Self Love Retreat
A Person Can’t Be Comfortable Without Their Own Approval - Mark Twain
Self love retreats are suitable for:
Healing from a relationship breakdown or past experiences which have diminished your self-esteem
People wanting to dig deep and let go of emotional pain, resentment, grief or stuckness
Self-care, a sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation, as well as developing strategies to prevent burnout
People wanting to reconnect with themselves, reflect on their life, make wise decisions and undergo personal transformation
Those who enjoy an experiential approach to wellbeing and wish to experience a holistic approach to healing through a variety of modalities
Affordable Wellness Retreats NSW for Singles
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The Surrounds
Work inside or take time outside in the elements to soak in birdsong and nature
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The Space
A tranquil, restful space with bushland views and access to starry skies
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Local Walks
Chase waterfalls after dark on a local spectacular floodlit night walk in Katoomba
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Local Waterfalls
Our retreat centre is within walking distance of healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Self Esteem Retreat
Testimonials
I did the self-love retreat in a state of deep grief and felt affirmed and that I was in the right place and state at the right time. The astrology and numerology seesions helped me to understand where I am at and why. They were presented with the surrounding science which helped me understand the meaning of the planets influence and the influence of the numbers. The tarot helped me with some clarity about the now the influence of different responses in me. During the concluding breathwork session I felt something click into place internally. I left feeling whole and strong and beautiful as well as in light. The grief did not disappear but I have some new tools and understandings that help me keep it in a new perspective. I would not only go again but I thoroughly recommend this as a gift to yourself. - Julia
The self love retreat was amazing. I came away feeling like I achieved what I set out to do with the guidance of Ginny and Marcus. The setting was beautiful and the space was nurturing. There was no judgement only peace. I learnt so much and was able to release old patterns of thinking and see a future that would match to my purpose. A swim at the falls was a nice finish to a wonderful weekend. I feel invigorated and stronger than before I began this step in my journey.
- Kim Meyers
I am feeling fabulous and very empowered with new knowledge and experiences, thanks to your Self Love retreat and what yourself and Marcus provide as a team, very impressed and can confidently say it was one of my most impactful experiences from all I have attended in the last several years.I cannot wait to return!
- Laura Vickers
This was my first Self Love retreat and I didn’t know much what expect. It really was far beyond my expectations! I’ve learn so much. After the retreat I feel more energised and with a sense of direction in my life. I feel loveable and in peace. I felt so welcome and everything I learned was exactly what I needed. Some learnings we get in life are priceless...the space was so cute, so comfy, had amazing view, birds singing, so inspiring…
- Denise Cariêlo
Self Care Retreat
Program Outline
Day One
Morning Sessions 9:30am - 12:30pm
Filling Your Cup
The program begins with an exploration of codependency vs self-sufficiency. You'll delve into the world of archetypes as a language that expresses our quest for wholeness and balance. It will also cover the societal messages around self-love and the role of relationships.
Mid Morning Session
This session will be an intuitive tarot reading to examine what is most pressing in your life, allowing you to connect with your subconscious self and the collective unconscious.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Sessions 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clarity & Confidence
Looking at the archetype of the Orphan, you will contemplate what have been the gifts in your woundings. We will cover the tension between acceptance and autonomy, expectations, solitude and the distinction of loving versus being loved. By transmuting our hurts and discovering where our empathy and passions lie, clarity & confidence can launch us onto the path of self-determination.
Mid Afternoon Session
Locating True North
In the final session of day one, you’ll define your deepest passions and contemplate how your career is helping or impeding your full expression. Self love inevitably leads to caring for others. Finding outlets for our gifts creates a virtuous cycle, increasing self-love through having a sense of fit and value.
Waterfall Walk (Optional) 4:00 - 6:00pm
Should the weather and your energy levels be accomodating, you can use this time to take in a nearby bushwalk to our local waterfall.
Alternatively, you might indulge in some art activities or enjoy one of the more physical activities we host (mountain biking / stand up paddleboarding).
Dinner 6:30 - 7:30pm
Enjoy a home cooked, organic meal or travel out to try one of Katoomba’s local dining facilities.
Evening (Optional) 7:30pm onwards
There are a range of optional evening activities for you to enjoy, such as listening to or reading poetry, life stories, or enjoying a thought-provoking film or inspiring documentary. Other options include self-guided meditation and yoga.
Day Two
Breakfast 8:30am
Enjoy a homemade breakfast, tea or coffee on the verandah whilst the kookaburras and other local birds sing.
Morning Sessions 9:30am - 12:30pm
The Pilgrimage of Relationships
Alanis Morissette wrote the song, “Unsent," which consisted of letters addressed to her former boyfriends and friends. Looking at the archetype of the Pilgrim, or Seeker, you’ll reflect on your relationship history and look at the tension we each navigate between passion and security. Jealousy, infidelity, models of relating and personality wiring are some of the themes in this session.
Mid Morning Session
Choose either:
a) Astrology / Numerology Reading
Explore your soul blueprint via astrology and/or numerology. These tools can illuminate areas of growth and challenge in terms of self love and relationships. Understanding your makeup and the themes you’ve chosen to work on in this lifetime provides greater self-acceptance.
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b) Breathwork / Reiki
Breathwork is a healing modality that helps us reconnect with our bodies and release stored trauma and pain. Reiki is a gentle form of energetic healing that helps with realignment and wellbeing.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Sessions 1:30pm - 4:00pm
From Symptoms to Root Causes
This session will explore the developmental stage known as intimacy versus isolation. Most of us play at reoccuring scripts with little idea as to why we do so. We will cover some psychological models of behaviours that stem from our upbringings, which can help or hinder us in the area of friendships, partnerships and work relationships.
Mid Afternoon Session
Excavating Ingrained Beliefs
Ancient Buddhism spoke of anusayas, which are dormant tendencies in the mind that erupt in episodes of mental and emotional disturbance. In this final session you will gain some objectivity around the core beliefs that developed in your youth and sift through that which is inherently you and that which was inherited.
Cost: $590 for a 2 day self-love retreat. $50 off for a weekday program. $850 for a 3 day program.
Inclusions: Our retreats include accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Optional session of bibliotherapy. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW.
Your Facilitators
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Ginny’s training in guiding and supporting others began with her hairdressing career where she informally coached, listened and offered support to the thousands of clients she came to know both in Australia and abroad.
After navigating a crisis period where she had to take control of her life and steer it in a healthier direction she found her calling to work with people who were also ready to reclaim their life.
In addition to following Buddhist practices and doing extensive studies in self-development, she complemented her self-education with formal studies in Youth Work, Community Services and a Bachelor of Social Work.
Finding Breathwork to be a transformative form of healing she has done much training in it and continues to deepen her practice. Ginny is also trained in Theta healing.
Taking an intuitive approach, Ginny found a gift for interpreting the messages offered by tarot cards, working as a spiritual healer and being a clear vessel for the collective unconscious to work through.
Counselling is something that Ginny both enjoys and has a natural affinity for.After you undertake our therapy retreats, Ginny is available to offer ongoing counselling if you’d like to build upon the work completed during the retreat.
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Marcus studied social work and education at university, grounding that knowledge by working in a diverse range of roles as an adult educator and caseworker.
Through his time at Rudolf Steiner College, he realised the importance of holistic education and the need to focus on the whole person in contrast to the compartmentalised approach of institutions.
Deepening his knowledge by studying humanistic psychologists such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Jung and spending time in the Jungian community, he gained further insights into the value of depth psychology.
After running a variety of workshops in Australia and overseas he launched his initiative known as Writes of Passage Retreats, in the belief that contemplation, nature, carefully curated ideas and guidance is the ideal means for people to look at life with greater possibility and unearth their own dormant potentiality.
Through his retreat programs and individual counselling work, he has worked with a large number of individuals to help them find greater purpose, healing and enthusiasm for their future.
Self-love is the Key to Loving Others
It is also the foundation for a rich and fulfilling life. Focusing solely on self-esteem only polishes our persona and fails to reveal our deeper, most authentic self.
Similarly, a surface level self-care experience doesn't get to the root causes of our burn out, malaise or confusion about life.
Before we can realise our potential we have to know and love ourselves, including our shadow elements.
Too often the education we receive, our family heritage and the messages of the overculture make us feel we are inadequate or wrong for feeling the way we do and holding the values dear to us.
But as psychologist James Hollis said:
“We are not here to fit in, be well balanced, or provide exempla for others. We are here to be eccentric, different, perhaps strange, perhaps merely to add our small piece, our little clunky, chunky selves, to the great mosaic of being. As the gods intended, we are here to become more and more ourselves.”
“The highest, most decisive experience is to be alone with one's own self.”
― Carl Jung
This program is designed to help you see yourself clearly and to shed limiting beliefs and a self image of yourself that is outworn.
It can also help you heal from a relationship breakdown or help lay the groundwork for you to discover and cultivate a satisfying relationship considering the best way to attract a high functioning partnership is to work on your self-development and bring your best self to the table.
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