Writing  and Reading Retreat

My wellness focused writing retreats are for academics or anyone with a writing project wanting peace, quite & quality time on task.  I am anentrepreneurship & innovation academicwho practices mindfulness and writes.

Rosemary Fisher

Clear your mind, nourish your body, rest your soul....and write.

Sanctuary Retreat at Mission Beach

On the traditional lands of the Djiru people, immerse yourself in a mindful writing and reading retreat in the beautiful surrounds of the unique Sanctuary Retreat.This is a place for peaceful silence, the joy of life, and mindfully focusing on your writing or reading project/s in the company of like minded people. Bring your own device and projects - be they journal articles, thesis chapters, book drafts, curriculum development materials; your creative, reflective, pod cast or policy writing materials; or just bring those books you can't get to - and creatively rest, whilst you mindfully write, read and rejuvenate.What to ExpectEach full day you will have the opportunity to intersperse 6+ hours of writing and reading with mindfulness meditations, gentle exercise, rain-forest and beach walks, pool time, or conversation with others.<ul><li>You are invited to start your typical day with a guided meditation and gentle exercise session. </li><li>Quiet writing/reading time commences after the nourishing breakfast and is interspersed throughout the day around delicious meal and breaks times. </li><li>Use companionable walks to the beach or around the rain-forest, or a swim in the Sanctuary Retreat pool, as an opportunity to recharge between sessions.</li><li>After dinner, join in the program of discussion circles, or spend the evening in a friendly chat. </li><li>A final guided mediation session is offered to close the day. </li></ul>Mentoring Team:Professor Jane Farmer* will provide one to one mentoring for those seeking input from a companionable and experienced scholar. Spend time with Jane to:<ul><li>get her insights and suggestions into your draft journal papers, reports or thesis development</li><li>discuss your plans regarding academic publication strategies</li><li>gain insights into your general questions about academic life </li></ul>Not working on an academic related project? Jane looks forward to being a sounding board for you as needed.<a href="https://broneager.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bronwyn Eager</a> will share her knowledge and resources about publications and writing tools.Wellness practitioner and meditation teacher Ruth Kemp** will lead the meditations.Optional Extras:During the week side trips will be offered for those seeking a bigger recharge opportunity:<ul><li> 3-hour walk along the beach to Bicton Hill Lookout (no extra charge)</li><li>2-hour trip into Mission Beach (extra charge for transport)</li></ul>PartnersBringing your partner? Email for the partner-only price: rosemaryfisher@icloud.com.Galupa Art SchoolIn collaboration with Yolgnu Elders, AIP (owners of the Sanctuary Retreat) alongside TCP will construct the GSAC building for this isolated and vulnerable community recovering from the trauma of domestic violence. By building capacity within the Community to deliver online and in-person art sales, GSAC will support these at risk women and children with an independent income stream. The project will also see the restoration of essential services including establishing solar power and a refurbishment of an existing dilapidated ablution block.All proceeds from this retreat will be given to the <a href="https://aipcollective.org.au/business-innovation/galupa-art-school/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Galupa Art School</a> to support their wonderful program.See you there!With secluded beaches meeting the Great Barrier Reef, comfortable accommodation set in a rain forest environment, a dedicated meditation and writing space, massage and delicious cuisine, Sanctuary Retreat is an unspoiled paradise perfect for a winter writing &amp; reading escape.This writing retreat is supported by the Swinburne School of Business &amp; Law.**********Jane Farmer is Director of the Swinburne Social Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology. Previously she has been Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Research in Science, Health &amp; Engineering and Head of the Rural Health School at La Trobe University. She established and ran the Centre for Rural Health Research &amp; Policy at the University of the Highlands &amp; Islands, Scotland. Jane has taught and researched in health, medical, business and social sciences departments – making her a truly transdisciplinary academic.In a distinguished 30+ year academic career, she has led large multi-country research projects funded by the EU, UK and Australian Research Councils, published more than 200 peer reviewed articles and research reports and written or edited five books – the latest being Data for Social Good: non-profit sector data projects, published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2022. She has an h-index of 41 and reviews for multiple journals and research funders.Jane has considerable experience of mentoring early and mid career researchers. Outside of work, she enjoys long-distance hiking and finding out about Vikings, Picts and other early Scots.** Ruth Kemp's main focus is on empowering people to find more ease, enjoyment and connection in their lives, which she does through her work as a meditation teacher and multi-modality healer.Mindfulness meditation is a simple yet powerful practice that helps us release stress and access more of our creative flow. To feel more empowered and resourceful in moving through life.After a 20 year career in the wealth management sector, Ruth knew that there had to be more to life than carrying the weight of stress, anxiety and inadequacy that we encounter in our busy lives. It was this knowing that started her journey to find a better way to thrive. Fast forward 10 years and she has dedicated herself to teaching and supporting others to find that same sense of peace and fulfillment.Drawing on her life experience and meditation training with the world renowned Gawler Foundation, Ruth is looking forward to supporting you as you relax, align and create during this incredible writing and reading retreat.

Sanctuary Retreat is set on 50 acres of lush tropical rainforest overlooking the Coral Sea. It is a social enterprise, located within Brookes Beach Nature Reserve a critical wildlife corridor between Ninney Point and Clump Mountain National Parks. With a creek that meanders down the mountain through littoral rainforest, it provides safe haven for over six endangered species including the Southern Cassowary.  Sanctuary is an Eco accredited retreat catering for travellers of all kinds to experience the rainforest. It offers accommodation in huts, cabins and villas under the canopy of the jungle. The famous Long House is an incredible place to relax with stunning views overlooking the rainforest and ocean; it features a restaurant, bar, lounge area and expansive decks. There are forest walks across the property and a track that leads down to secluded Brookes Beach. Sanctuary Retreat also specialises in group wellness experiences of all kinds including yoga and healing retreats, regenerative business workshops and reconnection back to nature immersions. AccommodationChoose between delightful and unique accommodation options. Each option is available as a single or twin/double share room. Rain-forest Hut with Alfresco En-Suite:Single: $1,900 + gstTwin / Double: $1,500 + gstDeluxe Canopy Cabin:Single: $2,570 + gstTwin / Double: $1,900 + gst

What’s included:<ul><li>6 nights accommodation.</li><li>3 healthy and hearty vegetarian meals per day.</li><li>Tea and coffee station and a selection of snacks and fruit available all day.</li><li>Dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure.</li><li>Daily guided meditation.</li><li>Daily gentle exercise.</li><li>Mentoring on academic writing.</li><li>Walks along the beach and through the rain-forest.</li><li>Access to a secluded beach and swimming pool.</li><li>Charter bus to and from Cairns airport (book your flights to meet the bus times, see below).</li></ul>What's optional (charged separately to you):<ul><li>Meat option with meals</li><li>Deserts</li><li>Alcohol</li><li>Barista style coffees &amp; cakes</li><li>Massage </li><li>Mindfulness Coaching with Ruth Kemp</li><li>Car lift to/from beach</li><li>Transport to/from Mission Beach</li><li>Laundry charges</li><li>Full day reef cruise on the Great Barrier Reef</li></ul>What's not included:<ul><li>Flights to and from Cairns.</li><li>Travel insurance.</li></ul>Please check Queensland Government travel requirements before booking.HOW TO BOOKPlease contact me BEFORE you book so I can assist with your room choice, any special dietary needs, and help you apply early bird discounts that may be available (rosemaryfisher@icloud.com).ACCESSSanctuary Retreat is situated on a ridge within the Clump Mountain National Park.The paths to the meditation/writing hall, pool and some huts are quite steep.Access to the retreat centre (from the carpark) is via a steep 600m walking track which is the same track that you will need to walk to go to the beach. The beach is approximately 1km from the Lodge.Whilst car trips to the beach can be arranged for a small charge, and the retreat staff will be happy to carry your luggage to your room, participants with injuries or fitness / health issues should take these details into consideration before booking.GETTING THERESanctuary Retreat 72 Holt Rd, Garners Beach, Mission Beach.You will need to arrange your flights to and from Cairns to meet the shuttle bus.A shuttle bus from Cairns airport has been arranged so please book your flights to fit these times or make your own to travel arrangements to the Sanctuary Lodge:<ul><li>departing Cairns Airport at 2pm on Sunday 9 July 2023 </li><li>arriving at Cairns Airport around 12pm on Sunday 15 July 2023</li></ul>REGISTRATION / BOOKINGSPrices are per person and include food, accommodation, charter bus to and from Cairns airport. (Flights not included).To register for the retreat, or ask any questions, please email rosemaryfisher@icloud.com.CANCELLATION POLICYPlease note, Eventbrite charges a cancellation fee, so any refunds are exclusive of this component.If we cancel the retreat for any reason we will refund your deposit less any Eventbrite fees. Retreat deposits are not refundable if you cancel your retreat booking. The following refunds apply to the remainder of your payment if you cancel your retreat booking:<ul><li>30 days before the start date: balance refund less 15% cancellation fee </li><li>Between 29 and 14 days before the start date: balance refund less 50% cancellation fee</li><li>Between 13 and 0 days before the start date: balance refund less 75% cancellation fee </li></ul>Irrespective of when you cancel, if your place in the retreat can be re-sold you will receive a full refund less 15% cancellation fee + any Eventbrite fees.Please check Queensland Government travel requirements before booking.

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