COMING HOME.
THE RETREAT.
v2.0
THURSDAY OCT 31ST 4PM - SUNDAY NOV 3RD 4PM
Rites of Passage:
A ritual, event or experience that marks an important change in a person’s life.
A process that transforms you from one stage of life to the next.
Welcome homie.
You’re invited to join us for a journey.
COMING HOME. THE RETREAT. V2.0 will be a time for you to step out of your normal life, look inside, and see where you’re not showing up.
For yourself. For life.
A space where we encourage you to try different things, push the edges of what you find comfortable and step into the next evolution of who you can be.
A culture where curiosity, courage, and radical expression are celebrated.
If reading this, you:
1- Didn’t feel any emotion or charge = maybe COMING HOME.V2.0 isn’t for you
2- Felt nervous or scared = COMING HOME.V2.0 is for you
3- Got excited = it’s a no-brainer.
It’s time, to come home.
ARE YOU A HOMIE THAT’S FEELING?
-Lost and disconnected from your path
-Not in alignment with your values
-Driven by your fears and limiting beliefs
-Alone on the journey
-Like you’ve lost the spark of play and joy
ARE YOU A HOMIE THAT WANTS?
-To break free of the fears holding you back from living your most authentic and fearless self.
-To feel more clear and confident with the direction you’re going
-To deepen your understanding of self
-To practice the skill of boundaries to embody more self-love and integrity
-To call in more passion, creativity and excitement in their day to day
-To learn different techniques and practices you can take home with you
-To share this journey with like-minded & like-hearted community
-To slow down, reconnect with nature and find more inner peace
WHO THIS ISN’T FOR?
-People not ready to commit to change.
Thursday October 31st 4pm - Sunday November 3rd 4pm, 2024.
Yes, this is Halloween…expect some surprises. ;)
Raven’s Nest Retreat Space, Venus Bay, VIC.
2 hours from Melbourne.
Set in a breath-taking nature-led sanctuary that offers the opportunity to connect with all that nature offers.
The land is private, largely ‘off-grid’ and the home to the ocean, bushland, a fire-pit, native animals and plenty of nature to explore by foot.
Imagine waking up to the birds chirping above you and the waves crashing in the distance. You then walk to meet us on the deck to watch the sunrise, holding a warm mug of tea. It’s a yes from us.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
-4 days, 3 nights (bed or camping options)
-4 days of gourmet food; three meals, snacks, tea and fresh water.
-A Rites of Passage journey
-Deep transformational workshops
-Embodiment journeys
-Morning yoga & meditation
-Guest facilitators and speakers
-Fire show and play
-Cacao ceremony & ecstatic dance
-Tea ceremony
-A surplus of vibes
MEET THE FAMILY.
SEJIN GUNARIDIS-
Retreat founder & host, Empowerment coach & Embodiment facilitator
Q1- What’s your spirit animal? Monkey x Border Collie
Q2- What’s your favourite Friday night activity? Take-out (thai, pizza or a phat burrito) with a best friend watching the sunset.
Q3- What’s your love language? Touch & quality time.
JOSH PAYNE -
Integrative Mentor, Men’s work facilitator
Q1- What’s your spirit animal? Giraffe
Q2- What’s your favourite Friday night activity? Coburg Drive in cinema.
Q3- What’s your love language? Acts of Service
JEHAN -
Men’s work facilitator
Q1- What’s your spirit animal? Brumby (Horse)
Q2- What’s your favourite Friday night activity? Cooking on a fire & free-style jams.
Q3- What’s your love language? Words of affirmation
CLAIRE DIAZ -
Sexologist, Sex & Relationship coach & 200HR Yoga Teacher.
Q1- What’s your spirit animal? Fox, playful & cheeky
Q2- What’s your favourite Friday night activity? Fire-side with my friends chatting about alternative universe & dating stories
Q3- What’s your love language? Acts of service; especially when someone is in service to the small details that others might miss
ASHLEY BROWN -
1000HR Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Nutritionist & Caterer
Q1- What’s your spirit animal? Giraffe
Q2- What’s your favourite Friday night activity? In winter; yin yoga. In summer; dancing.
Q3- What’s your love language? Words of affirmation
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 COMING HOME. THE RETREAT. One based on mindfulness, gratitude and deep nourishment.
All dietary requirements can be catered to.
Tea and fresh water will be provided.
THE EXCHANGE.
Early bird Late bird
CAMPING (BYO)- $1800 $1950
SHARED ROOM W BED - $2200 $2350
SOLO ROOM W QUEEN BED - $2400 $2550
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. PLS TICK THAT OPTION IN THE APPLICATION AND WE’LL CREATE A SUITABLE PLAN FOR YOU.
Early bird finishes September 20th 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 20.
It’s time, to come home.
You’re keen?
The process from here:
-Apply through the link below
-If everything seems like a match, we’ll then send you the link to secure your spot with a deposit
-Once this has been paid we’ll send you the welcome email with all the information you need
-Pay in full or payment plans will be sorted
-Observe the process of change already beginning it’s magic
FAQ-
I haven’t done anything like this before, do I need any prior experience?
Only your human life experience thus far is needed. Aka- we welcome anyone and everyone that’s curious to explore themselves and new experiences.
Can I come alone?
We welcome this! We believe there’s a beauty in coming alone, lending itself to quite a deep and profound experience. Please be assured most people that attend the retreat don’t know each other, so you won’t be alone. We’ll take care of the connective exercises, so you feel at home as soon as possible.
Will there be WIFI?
The retreat is UNPLUGGED. This means we encourage minimal to no phone time you to completely separate from your ‘normal’ day to day life and get the most out of the experience. Trust us, it makes the world of difference.
However, if for some reason you need to connect to WIFI, this is available at the house for everyone.
Is there a payment plan available?
Most definitely. We want anyone that feels the call to attend to be able to come. So we’re offering both short and long term payment plans so it’s accessible for all. Just tick that option in the application and we’ll sort something out for you.
How many people in the shared rooms?
There are between 4-6 people in the shared dorms.
Are there bathrooms for those of us camping?
Yes you’ll have access to the house just like everyone, with multiple bathrooms and access to the living room and kitchen 24/7.
I have specific eating requirements; will you be able to accommodate?
100%. Our chef Ashley Brown (aka Italian nonna) offers vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options for all. If you have other requirements, please let us know in your application and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
I have other another commitment; do I have to be there the whole time? Can I come late or leave early?
To maintain the safety and depth of the experience for everyone we really encourage everyone to be there from the opening ceremony at 4pm on Thursday until the closing ceremony at 2pm on Sunday. If however you CANNOT commit to the whole thing but you really want to attend, please reach out and we’ll decide on a case to case basis.
Terms & Conditions:
-Bookings close 29th October 2024.
-Non-refundable $300 deposit required to secure your spot.
~ Payment plans available.
-Final payment due on or before the 20th October 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 21st October 2024 a refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
-If serious illness or injury prohibits you from attending the retreat we will offer credit to attend our next retreat.