We invite you to our Hearts Wide Open - Chanting Retreat in Australia
13-15 October & 15-17 December
near Mullumbimby, NSW
This is a 2.5 days journey diving deep into the heart opening ways of connection to self, others and beyond
Chanting, Ritual, Stillness & Meditation, Movement and more chanting
Feel radiantly alive - Immerse in the power of chanting - Activate your spirit
<<< devotion - community - celebration - rejuvenation - inner peace - joy >>>
NEW TIERED PRICING, making it possible for everyone
13-15 October & 15-17 December
near Mullumbimby, NSW
This is a 2.5 days journey diving deep into the heart opening ways of connection to self, others and beyond
Chanting, Ritual, Stillness & Meditation, Movement and more chanting
Feel radiantly alive - Immerse in the power of chanting - Activate your spirit
<<< devotion - community - celebration - rejuvenation - inner peace - joy >>>
NEW TIERED PRICING, making it possible for everyone
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This retreat is held in the natural beauty and alternative vibes of the Byron Shire, between Byron Bay and Mullumbimby at The Big Blue Barn.
You can either sleep at home, sleep in one of the 15 onsite dormitory style beds at the venue, or book accomodation offsite to suit your needs.
The Big Blue Barn is a multi function big high ceiling space where we will share some of our chanting, workshops etc depending on the weather, but it also holds the 3 dormitory spaces as well as the kitchen area.
Hearts Wide Open Chanting Retreat is birthed as a prayer to offer an affordable, blissful weekend gathering with all the things that we, Lulu & Mischka, love doing to feel alive and expanded. Our music is a reflection of these practices.
We will immerse ourselves in the power of mantra, prayer and heart songs, surrendering to the flow of chanting and sound meditations, experiencing the incredible potency of our own voices and the deep resonance within the silence.
Note: No experience or pre-requisite needed for to attend this weekend retreat. All are welcome.
Simply come with an open mind and a willing to expand your heart. Be yourself, be authentic, true, bring your pain and laughter.
This is a drug and alcohol free event
We will join for many beautiful sessions from Friday dinner till Sunday midday, as well as offering space to be and explore.
Beautiful Brunswick Head's beach is an easy 7min drive. Mullumbimby 3min, Byron Bay 15min.
The retreat includes all sessions from day 1 evening till day 3 midday
+ Friday dinner and Saturday dinner
Meals are deliciously mouth watering, vegetarian, gluten free (and mostly vegan) dishes, skilfully and lovingly prepared
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Schedule for the retreat (subject to change)
**there is a fully equipped kitchen in the space to use for simple breakfast options (be aware in your planning that there might be around 20+ people needing to make breakfast, so keep it simple ;-) You can buy groceries at organic shops and IGA etc in Mullumbimby. Uncle Tom's pie shop is literally 200m away and open 7 days a week for any basic needs of fresh coffee, Aussie pies etc & Mullumbimby with many great cafes is a 3min car drive away. We are aiming to arrange shared car rides for Saturday lunch break for those flying in for the retreat and not having a car. |
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Sleeping options at the venue 15 dormitory style beds (some double beds for couples) in 3 different areas within the barn, in beautiful loft spaces. $90 pp for 2 nights All come with linen, pillow (pillow cases) and doona. It is possible to stay in your own tent or van for an additional $50 to cover basic cost. (All accommodation payment will go to retreat centre, this is non-negotiable) Especially if you come from further away, this is a great option, to stay for a bargain price, right at the venue... roll out of bed onto the yoga mat in the mornings; enjoy the serenity at night time. |
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Contribution:
We have made recent changes here to due to circumstances and past experiences.
We are committed to offering retreats & immersions that are of the highest quality, affordable, and accessible. We have now decided to offer tiered pricing to support equity and access.
We have found that the greatest engagement and benefit comes when there is a meaningful, mutual exchange. We also recognise that we live in systems of inequity. For these reasons, we offer tiered pricing and invite you to choose honestly based on your personal financial circumstances, and what you would pay for comparable programs.
TIERED PRICING
TIER 1: SUPPORTER $535 – For the financially well-resourced. Supports those who are less financially resourced to be able to join.
TIER 2: SUSTAINER $435 – For those on medium incomes with reasonable access to financial resources now or in the future.
TIER 3: COMMUNITY $335 – For those with low incomes, caring responsibilities and from marginalised communities.
You will be sent to the checkout page after submitting the registration form.
Price incl. all sessions + 2 delicious dinners.
To complete your booking you will have to fill out the registration form and complete your payment. Click below
TESTIMONIAL
"It’s taken me a few days to settle the emotion that exploded from my head and heart over the weekend with you guys. I didn’t expect it to feel so big, so explosive, so loving.
In large I think it’s about you guys and the people you attract. You allow space for people to come and go as they need or wish, you allowed for big heart stuff, you asked everyone to surrender and you always kept it fun and not too serious.
The vibes were high and I felt so incredibly nourished and loved and connected to a wonderful community. One of my favourites from the weekend was introducing the crew and asking everyone to be present and with radical non judgment!! So great for setting a loving tone. I met wonderful humans I felt I have known for a long time.... I’m so so grateful. Thank you for being so authentic and vulnerable to us too. Big hugs and love always." Lesleigh from Sydney xxx
"Thank you so much for another amazing, beautiful retreat. I just love attending these retreats, if refills up my heart with love, joy, laughter, music, chanting and connection.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to you both and to the whole team. The food is amazing and delicious, so fresh, and lovingly made. The Big Blue barn is a perfect venue for the retreat, as we can gather all together under one roof for that so important connection. The music brings me to a whole new level each time I come to a retreat, If fills my soul, it feeds my soul.
Thank you, Thank you" Bernadette, return guest from Forster
"It’s taken me a few days to settle the emotion that exploded from my head and heart over the weekend with you guys. I didn’t expect it to feel so big, so explosive, so loving.
In large I think it’s about you guys and the people you attract. You allow space for people to come and go as they need or wish, you allowed for big heart stuff, you asked everyone to surrender and you always kept it fun and not too serious.
The vibes were high and I felt so incredibly nourished and loved and connected to a wonderful community. One of my favourites from the weekend was introducing the crew and asking everyone to be present and with radical non judgment!! So great for setting a loving tone. I met wonderful humans I felt I have known for a long time.... I’m so so grateful. Thank you for being so authentic and vulnerable to us too. Big hugs and love always." Lesleigh from Sydney xxx
"Thank you so much for another amazing, beautiful retreat. I just love attending these retreats, if refills up my heart with love, joy, laughter, music, chanting and connection.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to you both and to the whole team. The food is amazing and delicious, so fresh, and lovingly made. The Big Blue barn is a perfect venue for the retreat, as we can gather all together under one roof for that so important connection. The music brings me to a whole new level each time I come to a retreat, If fills my soul, it feeds my soul.
Thank you, Thank you" Bernadette, return guest from Forster
Helpful information:
Should you need assistance in finding the right accomodation (whether it is at the venue or elsewhere), simply mention this in your booking enquiry; please know we might be able to organise you a pick up in the morning from offsite accomodation.
Best flights to book are to "Ballina-Byron Bay Gateway" (closest) or "Coolangatta - Gold Coast"; there is the Byron shuttle bus that can drop you at "Mullumbimby at Uncle Tom's", 200m from the retreat venue (also drives from Brisbane). Let us know if you need any support.
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With love and gratitude, Lulu & Mischka