Tolle Retreat 14-16 August.
craig sheehan
Tolle Retreat 14-16 August
We are booked in to the Theosophical Society’s retreat facility at Springbrook for the weekend of the 14-16th of August.
See the attached hire conditions for what you need to bring. Please note especially that there are only vegetarian meals, and that there is no smoking, no alcohol, no prohibited drugs and no animals or pets.
The maximum number or people that can use the facility is 30, so please advise as soon as possible if you wish to attend.
The cost for the weekend is $160. Please send cheque or money order to PO Box 923, Paddington, Qld 4064, or bring the money along to the group on Thursday night. First in, first served. We need to confirm numbers by 7th August to allow shopping for food. If you cannot get the money in by then, please e-mail me to discuss other options.
Programme
The following is planned:
v Friday
· morning – arrive, settle in, morning tea, meeting and greeting. A period of silence and meditation before lunch.
· Lunch
· Afternoon – First DVD.
· Preparation for dinner.
· Dinner
· Evening.
· Evening activity on mindfulness.
· Supper.
· Overnight period of silence until breakfast.
v Saturday
· Morning walk
· Breakfast
· Second DVD.
· Lunch
· Third DVD.
· Dinner
· Evening activity on mindfulness or other activity.
· Rest
v Sunday
o Morning walk
o Breakfast
o Morning - final DVD.
o Lunch
o Clean up and departure.
There will be a lot less DVD watching than last year, and more spaces to enjoy the silence and solitude, or the good company.
Cost
The cost is $160 per person. This covers $40 per night per person for accommodation. Cost for food is budgeted at $25 per person per day (2 1/3 days). There is an additional fee to cover the costs of a dedicated cook this year (thank you Lara). As with last year, if there is money left over, it will be refunded to all participants.
Any questions or suggestions, please e-mail me.