Welcome to hepburn retreat centre
a vegan sanctuary for self-care and natural living
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Hepburn Retreat Centre is an unpretentious and eclectic retreat, with access to natural living conditions, and a comprehensive array of facilities for both individuals and groups, located in Victoria's spa country about 100km west of Melbourne.
Hepburn Retreat Centre philosophy is based upon Nature Cure and Natural Hygiene principles, which demonstrate that natural health surfaces through natural living conditions.
We share this sanctuary so that guests may...
experience a quiet, peaceful environment for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, self reflection and celebration
actively facilitate the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and respect for all life
and share knowledge and wisdom to nurture and illuminate the inner path
Individuals
Rest & relax at your own pace with a short break; participate in a natural living programs which introduces a range of structured activities during your stay; or simply attend one of our yoga and meditation classes. We provide separate on-site Shiatsu and Massage facilities.
Hepburn retreat centre Programs and Workshops
Wholistic natural living programs which focus on Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation are offered from November to April.
Workshops include coaching in both cooked and rawfood meal preparation, giving you the skills and confidence to improve your own health status. The workshops are scheduled throughout the year, generally on the first and third Saturday of the month.
To find out more information about workshops, group retreats and regular yoga classes visit the yoga, events or retreats pages of the website.
Group Retreats and Functions
The Hepburn Retreat Centre is open from September through June to health and well being facilitators and environmental groups to run their own retreats, and also for group functions such as weddings, birthday parties and school camps. We provide...
So whether you wish to spend time by yourself, visit as part of a group, hire a studio, or facilitate a workshop-retreat, this peaceful sanctuary is available for your enjoyment. We remind guests to maintain the premises free of animal food products, smoke, alcohol & drugs.
Hepburn Springs and daylesford Attractions
Just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, in Victoria's spa country, Hepburn Springs and Daylesford communities offer a wide variety of pursuits, including social, holiday, and health and healing resources. Local walking tracks and mineral springs are nearby, and the newly renovated Bathhouse and Spa facilities a comfortable walking distance from the sanctuary.
upcoming retreats & workshops
bringing yoga to life
weekend yoga retreat - august
friday 20th - sunday 22nd august 2010
Ostii invites you to join him for a weekend of rest and relaxation in the beautiful surrounds of Hepurn Retreat Centre. The retreat program includes yoga, meditation, pranayama, as well as kirtan and bhajans (chanting) on saturday afternoon followed by Hepburn Retreat Centre's legendary vegan banquet.
More about the august weekend yoga retreat...
shakti lounge retreat part 2
sensual emergence - august
thursday 26th to monday 30th august 2010
Return to the women’s temple and awaken the blissful channels of female sexual energy for ecstatic intimacy. Enjoy partner exercises, massage, bodywork, understand female anatomy and more to expand your range of pleasure & sensory awareness, bringing sexuality and spirituality together as the one energy in your body.
More about the shakti lounge retreat...
yoga wellness retreat - october
- a weekend yoga retreat with julia and sandra
friday 8th to sunday 10th october
Julia and Sandra invite you to join them for a weekend retreat of dynamic and restorative yoga, delicious healthy food and time out for you!
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cooking with wholefoods & yoga retreat
vegetarian & vegan cooking retreat - october
saturday 16th to monday 18th october 2010
Learn how to cook delicious vegan and vegetarian meals that promote health & vitality on this 2 day vegan cooking course with Alexis and Ostii. Explore the art of preparing and cooking grains, pulses and vegetables to create optimum nourishment, flavour and visual appeal.
