Many paths, one journey
– meditation for spiritual fulfillment
7-day retreat
6:30 pm Friday 21 April – 2 pm Thursday 27 April
Tara Hills Retreat Centre
This deeply restorative autumn 7-day retreat offers you a rare chance to relax, recharge, and tap into your own blissful state of balance. You’ll have the time and space to shed stress and fatigue and discover the transformative power of deep rest. Once you have rested deeply you’ll enjoy the expansive feelings of a clear mind and a warm, connected heart.
On this retreat, you’ll also journey into the spiritual side of meditation and the different ways that meditation can be used to enhance your spiritual growth.
Meditation for spiritual growth is arguably the topic of most confusion. What does ‘spiritual’ mean? This is determined by what view of reality you hold, either consciously or unconsciously (usually the latter).
Different traditions have looked at this question and we have the option of mindlessly subscribing to any one of several traditional and modern views, or honestly examining which parts of each viewpoint make sense to us; and from there discern our own path to spiritual fulfilment!
We will guide you through the different ways that meditation can be used to transcend the everyday and the ordinary. By examining the understanding of consciousness and spiritual growth in some of the main faiths available to us today, in both their traditional and modern forms: Buddhism, Christian mysticism, Vedanta and Neuro-dharma. More importantly, we will learn how meditation, and other practices, derived from these different views contribute to spiritual growth.
The aim of the retreat is not to convince you of any viewpoint but to help you become clear about what spiritual practice is for you, and how meditation and other practices can help you on your way.
You will also enjoy a week where everything is taken care of including delicious vegetarian food, gentle yoga, deep relaxation, guided meditations, and quiet walks in nature with plenty of time for you to rest and restore your energy.
Retreat prices - 2023
Rooms in the Burston-Haenke building | full price | early bird price |
|---|---|---|
Blue Wren & Rosella rooms (Premium|ensuite) – double occupancy | $4480 | $4032 |
Blue Wren & Rosella rooms (Premium|ensuite) – single occupancy | $2770 | $2493 |
Cockatoo rooms (Standard|garden view|shared bathroom) | $1980 | $1782 |
Cockatoo rooms – concession* | $1780 | $1602 |
Rooms in the Walden building | full price | early bird price |
|---|---|---|
Pardolote room (Superior|ensuite|valley view) | $2440 | $2196 |
Honey Eater room (Superior|ensuite|garden view) | $2270 | $2043 |
Kookaburra rooms (Standard|shared bathrooms|valley view) | $2140 | $1926 |
Kookaburra rooms – concession* | $1920 | $1728 |
Magpie rooms (Standard|shared bathrooms|garden view) | $1980 | $1782 |
Magpie rooms – concession* | $1780 | $1602 |
Find out more about the rooms at Tara Hills
Early bird special
Book and pay in full by Thursday, March 9 and receive a 10% discount. Not valid with other discounts.
* Concession
The concession rate is available on Magpie, Cockatoo and Kookaburra rooms only.
Are you an eligible concession card holder? Please check here before booking …
Cancellation and refunds policy
Please check either the weekend/3-day retreat section or the 7-day retreat section – whichever one is relevant – on our Cancellations and Refunds page.
In person bookings
Call us on 08 8379 9001 or visit in person at our studio with your Visa or Mastercard.
A simply wonderful experience like nothing I have encountered before. It is amazing what insight one can get from stillness and silence.
- Jane, Tara Hills retreat
A fabulous weekend. Thank you.
- Julie, Tara Hills retreat
Calmness, sincerity and skill of instructors was comforting and appreciated. A very special centre and well-designed retreat program. Thank you.
- Student, Tara Hills retreat
Thank you so much for the generosity you all bring to your teaching.
- Lauren, Tara Hills retreat
A fantastic introduction to the world of meditation. Extremely useful, practical and relatable. I will be back!
- Justina, Tara Hills retreat
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Retreat fee includes
- Guidance throughout each day in retreat. There are normally 4–5 guided sessions per day: meditation, deep relaxation and gentle yoga.
- Retreat handout with a summary of the theory being presented.
- All meals are fully catered including snacks in between meals. We serve delicious, fresh, healthy vegetarian food. (If you have any special food requirements, eg gluten-free, lactose intolerance etc, please bring any additional items you may need; soy milk is provided.)
- Purpose built retreat accommodation at Tara Hills Retreat Centre – choose from a range of rooms and orientations – click here to find out more about the types of rooms available. All rooms include linen.
- Highly qualified teachers are on every retreat – you can check your meditation and yoga experiences and get some guidance during the retreat.
- Find out what to expect on a Lifeflow retreat and answers to frequently asked questions on our Retreats FAQ page.
No prior meditation, yoga or retreat experience is required to attend this retreat. You will be guided by a team of experienced teachers who can help answer any questions that may arise during the retreat. All meditation sessions are guided and there is a theory class each day to support the understanding of the practical sessions.
Each day of the retreat provides a good balance between classes, time on your own, guided meditation sessions and plenty of time to enjoy the countryside. You can find out much more on our Retreat FAQ page.
Lifeflow retreat practice gives you time to rest, to restore your energies and the opportunity to let go of deadlines and busyness. You can learn to nurture yourself, restore a sense of balance and well-being, and open up to nature. See our Retreat FAQ page for more.
When you book into a retreat we’ll send you a map of directions to Tara Hills and a summary of what to bring. All rooms include linen, so you just need to bring comfortable clothing and toiletries. Everything else is provided.
More details can be found on our Retreats FAQ page or call Lifeflow for more info on 08 8379 9001.
When you book into a retreat we’ll send you a map of directions to Tara Hills. It’s about a 45 minute drive from Adelaide, just past Nairne in the Adelaide Hills.
Click here to find out more about the types of rooms available.
All rooms include linen.
All meals are fully catered including snacks in between meals. We serve delicious, fresh, healthy vegetarian food. (If you have any special food requirements, eg gluten-free, lactose intolerance etc, please bring any additional items you may need; soy milk is provided.)
As places are strictly limited on our retreats, we have adopted a cancellations and refunds policy.
Please check either the weekend/3-day retreat section or the 7-day retreat section – whichever one is relevant – on our Cancellations and Refunds page.
Retreat bookings
Step 1 - are you new to Lifeflow retreats?
If this is your first time on a retreat please familiarise yourself with our Retreat FAQ page. Email us if you need any further information.
Step 2 - check that you agree to our terms and conditions
Please note that by completing an online booking you expressly agree to our cancellations and refunds policies for retreats.
Step 3 - make your booking...
Members discounts and Early Bird discounts will be applied after you select the pricing option in your cart.
Click here to find out more about the different types of rooms available.
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