Welcome to Our Catlins Retreat
Join us for a weekend of Focusing in the forest
Hosted by Trisha Geraets
About the Retreat
Join us in the beautiful Catlins, where the forest meets the sea. Our retreat will be held at the Forest and Bird Lodges in the Catlins, an easy 2-hour drive south from Dunedin. Click here for directions.
Date: tbc
Cost and Registration:
Standard Rate: tbc
Early Bird Rate: tbc
Deposit: $150 (required to secure your place)
Please Note: Places are limited to 8 people.
“It’s easy to look at the contours of a forest and feel a bone-deep love for nature. It’s less easy to remember that the contours of your own body represent the exact same nature.”
J.K Anderson
There is a profound connection between humans and the forest. It is our birthplace and ancestral home. We can see the forest as a doorway to the unknown, filled with mystery and intelligence, where a community of living beings exists from whom we can learn and connect. Similarly, our bodies also hold a wealth of wisdom and connection, akin to a forest.
FAQs
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2 nights’ accommodation
Nourishing vegan meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Daily ‘Nature Focusing’ expeditions (including one night walk)
2 private Focusing sessions
Group attunements
Engaging Focusing-related activities and discussions
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Forest bathing and nature connection activities
Learning the essentials of Focusing (and more)
Group discussions
Activities, games, and walks immersed in nature
Optional yoga
Private Focusing
Building community
Please note, to keep our collective camp going, there will be daily kitchen and cleaning tasks to share.
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This retreat is appropriate for all levels of Focusing experience, from beginners to experts. During this retreat, you will step into nature’s classroom and discover the process of Focusing by learning how to:
Pause and get a larger sense of what’s happening in the moment.
Be nourished and taught by nature’s beauty and wisdom.
Bring acceptance to the things you experience throughout your day (e.g., feelings and thoughts).
Apply the process of Focusing to decisions, releasing blocks, inner critics, and more.
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A deeper connection to the natural world, each other, and yourself.
Skills and practices to support your connection to nature beyond the retreat.
A renewed sense of belonging in the natural world.
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Your own sleeping bag, sheet, and pillowcase.
Personal medical or extra dietary requirements.
A full kit list will be shared 4 weeks before the event.
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The cost includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), however please note that all evening meals will be cooked communally.
Nourishing vegan meals will be provided. (Any special personal dietary requirements need to be self-catered for.)
