Dear @FirstName

Please find below the information for your weekend. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me, I am very happy to help.

We hope that the information below will help you to prepare for this peaceful, restorative weekend:

What’s included:

In addition to the teachings and guided meditations, all meals, refreshments and bedding are provided on this retreat. All rooms have reverse cycle air- conditioning, making your room comfortable in cool or warm temperatures.

All our events are run entirely by volunteers. There will be opportunities for you to join in, if you’d like to, with things like vegetable chopping.

What to bring:

We recommend you bring along comfortable clothing which is suitable for varied weather, toiletries, a torch, insect repellent and any other personal items you may need. We also suggest bringing shoes that are suitable for walking if you wish to explore the gardens or walking tracks nearby.

You may like to bring a notepad and pen to take notes in teaching sessions or breaks. We will also have these for sale in our retreat shop, along with Dharma books and a small selection of gifts.

How to get there:

By car: The address for the Glasshouse Mountains Ecolodge is 198 Barrs Rd, Glasshouse Mountains. As we begin on a Friday afternoon, we advise that you take extra time to arrive as the traffic is very busy at this time.

By train: To avoid the traffic, you can take the train, travelling on the Nambour/Gympie line, alighting at the Glasshouse Mountains Station. The station is 3km from the venue. If you are choosing to take the train, the 4pm or 4.18pm train from Roma St Station will be suitable for our 5.30pm pickup, and the 5pm train from Roma St Station will be suitable for our 6.12pm pickup.

The pickup and drop-off times to the venue are:

Pickup from Glasshouse Mountains Station: Friday, 5.30pm and 6.12pm

Dropoff to Glasshouse Mountains Station: Sunday, 12.41pm and 2.16pm

For more instructions on how to get there, please see the venue website: https://www.glasshouseecolodge.com/location/

Arrival:

You are welcome to arrive at the venue from 5pm onwards to settle into your room and make yourself comfortable. Our volunteers will be on hand to welcome you and show you your accommodation as well as provide you with a timetable for the weekend. The retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6pm, followed by an introductory talk at 7.30pm.

Meditation sessions:

All meditation sessions will be held in the comfortable and cosy Church living room. You may bring water into sessions, but no food or hot drinks. We will provide chairs, however if you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring your own meditation cushion. We will also sell these in our retreat shop.

Meals:

All meals during the retreat will be vegetarian. If you have selected a vegan or wheat free option, we will provide these options for you. Our kitchen team will provide delicious options for breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner. We will also provide a selection of teas, coffee and water over the weekend for you to enjoy anytime.

Departure:

The retreat ends with lunch at 12.30pm on Sunday. All guests are required to check out of their rooms by 10am on Sunday to allow the venue to clean. You will be able to store your luggage in a safe place until your departure. After lunch, you may stay to explore the grounds and enjoy some more peace and quiet until 4pm.

If you wish to read more about the retreat venue, please visit their website: https://www.glasshouseecolodge.com/

If you have any further questions for us, please do not hesitate to get in touch by calling on 0405 788 655 or email admin@meditateinbrisbane.org

We look forward to seeing you at the retreat.

Warm wishes,

Belinda Read

Administrative Director