In October 2024, visiting meditation teacher Victor von der Heyde led the 7 day retreat for the second time, with the support of Simply Mindful teachers. Retreat participants came from near and far.
Feedback included, “I loved the retreat and loved the teacher, managers, food, yogis, accommodation, and facilities. I was very inspired by all of it, and felt very joyful and appreciative.”
photos from the retreat
Early morning yoga helped ease our bodies into the day.
Insight Meditation teacher Victor von der Heyde giving an evening dharma talk on imaginal practice, sometimes called ‘soul-making dharma’ — the first retreat ever offering these teachings in Australia. The practices and understandings followed the teachings of English meditation teacher Rob Burbea. He wrote the book Seeing that Frees and gave around 200 talks on imaginal practice. Many who came wanted to deepen their meditation and also their understanding of Rob’s approach to meditation.
‘Victor’s teaching style was warm, heartfelt, knowledgeable, humble, inclusive and skilled at clarifying nuanced concepts.’
Beaming retreatants on our final day. They came from near and far. Feedback included ‘I loved the retreat and loved the teacher, managers, food, yogis, accommodation, and facilities. I was very inspired by all of it, and felt very joyful and appreciative.’
Nancy (in the pink shirt), our wonderful cook, serving up lunch in the garden on our final day.
‘The catering was perfect – tasty, nutritious and varied.’
Heartfelt gratitude to all our participants and volunteers who helped with cooking, gardening, cleaning and organising. Special mentions to Jenni and Rachel for sharing your passion for gardening, Nancy for filling the dining room with love and goodness, Heather for your wonderful yoga and Victor for embodying the teachings with great humility and compassion.
A few more photos from the retreat:
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