Registration Options:

$1295 / DPN* $1195   Shared accommodation in one of five spacious rooms  (14 spaces available)

$1095 / DPN $995      Bring your own tent or swag and camp on the grounds  (up to 10 spaces) You may use the house or Yoga temple facilities. 

$1095 / DPN $$995    Bring your own motor home (one or two spaces available)

*  DPN rate is for current members of the Dru Professional Network. You will earn 15 CPD points for attending the retreat. 

Payment options

1. Pay full cost up front

2. Pay $550 registration fee now, and the balance as soon as practical. 

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Travel

The retreat venue is Sacred Hearth Sanctuary, 19 Newells Rd Main Arm NSW 2492. It's 20 mins off the Pacific Highway inland from Ocean Shores, and an easy 2.5 hour drive from Brisbane, or 50 mins from Coolangatta.

If flying we'd recommend booking flights to Coolangatta.  

There are regular airport shuttles from Coolangatta Airport to Byron Bay—which stop off at towns along the way.

You could perhaps try booking through:  Byron Bay Transfers  or  Ocean Shores Airport Transfers

If you can get yourself to Ocean Shores (which is normally 35 mins if driving from Coolangatta Airport but could be longer if a number of dropoffs) we can arrange to pick you up from there. 

Do contact us if you have any questions about travel. 

What are the timings for each day?

Indicative program

Thursday   
4.30 arrive and settle in
6.00 light meal 
7.30 Welcome session

Friday and Saturday
7.00 - 8.00  Session one - getting moving for the day
8.00   Breakfast
9.30  Session 2 - restorative yoga session
11.00  Morning tea
11.30 Session 3 - meditation
1.00  Lunch
2.00  Afternoon free time
6.00 Dinner
7.30  Evening session

Sunday
8.00 Breakfast
10.00 - 12.00 Final session

Optional extra on  Sunday - meet us for lunch in Mullumbimby after the retreat! 

What should I bring?

Please bring your yoga mat, loose comfortable clothes and water bottle for the sessions. 

The venue provides a small number of yoga mats so if you are travelling by air you may not need to bring yours. 

You might also like to bring walking shoes, sun gear and anything else you need for a good weekend away!

I’m a yoga / meditation beginner... Is that OK?

Absolutely yes! All of our retreats are suitable for beginners as well as for experienced yoga and meditation practitioners.

I’m not flexible. Can I do Dru Yoga?

Dru is for everyone and you’ll be surprised how quickly your body becomes more flexible when you practise regularly. Always listen to your body and don’t overstretch or strain.

Food

We'll provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the three days. Food on the retreat will be wholesome, nourishing, vegetarian and prepared with Ayurvedic principles in mind.  Please let us know asap if you prefer meals that are gluten free, dairy free or sugar free.

It's also important that we know of any severe food intolerances you may have. 

Do we need to bring any food?

>All your meals and snacks will be provided.  However you are welcome to bring anything you wish.

Can I talk to someone about my dietary/allergy requirements?

Yes absolutely.  You can contact Joanne Hayley on 0411 047 958 and chat to her about them.

There is a corner store a few minutes away from the venue for any additional snacks you might like! 

There is an $85 non-refundable administrative fee for the event

If you cancel your registration up to three weeks before the start of the event  we offer the choice of either a refund of any amount paid above the adminsitration fee or a transfer of the full amount you paid towards another Dru event or to the purchase of Dru products and services

If you cancel your registration within three weeks of the start of the event the whole amount paid is non-refundable and any amount paid above and beyond the adminstrative fee can be transferred to another Dru event or used for the purchase of Dru products and services.

On this retreat we'll have access to Sacred Hearth Sanctuary's 35 acres of exquisite grounds, a walking track through the pristine old growth rainforest that borders the property, the Yoga Temple, a freshwater pond for swimming, delicious, wholesome Ayurvedic vegetarian meals and daily seva (selfless service to harmonise body, heart and mind).

We'll do some of our daily yoga and meditation in the beautiful outdoors, and some in the peaceful Yoga Temple a short stroll from the house.

And in your free time, take in the delights of the native rainforest, the Sacred Spring or explore the exquisite grounds.