THE SPIRIT OF WRITING. Aug 10,11,12,13 — four nights, four days, a writing retreat at the Buddhist retreat centre, Namgyalgar, in the heart of Queensland’s spectacular Glass House Mountains. The thirteen volcanic peaks that rise dramatically from the Beerburrum plain have cultural significance for traditional owners, the Gubbi Gubbi people. Three of the most spectacular can be seen from Namgyalgar.
Morning workshops, afternoons free to write, pre-dinner readings, will give you the opportunity for total focus on your writing project. Using meditative and mindful writing techniques, learn how to gain one pointed focus, overcome blocks and troubleshoot problem areas in your work. In between sessions, take time out for inspiring strolls on the land or walk 20 mins to the look out for stunning views of the entire Glass House range. Have lunch on the way back at the Lookout Cafe. Visit the lily pond, commune with the pretty faced wallabies, take a dip in the pool or simply meditate in the beautiful surroundings.
Four nights, four days, limited residential places. Non-residential places also available (attend for days only).
Our venue, Namgyalgar Retreat Centre, is one of several international centres or gars set up by the Tibetan Buddhist master, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. (In Tibetan gar means place where nomads gather to receive to teachings)
Residents arrive Saturday morning, leave Wednesday after lunch. It’s possible to stay and extra day before or after and under a separate arrangement). Non residents arrive for workshops from Saturday at 1.30 pm. Last workshop on Wed finishes at 12 noon.
Interstate participants can fly to Brisbane and take a train to Glass House Mts Station. Pick up will be arranged. Or hire a car at Brisbane Airport and drive one hour to our location, 206 Glass House/Woodford Rd, Glass House Mts.
Beginners or experienced, published and unpublished writers, all genres welcome.
PRICES
Deluxe residential: $1495, single room, ensuite, includes self serve breakfast and lunch, cooked dinners.
Budget residential: $1195, single dorm room, share bathroom, includes self serve breakfast and lunch, cooked dinners.
Budget residential share: $950, shared dorm room,includes self serve breakfast and lunch, cooked dinners.
Non residents: $460, $360 (concession) attend for the days only. Includes self serve lunch. Writing spaces will be set up for the afternoon writing session.
PERSONAL MENTORING ADD ON $750
If you would like a personal mentoring session with Jan on your MS during the retreat please submit your MS to Jan by July 20. Contact Jan for details.
If our residential places book out quickly, another option is to stay in local accomodation. See below.
BOOKING and MORE INFO
Contact Jan to state your preferred option and receive bank details for payment.
