Sanctuary Rainforest Retreat Mission Beach, Northern Queensland November 16; 5pm - November 21; 10am, 2017
"Discover Your True Nature"
This 6 day retreat promises to give you great balance of yoga, meditation, experimentalism and spare time.
“Discover your true nature” as your body naturally resonates with the natural rainforest surrounds you will be living amongst at the lush Sanctuary Retreat. Through the mundane life we live just to sustain ourselves we lose touch with who we really are, what we truly need and what resonates with us to keep us happy and healthy. We loose touch with our true nature.
Experience several modalities of energy and healing to re-group our actions and thoughts allowing the emotions to stabilize, once you experience this you are in touch with your inner nature and there you will discover who you are, where you wish to be and what you are meant to do.
Through Alchemic Yoga, Chi Kung, Meditation, movement, sound and visualization Natalie will take you on a fun and safe journey. Come with a friend or come alone, Natalie has a way of weaving everyone together feeling a close-knit community.
‘Sanctuary Retreat’ 50 acres of lush tropical private rainforest with secluded cabins and eco-huts. A 10-minute walk down the tranquil rainforest track brings you to secluded Brookes Beach. Offering a lush, tropical space where you can connect and transform your wellness through yoga, meditation, delicious food and good company. Surrounded by nature you’ll easily “discover your true nature!” Open huts are designed so that you feel you are living in the wild rainforest. Delicious cuisine (vegetarian and raw a specialty), salt swimming pool in the rainforest, Access to a near private secluded beaches, Bird watching and creatures, Amazing views and an unspoilt paradise.
Natalie Almond has been facilitating retreats for 23 years, it’s her deepest passion, as it allows her to give enough time to watch you truly unfold and transform into your true self. Natalie is friendly, funny and knows how to weave energy in the group that creates a natural balance. With her trusty intuition she will know where to take you in each of her sessions as the retreat progresses. These retreats are immersive, fun and realistic, you will gain plenty of self-healing insights. Natalie ensures that you will feel comfortable and included! Every step of the way!
Testimonials Thanks Nat, great workshop as always), you hold a really inspired space, your so easy to drop down into relaxation with or into some invigorating, challenging yoga. You also make everything fun, intuitive and intelligent as we all learn greater ways to evolve and live in better health. Dean Bennett
Just wanted to thank you Natalie for the retreat, you shared and gave so much, also the food was soooo wholesome and delicious!!! I have noticed some changes within me and it feels good. I have been feeling happier ever since, a bit flat today but I know that's just the mind. I am waking up at 6.30 every morning and going for a walk and doing my breathing exercises and mental quietness before work. I think doing this this at the retreat three days in a row changed my old habits. Daniela
Eco Rainforest Huts: Single = $1000 Twin Share = $880 Eco Rainforest Huts with Alfresco Ensuite Bathroom Single = $1127 Twin Share = $930 Deluxe Cabins: Single = $1427 Twin Share = $1115
Please pay a $200 Non-refundable deposit by 15th October to ensure your space. The full payment must be made by 30th October. Includes: Yoga Retreat, 5 nights and 4 days Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner plus dinner on arrival breakfast on departure. Free daily trips to Mission Beach town
Please Deposit your deposit into St George Bank NCAlmond Bsb: 112 879 Acc: 486 099 097
*Lunch may be purchased at the delicious sanctuary retreat restaurant or you may wish to travel into Mission Beach or take an adventure. *You may not be able to make the entire retreat, but please book for a shorter time. Some may wish to extend their stay for real and recreation.
Transfers: Cairns airport is 2hrs from Sanctuary Retreat you may book the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus can be organised for arrival and departure, this works as a group. If flights are booked with an arrival time before 1.30pm and departure flights midday or after. The cost depends on the number of passengers. As a guide between $40-$60 per person each way, generally it is closer to $40
Accommodation:
Eco rainforest Huts A minimalist design maximises the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest whilst giving some personal space to those creatures you may prefer not to sleep with. Accessed by a boardwalk to protect the forest floor, the rainforest huts have no solid walls, instead the timber structure is screened on all four sides with weather proof curtains able to be drawn for privacy and protection from adverse weather. Each hut has a small veranda, simple furnishings and sleeps two in either double or twin occupancy. Bathroom for this style of accommodation are in the Main building. The Next style is a Rainforest hut with attached outdoor Funky En-suite bathrooms.
Deluxe Cabins Of solid wooden construction, with ample, screened glass windows, the canopy cabins offer maximum protection from the elements, while still offering a close connection to the sights and sounds of the forest. Larger than the rainforest huts, these cabins are stylishly appointed with polished wooden floors, handmade natural timber furniture and spectacular glass-walled bathrooms looking out high in the trees. With a studio-style lounge and bedroom and a private, furnished veranda, the canopy cabins offer superior accommodation in an entirely natural environment.
About Sanctuary Retreat Secluded beaches meeting the Great Barrier Reef: 50 acres of lush tropical private rainforest, Secluded rainforest cabins and huts, Onsite & in room Massage's can be booked while on your retreat. Delicious cuisine (vegetarian and raw a specialty) Swimming pool in the rainforest, Access to a near private secluded beaches, Bird watching and creatures, Amazing views and an unspoilt paradise. Sanctuary can be found at 72 Holt Rd, Garners Beach, Mission Beach in tropical North Queensland, about 2 hours south of Cairns and 3 hours north of Townsville.
Estimated Schedule: Thursday evening: Arrive, Greet, Eat and Meditate 7:30-9:00 am Practice – Our practice of breathing, postures and chi kung and yoga Nidra (guided meditation). 9.00-10.00am - Breakfast 10 am – 12 noon: Partner Stretch/Talk/Chi Kung/Health Talk: Various topics related to philosophical or healthy lifestyle education and discussion are presented during this time. 12:00 am – 4:00 pm: Relaxation, Free Time Allow yourself to take time out from your daily lifestyle, enjoy four hours of “discovering me time”. Walk and swim on the secluded beach just a 10-minute walk away, doze by the pool, socialize or head out for a town visit or more adventure on the world famous Great Barrier Reef, sea kayaking or white water rafting. Find your way to immerse in the natural environment allowing time for exploration and rejuvenation.
4:00 pm-6:00 pm: Discovering Me – Our evening practice will be a combination of meditation, restorative yoga and/or whatever spontaneously arises.
6.30pm - Dinner Tuesday Morning: Yoga, Breakfast, Good Bye or stay for an extended holiday.
