Spring Weekend Retreat.

A weekend dedicated to connecting to and nurturing your whole self, whilst receiving and enjoying the beauty of Kinglake.

Located only 75 minutes from Frankston and Melbourne CBD and 45 minutes from Ringwood.

We gather with like-hearted people to attune to our inner rhythm for harmony and balance.

A healing weekend which weaves together nature remedies, meditation practices, Yoga, embodied dance, guided breath, connection rituals, nourishing foods, intuitive wisdom and heart energy.

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What you can expect on retreat.

The vibe.

  • A collective energy for a deep connection within, with each other, and with nature

  • A gathering on a full moon for illumination, guidance and release  

  • Practices for attuning to our inner rhythm for balance & harmony whilst harnessing the Spring energies of nurturing, space, growth, rebirth, trust.

  • A beautiful bush retreat venue with self contained cottages

  • An elevated space with fire place and tree top views

  • A gathering with like-hearted people where you will be witnessed as you are

  • Time allocated for shared classes and practices, your own leisure time, and social gathering

  • A gift pack with a take home essential oil roll-on, tailored to your own personal energy

The practices.

  • Opening and closing circles

  • Sound meditation with crystal bowls

  • Fire gathering and ritual (outdoor, weather dependent)

  • Yoga flow classes focused on breath and movement for embodiment

  • Rest & Restore class of restorative yoga, mini individual energy healing, the use of essential oils

  • Embodied dance movement session with Soph from Pohss Studio. A silent disco dance experience to connect you to your Inner Rhythm via beats & movement

  • Guided breath practices

  • Journaling guidance and prompts

  • Guided meditations and energy activations

  • All Yoga equipment can be provided

The activities.

  • National Park bush walk with stunning forest and waterfalls

  • The popular St Andrews Market is a 15 minute drive from Kinglake, nestled in amongst the trees (Saturday 9am-2pm)

  • Kinglake Township with the local pub, coffee shop & produce

  • The Kinglake Bollygum Community Market (Sunday 10am-1pm)

  • On-site massage with qualified naturopath, remedial masseuse and Reiki Master for an additional cost of $100/1 hour

Leisure time is allocated on both Friday and Saturday afternoons to enjoy the local landscape and offerings, all a short walk or drive from the venue.

*some activities and practices may change slightly

* all activities and practices are optional

Location & Accommodation.

Karma at Kinglake- Retreat venue and accommodation

Beautifully appointed & light-filled self contained cottages & suites each with a fire place and shared living & kitchenette

Kinglake is located on the top of the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by National Park.

Karma at Kinglake is the venue of the retreat and is an easy walk into Kinglake township and a short drive from the National Park and two beautiful waterfalls.

The entire venue will be for retreat guests only.

Your accommodation will be a two bedroom cottage or guest suite. The cottage/suite is shared with one (or two/twin) other person. Within your cottage you will have:

  • a shared living room and fireplace

  • a shared bathroom

There is 1 one bedroom cottage.

Arrive Friday 9 September  

Arrive at your own leisure from 2pm with opening circle, meditation and supper from 6pm

Close Sunday 11 September

We will close the retreat by 1.30pm

Nourishment through food.

All meals are provided throughout the weekend.

  • The venue provides continental breakfast in your cottage (cereals, bread & spreads), tea and coffee pods

  • Friday dinner will await you in your accommodation & a light communal supper will be shared at the opening circle

  • Saturday morning tea and lunch

  • Saturday communal dinner

  • Sunday shared light lunch platter

  • A cold pressed juice of your choice

  • Herbal teas and fruit

Catered meals are provided by Coffee For the People, Seaford. Meals will be gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian/vegan friendly. Dietary requirements can be accommodated for, please indicate in booking process.

Your investment.

A weekend to nuture & connect with yourself, nature and a like-hearted community.

Price includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation

  • Yoga classes

  • Dance embodiment with Pohss Studio

  • Guided meditations

  • Sound meditation

  • Fire ritual

  • Journaling guidance and prompts

  • Guidance circle

  • Mini Reiki Healing 

  • All meals including a special communal dining on Saturday evening

  • A selection of drinking herbal teas and a cold pressed juice

  • Information on local activities to explore and enjoy

  • Take home gift including a personalised essential oil roll-on tailored to your energy

Payment

$920pp for an individual bedroom with a double bed

$780pp for a twin share bedroom with single beds (book with a friend)

Payment options

Pay in full OR pay a $500 deposit (via bank transfer or Eventbrite) to secure your booking and pay the remaining amount by the 17th August via bank transfer

Bookings close the 1st September 2022

Email Kirsty at hello@kirstysaunders.com with questions or to arrange a payment plan

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