 141 to let us know.

There is limited cell phone coverage at the facility. The cell phone coverage is good for people using the Spark Network, however, it is not great for other users. If needed there is a landline which can be used. The landline number for Mount Hutt Retreat is 03 3028599.

Cancellation:

As above, please let us know if you are not going to attend.

If the retreat is cancelled due to Covid 19 or weather you will be advised via/ text or email.

Please note:

Transport is not included.
The Mt Hutt Retreat does not allow smoking/vaping or alcohol on the property.

Retreat Schedule:

Friday 24th March 2023

4-6pm Arrive & settle in

6pm Light Dinner Served

7pm Welcome & Orientation in main hall

Sunday 26th March 2023:

Departure between 2 and 3pm