Retreats for 2009


ABOUT RETREATS


RETREATS ARE FOR?

Retreats are open to all, as long as you are in sympathy with the teachings of the Lodge. It is helpful if you have read at least one of the books published by the Lodge so that you are familiar with the essence of White Eagle's teaching.

COST:

$750 per person (Australian dollars) (unless otherwise stated on individual retreats) which includes meditations, talks, spiritual healing, services, access to our library, all meals, accommodation, linen and use of laundry facilities. Financial Members of the Lodge receive a 5% discount except for Retreats where overseas visitors are the Facilitators.
See individual retreats for costs of Day and Weekend retreats.

WHAT HAPPENS ON RETREAT?

For most retreats, retreaters arrive Saturday afternoon to allow time to settle in. Sunday Morning is the Monthly Service of Worship. Contact Healing is available in the afternoon. Early morning sessions in the Temple are teaching us how to regenerate our bodies by building the light into every cell and releasing the emotions stored within them (Cellular Alchemy). The CD 'Cellular Alchemy' is available to enable you to continue this practice at home. Then it's time for breakfast followed by a quiet time to prepare for meditation at 11 a.m. Afternoons are spent exploring the White Eagle teachings. Some evening services are held in the Temple but the rest are free. (This may vary slightly when there is more than one retreat in a month).

THE BENIFIT OF ATTENDING RETREATS?

By attending Retreats, you are giving yourself a wonderful opportunity to tap into the source of your being, to go within to that inner place of stillness beneath all thought, into the very heart of God, our Creator, that spark within our heart chakra. And to do this we need to withdraw completely from the outer world.
The Retreat Centre and the Temple are prepared environments where stillness and peace is encouraged. You will find no TVs, radios or newspapers in the complex. For this reason we ask you not to use your mobile phones, fax machines, computers or any type of electronic equipment as they will detract from the inner peace you are tapping into during this week.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES?

Massage and Counselling are available by experienced people. Should you wish to participate in these services please indicate when booking for your Retreat. Both these particular services incur an additional fee.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING?

It can be very cool in Maleny, particularly in the evenings so do bring some warm clothes. Dress is casual and comfortable. Bring your personal toiletries. Everything else is supplied - linen, towels etc and all meals are catered for. Meals are strictly vegetarian and we will endeavour to cater for special diets if advised in advance.

ACCOMMODATION?

Accommodation is in the Retreat Centre. Each room is tastefully furnished and most have views of the valley. There are three twin share and four single bedrooms. Bathrooms are shared facilities. A washing machine and iron are freely available. When booking for a Retreat, please indicate your preference for twin or single accommodation on the application form. (For a look at the style of accommodation, click on 'The Lodge').

BOOKINGS?

Bookings are essential and can be made by letter, phone, fax or or by using the Retreat Deposit Form.
Your booking will be secure only when a deposit of $100 is received. (Australian Dollars)
This deposit less a $25 administration/cancellation fee will be refunded if cancelled 30 days prior to Retreat.
So please, don’t miss out - send a deposit.
Please write for more in-depth information on the activities during the Retreats. A brief overview follows. Dates given include arriving on Saturday and departing on the Friday. (For most retreats)


Week Retreats


April - Saturday 4th - Thursday 9th

"Working with the Angels"


Facilitated by Lyn Edwards and Gay Robinson


White Eagle teaches a simple, effective and safe way of working consciously with Angels to make a difference in the world. Learn how to bring more love and light into your life. Learn how to work with the Healing Angels of the Star to heal yourself and the world. As we open our hearts to these beings of Light, so our heart opens to their beauty and love.


Are you ready for this soul changing experience?


As this Retreat is shorter than the other Retreats, the cost will be $600


May - Saturday 2nd - Friday 8th

"Sacred Symbols a tool to Higher Consciousness"

Facilitated by Lyn Edwards

The Sacred Sciences open our awareness to spiritual truths and helps to broaden our understanding of life. The sacred shapes associated with Sacred Geometry speak to our innermost being of deep spiritual truths and in their own unique way awakens our innate knowing. The shapes of the platonic solids talk to us about the basic building blocks of life – the elements. The shapes of the Vesica Pisces hold the holy secrets of the Trinity. And it is little wonder that the symbols of all life are held within the shape of the six pointed star.


June - Saturday 6th - Friday 12th

"The Still Centre Within"

Facilitated by Wendy Davis

A Retreat to still the mind and body and so connect to our centre within. This then allows the recognition and awareness of our one-ness with nature, the elementals, each other, realms of spirit etc. As a result, we become more effective in our work for the Light. There will be plenty of free time to simply ‘be’ in the tranquil, beautiful Star Temple and surrounds at Willomee. Stillness and simplicity are the keynotes for the week, with time to dream, sit, gaze, walk, read, attune to others, and receive healing. Wendy says: “I have always had trouble being still for long, so I am well aware of the effort needed and the pitfalls along the way.”


July - Saturday 4th - Friday 10th

"The Pyramid of Life"

Facilitated by Dianne Ball

Do you aim to take the next step along your spiritual path and become stronger and more steadfast in your life's journey? This year we bring you a new retreat based on lessons from the School of Wisdom, which are so appropriate in this Age of Aquarius. On this retreat we will be learning what the ancient square Pyramid can teach us, and then understand how to apply these teachings in our daily lives: the wisdom, love and power aspects which we experience in our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. By becoming more aware of these aspects within ourselves, we are better able to prepare for the path ahead by becoming stronger on all levels.  
The retreat will focus on your entire being -  at the head, heart and soul level - learning about the ancient wisdom, and then how to apply this knowledge to our lives. It will be beneficial for all those who wish to take a powerful step forward on their spiritual path and learn how to access those qualities of the ancient pyramid and balance them within. Apart from the talks and meditations there will be fun activities and time for reflection and fellowship.  
Dianne Ball (PhD) is an experienced facilitator of the Sydney White Eagle Group where she teaches the ancient wisdom as given by White Eagle. She also applies the principles in the business world and directorships where she is called upon to advise and consult."


September - Saturday 5th - Friday 11th

"Mother Earth, Father Sky"

Facilitated by Jeremy Hayward
From the White Eagle Lodge Headquarters in the U.K.

The native American aspects of White Eagle’s teaching offer a balance to many aspects of our contemporary culture. On this retreat we will look at these areas of White Eagle’s teaching to explore what it means to live a grounded spirituality in the modern world.

Cost for this retreat only - $800


October - Saturday 3rd - Friday 9th

"Divine Palaces the heavenly houses and their treasures"

Facilitated by Gwyneth Nicholls

Come on a guided tour of the heavens to meet the planetary ruler of each house; investigate the family history and ancestral home of each ruler who will reveal the treasures stored within. Using your natal chart as a map, we will focus the Light on the lessons associated with these valuable soul gifts and explore how they can enrich daily life and revitalise relationships. This awareness can be used to transform our inner world and support soul growth; it can be used to serve humanity, all sentient being and our precious planet.
 You will need to know the time and place of your birth for an accurate natal chart to be erected. You will be given a copy of it and a list of aspects to take with you. Gwyneth has studied astrology with the Lodge and in Melbourne at the Chiron Centre.


Weekend Retreats


"Laughter" - 6th to 8th February

Facilitated by Hilda Hepburn


This two day weekend retreat will be a wonderful opportunity for you to experience and express your joyful “inner child,” through meditation, laughter and singing. Lots of exciting activities are being planned for this fun filled weekend. Come along and enjoy yourselves, feel young and carefree again, let your heart be joyful.
White Eagle encourages us all to laugh, to play and sing and dance and be happy. He wants us to have a twinkle in our eye, and to balance his teachings with joy and happiness.
White Eagle says;
“Life is not solemn! Always work for harmony…a sense of humour will save many a little difficulty. Be amused! You will see the twinkling eye of the Master, and if you see White Eagle with clear vision you will see that we often have a twinkle in our eye.”
White Eagle---The Still Voice, p 60.
“Jesus, when on earth, enjoyed fun. Do you know, we would be happy to see you all dancing a divine dance! We do not want to see you with solemn faces; we would like to see you merry, we assure you that brothers on our side of life are not long faced. They have learnt to give joy to life, and in their giving they also become joy and happiness.”
White Eagle---The Still Voice, p 60.
Cost: $250


"Dancing with the Angels" - 27th to 29th March

Facilitated by Lancia Hutchinson


Do you feel the urge to move your body when you hear beautiful music? Well the Angel of Dance is connecting with you. Join us on this Weekend Retreat and let the Dance flow through you as you embody the harmony created with the Angel of Music. We will attune to the Angels through Beauty, Colour, Music and Dance, feeling Love enveloping our spirit as we move to ancient and modern melody.
Cost: $250


"Family Youth Camp" - 17th to 20th April

Already the participants of 2008 Youth Camp are hounding us ‘When is the next camp?’ Join us for a fun, energised, warm-hearted and spiritually nourishing four days. We extend a special welcome to families with children of all ages. This year we will ask you to bring along your camping equipment, as we set up camp on the lawns behind the temple at Maleny.
Our camp theme in 2009 is “Celebrate life – being one with nature and our animal friends.” In our program this year, we will experience the joys of living through the gifts of our beautiful planet and the animal and nature kingdoms. Our exciting and fun mix of art and craft, singing and dancing, nature walks, games, meditation, emotional and physical empowering life skills, will bring us closer to loving and understanding this beautiful world we live in.
Family camp is a lovely way both for friends and families to come together in the uplifting surroundings of the Temple and for newcomers to the Lodge to really feel the essence of White Eagle’s teachings.
Those facilitating the Camp will have current Blue Cards (Screened by Commission for Children and Young people).


"Connecting with our Aboriginal Heritage" - 22nd to 24th May

Facilitated by Lancia Hutchinson

The Indigenous People of our land Australia have carried a long tradition of conscious connection to the Earth.  Their spiritual heritage has sustained them and given meaning to every aspect of their lives.  Our White Eagle Teachings draw on the Native American belief that all of nature is part of the Great Spirit.  In much the same way the Aboriginal Australian believes that the all of everything is part of their dreaming.  Let us explore how we can all connect in the higher levels and walk together in the Light across Australia.
Cost: $250


"Creative expression of your inner self" - 16th to 18th May

Facilitated by Gay Robinson

Through our daily meditation we will be journeying deep into our inner most being and touching the heart of our creation – God, the pure light of our spirit. Having touched that pure centre we then need to be able to express this light in our daily lives. To reinforce our inner experience we will be creating our own personal labyrinth and physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually walking the labyrinth into the inner sanctum and perambulating the essence into our everyday life. Creating our own songs, poetry, mandala or mask will be part of this creative expression of your inner self.
Cost: $250


Day Retreats - Maleny


"Platonic Solids Days"

3rd Saturday of each month Feb - Jun

Platonic Solids are known as the building blocks of the 3 dimensional universe. During each of these days we will take one Platonic Solid and seek to gain a greater understanding of its shape, colour and relationship to life. Like all Sacred Sciences, these are just tools used to teach the student of life a deeper understanding of themselves and others and the soul initiations. Like the old axiom on the Temple of old. ‘Man Know Thyself and Thou Shalt Know God and the Universe’ - we could say People Know the Platonic Solids and You Shall Know the Elements Within and Without and in this you shall know God and The Universe. Gradually we will see that these wonderful solids all come from the shape of the 6 pointed Star and we will gain a deep appreciation of this amazing symbol given to us to use by the Master R.
For more information contact Lyn


"Astrology for Beginners"

Saturday 14th February


This day is designed for absolute beginners in the Science of Astrology. We shall be looking at the horoscope, touching on the Ascendant, the Houses and the Planets. The day is designed as a fun peek into our charts to gain a little more understanding of how we are inwardly constructed and what we have come to learn in this incarnation. If you don’t already have a horoscope, you will need your time, place and date of birth and send this information to Lyn prior to attending.
For more information contact Lyn


Day Retreats - Brisbane


Brisbane day retreats will be held at the Windsor Spiritual Church, 8 Thorne Street, Windsor.
Contact Tracey on 0403 249 840

“How to attune to the Angels of healing and the coloured rays”

BRISBANE – Saturday 14th March

We will explore White Eagle?s wisdom on the voice and sound. We will engage gentle techniques on using the ancient and sacred sound of the great ?OM? and other mantra?s.
When we learn to withdraw from the noise and bustle of the outer world, we can make contact with the Angels of Healing.  By working with the Angels of the coloured rays healing is possible.  White Eagle’s teachings teach us how to “Send out the Light” which in turn heals ourselves and all life.  Through meditation and contemplation we will learn to enter the temple of healing and attune ourselves so that we may consciously work with these great beings to heal ourselves and the planet.  
10am - 4pm Cost - $55.00


"Working with the Angels of peace and the Angels of Sound"

BRISBANE - Saturday 9th May


Buddha taught the Power of Peace, how to meditate and how to attune to the cosmos of all life.  Through meditation and White Eagle’s teachings we will be able to touch that powerful place of peace within us. Sound is all around, everything vibrates and sounds its own note.  With soul soothing music, meditation and chanting we will connect with the beautiful Angels of Sound which may teach us to listen and help us to sound our own true note.   
10am – 4pm Cost - $55.00




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