news @ hepburn retreat centre
A warm welcome to Hepburn Retreat Centre
Occasionally on our journey we encounter a special person or meaningful place, where the opportunity for a shared experience immediately conjures a knowingness, a sense of deja vu; somewhere in our past or future, the connection seems feted, and our whole being resonates with an expectation and wonderment.
The energy feels right, glimmers of our true self emerge; seemingly without effort our mind makes itself up. Experiences of this type are not so common place. When we are confronted with the potential to let our true self be free, to consciously choose 'I', intuition over habit, internal growth over external commitments, personal worth over material gain, a latent vitality arises in our being, a richness of self invades the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual landscape.
There is no longer a need to prolong this decision; allow yourself the space and grace to accept quality time for yourself. These are grand sentiments, but they are also achievable. Fulfill your dreams by consciously choosing what is right for you.
Welcome to hepburn retreat centre, where many people have shared a similar experience by just spending time here. I trust our loyal conti~patrons from the last 20 years, will find a place in the revised arrangements
~ peace & health zalan.
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job vacancy
live in operations & administration manager
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Retreat Centre Operations & Administration Manager.
This is a live in position, the responsibilities of which will be defined in conjunction with the successful applicant.
Please phone us on 03 5348 2005 or complete our enquiry form if you are interested.
film night - our seeds: seeds Blong yumi
Hepburn Relocalisation Network presents - Our Seeds: Seeds Blong Yumi
In September 2008 Seed Savers released “Our Seeds: Seeds Blong Yumi”, a 57 minute documentary that celebrates traditional food plants and the people that grow them.
Indigenous farmers around the world face increasing pressure from agribusiness corporations promoting low-diversity seed stock.
Many of these varieties require costly puts such as pesticides and chemical fertilisers. Seed Savers directors, Michel and Jude Fanton shot this film in eleven countries of Europe, Asia and Oceania.
It features Pacific islanders who face great challenges of their innumerable varieties of root staples being replaced with modern hybrids that require pesticides and chemical fertilisers and the importation of low-quality starch with the threat of their own resilient food crops being lost.
When and Where
Hepburn Retreat (Continental House)
Hepburn Springs
Dinner 6.30pm
Film 8pm, Thursday July 29th
Bookings essential: Su 5348 3636, or HRN@internode.on.net
Hepburn Relocalisation Network - Get up to speed. Discuss, connect and plan for the future.
clean up hepburn regional park
Anyone who has been walking in Hepburn Regional Park near the retreat centre, will have noticed the rusting cans, broken glass and other rubbish strewn throughout the bush.
Clean it up!
Throughout Spring 2010, the retreat centre will hold a series of "Clean Up" days, where locals and people from Melbourne will be invited to come and collect rubbish for a morning or afternoon.
clean up dates
The first afternoon cleanup is planned for
Saturday 21st August
Starting at 1.30pm and finishing at around 3.30pm.
Chai and afternoon tea will be provided, and participants are invited to attend a free yoga class, followed by Community Kirtan at the retreat centre.
Helpers may also wish to stay for dinner and enjoy the Continental House legendary Vegan Banquet, and/or book accommodation for the night.
Register
To register your interest in the clean up, click here to complete a registration form.
This clean up will also form part of the "Bringing Yoga to Life" retreat being held at the retreat centre that weekend.
thai yoga massage practitioner training
In May this year, the retreat centre hosted Heather Agnew for Thai Yoga Massage - Level 1 Practitioner training. The course was a 5 day residential, including meals. By the end of the training, students were able to give a full 90-minute thai yoga massage.
Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training Level I and Level II training will be held at the retreat centre in February 2011. Click on the link to read more about the Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training.
cooking with wholefoods and yoga retreat
ever wanted to learn to cook wonderfully tasty and nutritious food?
Fun with food - learning to cook wholefoods the yogic way
In June, Alexis and Ostii ran their first Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga Retreat. We had a wonderful group of people, who thoroughly enjoyed exploring vegan cooking and deepening their yoga practice. There will be photos on our new Gallery pages soon.
The next Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga Retreat will run from 16th - 18th October, and participants will have the opportunity to learn how to cook and prepare delicious vegan, vegetarian and raw food meals that promote health & vitality. Read more about the Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga Retreat.
other upcoming retreats include
- yoga & meditation retreat - august
- bringing yoga to life - weekend yoga retreat - august
- weekend yoga wellness retreat - october
- cooking with wholefoods and yoga retreat - october
- thai yoga massage level 1 practitioner training - feb 2011
- thai yoga massage level 2 practitioner training - feb 2011
If you are looking for a venue to hold your next retreat, please view the details on the bookings page or phone Ostii on 03 5348 2005.
midweek winter escape
Retreat from the business of Melbourne for some rest and relaxation. Escape from the bustle of the city and find time to relax, rest and rejuvenate in the peaceful surrounds of Hepburn Regional Park. The retreat centre offers midweek escape packages on Monday through to Thursday nights. Enjoy a massage, or yoga class, a walk in the surrounding bush and some quiet time to yourself.
We have a number of yoga and massage winter escape packages, including
- 2 nights accommodation and 45 minute massage for $120
- 2 nights accommodation, breakfast & yoga class for $80
- 2 nights tipi accommodation, breakfast & yoga class for $90
You can read more about midweek winter escapes on the Midweek Winter Escapes page.
early morning yoga
Ostii is now offering early morning yoga classes in the Hepburn Daylesford region. These classes are being run on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings, except for public holidays and when retreats need to use the space on these days.
See the yoga timetable for more details about yoga times and types of yoga classes.
School Camps
We recently hosted the Year 11 girls from Gilmore College in Footscray for their HSC preparation school camp.
We ar now actively seeking year 11 and year 12 groups for school camps.
tipi
We expect the tipi will be continue to be popular, complementing the existing accommodation; and also extending the opportunity for both individuals and groups to experience this sacred space. Please request the tipi option at time of booking.
massage and shiatsu treatment rooms
Two treatment spaces are located with ready access from our private bedrooms. A Shiatsu room with tatami floor mats, and a dedicated Massage room. Ask at Reception to arrange a treatment.
wwoofas & woofing
wwoofas (willing workers on organic farms) are usually able to access the Retreat Centre readily, so please complete the WWOOF Enquiry Form or phone us on 03 5348 2005.
A great exchange, and we highly recommend this activity to anyone traveling. WWOOF (Willing Workers On Organic Farms)- ing is on offer in most countries around the world. Read more about woofing at our Continental House website.
