Into The Wild

What is a Buddhist retreat?

This is a chance to get to know yourself and the world around you, without the distractions of modern life.

Do I need to be a Buddhist / meditator?

You don’t need to be a Buddhist to benefit from our retreats, but we will be practising the Buddha’s teachings.

Ideally, you will be familiar with our meditation practices, and comfortable sitting for up to 45 minutes.

Where is the retreat being held?

The retreat is being held at Battersby Camp in Lower Glenelg National Park, Victoria. The campsite is roughly 5 hours drive (420km from Melbourne, 490km from Adelaide). If you can't drive yourself, the nearest train station we can pick you up from is Warrnambool.

What does the cost include?

Food and accommodation are included in the price.

The cost has been kept to a minimum, and the retreat leader and organisers are volunteers.

Can I come for part of the retreat?

It’s important that you be there for the whole retreat, so that you and others can get the most out of the experience. If that won’t be possible, please get in touch with us before booking.

What will the food be like?

As part of our commitment to non-violence, we offer vegan food on our retreats.

If you have dietary restrictions not listed on the booking form, do let us know.

Please don’t bring along meat, fish, alcohol or recreational drugs.

What should I bring?

You'll need to bring your own tent and sleeping gear.

Make sure also to bring any medication and toiletries you need, including a towel.

Since we discourage the use of mobile phones, you might find it helpful to bring a torch and a watch. A notebook and pen might also come in handy.

Depending on the weather, you might want to bring sun protection, hiking shoes, and insect repellent. A water bottle will also be useful.

For the adventurous, you might like to bring equipment for kayaking, canoeing or surfing.