COMING HOME.
THE RETREAT.
A COMING HOME. TO YOURSELF. TO COMMUNITY. TO NATURE.
Welcome friend.
You’re invited to join us for a journey.
A journey back to yourself. To community. To nature.
The theme: RECLAIM YOURSELF.
A 4-day rites of passage experience guiding you back to your most authentic, purposeful and fearless self.
Through slowing down, coming back to nature, fostering real relationships, deep self-introspection and courageously pushing the edge of what you find comfortable.
It’s time to come home.
WHO’S THIS FOR?
-For those who want to break free of the fears and obstacles that are holding them back from living their most authentic and fearless self.
-For those curious for more. More purpose, passion and clarity.
-For those who want to tap into their creativity, sensuality and vitality.
-For those who want to meet like-minded people and find their tribe.
-For those who want to reconnect with nature and find more inner peace.
April 25th-28th 2024.
Raven’s Nest Retreat Space, Venus Bay, VIC.
2 hours from Melbourne.
A private, largely ‘off grid’, nature-led sanctuary that offers the opportunity to connect with all that nature offers; water, trees, sand, fire, waves, land, animals and space.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
-4 days, 3 nights (bed or camping options)
-4 days of gourmet food; three meals, snacks, tea, coffee and fresh water.
-Deep transformational workshops
-Morning yoga & meditation
-Sensuality workshop
-Health & vitality workshop
-Guest facilitators and speakers
-Nature-based journeys
-Fire show and play
-Rites of passage practices
-Cacao ceremony & ecstatic dance
-Tea ceremony
-Massages available upon booking
MEET THE FAMILY.
SEJIN GUNARIDIS-
Retreat founder & co-host, authentic expression coach, workshop facilitator & podcast host.
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Playing guitar. Stredding dusty dfloors. And making animal noises.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? Monkey x Border Collie
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? I used to be a tax accountant and financial adviser.
JOSH PAYNE -
Retreat co-host, parts work coach, Mens work, workshop facilitator
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Quality time with my closest friends. Dancing to electronic music. Going to the drive in cinema with my wife.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? A lion that’s getting used to his new mane and the responsibilities it holds.
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? I nearly died once in Mexico from trying to swim from one underwater cave to the other.
LAHNI GORDON-
Tea ceremonialist, transpersonal counselor, embodiment & dance facilitator and massage therapist.
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Drinking tea. And rapping hip hop.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? Couldn’t be more of a cat.
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? Love dark psytrance.
SIMBA KHAIRA -
Health & vitality coach movement teacher and professional fire dancer.
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Sipping spicy chai while contemplating my existence. And climbing trees.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? Black jaguar.
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? I was a professional video gamer in my early 20s.
CLAIRE DIAZ -
Sexologist, Sex & Relationship coach & yoga teacher.
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Dancing. Yoga. And patting dogs.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? Fox.
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? I can still put my legs around my head like a kid.
MITCH STENT -
Nature-based guide and Rites of Passage facilitator.
Q1- What’s your fave pastime? Bouldering. And tinkering with bicycles.
Q2-What’s your spirit animal? Humpback whale.
Q3-What’s something people wouldn’t expect from you? I’m a poet. And love a good wrestle.
THE FOOD.
Seasonal, nourishing whole-food meals. Plant-based.
Having studied cooking and yoga across the world, our caterer Ashley Brown brings her unique blend of cooking vibrant and healthy meals, alongside her passion for getting people to slow down and re-connect with themselves.
Seeing food as both nourishing for the body and the soul, expect a different eating experience here at HOME. THE RETREAT. One based on mindfulness, gratitude and deep nourishment.
All dietary requirements can be catered to.
Tea, coffee and fresh water will be provided.
THE EXCHANGE.
Early bird Late bird
CAMPING (BYO)- $950 $1100
SHARED ROOM W BED - $1250 $1400
SOLO ROOM W QUEEN BED - $1500 $1650
Early bird finishes March 10th 2024.
Regardless of your bedding preference, a non-refundable deposit of $300 must be made to secure your spot.
There are a limited number of spots for ALL of these options. First in best dressed.
TO MAINTAIN DEEP INTIMACY, WE’LL BE CAPPING SPOTS AT 22.
Follow your curiosity.
It’s time to come home.
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT, PLEASE PAY THE DEPOSIT (IF CHOOSING TO PAY ON A PAYMENT PLAN) OR PAY IN FULL.
Payment plan details will be sent via the welcome email once the deposit has been sent.
Terms & Conditions:
-Bookings close 18th April 2024.
-Non-refundable $300 deposit required to secure your spot.
~ Payment plans available.
-Final payment due on or before the 18th April 2024.
Cancellation Policy:
-No refunds are given for change of mind however bookings are transferable. If you can no longer attend the retreat for whatever reason you can find someone to take your spot.
-If you experience serious injury or illness that prohibits you from attending the retreat before 18th April 2024 a refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
-If serious illness or injury occurs inside of the 15th of April 2024 that prohibits you from attending the retreat we will offer credit to attend next year’s retreat.