Members' retreats
Go deeper with your practice
Lifeflow members-only retreats build up on the experience that you gain at our public retreats.
2020 member retreats
Summer retreat at Tara Hills
Teachers in residence
Ann Calvert, Ian Nuberg, Josh van Konkelenberg
Friday 3 January – Tuesday 7 January 2020
This retreat format will allow flexibility for members who wish to stay on retreat this summer and allows time for you to develop your own retreat and meditation practice. You will be able to nominate which day you start and end, as long as it is somewhere between Fri 3 Jan and Tues 7 Jan and that you stay for at least two nights.
3 x teacher led sessions are included per day (Stretch & Breathe, Deep Relaxation, guided meditation session).
It is expected that anyone attending these retreats is able to be self guided in their meditation exercises. A Lifeflow teacher will be present and available for interviews so you can check up on how your retreat work is going.
Important information to read before you book
Check here for prerequisites that apply to all Members Retreats
Check here to find out about food, clothes, bushfire risk management and more
Important booking dates
Ensuite bookings and linen orders close 9.30 am Monday 16 December 2019
Phone bookings close at 4.30 pm on Monday 16 December 2019
Online Bookings close midnight Friday 27 December 2019
Fee Guide – minimum 2 nights / maximum 4 nights
- Standard single rooms $80 per night / $70 conc per night
- Optional linen service for standard rooms – add $35
- Ensuite single rooms $145 per night
Optional linen for standard rooms
If you would like to book linen for use in a standard room, please call or email Lifeflow reception before 9.30 am on Monday 16 December to place your order and finalise payment. Please note that the online booking system only handles room bookings, it does not process linen orders. Linen is already included in all ensuite room bookings.
Easter long weekend Online retreat
Transforming the emotions that drive us
Graham Williams et al
11am Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April
About this retreat
Every decision you make is governed by your emotions and states of mind. Unfortunately these emotions are so habitual that you’re usually not even aware of them.
One of the richest parts of the meditation tradition is showing exactly how these emotions operate. They are mapped out clearly and precisely, so they no longer need to be the dark, mysterious forces driving your life.
In the two long weekend retreats this year, we will follow a process by which you can become conscious of yourself and the world around you step by step, along with the governing emotion which drives each of these steps.
The most remarkable part of this process is that as you understand and become aware of them, you can see what these emotions are trying to move you to do. In doing this you can totally transform the unconscious forces which usually drive your life into clear, wise and skilful decisions and loving actions.
Part 1 of the retreat is over the Easter long weekend, part 2 will be over the October long weekend.
Dates and times
Easter Retreat starts with an ‘Introduction to online retreating’ at 11 am on Friday 10 April
Friday 4 pm will be the beginning of the theory section, followed by two theory sessions (11 am & 4 pm) on Saturday and Sunday.
The retreat will conclude with the last theory session on Monday 13 April at 11 am. Questions and discussion will form part of these sessions and each session will be approximately 1 hour in length.
Retreat Fee
All details about fees for this retreat are included in the members’ email update. Or, please call the Studio on (08) 8379 9001 to find out all of the fee information.
Prerequisites
The only prerequisite for being part of this online retreat is being a current member of Lifeflow. For more information or to join membership click here.
Winter retreat at Tara Hills
Teacher in residence
John Burston, Janine Koch, Josh Van Konkelenberg
Wednesday 15 July – Sunday 19 July
This retreat format will allow flexibility for members who wish to stay on retreat this winter and allows time for you to develop your own retreat and meditation practice. You will be able to nominate which day you start and end, as long as it is somewhere between Wed 15 July and Sun 19 July and that you stay for at least two nights.
3 x teacher led sessions are included per day (Stretch & Breathe, Deep Relaxation, guided meditation session).
It is expected that anyone attending these retreats is able to be self guided in their meditation exercises. A Lifeflow teacher will be present and available for interviews so you can check up on how your retreat work is going.
Important information to read before you book
Check here for prerequisites that apply to all Members Retreats
Check here to find out about food, clothes and more
Bookings close Thursday 9 July at 4.30 pm
(ensuite bookings and linen orders close Thurs 2 July)
Important information about catering, prerequisites and bookings here
Fee Guide – minimum 2 nights / maximum 4 nights
- Standard single rooms $80 per night / $70 conc per night
- Optional linen service for standard rooms – add $35
- Ensuite single rooms $145 per night
Optional linen for standard rooms
If you would like to book linen for use in a standard room, please call or email Lifeflow reception before 4.30 pm on Thursday 2 July to place your order and finalise payment. Please note that the online booking system only handles room bookings, it does not process linen orders. Linen is already included in all ensuite room bookings.
October long weekend retreat at Kurlana
Transforming the emotions that drive us
Part 2
Graham Williams et al
1 pm Saturday 3 October – 2 pm Monday 5 October
About this retreat
Every decision you make is governed by your emotions and states of mind. Unfortunately these emotions are so habitual that you’re usually not even aware of them.
One of the richest parts of the meditation tradition is showing exactly how these emotions operate. They are mapped out clearly and precisely, so they no longer need to be the dark, mysterious forces driving your life.
In the two Kurlana retreats this year, we will follow a process by which you can become conscious of yourself and the world around you step by step, along with the governing emotion which drives each of these steps.
The most remarkable part of this process is that as you understand and become aware of them, you can see what these emotions are trying to move you to do. In doing this you can totally transform the unconscious forces which usually drive your life into clear, wise and skilful decisions and loving actions.
Part 1 of the retreat was over the Easter long weekend, part 2 will be over this weekend.
Dates and times
Retreat starts with lunch at 1 pm on Saturday 3 October
You are welcome to arrive any time on the Saturday morning
Retreat finishes after lunch on Monday 5 October
Bookings for this retreat close 4.30 pm on Wed 30 Sept
This retreat theme continues from the Easter long weekend.
Retreat Fee
All details about fees for this retreat are included in the members’ email update. Or, please call the Studio on (08) 7077 2156 to find out all of the fee information.
Prerequisites
Any member who wishes to attend this retreat must have attended at least one of our public retreats at Tara Hills and attending or completed our Level 2 course. Please check with Reception before enrolling in a Kurlana retreat for the first time.
Find out more about retreats at Kurlana
You can find out more about retreats at Kurlana, including information about facilities, what to bring and alternative nearby accommodation options on our retreats at Kurlana page. Particularly note that Kurlana lies in the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone in SA – click here to find out more.
Prerequisuites for members only retreats
Tara Hills retreats
Either
Attending or have completed level 2 AND attended at least two public retreats
Or
If you haven’t attended any of our levels courses but have completed three public retreats then please call up on (08) 7077 2156 to confirm eligibility.
Kurlana retreats
Any member who wishes to attend these retreats must have attended at least one of our public retreats at Tara Hills and attending or completed our Level 2 meditation course. Accommodation at Kurlana is very limited, and most people camp near the house or in the bush reserve. Please check with reception before enrolling in a Kurlana retreat.
See our general info page that has more about members-only retreats at Kurlana.
General
If you have further questions about any members retreat please contact the Centre on (08) 8379 9001 or email.
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If you are looking to go further with meditation then membership is for you. Enjoy benefits including 10% discount on all courses and retreats, borrowing rights to our library, members only classes, retreats and more.
Member's classes
Members-only classes, seminars and Advanced Meditations give you the opportunity to meet other members and explore topics in meditation that may not normally be covered at our city courses.
Our teachers
We have highly qualified and experienced meditation teachers at all courses and retreats, each with a minimum of ten years training with Lifeflow.