Our Retreats

Are you seeking a calmer mind, reduced stress, and a greater sense of well-being?

Join us to unlock the benefits of self-care and mindful meditation.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to forget to take care of ourselves. That's why I believe self-care days are essential for rejuvenation and personal growth.

Want to know more? Please see below for more details on our Meditation & Self Care days and our Weekend Wellness Retreats:

Our next Retreat:
✨ Design Your Own Meditation Retreat ✨
Escape the chaos of daily life and embark on a journey of self-discovery at our unique and personalised self care and meditation retreat! 🧘‍♀️🌅
🌸 Step 1: Flexibility 🌸
Choose the duration and activities that fit your schedule and lifestyle, allowing for a more convenient and enjoyable experience.
🌟 Step 2 : Choose a Date🌟
Select a weekend, or a1 day experience (Saturday, Sunday or Monday) for your retreat that will inspire your inner peace.
🌺 Step 3: Create Your Schedule 🌺
Craft your ideal itinerary by deciding on the type and frequency of meditation sessions, Shibashi lessons and or mindfulness approaches. Tailor it to your needs and preferences.
🍃 Step 4: Select Your Practices 🍃
Explore various meditation techniques such as guided, breathwork, visualisation, &/or mindful meditations. Dive into practices that resonate with you and bring you closer to inner harmony.
🌞 Step 5: Indulge in Self-Care 🌞
Design a self-care routine that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit. Treat yourself to some reflective time to journal, shabasi lessons or simply basking in the beauty of silence.
🌈Step 6: Customise Your Experience 🌈
Personalise your retreat with additional offerings like art therapy, aromatherapy, or mindful eating. Embrace activities that ignite your creativity and enhance your overall well-being.
🌟 Design your own meditation retreat and embrace your calm within & inner peace 🌟
- Next Steps
  Contact us to discuss your needs and we can help you design a unique and personalised retreat for you and a friend or group.
  Contact us HERE NOW

PAST RETREATS

1 DAY MEDITATION & SELF CARE RETREAT

Are you ready to indulge in some much-needed time out and self care?

Treat yourself to a day where you can focus on nurturing yourself and experience the benefits of meditation and gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect with your body and quiet your mind.

This one day retreat is a wonderful opportunity to take time out of your busy life to rest, refresh and relax. To consciously put your wellbeing first, to slow down, be present in the moment and to calm your mind and body in a peaceful and caring environment.

Unlock the incredible benefits of mindful meditation on Sunday 4th August at Camp Hill Wellness Hub.

🧘‍♀️ Learn proven techniques to quiet your mind and find serenity amidst life's chaos.

🌿 Cultivate mindfulness and enhance your ability to be fully present in every moment.

🌸 Reduce stress, anxiety, and improve your overall mental and emotional well-being.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our meditation & self-care day is designed to meet you where you are and guide you towards a more balanced life.

Bookings and Payment:
To ensure your experience is comfortable, stress free, we have limited the places available to a minimum of 2 people and maximum of 8.

Payment will be required before the day and can be completed online via the website www.calmconnections.com.au/take-action/ or by direct bank transfer (details will be sent in a separate message).

To make your on-line payment, use the drop down menu at the bottom of this page and select 1 day Mindful Meditation Retreat.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Create the space to practice regular meditation practices
Bring mindfulness into your daily life
Balance your thoughts and emotions
Sharpen your awareness and focus.
Increase your mental health and well being

Your Next Steps

Read our Terms and Conditions
To secure your place, Register now and pay in full before the day
Register HERE NOW .
Once you register and pay to secure your place, you will receive an email that will confirm receipt of your payment and your secured place at the retreat.
The retreat is guided by Mandy White from Calm Connections www.calmconnections.com.au For any questions, please contact Mandy on
0413 297 500 or mandy@calmconnections.com.au
Register HERE NOW and don’t forget to mention any dietary requirements.

What you need to know - Terms & Conditions

The venue is in high demand and for us to secure it for this event final numbers are required 1 week prior to commencement date.
Full payment is due 1 week prior to retreat commencement, unless other arrangements have been agreed to.
Guests cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to the retreat are non-refundable unless we are able to re-book your spot.
There is no smoking on the entire property.
Should any part of the property be damaged due to negligence by guests then they will be charged the repair or replacement cost.
If Calm Connections decides, due to unforeseen business circumstances, to not go ahead with the retreat, you will be refunded in full.
We would appreciate it if you could leave the retreat facilities as tidy as possible after your stay.

Use the drop down menu at the bottom of this page and select 1 day Mindful Meditation Retreat.

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Weekend Wellness retreat -

Unwind and find a sense of calm and balance in a relaxed and peaceful environment, surrounded by nature, free from stress and everyday worries.

Our Wellness weekend retreat are for anyone who is interested in mindful meditation & self care practices, regardless of your age or ability.

If you enjoy guided meditations, self care practices and mindful walks as you admire the views, along with the graceful movements of Tai Chi, these retreats are for you.

While you are with us, you will also be able to take in beautiful bushland sunsets, enjoy plenty of free time between meditation sessions, take the opportunity to chat with like-minded people or indulge in a soothing massage or facial.

Discover how to balance your meditation & other self care practices with your lifestyle, whilst gaining a calm mind and body, renewed clarity, improved concentration and increased self-awareness.

Take advantage of these retreats to reconnect and restore your energy, leaving your responsibilities behind while to bring peace and calm back to your life.

About the retreat

when you will arrive & Depart

Commences 9:30am Saturday & will finish around 3.00pm Sunday

Where you will stay - TBC

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY

2 days staying in the beautiful surroundings
1 nights luxurious accommodation and warm genuine hospitality
Delicious meals (including morning/afternoon tea)
Calming mindful and meditation sessions for rejuvenating the mind, body and soul
Tai Chi sessions experiencing graceful movements and deep breathing exercises
An interactive workshop on self care
Free time to relax and enjoy your peaceful surroundings
Mindful walks (individual or in groups).
Plus, enjoy some optional extras, where you can indulge in a soothing massage or a relaxing facial (cost not included).

WHAT YOU WILL LEAN

Create the space to practice regular meditation and other self care practices
Bring mindfulness into your daily life
Balance your thoughts and emotions
Quieten the inner critic and increase your confidence
Sharpen your awareness and focus.
Discover self care techniques

Benefits you will gain

You will be more aware of your self care practices, creating a habit that suits your lifestyle.
You will feel relaxed and confidence to deal with your thoughts and emotions.
You will know how to respond (not react) in stressful situations.
You will increase your overall physical and mental health and well-being.
You will know how to integrate mindful practices into your daily life and routine.
You will learn mindful meditations that will support a calm and peaceful life.

Food you will enjoy

Sample menu

Breakfast - continental breakfast includes cereal, danishes, juice, yoghurt, fruit salad cereal selection, fruit salad, yoghurt, , tea, coffee and juice.

Morning tea - scones with jam, lemon curd and cream and homemade sour cherry cake, tea, coffee and juice.

Lunch - selection of sandwiches with 2 different fillings (based on dietary requirements), tea, coffee and juice.

Afternoon tea - cheese and fruit platter, tea, coffee and juice.

Dinner - chicken /pork fillets served with cous cous and pear, rocket, walnut and fetta salad

Please advise any food allergies or dietary requirements when booking the retreat.

Where you will sleep and relax

Our retreats are held exclusively on the property.

What your investment will be

To ensure your experience is comfortable, stress free and intimate we have limited the places available to a minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 people.

Please book early to secure your place and accommodation of choice.

OPTIONAL 1 - $xx (includes shared accommodation):

all mindful & mediation sessions and activities, tai chi, shibashi and the essential oil workshop
lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on Saturday
breakfast, morning tea and lunch on Sunday
shared accommodation Saturday night in the Garden 2-bedroom Suite or the Moreton 2-bedroom Suite.

OPTIONAL 2 - $xx (includes private accommodation)

all mindful & mediation sessions and activities, tai chi, shibashi and the essential oil workshop,
lunch, afternoon tea and a two-course dinner on Saturday
breakfast, morning tea and lunch on Sunday
your own private room and bathroom.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

o Pay in FULL for $xx inclusive of shared accommodation

o Pay in FULL for $xx inclusive of private room accommodation.

Then pay the balance of the retreat in 2x payments; (dates to be confirmed)

Please contact to organise other arrangements

o Option 1 (shared Suit accommodation), less deposit = 2 x payments of $xx

o Option 2 (private accommodation), less deposit = 2 X payments of $xx

Please Note: All amounts are in Australian dollars and can be made via PayPal, Credit Card or electronic bank transfer. Full payment is due no later than 1 month prior to retreat.

If for any unforeseen circumstances the retreat does not go ahead you will be refunded in full (this does not include any travel arrangements, you have made – we recommend getting travel insurance).

When you register please indicate your payment and accommodation preferences and advise on any dietary requirements HERE at Calm Connections.

Your Next Steps

Read our Terms and Conditions
Decide on your accommodation preference
Decide on the payment option that best suits you i.e. full or part-payment. Please note due to limited places, your accommodation preference can not be secured until full payment has been received.
- Full payment on registration
- Option 1 = $150 deposit, 2 x $xx payments for shared accommodation
- Option 2 = $150 deposit, 2 x $xx payments for private room and ensuite
To secure your place, Register now and pay in full or pay your $150 deposit (non-refundable) and commitment to two part payments.
Register HERE NOW .
Once you register with a deposit of $150 to reserve your place or make full payment. You will receive an email that will either;
- Confirm receipt of your payment and your secured place at the retreat and your accommodation allocation.
- Confirm receipt of your deposit and an invoice for the remainder of the fee (pending your payment option). Accommodation preference will be confirmed once final payment is received.
- full payment is required 1month prior to retreat.
The retreat is guided by Mandy White from Calm Connections www.calmconnections.com.au For any questions about the weekend, please contact Mandy on 0413 297 500 or mandy@calmconnections.com.au
Register HERE NOW

What you need to know - Terms & Conditions

A $150 deposit is required to place a firm hold on your place at the Retreat and is required upon registration. This is a non-refundable booking fee unless we are able to re-book your spot.
Should our Retreat become booked out we will require full payment to confirm your booking. If you have chosen the part-payment option, we may contact you to find out if you wish to confirm your booking, if so, the full payment will be required and becomes non-refundable.
Due to limited places, your accommodation preference can not be secured until full payment has been received.
Full payment of part-payment options are due 1month prior to retreat commencement, payment then becomes non-refundable unless we are able to re-book your spot.
Guests cancellations less than 6 weeks prior to the retreat are non-refundable unless we are able to re-book your spot.
There is no smoking on the entire property.
No pets are to be brought onto the property without prior permission. If permission is given pets are to be confined and on leash at all times as we endeavour to preserve our wildlife.
In consideration of the neighbours please keep noise to a minimum.
No parties or extra overnight guests beyond the 12 allowed on the property. This does not extend to therapists coming in to treat guests on a day basis.
Should any part of the property be damaged due to negligence by guests then they will be charged the repair or replacement cost.
If for any unforeseen circumstances the retreat does not go ahead you will be refunded in full (this does not include any travel arrangements, you have made – we recommend getting travel insurance).
We would appreciate if you could leave the retreat facilities as tidy as possible after your stay.
We are fully committed to providing you with a life-affirming experience and believe you will be as committed to this as we are.

Payment/Deposit is required at registration - Click here to Register your interest

Use the drop down menu to select your service/payment option

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