The Grove Retreat 2021

To the Grove community,

The time is approaching for us as The Grove community to gather as a collective, to tap into the richness that exists between us and to connect, share, learn, laugh and co-create!

At this time of great uncertainty we will be focusing on how we want to be together and how we might organise to explore, expand and create our highest, collective future possibility - for ourselves, our loved ones, our work and our communities.

We will come together to get grounded, plant seeds and grow roots. We will be informed by the ways of nature to build a nest for our collaborations over the next year, to learn to fly in formation and support each other to make offerings beyond The Grove. 

Here are some of the questions we hope to explore in the retreat.

• How can we restore balance for thriving systems?
• How do we sustain creative collaborations in a new world?
• How might we raise and harmonise our collective vibration? 
• How might we engage in rituals and ceremonies to honour nature and life? 

We wonder, what questions are you holding and exploring in your own world and practice?

What is possible at The Grove Retreat?

From our first retreat in 2019 we had many initiatives arise, such as:

• A seed of an idea was planted - The Triangles Game – objective – to spread the knowledge about how to create positive and thriving relationships (and bring about world peace!). It now has a team of four, an economy model, has been tested and had a first release. They are now working on Release 2. 
• Grovettes: through the question ‘How might we support each other in personal practice for collective wellbeing?’ a subgroup formed. The ‘Grovettes’ have been supporting each other ever since.
• The Grove’s Membership Model and the systems behind it have been conceived, designed, built and implemented
• The Grove’s Resilience Lab and the Resilience Pods pilot program.

That was just the beginning! 

Imagine what is possible as we gather again, to empower each of us to offer our minds and hands, raise our voices and contribute meaningfully together.

Who is this for

This retreat will be for Grove members and the wider community of The Grove as we are looking to strengthen our network and build common purpose and intention as a community. If you are interested to find out more about membership please go to https://www.thegrove.net.au/co...

Details

Dates; Thursday evening, 27th May to Sunday afternoon, 30th May 2021

Timing; Arrival - We will gather for dinner 6:00 pm on Thursday evening. If you can't get there on Thursday evening, you will only miss the welcome dinner.

Departure - We will have lunch together on Sunday, and then depart after completing and a collective clean up.. approximately 2 - 3:00 pm

Venue;  The Karuna Sanctuary Retreat Centre is located in beautiful bushland in the Blue Mountains, a short distance from Katoomba.Each person will have their own room. Rooms are either in quaint, heritage railway carriages, or in the main building adjacent to the meeting hall. https://www.facebook.com/media...
Bedding; Mattresses only are provided. Bring your linen, pillows, something warm to top your mattress, quilts and hot water bottles, etc. Rooms have electric heaters.

Food & catering

All food and catering will be provided by Nuance Food, a social enterprise founded by Grove member Theresa Nguyen. Your ticket price covers the food, which will be fresh, nutritious & vegetarian. Options exist for those needing protein, and other dietary requirements will be catered for. Please include any dietary requirements as you register. https://www.nuancefood.com.au/

What to bring

A more detailed list of what to bring can be provided closer to time. 

The Blue Mountains in late May will be cool or cold, so bring plenty of warm clothes. You may also like to bring materials, tools, instruments and other offerings to contribute to the shared experience of the retreat as we co-create it together.

Economy & Access for all

The Grove seeks to generate a sustainable economy in which resources flow where they are needed. The Grove would like anyone who feels called to be able to attend the retreat. In keeping with the principle of asking for what you need and offering what you can, please get in touch to discuss reduced price ticket options via hello@thegrove.net.au 

Retreat pricing

Grove members; choose from these two options

• $ 395.00 - covers food and accommodation costs
• $ 450.00 - covers all costs and provides us a surplus to pay forward to others

Grove Non-members;  

• $450.00 - covers food and accommodation; 
• NB. Non-members attending this retreat can also take-up a discounted Grove membership of $50.00. Speak us to about this option and we can direct you to the Grove Membership application.

For any questions or to talk with someone about the Retreat, please email the Retreat planning team at hello@thegrove.net.au

We look forward to you joining us.