Retreat into Nature: Half Day Silence and Solitude

### Take a Pause Before the Holiday Rush

The busy, crazy season is here! Feeling a bit overwhelmed and just trying to make it through?

Join Emma and Mabel from Whole Life Coaching for a free half-day retreat at the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.
We’ll slow down and embrace the peace and stillness of silence and solitude. It’s your chance to unplug, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and what's beyond you - Spirit, Divine and nature. Take this opportunity before diving into the end-of-year chaos, Christmas, and summer holidays.

After a quick introduction to the practise at our meeting point (see below) you'll be invited to find a spot to settle anywhere in the park, on your own!

Whether silence and solitude are completely new to you or already part of your rhythm, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

After we gather as a group, those who are comfortable are free to wander and find their own quiet space. If you’d prefer, you’re very welcome to stay within visual proximity of us or others — you won’t be alone unless you choose to be.

We’ll provide a simple guide with a few reflection prompts and gentle practices — use whatever speaks to you, and simply enjoy the time for yourself.

Afterwards, you’re invited to join us for an optional lunch at a nearby café. No pressure if you need to head off — this day is about what you need most.
✨ Spaces are limited, so RSVP now to save your spot.
Give yourself permission to pause — you deserve it.

Details:
10am arrival and briefing: Meet outside The Gardens Shop at the Royal Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.

Parking: 4 hour car parking available on Birdwood Ave and Anderson St. Parking should be quite easy this time of the day.

What to bring:

• something comfy to sit on (picnic rug, waterproof if it's been raining. There are many park benches)
• journal/pen
• hat/sunscreen

If it's raining, there are quite a few undercover gazebos dotted around the garden.