Vine & Branches Retreat, Melbourne
Sunshine Yoga and Health offers you a wonderful weekend at Vine & Branches Personal Growth Centre. It is ideally located in Lower Plenty, near Templestowe, only 35 minutes from Melbourne City or the airport.
Vine and Branches is a unique venue - a large house set on 5 acres of bush and farm land beside the Yarra River. It was gifted to the community when owner, Rae Cock passed away. She was a very special lady, a mother of 5, much loved Guide leader and school chaplain.
On retiring she opened her home (now Vine & Branches) for continued teaching and support in improving relationships. Her dream of making the world a richer place to live continues. A non-profit organisation run by a group of volunteers continues to offer personal development courses along with hiring the venue to other groups who offer similar inspiring courses.
There is a wonderful country atmosphere. It is a place of peace, reflection and renewal for people searching for meaning and a deeper understanding of their being.
The new yoga/meditation room is a beautiful addition - the outlook to the gum trees, dam and pastures is divine. It sits beside the banks of the Yarra River with lovely walks and space to be alone. A beautiful peaceful and relaxing environment, amidst fresh air, tranquility and a beautiful natural environment.
Sunshine Yoga retreats provide you with an expansive range of yoga and health practices. The group connection at these retreats allow for support, sharing and caring, inner healing, with awareness of body, mind, emotions and soul. It is your time to be nurtured... it is precious time out for you. You will take home with you a sense of calm, peace and connection with your beautiful being.
The Program
The yoga program commences after dinner on Friday evening with "getting to know each other" and a meditation before bed.
Lyn offers daily structured sessions of:
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• early sunrise energisation & tai chi warm-ups • a variety of yoga postures and routines • breathing techniques • an introduction to qigong • breathing techniques • guided relaxations and meditation • partner work • river walks • free time for resting or enjoying nature • support and guidance |
Accommodation
The retreat features twin-share rooms with the possibility of non-share, depending on the student numbers. Shared bathrooms and dining area. You are required to provide your own sheets, pillow slip and towel. The features are:
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• comfortable and homely • centrally heated • tea/coffee/herbal tea facilities • single, twin or triple share rooms • single beds • shared bathrooms • gumtrees and dam views • Yarra river walks |
Meals
All meals are provided by Sunshine Yoga Catering. You will love the fresh, wholesome and tasty vegetarian meals, prepared and cooked on site. If you have any specific needs or preferences with your diet, please inform Sunshine Yoga prior to the retreat.
A sample dinner menu could include:
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Main Course: • Sweet Potato Bake with fresh herbs and coconut cream • Marinated tofu baked with sesame seeds and tamari • fresh mixed vegetables or salad with fresh made organic dressing
Dessert: • Apple & rhubarb crumble, served warm with yoghurt and honey syrup
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Dates & Times
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22-24 May 2009
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Start |
Friday |
after 3.00pm |
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Finish |
Sunday |
after lunch |
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Getting There
Vine & Branches Personal Growth Centre
27 Bonds Road
Lower Plenty (near Templestowe)
Melbourne
It is only 30 minutes from Melbourne City or the Airport -
Melways Ref. Map 33 3A
Rates & Specials
Small groups (up to 12 people) enhance the enjoyment and nourishment received and experienced on this special retreat.
A $200.00 deposit is required at the time of booking with full payment at least 4 weeks prior to retreat. Payments are non-refundable but are part transferable towards other purchases or bookings within 12 months, if Sunshine Yoga is advised at least 4 weeks prior to the retreat.
Early Bird Deal - book
prior to 1 January 2009:
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• Adult twin share |
AUS$ 360 |
| • Adult non-share (if available) |
AUS$ 465 |
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Normal - bookings
after 14 April 2008:
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• Adult twin share |
AUS$ 390 |
| • Adult non-share (if available) |
AUS$ 495 |
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Inclusions
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• 2 nights Accommodation |
• Freshly cooked nutritious vegetarian meals : breakfast, lunch and dinner daily plus afternoon tea Friday & Saturday
• Yoga tuition which includes postures, specific routines, relaxation/meditation, energisation, qigong, support and fun!
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| • Personal client pack, handouts and photos of the retreat posted to you |
Bookings & Enquiries
Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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• for BOOKINGS - PURCHASES - PAYMENTS please click HERE |
| • for all other ENQUIRIES please click HERE |
Payments can be made by Credit Card at either our SSL Secure Payments web page or by telephone, direct bank transfer, cheque, cash or money order.
Requirements
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• A yoga mat (rubber non-slip mat - thick 6 mm - available from Sunshine Yoga $38) |
| • A rug and cushion |
| • Comfortable loose fitting clothing for yoga |
| • Warm clothing |
| • Raingear |
| • Water bottle & torch |
| • Walking shoes |
| • Insect repellant |
Feedback
"I have just been on my first Sunshine Yoga Retreat with Lyn Thomas. It was excellent. Yoga, relaxation, meditation, breathing - perfectly interwoven as they are meant to be. Taught in a setting that was fun, warm, sharing and open. Lyn is a rare teacher: smart, wise, giving, clever, witty, easy, energetic, knows her stuff inside out and is a joy to be around and to learn from. I had a fabulous weekend, I am grateful to you Lyn - thank you - and I very much look forward to the next opportunity I have to go on one of your retreats."
Suzanne, Brisbane
"Thank you for an amazing weekend. I cannot adequately describe how much it helped Rachel and I to get away - to spend time with such amazing people (yourself and your partner particularly) at such a beautiful place. It has reminded both of us how we could feel, how we should feel! We won’t ever forget it. Thank you for your time, love and energy you put into this retreat - you really did make it a special and unique experience."
Alwyn, New Farm, Brisbane
"Thank you for a very enjoyable, relaxing and different weekend." -
Viv, Brisbane
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