Movement & Connection Retreat ~ A Day (or Two!) of Exploration, Play & Nature in the Blue Mountains

Join Lillian & Arkadius for a nourishing journey of movement, connection, and nature at the tranquil haven of Happy Buddha Retreats in the Blue Mountains. All levels welcome ~ come as you are.

~ Sunday 27 July | Flow of the Day ~

• 11:30am Arrival and Welcome

• QiGong with Ark

• Animal Flow with Lillian ~ a playful blend of yoga and animal-inspired movements

• Delicious vegan/GF lunch by Happy Buddha

• Afternoon Movement Session: Explorations into dance and movement patterns and qualities, drawing inspiration from free-flow dance, functional mobility, spinal flow, and contact improvisation, which will then lead into a contact improvisation jam

• Delicious vegan/GF dinner by Happy Buddha

• ⁠Fireside singing circle into the late evening, led by Lillian

• Optional overnight stay at Happy Buddha Retreats

~ Optional Monday 28 July ~

• 7:30am Nourishing breakfast

• Guided nature walk to a nearby waterfall with the option to swim, dance and interplay with others. During this time, Arkadius offers to capture some candid moments in nature 📸

• 11am-1pm - Rejuvenating time at the Blue Mountains Sauna, where Ark will offer European-style Aufguss infusion and steaming ritual.

~ Details ~

• Dates: Sunday 27 July (Monday 28 July optional)

• Time: Sun 11:30am start | Mon checkout by 10:30am, before we head to the Sauna

• Location: Happy Buddha Retreats, Wentworth Falls

~ Contribution ~

• Early Bird, available until July 7th

  • $199 Sunday only

  • $260 Sunday & Monday, + $99 for accommodation at Happy Buddha Retreats

• Regular pricing

  • $222 Sunday only

  • $280 Sunday & Monday, + $99 for accommodation at Happy Buddha Retreats

~ Accommodation ~

Accommodation prices are based on twin shared rooms although it is likely that you will have room for yourself. There’s also the option to reserve Private room with a double bed just for yourself, or a Private room with a king bed for a couple - please reach out to Arkadius.

~ What to bring ~

• Drink bottle

• Comfortable clothes

• Swimmers & towel (for Monday’s waterfall adventure)

• Extra snacks if desired

~ How to Reserve Your Spot ~
(Spots limited to 16 people)

To reserve your spot for the retreat, you can buy a ticket on Humanitix (booking fees apply), or to avoid fees you can email Arkadius and transfer to:

Name: Arkadiusz K
BSB: 062759
Account number: 10567762
Reference: [Your Name] Movement Retreat

For any questions or dietary requirements, please email arkadius.photography@gmail.com

We are looking forward to spending this nourishing time with you!

With love,

Lillian and Arkadius

~ About Your Hosts ~

Lillian Donnell is a dynamic mover and movement coach, with a background in aerial silks, Latin partner dancing, functional mobility training, Animal Flow, and Contact Improvisation. She facilitates workshops and co-creates community events in the realms of ecstatic dance, aerials, fire dancing, and live music + dance jams.

With over 14 years of teaching in the movement space, Lillian brings a calm and supportive energy to her classes. Her approach blends physical skill-building with embodied and sensitive awareness. You can find more of her upcoming events and offerings here.

Arkadius Kasperczyk is a passionate movement and bodywork practitioner, trained in the fields of Thai Yoga Massage and Zenthai Shiatsu. His love of movement, nature connection, and somatic awareness led him on the path to a deep practice of Yoga, QiGong, and Contact Improvisation.

In recent years he began to hold space in these practices for others, and facilitating Contact Improvisation, Silent Meditation Retreats, Bushwalking Retreats, and Sound Baths in the Blue Mountains.

Arkadius is also a renowned photographer, whose work has been exhibited in cities in Europe and around the world. He has a special interest in capturing nature and moments in motion - you can see some of his work here.