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 committments, 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.
hepburn retreat centre is one year old
It was in February last year that we assumed the name Hepburn Retreat Centre and began focuing on running as a fully fledged retreat centre, servicing the Melbourne yoga, meditation and natural therapies communities.
Although the facility had existed as as Continental House for many years, it was decided that we change our name to Hepburn Retreat Centre and made the decision to operate as a venue for yoga and meditation retreats.
The first year has been a spectacular success wih some twenty yoga, mediation and healing retreats being held here. This year, we are almost fully booked, with a retreat almost every weekend until the end of June. Some upcoming evenets in include:
- autumn equinox retreat
- yoga in nature retreat
- weekend yoga retreat
- easter yoga and meditation retreat with paul wooden
- april long weekend yoga retreat
- the joy of movement yoga retreat
- thai yoga massage level 1 practitioner training
If you are looking for a venue to hold your next retreat, please view the details on the tariffs page or phone Ostii on 03 5348 2005.
midweek escape
tuesday, wednesday, thursday nights: $60 per person for 2 nights
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includes accommodation and breakfast
Retreat from the business of Melbourne for two nights of rest and relaxation. Join a yoga class if you feel to (cost is extra for yoga).
Please note that there are no yoga classes on school holidays.
early morning yoga
Ostii is now offering early morning yoga classes in the Hepburn Daylesford region. These classes are being run on Monday, Wednesday 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 prepartaion 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 email or phone to check status. 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.
