Winter
Lake Retreat
Guided Weekend Retreat
30 May - 1 June
at Lake George
Nourish your mind with wisdom
Guided Weekend Meditation Retreat
- Book camping or come for Saturday only -
Give yourself time to see reality.
Take a weekend to gently explore the profound Buddhist meditations on emptiness, the way things really are.
Enjoy deeply relaxing meditations on pure wisdom at this guided weekend meditation retreat on the shores of Lake George just outside Bungendore.
Only an hour’s drive from Canberra is this peaceful refuge that feels a world away.
Camping is the only currently available accommodation – but you can register to go on the Waiting List for a room using the booking form – or come for Saturday only
The meditations: Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide us through qualified meditations on emptiness. We will have the time to gently acquaint our mind with this deep truth of our life.
Accommodation: With comfortable air-conditioned rooms (single and twin) and a light-filled meditation room, this is the perfect spot for retreat. You can also camp in the orchard, or just join us for the day on Saturday.
Camping is the only currently available accommodation – but you can register to go on the Waiting List for a room using the booking form
Timetable: Starting with an introduction on Friday evening, there will be four meditation sessions on Saturday and two on Sunday.
Guided meditation retreat sessions will be one hour long, and run between 9am and 6.30pm on Saturday, and also on Sunday morning, finishing with lunch.
There will be ample time to enjoy the place, walk and relax – and your meals will be fully catered with our favourite home-cooked vegetarian & vegan recipes.
When
Fri 30 May dinner & meditation
Sat 31 May Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm | 3.30-4.30pm | 5-6pm
Sun 1 June Sessions 9-10am | 11am-12pm
Ends with Sunday lunch
Option to come for Saturday only
Where
This tranquil place is on the shores of Lake George and has been a place of refuge and for contemplation for decades.
Purpose-built retreat accommodation is single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms.
Or camp in the nearby orchard.
Seating is on chairs.
Cost
Single Room: $430
Twin Share: $360 per person
(All rooms are now booked – please register for the Waiting List)
Camping: $230 includes all meals & refreshments
Saturday Only: $100 includes lunch & refreshments
Members: $60 discount all fees
The Teacher
Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana will guide this retreat. Dana has been teaching Buddhist meditation for 12 years. Through her joyful and loving aspect, she is able to communicate the essential points of meditation and Buddhism in a practical way that makes people feel confident, uplifted and encouraged.
Contact Us
Telephone 0477 044 607
Email info@meditateincanberra.org