A weekend retreat at Donnelly Lakes to ground, look inward, and let the ripples settle.
Deep Roots & Still Waters
19 – 21 March 2027
Are you craving a space where the world cannot reach you?
Tucked deep within the towering Karri forests of WA’s south-west, Donnelly Lakes is a sanctuary designed for absolute restoration. With no mobile reception or digital distractions, this weekend retreat is your invitation to step off the wheel of daily demands, anchor into the present moment, and simply be.
Each season brings a natural shift in energy. Autumn is a natural time to slow down and simplify. Nature is beginning to release – leaves fall without resistance, the days grow shorter, and the earth prepares for rest. This is a time of softening, of reflection, and of letting go.
“Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go. There was no effort. There was no struggle.”
Join Gyani for a nurturing retreat to honour Autumn's beautiful art of letting go—with presence, grace, and deep renewal. Rediscover the joy of letting go as we mirror the wisdom of both the season and the sacred lotus flower.
To grow a beautiful lotus, its roots must first delve deep into the rich, dark earth beneath the surface (Deep Roots). Only when the external water becomes completely glassy and calm can the flower rise and bloom (Still Waters). Think of this weekend as your invitation to let the leaves drop and the mud settle. By grounding your energy into the forest floor and allowing the ripples of your busy mind to clear, you create the exact conditions needed to shed what no longer serves you, drop into your heart, and emerge completely renewed.
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat.” — Hermann Hesse
Retreat Schedule**
Friday 19th March
Arrival2:00 – 4:30pm
Afternoon Tea`3:30pm
Opening Session5:00pm
Dinner6:00pm
Evening Session7:15pm
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