Nature Retreat

for therapists, health care professionals & educators

@The Sanctuary, Yundi

Saturday 21st (9.30am) to Sunday 22nd September 2024 (3.30pm)

with optional arrive Friday afternoon/evening arrival

Fleurieu Peninsula (50 mins from Adelaide, South Australia)

Join us for a weekend in our private, peaceful sanctuary

connect, explore, wander, forage, feast,

create and just ‘be’.

(10 people minimum to run this program)

What you will gain

Calm in your body as we sooth your nervous system through sensory connection with nature - wandering, lying down, smelling, touching, listening. You will notice nature at a whole new level.
Peace, stillness, rest - actually stopping :) It will be so worth it.
Curiosity if you're up for a chat we will share what we are doing with conservation, food growing, weed and pest animal control, planning a house, creating opportunities to visit and BE at The Sanctuary
Connection we hear ALL the time about what a difference it makes to connect with people with similar values doing similar work. This will be a place for connecting conversations about working with people, in nature and with nature.
Nurture we LOVE to care for you at The Sanctuary. We'll create a safe, comfy, relaxed gathering where you can choose your level of interaction with others. We'll have opportunities for connection as well as solitude and reflection.
Nourish we are serious about food at The Sanctuary. We grow, harvest and process food. We choose to eat simply with minimal processing. We'll be sharing a delicious menu of home grown and home created food and drink.
The Sanctuary is a smoking and alcohol free venue.

What's on offer

Forest Bathing. Wandering for a gentle walk and exploring sensory nature connection to fully arrive in the nature, calm our nervous systems, clear our minds and connect with our body. We'll be meandering, touching, looking, listening, smelling and tasting nature.
Delicious meals simple, wholesome food that looks like the nature that it is. Probably including fruit from our orchard, eggs from our chooks, veggies from our garden and damper cooked on the fire.
Fire! we'll have an opportunity to gather around fire - as humans have done forever. Gather, share, absorb the sensory experience of fire.
Rest. You might choose to lie in a hammock, bean bag or recliner lounge by the river, under a tree or in your own private space. We'll deliver some afternoon tea while you sleep, rest, read or perhaps journal.
Indigenous connection Peramangk-Kaurna elder Ivan-Tiwu Copley will share his wisdom of connection with land and welcome us to this land, his land.
Reading access Bronwyn's library of nature books - for nature based therapies, bird therapy, gardening, creativity in and with nature
Nature Journaling - Russell will lead an optional beginners exploration of nature journaling. You don't need to be an artist because it's about supporting you to notice more deeply, to nurture your intentional curiosity and explore your response to the prompts of;
- I notice
- I wonder
- It reminds me of
Nothing is 'required' of you that doesn't align with you. This is a weekend to take time out and 'be' in this nature. For you.
The exact program is subject to change and will be developed in consultation with participants.

Who is this for?

This retreat is for you if you work with or support other people and you feel called to the calm of nature. Bronwyn is an occupational therapist (OT), and supports other OTs to work with nature in our work, but this weekend is not just for OTs. If you're an OT, bring your allied health friends. If you're a teacher you are SO welcome. If you are interested in the therapeutic benefit of nature and connection people with nature then you are very welcome.

We are consciously LGBTIQ+ and cultural diversity friendly and we are always trying to 'do better'.

The accessibility of The Sanctuary is limited for people with mobility limitations. As an occupational therapist I am committed to improving that, but it requires a longer term program and funding and we are not 'there' yet. If you want to chat about the ability for you to participate and feel comfortable here I am ALWAYS happy to do that.

We are proud that The Sanctuary is fully off-grid for power and water, fitting with our ethos of living lightly on this planet. Our facilities reflect this and include the cleanest long drop toilet you've ever seen, and a hired porta-loo.

We also have the most AMAZING outdoor hot water shower. If you haven't experienced standing in steaming hot water under a sky full of stars, or in morning sunshine then you are in for a treat. Sometimes there are possums watching!

If you would like to discuss any access requirements, physical or otherwise, please contact me at [email protected]

Nurture

Nourish your well-being in the sensory experience of nature - the scent of the earth, the voice of the river, the songs of birds.

Feel your body and mind relax as you connect your soul with nature.

Conserve

Grow and build your energy, inspiration, and connections with us.

Share in our efforts to care for nature, fostering a reciprocal relationship where its care resonates to enrich your well-being.

Sustain

Discover the positive impact of connecting with nature on your daily life.

Allow the simple act of immersing yourself in natural surroundings to bring sustained well-being, adding a touch of vitality and balance to your routine.

What people are saying...

also available Nature Journaling Kit

$53.90

(incl GST)

(not required, but lovely)

Unique handmade (by Nana) storage pouch with carry handle branded The Sanctuary, Yundi.

Quality (tested by Russ) art equipment.

A4 ring bound Journal 120+ gsm
Mechanical Lead pencil 0.7mm
Staedtler mars micro leads 0.7mm
Prismacolor col erase pencil
Staedtler Eraser
Staedtler 12 Coloured pencils
Pencil sharpener
Plastic ruler
Artline 200 0.4 Fine Felt tip black pen

Accommodation options

Camping

Camp onsite with BYO camping gear, camper trailer or caravan OR hire our fully set up glamping tent or other tent options. We have plenty of blankets to share.

Caravan!

We've found a website where caravan owners will deliver their vans to The Sanctuary for hire. You set up the hire and we do the logistics for the delivery and set up. We'll connect you to explore your options. This will be so fun - you'll have private (or shared if you like) space.

Off-site

There are some local cabin options that we can connect you with - not as good as being fully immersed on site, but still an option.

Nature ReTreat

@The Sanctuary, Yundi

Friday evening 20th September to Sunday afternoon 22nd September 2024.

The Nature ReTreat has flexible pricing depending on your accommodation choice.

(EDIT - pricing updated 30th July to include GST - Humanitix booking fees and Humanitix GST is added when you purchase tickets. Its hard to avoid those additional costs.)

ReTreat ticket

Early Bird $658.90

(incl GST)

Early bird tickets available before 31st July 2024

Full pricing after 31st July $715 (incl GST)

Book here

Accommodation

1) onsite camping, caravan - BYO $11 per night

2) hire our fully set up glamping tent with queen innerspring bed $165 total for 1-2 nights SOLD OUT

3) hire our standard tent with stand up room and double air bed $110 for 1-2 nights

4) we'll set you up with caravan delivery and hire options and assist with all onsite logistics

5) we'll connect you with off-site accommodation options (not as good as staying onsite)

(all prices include GST)

Bring your partner

$220

(incl GST)

This is the cost for sharing your accommodation and full catering and activities.

Questions?

Send us your details and we'll be in touch to help you with the logistics for your attendance, including your accommodation options.

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