House
Centre for Ecology & Spirituality
183 Burns Rd, GLENBURN 3717
PH: 03 5797 8532 Email: centreecology@ bigpond.com
Calendar - 2012
Feb 5 - Apr 28 Sacred Earth
Sacred Earth is an annual twelve-week residential course in Ecological and Holistic Spirituality. Details are available in a separate brochure and on the website.
Feb 11 Silk Scarf Painting Workshop
Basic and advanced techniques. Take home 3 scarves. With Trevor Parton and Mary White. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lunch provided.($50)
Feb 17 Permaculture Workshop
A day on the basics of permaculture design. With Leonard Sheahan. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lunch provided. ($40)
Mar 3 Harvest Festival (Equinox)
A day of planting, harvesting and ritual. Vegetarian recipes. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. ($40)
Mar 10 Drumming workshop
Drumming workshop with Christina Green. This workshop allows you to participate and experience the heartbeat of the universe. Drums supplied. Book early. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. ($50)
Mar 12 Walk the Land - Glenburn
Bushwalking in the hills near Glenburn; then a shared picnic lunch and a discussion. Optional pick-up by minibus at Lilydale Station at 10am. Please notify if pick up is required. (no charge)
Mar 17 Art as Spirituality Workshop
A day exploring spirituality. Art helping to sharpen our spiritual vision. No artistic ability required. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lunch provided. ($50)
Mar 21 Council of all Beings
A Deep Ecology workshop where participants role play life forms in a parliamentary setting. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. ($40)
Apr 14 Sacred Dance Workshop
For millennia, dance has been used in ritual and worship. Mary White revisits the creativity of movement. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lunch provided. ($40)
Apr 30 - May 9 Lake Mungo/Flinders Retreat
Ten day Tour/Retreat. This marks the end of the Sacred Earth course but is open to other participants. For more detail ring Ph: 5797 8532 Fee: $1320 ($1200 GST exempt)
Jun 1 - 3 Poetry Retreat
A weekend to enjoy poetry old and new, and to stimulate personal expression in poetry and other forms. Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Jun 10 -16 The New Consciousness
A six-day retreat covering the spiritual insights of critical modern thinkers including Teilhard de Chardin, Joseph Campbell, Jean Gebser, Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee: $540
Jun 29 - 30 EarthSong Symposium
The Annual EarthSong Symposium. Bookings through EarthSong. See www.earthsong.org.au (Ph: 8359 0106)
Jul 1 -7 Journey of the Universe Retreat
The astounding nature of the existence of the universe continues to reveal itself. Brian Swimme’s latest work facilitates a paradigm shift in consciousness. The relevance of these discoveries impacts our own lives. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee: $540
July 13 - 15 EarthSong Retreat
A weekend retreat at Glenburn conducted by the EarthSong Presenters Group, complementing the programs provided by the group. Bookings through EarthSong (Ph: 8359 0106 - see also www.earthsong.org.au) Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday.
Jul 22 - 28 Hymn of the Universe Retreat
A six-day retreat built around the spiritual classic of the same name written by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, that inspired many of us years ago. There is still ample inspiration in looking again at this mystical writing. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee: $540
Aug 5 - 11 The Women Mystics
There is a profound knowing that comes through the writings of the Women Mystics. The writings of Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, Mechtild, Teresa of Avila, Hildegard and some contemporary women have much to offer reflecting through their wisdom on themes of prayer, images of God, Jesus, sin, freedom and mission. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee: $540
Aug 17 - 19 Artists’ Weekend Retreat
A weekend at beautiful Glenburn and in the nearby Toolangi Forest. Materials supplied or bring your own. Lots of free time alone or working in groups. Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Aug 24 - 26 Mens’ Weekend Retreat
Two days of reflection for men looking at what it means to be male in the modern world. Time to nurture both the male and female within us. A great time for conversation with others. Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Sep 2 - 10 Flinders Ranges Retreat
Six nights in shearers' quarters in the middle of the Flinders Ranges, plus one night in cabins each way en route at Loxton on Murray. Visits are made to Brachina, Chambers, Bunyeroo, Wilkawillina Gorges and Sacred Canyon viewing sacred sites and seeing ancient fossils of early animal life. We travel in the Centre's minibus. It is BYO sleeping bag/bedding. For more detail ring 03 5797 8532. Fee: $1045 or $950 GST Exempt
Sep 21 - 23 Womens’ Weekend Retreat
On this beautiful weekend it’s time to put time aside to recharge, rejuvenate, and re-center ourselves within the Universe. Together we will walk the labyrinth, share in earth based rituals, experience a singing bowl meditation and so much more – Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Sep 30 - Oct 6 Heart Spirituality
Spirituality of the heart has a long tradition in mysticism, and is having a revival in the present age. This is an opportunity to tune in to a very beautiful mode of spirituality. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee: $540
Oct 21 - 27 The Mystics Retreat
Extending the popular mystics retreat to include the mystics of many traditions and times. Spiritual exercises and practices to nurture the mystic within us. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Saturday. Fee:$540
Oct (Date pending) Drumming Workshop
Novice or skilled drummer, come join the fun and friendly atmosphere. Express yourself on the drum, under the skilled guidance of Christina Green. Drums provided. Cost $50. 10 am - 3 pm. Lunch provided.
Nov 2 - 4 Labyrinth Weekend Retreat
Let the Glenburn Labyrnith hold you this weekend. Walking the labyrinth is a reflective journey of the spirit. Each time you walk the labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work you feel your soul reaching for. Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Nov 9 - 11 Fire, Earth, Air, Water Weekend Retreat
These elements are the heart of matter. Joanna Macy says “To be alive in this wonderful self-organizing universe, involved in the dance of life with senses to perceive, with lungs to breathe, with organs that can obtain their nourishment – this is a miracle for which there are no words.” Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Nov 11 - 15 Powers of the Universe Retreat
A 4-day retreat on the noted series of talks by Brian Swimme. All creativity and all consciousness arises in some mysterious way, from the depths of the earth itself.. Discover the powers working within us individually and collectively. Arrive Sunday evening and leave after lunch on Thursday. Fee: $360
Nov 23 - 25 Forest Retreat
Come stand in the midst, awe and wonder the Toolangi Forest. Experience the breathtaking grandeur, natural wonder of the region. Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash trees, gullies, Leadbeater possum and Lyre Bird habitat await. Come experience her abundance. Arrive Friday evening and leave after lunch on Sunday. Fee: $160
Dec 22 Day of Reflection (Summer Solstice)
A day of reflection and review for the year. May be used as part of the pre-Christmas Retreat. (10.00 am - 3.00pm Lunch provided) ($40)
Dec 18 - 21 3-Day Retreat
An opportunity to spend a day or three at the end of a busy year in some quiet and reflection as a preparation for the Feast of Christmas. Relax in the pleasant Glenburn surroundings. ($95 per day)
