Tamborine Mountain - 22-25 July 2024
CULTIVATING A CALM MIND
WINTER GOLD COAST RETREAT
Does your soul need an adventure? Is it time you did something for you?
Welcome to the Cultivating Calm, Clarity and Connection Retreat, an adventure for the soul, designed exclusively for women over 50. Embrace this opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul while surrounded by like-minded individuals in a serene and nurturing environment. Coffee and wine permitted!
Peaceful & Secluded Location
Enjoy the serenity on farmland at the base of Mt Tamborine - one hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast and two from the Sunshine Coast.
Limited to 10 People
Exclusive and limited to a small intimate group of like-minded people with personalised support and attention to goals and objectives.
Variety of Activities
Yoga and meditation workshops and classes combined with art, nature walks, winery and more, with plenty of time for relaxation too.
Money Back Guarantee
Walk away feeling less overwhelmed with a calmer mind and a toolbox full of techniques to help you live a more peaceful life - or get a refund.
Why come on this Retreat?
Expert Guidance: Our experienced instructors will lead you through each activity, providing guidance and support along your journey to inner peace and personal growth.
Nurturing Community: Connect with a community of like-minded people, share stories, laughter, and support, and forge deep connections that will extend beyond the retreat.
Serene Venue: Indulge in the comfort of our carefully selected retreat venue, offering a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that enhances relaxation and rejuvenation.
Meditation and Mindfulness: Learn techniques to quiet the mind, cultivate present-moment awareness, and discover a profound sense of inner calm.
Gentle Yoga: Engage in gentle yoga sessions that promote flexibility, strength, and balance. No matter your level of experience, our sessions are tailored to suit your needs.
Sound Healing: Immerse yourself in the therapeutic sounds of gongs, singing bowls and other resonant instruments, allowing their vibrations to restore harmony to your body, mind, and soul.
Art Workshop: Unleash your creativity and explore the joy of self-expression through an art workshop led by a skilled artist. Discover new artistic mediums and techniques while nurturing your creative spirit.
Winery Tour: Delight your senses with an excursion to a local winery. Sample exquisite wines and revel in the beauty of vineyards while creating cherished memories with newfound friends.
Hike to a Waterfall: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of nature with an easy guided hike to a picturesque waterfall. Feel the grounding energy of the earth beneath your feet as you find tranquility in the soothing sounds of cascading water.
So if this sounds like you, then join me for three nights on a secluded farm, surrounded in serenity, at the base of Mount Tamborine. This 200 acre property that sets the scene for the Cultivating a Calm Mind Retreat is just one hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast and two hours from the Sunshine Coast.
Cultivating a Calm Mind was the best retreat experience I've had in a long time! Every session was conducted with professionalism and knowledge! I highly recommend this Retreat Experience.
This is absolutely the best retreat I have ever done. There was an excellent mix of activities and I enjoyed them all. Everything was well organised and there was such an atmosphere of friendship, support and fun. I would do it again. Thank you so much, Michelle.
Thank you Michelle, for this fabulous retreat. It was so well organised and the content was varied and nourishing on all levels. Your choice of other mind body practitioners to join you was also fantastic. I made a special trip from NZ to join you, and it was so very worth the effort. Lots of valuable information to take away and re-visit.
ALL INCLUDED
Retreat Program
This is an overview of the program for the four days. Attendees receive a more detailed itinerary on confirmation of registration, as well as a printed one in the swag bag of goodies on arrival at the retreat.
DAY ONE
1.00PM - 5.00PM
CHECK IN AND FREE TIME
Get set up, unpack, explore swag bag and the property.
5.00PM - 6.00PM
WELCOME | INTRODUCTION
Mindfulness and meditation explained, the difference, the benefits, how they work, and how to practise them.
6.00PM - 6.30PM
FIRE CEREMONY
Let go of stories, dramas, negative thought patterns and beliefs and release unwanted emotional energy.
DAY THREE
7.00AM - 8.30AM
YOGA ON THE DECK
A gentle flow yoga class suitable for all abilities.
9.30AM - 11.30AM
CULTIVATING A CALM MIND - MANAGING THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS
This workshop will explore our relationship with our thinking mind, practical tips to reduce overthinking, our relationship between our thoughts and emotions, and processes to release trapped emotional energy.
12.00PM - 2.00PM
BOTANIC GARDENS | PICNIC
Enjoy a pop up picnic with grazing platters in the beautiful Mt Tamborine botanic gardens.
3.00PM - 4.00PM
WATERFALL WALK
A silent walking meditation to Cedar Creek Falls suitable for all levels of ability.
6.00PM - 7.00PM
SOUND MEDITATION
Experience the magic healing power of sound.
DAY TWO
7.00AM - 8.30AM
YOGA ON THE DECK
Release tension, relax and find balance with this nourishing Yin practice.
9.30AM - 11.30AM
CULTIVATING A CALM MIND - MANAGING STRESS
This workshop will be a practical demonstration of breathing techniques to reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress and increase focus and clarity, as well as relaxation exercises to release muscle tension and pain and improve the quality of sleep.
1.00PM - 04.00PM
ART WORKSHOP
Let creativity and energy flow in this fun journey of discovery.
6.30PM - 8.00PM
SELF-CARE WORKSHOP
Discover the benefits of self-care, ways you can practise it and create your own self-care plan in this engaging and practical workshop.
DAY FOUR
9.00AM - 10.30AM
LABYRINTH WORKSHOP
Connect in with intuition and insight during this unique walking meditation.
11.30AM - 1.30PM
WINEDFUL TASTING AND LUNCH
Mindfully taste wine with all of the senses then enjoy a two course meal at the Albert River Winery.
OUR EXPERTS
Retreat Facilitators
Michelle Eckles
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION TEACHER AND EDUCATOR | LABYRINTH FACILITATOR
Michelle is the owner of Meditation Sunshine Coast and author of Cultivating a Calm Mind. She is passionate about educating and demonstrating the benefits of practising mindfulness and meditation, both at home and in the workplace, to help reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress, and increase feelings of calm, clarity and connection. Michelle is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia and mindful.org and a Veriditas trained and certified labyrinth facilitator. She is a preferred supplier for the Healthy Sunshine Coast program and Career, Money, Life. With over 20 years experience in the events industry, Michelle gets to combine her two passions now to create memorable retreats.
YOGA TEACHER | ART OF FEMININE PRESENCE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Simone Michelle from Balance and Flow 4life has a strong passion to inspire the whole family to nurture and empower the mind, body and spirit through mindfulness, meditation and yoga. With an extensive background in meditation and yoga and experience working with children, Simone offers a range of classes, workshops and programs on the Sunshine Coast. Simone also has a strong interest in empowering and inspiring women in the Art of Feminine Presence offerings.
Gillian Smith
YOGA TEACHER | REIKI MASTER | ART WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
Gillian is a mixed media artist with an endless curiosity about all aspects of the creative process and its connection to sacred energy. She enjoys exploring the interaction of various media and techniques and their relationship with each other. Her art comes from inner awareness and is more a heart/body connection rather than coming from headspace. This enables her to get out of her way, connect to the creative source, allow the energy to flow onto the page and work with what manifests. Gillian believes that everyone is a Creative Pilgrim on their journey of discovery, guided by intention and intuition. Her mission is to inspire and encourage creative energy to flourish through art and workshops by assisting others in exploring the creative process in their unique way.
SOUND HEALER
Sound Healer Kat Moecks from VIP Wellness, has a holistic outlook on life and a thirst to make life better for those around her. She hosts various Mind-Body-Wellness events across the Sunshine Coast, offers individual sound healings upon request, and sells crystal sound bowls.
LOCATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Retreat Gallery
RETREAT PRICING PACKAGES
Retreat Pricing
You can choose from a cozy cabin or if you want to save some money and you have your own tent, van or camper, you can choose a camp site.
All activities and 3 meals are included.
CABIN
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
ONE BED
Powered cabin to yourself
Double bed with linen
Ensuite
Bar fridge
Shared kitchen with everything you could need
3 x meals (1 x dinner & 2 x lunches)
9 x workshops and classes - yoga, meditation, mindfulness, art, sound, labyrinth, self-care
Waterfall walk, crystal shop, botanic gardens picnic, winery tasting and lunch
CAMPING
UNPOWERED SITE BYO TENT, VAN OR CAMPER
Unpowered camping site
BYO tent, van or camper
Shared kitchen with everything you could need
Shared shower and toilet
3 x meals (1 x dinner & 2 x lunches)
All workshops and classes in program
All activities in program
$1,195
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact Michelle Eckles on 0438 915 830 or michelle@meditationsunshinecoast.com.au if you would like to know more about the retreat and if it would be suitable for you.
The retreat including accommodation, lunches, all workshops, classes and activities and swag bags is:
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE EARLY BIRD RATES - the prices go up $300 after early bird date.
Yes for the cabins you can choose a monthly payment plan before before March then fortnightly after March. Full payment must be received before the retreat. Here's the link.
On a private 200 acre property at the base of Mt Tamborine inland from the Gold Coast. The address is 224 Four Mile Lane, Boyland. You will receive a map and directions with your confirmation.
The average temperatures this time of the year are 9 to 21 - warm and sunny during the day and cool at night.
A double bed with bedding, ensuite, bar fridge, desk and chair.
If you and a friend or partner are happy to share a bed yes. It is $1270 each to share a cabin.
No they are all unpowered.
Each cabin has its own ensuite. There is a shared toilet and shower for campers.
There is a full kitchen with everything you could possibly need including cutlery, crockery, glassware, dishwasher, several ovens and hotplates and full size fridge.
There is a gorgeous fireplace with wood supplied.
3 meals are included – you need to bring your own breakfast, 2 x dinner and one lunch plus snacks and drinks.
Phone signal is fine. There is no wifi access. You will need to use your hotspot. Or just disconnect from technology for the retreat. 😊
No. Domestic animals are not allowed on the property as there are chickens and other wildlife. This retreat is for adults only.
Check in is from 1.00pm on Thursday and checkout is 10.00am on Sunday.
Yes it is considered an easy hike suitable for most people.
Yes, all the workshops and classes are suitable for beginners. The yoga classes are flow and Yin. There will also be options for more experienced students wanting a challenge. The meditation workshops are mindfulness meditation - a simple, secular style suitable for all levels using attention regulation techniques to train your mind to be present and focussed. The labyrinth meditation is a walking meditation used to quiet the mind, connect with the intuition and release thoughts and emotions for great clarity. The sound healing is a relaxing meditation to the sound of crystal bowls and other vibrational instruments. All equipment is supplied for all the meditations.
A fire ceremony is an opportunity to release any thoughts, emotions, habits or patterns of behaviour.
No, you can choose to do whatever activities you like. I recommend completing all the classes and workshops to receive the full benefit. There are no refunds for activities you choose not to do.
Yes you can book this directly with Oz paragliding (run by the property owners) when you get there. This is not included in your cost. This needs to be paid directly to the operator. This is weather dependant and usually done on the Sunday morning around 6.30am.
There is a checklist in the itinerary that you will receive when your registration is confirmed. You need to bring:
It’s a 15 minute drive to the nearest shops and cafes.
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