Creative Energy Retreat

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

Come and spend three days with us in conscious connection, mindful practice and creative self-expression. We meet at 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 discover and express our creative energies. There will be facilitated workshops on painting, poetry, and artistic self-expression. Alongside these creative sessions we will engage in mindfulness, reaching into the spiritual power that gives rise to art. There will be guided meditation and sharing circles for us to hear ourselves and each other. A massage workshop and facilitated massage circle will allow us to deepen connections with others through devotional touch. More information on the structure of this event is contained in the event schedule. 

We hope to come away from this retreat:

• more rejuvenated for having spent time in nature, whether in community or solitude;
• consciously aware of our creative voices and the ability to express them;
• thankful for the memories made with kindred spirits through shared activities; and
• with greater respect for the land and the stories that it holds.

Ours is but a chapter of this great story of life, and the powerful play calls for us to contribute a verse.

All activities and workshops are optional. You are welcome to spend the time as you wish, together with or away from the group. Perhaps you're looking to be more immersed in nature or with your own thoughts. Feel free to follow your intuition. If you prefer engaging with others, be encouraged to do that in a mindful and respectful manner, allowing shared activities to bring value to everyone.

Where are we staying? 🏠

Halls on Falls Homestead is a recently renovated 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 5 meals served including breakfast, lunch and dinner. You are welcome 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 served although guests are allowed 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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