Otway Ranges Winter Retreat
Nourish ~ Nurture ~ Nature
9 - 12 June 2023
DESCRIPTION:
Escape with Sally and William over the King’s Birthday long weekend for an intimate and all-inclusive Winter Retreat. Using their combined skill sets and years of experience in the wellness industry, they will hold a safe and sacred space to help bring your mind, body and Soul back into a state of balance and harmony.
Immersed in the natural beauty and majesty of the Otway Ranges, you will experience the beautiful modalities of Yoga, Sound Healing and powerful mindfulness practices. Expect nourishing and nutritious meals, Soulful connections and nurturing company throughout your stay.
You will be offered ample time, space and opportunities to rest, reflect, reset and reconnect to yourself in mind, body and Spirit. Whether you’re just looking to recharge or needing to take charge of your life again, this retreat will help you realign to your passion, purpose and true potential.
It would be our absolute honour to share and co-create this journey with you. Allow us to nourish and nurture you back to your true nature.
INCLUSIONS:
Mirosuna Welcome Pack
3x nights accommodation in fully self-contained cottages
Healthy homemade vegan/vegetarian meals by Loving Hut
Daily Yoga
Sound Healing & Meditation Workshops
Sound & Cacao Journey
Group Activities
Bushwalking Tracks
Waterfall Walk
Plush towels, linen and doonas provided
VENUE:
Surrounded by unspoiled bushland and sweeping valley views, King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre is the perfect location to restore and recharge. Nestled on the north-facing hillside of the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley, near the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges, where the air is pure and the only sound is birdsong, King Parrot offers peace and tranquillity to nurture the soul. Only two hours from Melbourne and one hour from Geelong, there are five cottages, a lodge and hall, as well as activities onsite that make King Parrot the ideal destination for a complete wellness experience.
The architecturally designed accommodation is fully self-contained, ranging in size from single to four bedrooms. Each offers superior comfort, stylish, rustic character, and privacy with stunning views of the surrounding hills and bushland. With modern amenities, a barbeque, fireplace, and deluxe bedding in each cottage, a comfortable stay is assured whatever the season.
There are acres of accessible terrain waiting to be explored at King Parrot. Take a hike through the gorgeous bush tracks, exploring diverse terrains from the rainforest valley floor to the north facing side of the Pennyroyal Valley. Follow the mossy creek through fern gullies and beneath towering eucalypts and discover our private waterfall.
Observe nature’s glorious gifts unfold with each season. In the winter months, morning mists lift to reveal rolling hills in the lushest of greens. For adventurous Souls, hiking the hills in winter is a quick way to warm up and the views of the valley or glistening bush is a worthy reward. Others may choose to curl up by a crackling fire and enjoy the changing scenery from the comfort of the cottage, with the company of a hot drink and a good book.
AMENITIES:
Games room with Table Tennis and Foosball
Outdoor Saltwater Swimming Pool (unheated)
Small Fitness Centre
Woodfire Heaters
Split system heating/cooling
Wall Heaters
Quality linen, doona and extra blankets provided
Dedicated Yoga & Meditation Space
BBQ
Indoor and Outdoor dining and seating
Washing Machine and Dryer
Tea & Coffee
Boardgames/Books/DVDs/TV
Wi-Fi
PRICING:
Quad Room + Shared Bathroom $995 AUD per person
Twin Room + Shared Bathroom $1450 AUD per person
Single Room + Shared Bathroom $1950 AUD per person
Private Cottage (For couples or Twin Share*) $1995 AUD per person
Book in early to secure a spot!
Bank Transfers and PayID are available to avoid a 3% credit card surcharge and processing fee. Please contact us directly for further payment options, payment plans or financial assistance.
*Private cottage available for a Single person for an additional surcharge.
*SCHEDULE:
Day One:
3:00PM Check in (light snacks provided)
5:00PM Welcome Circle
6:30PM Gentle Yoga
7:30PM Dinner
Day Two:
8:00AM Flow Yoga
9:30AM Breakfast
11:00AM Morning Workshop
1:00PM Lunch
2:00PM Group Activity
4:00PM Free Time
6:00PM Yin + Sound
7:30PM Dinner
Day Three:
8:00AM Flow Yoga
9:30AM Breakfast
11:00AM Morning Workshop
1:00PM Lunch
2:00PM Free Time
4:30PM Sound & Cacao Journey
7:30PM Dinner
Day Four:
8:00AM Flow Yoga
9:30AM Breakfast
10:30AM Closing Circle
12:00PM Check Out
*Subject to change
FACILITATORS:
Sally Kellett - Mirosuna
Sally is a professional meditation teacher, certified sound meditation practitioner and founder of Mirosuna - a wellbeing hub and mindfulness studio created for busy professionals to truly recharge.
After experiencing the real, tangible benefits of mindfulness herself without giving up hours of her day to meditate, along with studying mindfulness both in Australia and internationally, Sally now teaches others how to bring meditation and mindfulness into their own lives so they see the benefits long after they finish their meditation class.
Mirosuna, meaning ‘the perfect moment to create space for change’, is Sally’s answer to sharing the tools and techniques required for lasting mindfulness without the ‘woo woo’. Combining the most effective ways to experience deep relaxation and access more happiness and meaning in life, Sally has created an urban sanctuary designed to offer the best in sound baths, meditation sessions, mindfulness classes and a range of therapeutic massage, all optimising the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of anyone who visits.
Whether it’s a mid-week mindfulness class, her trance-inducing sound meditations, or her travels to learn mindfulness direct from Buddhist nuns themselves, Sally’s work always ties back to helping people create more fulfilment, more meaning and more connection in their lives.
William Wong - The Wong Way
William is a Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and Sound Healer based on Kaurna land (Adelaide, Australia). His Yoga classes focus on building strength and mobility in the physical body, whilst strengthening the relationship to our inner world through self-inquiry and loving awareness. He enjoys using a combination of Yoga asana, breathing techniques, chanting and meditation to cultivate presence, focus and reconnect to mind, body and Soul.
His teachings are heart-centred and come from a place of experience, integrity and embodiment. He truly believes in the healing and transformative power of yoga, sound, meditation and mindfulness and enjoys holding sacred space and supporting others along their respective healing and transformative journeys. For William, there is nothing more fulfilling than encouraging others to follow their hearts and empowering them to rediscover and remember their passion, path and purpose.
Daryl Khor - Loving Hut
A vegetarian and vegan for over 25 years, Daryl is also a yoga teacher and long-time meditation practitioner. His family’s restaurant Loving Hut in Richmond has been on Melbourne’s Vegan scene for more than 10 years. The ethos of Loving Hut is to promote the compassionate Vegan diet and bring an end to the suffering of all beings. Daryl will bring some of the signature Loving Hut favourites to the retreat as well as a variety of delicious and nutritious food to delight your taste buds and nourish your body, mind and soul.
Loving Hut was created with a vision that all beings, human and animal alike, can coexist in peace, love and harmony with each other and the planet, offering an accessible starting point for all, no matter at what stage each may be on the noble transition to a plant-based diet.
We use fresh vegetables and non-GMO products whenever possible for all our dishes and drinks, with a particular focus on sourcing our ingredients from local producers to offer our customers the most natural, healthy and delicious cuisine; and the smallest carbon footprint.
WHAT TO BRING:
Warm clothes
Warm socks for meditation
Walking shoes/Hiking boots/Gum boots
Yoga Mat (limited mats available)
Yoga props for additional comfort
A throw, shawl or blanket
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear (if wanting to go for a cold dip!)
Rain coat or spray jacket
Journal and pen
A great book
An open mind & heart
GETTING THERE:
Address: 195 Dunse Track, Pennyroyal VIC 3235 (It is recommended NOT to follow your GPS and use the directions below)
King Parrot Cottages is located in the picturesque Pennyroyal Valley near Deans Marsh in the Otway Ranges, 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne CBD, 1 hour from Geelong and only 25 minutes from Lorne, Winchelsea or Colac. We are a perfect base for your tour of the Great Ocean Road and the Otway hinterland.
From Melbourne take the Geelong bypass, following the Colac signs, to Winchelsea. After passing through the main town of Winchelsea turn left to Deans Marsh. In Deans Marsh turn right, at the school, into Pennyroyal Valley Road. Travel along the Valley Road, cross over Pennyroyal Station Road and continue straight past Gentle Annie Berry farm. After crossing the short wooden bridge, turn right up Dunse Track. We are 2km up Dunse Track on the left hand side. King Parrot signs are visible on these roads. The drive takes approximately 90 minutes from West Gate Bridge and 10 minutes from Deans Marsh.
From Lorne drive up Deans Marsh Road approximately 19kms, turn left into Pennyroyal Station Rd. Turn left again at the cross intersection into Pennyroyal Valley Road and keep going past Gentle Annie Berry Farm. After crossing the short wooden bridge, turn right up Dunse Track. We are 2km up Dunse Track on the left hand side. King Parrot signs are visible on these roads. This drive takes approximately 25 minutes.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of full payment. In the event of any guest cancellations before 9th May 2023, your entire payment will be refunded. After this date, payments are non-refundable unless required by law, but are transferable. In the event of any COVID-19 related or host-related cancellations or travel restrictions, we will provide credit towards a future retreat or a full refund.
We are unable to provide refunds to guests who fail to arrive at the retreat. Please contact us directly if you have any further questions or concerns.