Retreats for 2008


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


May - Saturday 3rd - Friday 9th

"Working with the Angels"


“How well do you know your Angel? During this retreat we will be working on strengthening our connection with our guardian angel. Have you thought about your Ruling Planetary Angel that influences your life? Experience the sheer beauty of connecting with your ruling planet so that you can align yourself with the flow of energy from the particular planet. When you book for this retreat we will need your birth time, date and place which will give us your ruling planet. Let’s discover together the joy of walking in the consciousness of our angelic companions.”


May - Saturday 17th - Friday 23rd

"Experiencing your Energy Fields"

Facilitated by Jillian Rhodes (Environmental Energy Consultant)

“Through the use of a Dowsing Rod and Kinesiology we can become aware of the energy fields of nature and our own energy bodies, giving us a more holistic understanding of our oneness with all life and the Universal Law of Love. Some of the aspects covered are:


We will have Healing Meditations and Cellular Alchemy in the Temple each day.
White Eagle's teachings help us to raise our consciousness through meditation, and through the awareness of our inner knowing; of the God within. This retreat will help you to gently open your awareness of the etheric bodies of ourselves and all Nature, bringing an understanding that we are all one, with the Universal Energy.


July - Saturday 5th - Friday 11th

"Working with Nature Retreat"

“Nature IS an integral part of our lives. It supports our very existence. Nature can be something we take so much for granted. Enhancing our understanding and awareness of the finer kingdoms will be the basis for this week together.
This will include Crystals and how their energy can enhance our lives if we are attuned; sound; angels; and working with plants in an harmonious way. The Four Elements, fire, earth, air and water are so much part of our lives. We are aware on a physical level but what influences do these elements have on our spiritual being. Come and find out. Explore this incredible world of nature and be nurtured within the radiance of the Star Retreat Centre and the abiding wisdom of White Eagle.”


September - Saturday 6th to Friday 12th

"Journey into Well-Being in the Star"

Facilitated by Dianne Ball

“Has the sparkle in your eyes dimmed a little lately? Sometimes the challenges in our lives can seem so difficult to endure and weigh us down that we find it hard to stay positive and focused. This may relate to health issues, relationships or the challenge of living in the fast pace of today's world. Whatever your need, the Star is there as a constant companion for us all. In this retreat we will explore how the Star can be used in practical ways to help strengthen us on our spiritual path and give us the direction and guidance we seek in our lives.
The retreat will include daily meditations and reflections, and practical sessions based upon White Eagle's teachings where we will learn from each other and strengthen our connection with the Star. This retreat is ideal for those people wanting to learn different ways to bring the Star into every aspect of our lives and help us face our challenges with a positive and grateful attitude. Be assured that you will view your life quite differently after attending this wonderfully uplifting Spring retreat in the hills in Maleny.


October - Saturday 4th - Friday 10th

"Bach Flowers"

Facilitated by Gwyneth Nichols

Dr. Edward Bach’s great gift to humanity is a set of 38 Flower Remedies revealed to him through divine intuition and intelligence. His gentle healing philosophy is very much in harmony with the Lodge healing work as he believed dis-ease to be the result of disharmony or imbalance between the personality and soul. Simple yet effective, the Bach flower remedies can be used to support physical health. They can also be used to ease the challenges of daily life and the soul tests we experience along the path.
During this retreat we will explore ways of using the remedies to work with the healing angels and to assist our spiritual development. We will work with the angels of the elements and the planetary angels to identify our inner soul needs and how best to use the Bach remedies. You will have the opportunity to create an individual ‘blend’ to take home with you and to create a healing mandala for meditation. This relaxed retreat will have a meditation each morning and allow time for personal reflection and contact healing.
Gwyneth is a spiritual healer who has used the Bach flower remedies for thirty years. She has completed Level 2 training with the Bach Institute.


Weekend Retreats


"Working within the Silence" - 20th to 24th March

Facilitated by Lyn Edwards


“From the point of silence, all creation comes. Silence is held within the womb of Divine Mother. During this retreat we will be going into the silence to re-create a bright, happy, healthy future. We will be experiencing 3 days of silence and re-creation. The days will begin with Cellular Alchemy and gentle exercise. Meditation follows after a short break. This is repeated in the afternoon.
Delicious healthy food completes this time of replenishing the body, soul and spirit. On the 3rd afternoon just as a chrysalis unfolds we will emerge from the silent state as a beautiful butterfly, an expression of Divine Mother by our creative expression through dance.”
Special Price - Only $450


"Family Youth Camp" - 5th to 7th April

If you can stand the pace join us on this camp - THREE DAYS of pure excitement, energy and entertainment plus time for meditation and contemplation. This Camp has been designed to include all youth age groups. There is one request though; at least one adult or guardian from each family accompanies the children. The adults can join in the activities if they choose or sit back and relax. Those facilitating the Camp will have current Blue Cards (Screened by Commission for Children and Young people)
The activities on the agenda are:- bush walk; fitness classes; art; games; singing and dancing; emotional empowering life skills; physical empowering life skills.

PHYSICALLY EMPOWERING LIFE SKILLS INCLUDES:-

A BUSH WALK. Please bring a small back pack to carry water and lunch. During the bush walk we will be looking for wild life; learn to appreciate and care for nature; learning a few bush skills; how to be alert to the needs of others thru a buddy system.
FITNESS. Facilitated by Nicole Robinson, a qualified Fitness Trainer. Making fitness fun for everyone – challenge each other in a variety of games, and races designed to cater to all levels of fitness.
GAMES.
KNOTTING and the practical use of knots
EVENING AROUND THE CAMP FIRE singing and telling stories. Bring a story to share.
FANCY DRESS PARTY Come as your favourite character
COOKING SKILLS You will be preparing and cooking a meal
CREATIVITY which includes art, singing, dancing and performing skits.

EMOTIONALLY EMPOWERING LIFE SKILLS INCLUDES:-

EXPLORING topics such as Anger Management; How to deal with bullies; Death; Our Emotions, and Forgiving, Meditation and Relaxation.
WHAT TO BRING:-

WE SUPPLY:-


Day Retreats


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

“The Ancient Art of Sound”

BRISBANE – Saturday 21st June

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.
The day will incorporate the effect that different music has on us and to assess how music can help us to heal our bodies. Please bring your own yoga mat or doona for floor work.


"Beauty is all around, But especially Within"

BRISBANE - Saturday 20th September


This workshop will help us to find and strengthen our inner beauty, that powerful life-force which is within each and everyone of us. That part of us that radiates love and helps us to see love in everything else.
Through White Eagle's teachings and meditation we will build the light within so that we can see more goodness and beauty in all life.


“Is Death really Dying?”

BRISBANE – Saturday 8th November


A great deal of White Eagle's teachings have been on understanding the afterlife for those who are grieving for loved ones, and for those preparing to pass. He teaches there is no death - as the spirit lives on only the physical vehicle is left behind like an outworn overcoat. Through meditation and understanding of these teachings we can be aware that communion with loved ones who have passed is possible. This will be a gentle and joyous workshop for all who wish to help heal the sadness of death.




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