We actively seek Groups with an interest in like minded activities, especially yoga, meditation, massage, dance and spiritual pursuits. The Retreat Centre offers comfortable accommodation, sleeping one, two or three to a room, and a studio with space for 20 or more people.

A wedding in the Retreat Centre dining room

This functional venue has been utilised for numerous purposes over the last two decades, with reasonable prices assisting group organisers to take advantage of the popular tourist destination, and still offer their patrons an affordable workshop or retreat.

We have extensive experience with vegan catering to individuals and groups of up to 120 people. The Dining Room easily seats 50 people in the present arrangement.

Hepburn Retreat Centre operates 7 days a week for groups, with regular in-house activities such as yoga and meditation, food preparation classes, afternoon and weekend health retreats.

If you wish to take advantage of the Hepburn Retreat Centre facilities, we will be pleased to work in conjunction with you, assisting with program construction and/or promotion.

We also have a long association with many professional practitioners in a variety of fields, particularly the Health and Healing arts and sciences. We are able to source secondary tuition or assistance if required, so please feel free to discuss your needs.

Refer to facilities to view the detailed description of the Retreat Centre.

We look forward to your enquiry.........

facilitator

We request your Group Facilitator contact us prior to the event with a prospective program, so your stay may be co-ordinated with other Centre activities. The facilitator or their nominated appointee, should be present at both Arrival and Departure times to ensure your needs and Conditions of Stay are met.

group prices

AU$ / person / night

accommodation

Twin share room                                                      $40 per person per night
Single person room surcharge                                    $40 per person per night

studio hire

Large Yoga & Meditation Studio

Yoga Studio - carpeted                                              $15 per hour or $90 per day

group catering (typical program)

Friday

Organisers arrive PM sometime, guests afterwards.
7.00pm Soup and snack available                                $15.00 per person

Saturday

7.30- 8.30 am Breakfast (may include Porridge)             $11.00 per person
12.30 pm Lunch                                                       $17.50 per person
7.00 – 8.30 pm Full 3 course buffet dinner                   $30.00 per person

Sunday

7.30- 8.30 am Breakfast (may include Porridge)            $11.00 per person
12.30 -1.30 pm Lunch                                               $17.50 per person

Based on the typical program commitment above, we estimate the cost of placement including accommodation and catering to be around $85 a day per person.

Please note that all prices include GST and are negotiable depending on the size and requirements of your group.

deposits and payment

deposits

1. Groups will need to make a $500 deposit at the time of booking, to secure their
   booking.
2. If the group does not proceed with the booking and the retreat centre has not lost
   clientele, the full amount will be refunded. If the retreat centre has had turn
   away business, an amount will be refunded in accordance with the value of
   business lost.
3. A further deposit of $500 is required at least 10 days before the group stay, with
   the balance due on the day of arrival. We accept cash or cheque only, made out
   to Continental House.
4. A cancellation fee of $60 per room will be charged with less than 24 hours notice
   of your cancellation, unless we can re-let rooms in which case no charge will be
   made.
   
5. A non-refundable deposit of $15 per person is charged, to cover cancellation costs
   where Catering has been commenced, for agreed numbers.
   

Payment

Payment for retreat and group bookings can be made via:

• Cash
• Cheque made out to "Hepburn Retreat Centre"
• Direct Debit (please email us for details)
  

Further notes

• Tea breaks can be self serve garden herbs or leaf tea from our Tea Room or Guest Kitchen. Fruit for morning and afternoon tea, and tea and coffee can be provided and are priced according to the size of the group.
• Breakfast is a self-serve 'Continental' style.
• Catering includes special food / diet preferences for allergies etc.
• Please refer to our Group Booking Information Sheet for conditions of stay and other details relevant to groups.

what to bring

Guests need to bring their own linen - sheets/duvet, (sleeping bag), slip and towel (nights can be cold!). We provide pillows and extra blankets. Warm clothes all year round are recommended. A detailed list of what to bring can be found on the What to Bring and How to Get There PDF.

Easy access from Melbourne to victoria's spa country

Hepburn Retreat Centre is located in Victoria, within easy access of Melbourne, Ballarat Castlemaine and Bendigo, in the Hepburn Springs / Daylesford region, in the heart of Victoria's spa country.

For detailed directions on how to get to Hepburn Retreat Centre, please see the Directions page.