Dates

Arrival and check in between 7.30am and 9.15am Tuesday 18 June.

You will be met at the park boom gate entrance to be given your key, car parking code (one car cabin) and a park map. If you are sharing a cabin, first to arrive will have the parking code and additional car parking is available at the park entrance.

Welcome and class commencement 9.30am Tuesday 18th June in the camp kitchen

Departure before 10am Friday 21 June 2024

Program

3 days painting workshops held in the camp kitchen by the huge open fire

9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday however should you want to take some time away from painting to enjoy the local area, of course that is fine.

Breaks for morning tea (30 mins), lunch (1 1/2 hour) and afternoon tea (30 mins) although this is a relaxed environment where each can choose their own level of participation.

Attendees

Open to anyone who is ready to be embrace the playful, soulful joy of mandala art creating. Older children are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian also in attendance.

Expectations

While you will take home many finished pieces, this retreat isn't just about the art. It's about disconnecting from stress and connecting to your heart. We have chosen a location that is surrounded by incredible nature including private beach access, a billion dollar sunset and sunrise view and coastal environment to assist in soulful tranquility.

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Food and Drinks

Due to the incredibly large range of food requirements with people these days, we have opted not to include catering. This is to keep the cost low so you are not paying for the requirements of others. It is typically necessary to supply food such as: vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten free, pescatarian, dairy free, lactose free, FODMAP, allergies, Ketogenic, preservative free, organic free, sugar free. This supply list also ends up with a huge amount of food wastage. We encourage you to bring your own food or there are plenty of great restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in the local town about a 3 minute drive. We recommend having planned your breakfast, snacks and possibly lunch ready in your cabin to prevent rushing into the town. Dinner is a perfect time to explore the local cafes and restaurants. Morning and Afternoon tea breaks are only 30 minutes and tea and coffee will be provided in the camp kitchen, the lunch break is for 1 1/2 hours however you are welcome to take breaks whenever you desire. 

Accommodation

We have provided the option to share or have your own cabin. Sharing is subject to other attendees wishing to also share. Please see the accommodation descriptions above.  If you are planning on sharing, please note that the cabins have one master bedroom and a second room with bunk beds. Who gets the master bedroom or bunk beds is up to those in each cabin to decide. If you specify a share room and don't nominate a room mate, we will pair you with another attendee subject to someone requesting the same

What to bring and wear

A positive and open mindset to achieve the greatest experience.

Food and beverages as stated above

Comfortable clothing including layers or a jacket. The workshop area is open on one side to the sand dunes which can allow the heat or cool in (and great air flow) however we will have a raging open fire going throughout the workshops. 

Please do also wear clothing that you are comfortable getting paint on. We will be using acrylic paint which while being water based, typically does not come off clothing. Perhaps an old oversize shirt may be suitable to wear over clothes.

Security

While Beachside Holiday Park is secluded and has park management who only allow access to those staying at the park, we do encourage you to not keep any valuables in your cabin when not in attendance. Conscious Connections Retreat is not responsible for any lost, stolen or missing items.

Booking 

Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and we have limited places available. A confirmed booking is when we have received your payment. Please note, this is a non refundable payment should you change your mind or be unable to attend.

Payment

Payment can be made via bank transfer to Jane Donovan BSB 805050 ACC 2329279. Please email us a copy of your payment receipt. If you prefer to use a credit card, payment can be made via PayPal however it will incur a PayPal fee of 3.5% that needs to be added to the total fee. PayPal payments can be made to our email address janeldonovan@bigpond.com

Cancellations

If you are ready to book, please be 100% committed and as such, we are unable to offer any refunds. We have made commitments to the venue, our team members,  private practice clients, family etc to be able to offer this retreat.

Health and special needs

Please advise prior to booking in if you have any health conditions or special needs that need to be taken into consideration to ensure we can support you the best way possible.

Assumption of risk

By booking and paying to attend the retreat, you understand that your participation in the retreat involves risks. While every reasonable endeavour will be made to keep everyone safe, you choose with your own free will to participate in the retreat. It is understood that by attending you are holding Jane Donovan harmless in any intentional or accidently wrong doing. 

Terms and Conditions. 

Our terms and conditions are listed in these frequently asked questions.  By booking your place, you are confirming that you have read and agree to our terms and conditions. 

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