Shiatsu mini-retreat
Feb
7
12:30 PM12:30

Shiatsu mini-retreat

Presented by Co-Shi-Co at the Yama Ki organic farm, it’s a beautiful opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and connect with the shiatsu community.

At the workshop we will:

  • harvest and cook seasonal nourishing food from a vegan-friendly menu

  • learn/revise TCM summer correspondences, points and channels, and swap a shiatsu treatment

  • enjoy a delicious early dinner and share summer food and treating tips

For shiatsu practitioners and other bodyworkers, lovers of shiatsu, anyone in need of a reset and/or interested in whole food, nature and regenerative farming ~ everyone welcome!

Limited to 15 participants $115 (early bird book by 8 January) or $135

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Unfolding into Nature - 1 Day Retreat
Nov
22
10:00 AM10:00

Unfolding into Nature - 1 Day Retreat

Unfolding out of COVID back into the energy of nature with self healing rituals, energy meditations, gentle walks and wholesome locally grown and made food.

This unique 1 day event is limited to a maximum of 8 people facilitated by Deb at Melbourne Reiki Centre and Phuong at Yama Ki.

For bookings and more event details:

https://www.melbournereikicentre.com.au/melbourne-reiki-events/unfolding-into-nature-1-day-retreat

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Japanese ink art & shiatsu ~ Spring wood energy
Nov
21
10:30 AM10:30

Japanese ink art & shiatsu ~ Spring wood energy

Forest creative flows ~ with Junko Azakawa www.junkoazukawa.com

A Japanese ink art & shiatsu retreat in the Yarra Valley forest, only 90 minutes from Melbourne. Set amongst the mountain ash forest, this retreat will get your creativity flowing, inspired by nature and supported by shiatsu bodywork & meditation, and working with the Spring Wood energy.

This full day retreat includes all art materials and ink art facilitation (sumi-e and calligraphy), shiatsu & meditation practice to support your creative flow, and wholesome organic tea & lunch.

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements/allergies.

SOLD OUT - please email us to be on the waitlist for the next retreat

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Japanese ink art & shiatsu ~ Winter water energy
Jul
25
10:30 AM10:30

Japanese ink art & shiatsu ~ Winter water energy

Forest creative flows ~ with Junko Azakawa www.junkoazukawa.com

A Japanese ink art & shiatsu retreat in the Yarra Valley forest, only 90 minutes from Melbourne. Set amongst the mountain ash forest, this retreat will get your creativity flowing, inspired by nature and supported by shiatsu bodywork & meditation.

This full day retreat includes all art materials and ink art facilitation (sumi-e and calligraphy), shiatsu & meditation practice to support your creative flow, and wholesome organic tea & lunch.

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements/allergies.

Limited to 8 people, full day retreat cost $185 (FULLY BOOKED)

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Qigong & Tea Ceremony Day Retreat
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Qigong & Tea Ceremony Day Retreat

Join Heaven Man Earth Internal Arts and Cloud Gate Acupuncture for a nourishing day of practice set amongst the mountain forest.

Simple qigong practice will be accompanied by traditional tea ceremony using pure mountain spring water.

Wholesome lunch and refreshments included.

Cost $150. Spaces limited. For bookings go to https://www.trybooking.com/BHITX

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Simply grounding ~ Shiatsu & Shamanic Meditation
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Simply grounding ~ Shiatsu & Shamanic Meditation

Set amongst the mountain ash trees, this half day retreat brings together Shiatsu & Shamanic meditation practices focused on centering & grounding yourself. You will be guided through simple & practical experiences of shiatsu bodywork & shamanic meditation/drumming.

A grounding herbal tea mix picked directly from the property and light refreshments will be provided. Open to all experience, ages and gender.

Facilitators: Emilie (shamanic craft woman, transpersonal art therapist) & Phuong (Shiatsu practitioner).

Cost $85 +bf, https://www.trybooking.com/BIHYL

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Spring Qigong & Tea Ceremony Day Retreat
Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Spring Qigong & Tea Ceremony Day Retreat

Heaven Man Earth Internal Arts and Cloud Gate Therapeutics offer a nourishing day of practice and contemplation designed to welcome the arrival of Spring with vitality and meaning.

Simple qigong practice will be accompanied by traditional tea ceremony using mountain water direct from the spring. Light meal and refreshments included.

A one day retreat set amongst the lush and incredible mountain land at Hill'n'dale farm cottages in the Yarra Valley (90 minutes from Melbourne).

Cost $130. Spaces limited. For bookings go to https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=549875&

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Mushroom log & garden bed workshop
Sep
22
10:00 AM10:00

Mushroom log & garden bed workshop

SOLD OUT - please email us for registration of interest.

This special family friendly collaboration with King Oyster Mushroom will bring together mushroom growing in a deliciously practical day.

The workshop will include:

  • Basic introduction to mycelium, mushroom log growing & preparing mushroom garden beds

  • Using hazelnut & mountain ash logs from the property, you will make your own shiitake mushroom log to take home. The process involves drilling holes into the logs, inserting small dowels inoculated with mushroom spawn and sealing the holes with beeswax. They will be ready to fruit next autumn/spring. The logs will provide amazing mushrooms for years to come with very little maintenance (just keep them out of the sun!)

  • Opportunity to wander around the 600 hazelnut tree grove and soak in the forest of mountain ash trees on the property

  • Organic herbal tea, coffee & scrumptious morning tea

Cost $85 per adult, children free (when accompanied by an adult).

For bookings go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BEDZS

Limited tools are provided, so please bring along if you can: power drill (preferably battery power) and drill bits (8mm), rubber mallets and small pocket torch lighters.

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Creative flow within nature - Japanese ink art & shiatsu retreat
Sep
14
10:30 AM10:30

Creative flow within nature - Japanese ink art & shiatsu retreat

SOLD OUT

A Japanese ink art & shiatsu retreat hosted at Hill’n’dale farm cottages and facilitated by renown Japanese calligrapher & artist Junko Azukawa https://www.junkoazukawa.com/.

Set amongst the mountain ash forest, this retreat will get your creativity flowing, inspired by nature and supported by shiatsu bodywork.

This full day retreat includes all art materials and ink art facilitation, introductory private shiatsu massage treatment to support your creative flow, and wholesome organic tea & lunch. Full day retreat cost $185/person, for bookings go to: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=492609&

Accomodation for Friday and/or Saturday night in our one & two bedroom cottages are also available exclusively for retreat participants. Please email Phuong, admin@hillndalefarmcottages.com.au if you’d like to book accomodation.

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Yarra Valley Medicine Drum Making Circle ~ for Women
Aug
12
to Aug 13

Yarra Valley Medicine Drum Making Circle ~ for Women

  • Hill'n'dale farm cottages (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Circle is to be hosted at Hill’n’dale farm cottages and held by Melissa insta @drumsofthemelissae.

Making your own drum is a profound journey of insight, healing and transformation.

Held over two full days in circle on the property. You will be given the opportunity to gain insight into your own birth story and how you bring creations through into the world.

Weaving your own unique and personal medicine into a sacred tool, connecting to your own heart and rhythm.. and the heart of the Earth.

These drums will be made using Kangaroo Hide and 15" Hoop Pine frames.

These are intimate groups so places are limited.

Cost

~ $450 Including all materials

~A deposit of $200 is required to book your place.

Once payment has been received you will be sent an email with the workshop preparation and details. Please email Melissa at norrisjmelissa@gmail.com to book your place and I will send you account details for payment

~Payment plan is available pre workshop

~Morning and afternoon tea are provided.

~Please bring lunch to share

***For those who would like to stay overnight in private cottages on the property, please book your accommodation with Phuong on 0466258852.

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Qigong day retreat
May
18
10:30 AM10:30

Qigong day retreat

SOLD OUT

An in depth day of qigong practice, body opening exercises and a light lunch at the farm. The day will be facilitated by Paul McIntyre, the resident instructor at Heaven Man Earth Internal Arts International - Melbourne branch school.

All levels of experience welcome - whether you are seeking to learn a simple daily practice or to deepen an existing practice incorporating breath and body cultivation, this day will be of benefit to you.

Cost $80. Spaces limited, bookings essential

Contact Phuong: admin@hillndalefarmcottages.com.au 0466 258 852

https://heavenmanearthmelbourne.com

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