• 6 nights (Mon-Sun)
• Monday 3 – Sunday 9 December 2018
• Facilitated by internationally acclaimed mindfulness and meditation teacher Kimberly Poppe, and experienced meditation teacher and group facilitator Dr Ruth Gawler.
• Take time out to rest, rejuvenate, and experience peace of mind and awareness in a truely comfortable and conducive environment.

We all aspire to love and be loved in a way that is truly unconditional. The greatest spiritual traditions teach us that it is through unconditional self-acceptance and self-love that our deepest healing and potential is accessed, and yet, so many of us find it elusive or so very hard to do.

In this spacious and unique week-long retreat, well-loved and highly respected meditation teachers, Kimberly Poppe and Dr Ruth Gawler, will take you on a transformational journey into deeper compassionate understanding of yourself, and self-love.

In an open, gentle, open, and supportive space, Kimberly and Ruth will gently lead you to explore and re-discover your most authentic being through your own awareness. We will spend time learning to reconnect with ourselves – our whole selves: the parts that are hidden, the parts that dominate, the parts we know well, and the parts we don’t know so well.

You will discover for yourself what can happen when you let go of the thinking and doing, and learn to live fully in your body, and simple be.

You will also explore how to develop a more spacious relationship with your thoughts, emotions and body, and how to find more natural ease, kindness and gentleness for yourself.

These processes start within, and when realised, will naturally influence your everyday life by positively impacting your experiences, and the people around you.

Loving the real you.

Each day will consist of guided meditation and self-compassion practice sessions including instruction and clarification, and opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and learn from each other. Gentle mindful movement through Yoga, Feldenkrais and mindful walking will also be integrated into the daily schedule.

There will be plenty of time for integration and relaxation in the beautiful and conducive natural environment of the Yarra Valley Living Centre; and periods of noble silence will offer space to rest and rejuvenate the mind.

Nourishing, revitalising and delicious plant-based wholefoods will be lovingly prepared by our famous Gawler retreat kitchen.

Topics and techniques covered in this retreat are accessible and engaging for both beginner and experienced meditators who are looking to know ‘what more’ is possible on this wonderful adventure of becoming who we really are.

Price starts from $1,990 per person (including GST), depending on your choice of accommodation, and covers all elements of the program, including delicious plant-based wholefood meals, snacks, freshly squeezed juices, teas and dandelion coffee. Optional extras include transport, body therapies, and purchases from our resource centre.

Please note: financial members receive 5% discount on second and subsequent retreat bookings.

To find out more or to register for our next Reconnecting with Ourselves retreat, call 1300 651 211 or email clientservices@gawler.org. Alternatively you can submit your booking request/enquiry using the form below and one of our friendly client services team members will be in touch within 2 business hours.