YOGA | MEDITATION | MANTRA | REST
Join teacher, mentor and healer, Sharon Spencer, for a weekend of discovery, renewal and transformation.
Amarant Retreat Centre Yarra Valley
“Each tree grows in two directions at once, into the darkness and out into the light, with as many branches and roots as it needs to embody its wild desires.”
Come home to your senses and reconnect with the essence of who you REALLY are.
Our modern society is so good at ‘pulling’ us out of our body, having us believe we need to look to other people, places and things to bring us the peace and equilibrium we crave. But everything you are looking for is already within you beautiful woman, and nothing is more important than regularly carving out time in your life to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way.
Just like the majestic Mountain Ash trees that surround our beautiful retreat home, you are the meeting point for the energies of the earth and sky that are the fuel for potent personal growth and the realisation of your wildest desires.
Our home for the weekend will be in the pristine rainforest of the Yarra Valley, in an architecturally designed ‘treehouse’ with panoramic views across the valley. You will relax in complete comfort with the generous facilities, including spacious, climate-controlled bedrooms with quality linen, relaxed living areas, cosy fireplaces, a dedicated yoga and meditation room with gorgeous views, quiet nooks and hidden balconies where you can daydream, read or journal.
The property is in a secluded location in the ancient forest with many walking paths, gardens, abundant wildlife, and a gorgeous natural spring. The only sounds you will hear will be those of nature.
Expect to fill your cup with gentle feminine yoga & somatic movement, soothing meditation practices, healing mantra and sound, meaningful seasonal rituals, quiet walks in nature, inspiring conversation with like-minded souls, stories by the fire, amazing home cooked meals made with seasonal produce by the wonderful Izzy of Brassica Catering, and plenty of personal time for rest and contemplation.
4 days/ 3 nights accommodation with all linen and towels provided
Healthy and delicious home-made vegetarian meals made with seasonal produce
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Your Recipe for Rest + Restoration
Day 1:
3pm to 5pm Arrival and settling in
5pm Welcome Circle
6.30pm Dinner
8pm Restorative Yoga Practice + Deep Rest Yoga Nidra
9:30pm Rest
Day 2:
8am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9.30am Breakfast
11am Mantra Exploration + Practice
12:30pm Lunch
1pm Free Time
4:00pm Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Evening ritual
9:00pm Deep Rest Yoga Nidra
9:30pm Rest
Day 3:
8am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9.30am Breakfast
11am Seasonal Art Expression
1:00pm Lunch and Free Time
4:00pm Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Stories and conversation by the fire
9:00pm Deep Rest Yoga Nidra
9:30pm Rest
Day 4:
8am Morning Yoga and Meditation
9:30am Breakfast
11am Closing Circle
12.00pm Retreat End
All activities above are completely optional.
Note: this itinerary is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Sharon Spencer
Sharon is a mother, yoga and meditation teacher, mantra lover, writer, and passionate self-care advocate.
For over 10 years, Sharon has shared her passion for yoga and meditation with students of all ages and walks of life, in a range of studio, corporate and educational settings. More recently, Sharon has begun sharing her teaching online, where she has an amazing ability to make students feel as though Sharon is right there with them in their home practice space.
Sharon has a natural ability to engage with students, whether they are at home or in the studio, with sensitivity and skill, weaving ancient wisdom with modern insight through healthy yoga and somatic movement, breath practices, meditation, mantra and accessible philosophy in a relevant and practical way.
Through her dedicated daily self-care practice, Sharon has tapped into an inner source of understanding and wisdom that has helped her access a deeper sense of who she is and what she has to share in this life. Her practice has been an enormous support to her as she has navigated the complexities of life and she now wants to share what she has learnt from her time on the mat by equipping others with the tools and strategies they need to cultivate a sense of joy and calm in their every day.
Karen Jane
Karen is a mother, home cook, pastry chef, permaculturalist, floral artist, homesteader, Steiner method teacher and yogini.
Karen also owns a wholefoods produce store and cafe, Harvest Wholefoods, in the beautiful regional town of Mansfield.
For Karen ‘home is where the heart is’ on her regenerative farm she shares with her musician partner in north-east Victoria, Orana Farm, where she lives a simple and meaningful life tending her vegetable garden, foraging local foods, baking wood-fired sourdough bread, cooking delicious sweet treats, and looking after her beloved menagerie of farm animals including Buttercup the cow, William the rooster and his harem of Isa Browns hens, Rebsy the cattle dog and Pippin the wonder dog!
Karen will be supporting Sharon with the ritual and artistic expression activities over the weekend.
Queen Room
$1,575 for a single or $995 per person for a couple – 2 two rooms.
Queen Bedroom with bathroom and powder room shared with one other.
Twin Share
$1395 – 3 rooms available
Twin share with King Single Bed and your own bathroom
Triple Share
$1245 – 1 room available
Spacious triple share with King Single Bed with valley views, kitchenette and your own bathroom.
Booking conditions
A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Payment in full is required by Monday 18 March 2024.
Cancellations 30 days or less before the retreat start date will not receive a refund. If your spot is filled by another person you will be eligible to receive a partial refund (the full amount less the $200 deposit).
Payment plans are available, please enquire by emailing Sharon at hello@simplesacredeveryday.com
Do you cater for different levels of yoga experience and mobility?
You do not need to be a super yogi or serious meditator to attend this retreat! Options and modifications will be offered in all sessions with plenty of personal attention given to you. I like to teach a gentle, supportive practice that leaves you feeling refreshed and restored - no crazy yoga poses here (except for maybe a little ABBA dancing here and there 😆 ).
What accommodation options do I have as a single traveller?
There are two Queen rooms available for a single or you can be matched up with a like-minded soul in a shared room. The house and property is extremely spacious so there are plenty of cosy nooks and natural spaces for you to escape and take time out for you.
Do I have to attend all activities over the weekend?
Absolutely everything is optional. The retreat is all about you and what you want to do!
Do you cater for food allergies and sensitivities?
All food allergies and sensitivities can easily be catered for. These will be noted in your retreat registration form.
Be the first to know about new retreats by completing this form, or contact Sharon at hello@simplesacredeveryday.com