September 11 – 13 Retreat at Oasis Retreat Centre,
One Mile Beach, Port Stephens NSW
Step into spring in this serene and peaceful paradise, with asana, meditation, pranayama and Saturday evening sound bath, cosy cottages and spectacular coastal walks.
Beautiful One Mile Beach is a flat 600 Metre walk from the retreat centre, where you can spend your free time watching the whales pass by on their annual migratory path, or simply sit and watch the ocean.
With nine spacious, recently upgraded, self contained cabins, all surrounded by lush sub-tropical gardens and a forest of shady Melaleuca trees, this is the perfect location for a weekend of immersion into all things yoga: alignment-based asana practices with senior experienced certified teacher Christine du Fresne, morning meditations from tantric sources, three hours of Saturday free time and a deeply peaceful Saturday evening bathing in the therapeutic sounds of Steph and Alex’s Sound Healing session.
Our vegetarian meals will be lovingly crafted and served by Tracy of Feast Catering in Newcastle, who will be catering for all dietary requirements.
Christine has been teaching for over 35 years and practising asana for 40 years. At the age of 78 she still gets up into handstands!!
As a long-time student of globally recognised philosophy teacher Carlos Pomeda, she is adept at taking his teachings into the asana practice, to make asana far more than a physical practice: an opportunity to experience the body as a vehicle for expansion and transformation.
Our yoga room, with it’s beautiful hardwood floors and screened windows, overlooks the gardens and billabong, and an adjacent large covered deck which is perfect for outdoor practices if the weather permits.
Wandering through the 5 acres of gardens you feel immersed in nature and far from the modern world. It is a peaceful, serene and calming place, perfect for a retreat escape.
Native wildlife is commonly seen at “The Oasis”. You may encounter a large family of resident ducks and a broad variety of native birds. Lizards, turtles, possums, echidnas and the occasional koala also make The Oasis their home.
Our accommodation will be in nine spacious 80m2 cabins, all of which include a large lofted area. The downstairs bedroom has a king bed and adjacent bathroom; the upstairs loft has a king bed and two single beds, if you would like to share a room with a friend.
If you choose to share a loft bedroom, please contact Christine at:
cduf47@gmail.com
Each of the nine cabins has a self-contained kitchen and dining table, a lounge, free Wifi and an outdoor setting. Each has air conditioning and fans for your comfort.
Beautiful One Mile Beach is a flat 600metre walk from the retreat centre. Whale migration reaches its peak in spring and you can often see whales from the various beaches which are a walking distance from The Oasis. From May to November, you will find the locals perched on the rocks at Boat Harbour spotting the whales as they pass through the humpback highway on their annual migratory journey. Nearby Birubi Beach is a popular spot for walking and whale watching.
The 27km Tomaree Coastal Walk is within an easy distance to visit lookouts or walk part of the track during our three-hour afternoon break on Saturday. The walk retraces ancient routes used by the Worimi People. At Birubi Point Aboriginal Place you can learn the stories of this land through cultural artwork.
Gardens burst back into life in September and the native flowers in the many national parks in our region are filled with colour.
There is so much to see and do in this wonderful Port Stephens area and on this retreat there will be ample play time, time for contemplation and reflection, and time for meaningful connections with friends old and new.
Retreat details:
Arrival – 2pm Friday 11 September
Departure – 1pm Sunday 13 September
All linens and towels supplied; BYO beach towels.
Investment:
Super Early Bird: January 25 – April 30
Private room with king bed: $1170
Share loft with king bed: $1000
Share loft with single bed: $840
Earl Bird: May 1 – July 31
Private room with king bed: $1370
Share loft with king bed: $1200
Share loft with single bed: $1040
Full Price: August 1 – September 10
Private room with king bed: $1570
Share loft with king bed: $1400.
Share loft with single bed: $1240
Bookings:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8QHMZSG298FZY
Refunds:
Full refund with Super Early Bird,
50%refund for Early Bird, and until August 1.
No refunds after August 1 apart from exceptional circumstances.
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Our 2025 retreat at Gymea Eco Retreat and Spa in the Northern Rivers hinterland was a huge success.
With much gratitude to Carlos Pomeda for sharing the teaching with me, and giving the enthusiastic participants a deep dive into prana and hatha yoga from a non-dual perspective.
