Update - Retreat will be a 1 week intensive

Ok ok we are organized!! The retreat is now going to be a 1 week intensive. It is scheduled to start on Dec 1st, 2009 Accomodation- 3star homestyle down to bare bones Auzzie camping available Fruit availability - (Nothing is guaranteed because nature makes the calls but highly likely & there will be always enough fruit for everyone) There will be an all day buffet & over the course of the week we will have a couple of big spreads. -org rollinia,org soursop,org jakfruit, org lychees galore,org mangoes, quality pineapple,org dragonfruit, org mamey, org green sapote, maybe some early mangosteen or durians from bloomfield, organic bananas , low chem or unsprayed bananas plant ripened, sugar cane , maybe a few late black sapote , canistel, akee(a few), organic papaw, pest free red papaw (has tasted clean and great flavour), local watermelon, sapodilla, carambola.......There will be beautiful fresh greens available Sugar cane juice & coconut water should be available daily Water availabilty - Clinton will have good quality water for all. Weather Prediction - Sunny days around 32degCel, moderate humidity Balmy nights around 20DegCel About a 30% chance it will rain that week (but not likely) What to Bring - Lightweight Tent if u want to sleep under the stars Torch (we recommend LED headtorch) A hat There are a few prickles around so Appropriate footwear (Sandles, runners etc) Notebook & pen natural insect repellent recommended Internet - There is signal pickup for mobile phones & internet (Clinton has dial up for urgent emails) Realisticly though don't expect to be on the internet all week unless u bring your own laptop & broadband connection. Please be aware - The retreat is being held at a farm, so please be aware of the associated risks. There are farm implements, the odd snake & creepy crawllies to consider (making the farm quite inappropriate for youngsters). Please take this into consideration & choose appropriate footwear Movie Room - Clinton has a cinema room set up for Movie Nights & powerpoint presentations Extras... The retreat will be LFRV for the duration A couple of great swimming spots on farm, one could be for nudies one for not. Clint has mowed a running track, 2kms around the farm for possible morning workouts. Birdwatchers heaven Recommended to join wwhoofers.com if wanting to stay in the area outside of retreat. A few Classes expected : (By Donation) Raw Love & Relationships Raw Nutrition Riches to Rags Yoga & meditation Fitness classes for all levels Visualization classes Personal Journies Exotic Fruit Tour Class Nature walks Permaculture Karma Yoga Foraging Class & many more.... If parcipants want to give classes they are welcome & a few locals are keen to give classes. Ahhh for more details contact freelea or Durianrider :) Please express your interest here Lovefree

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  • darn, i posted in the group section. here were some i took:

    • When did Clinton get the trampolines? And the cat!!! I need to get myself back there! Have the two big mango trees by the house fruited yet?
      • yes they are fruiting now (I am sitting below them as i type this), I just ate one , lush :)
    • awesome photos Julie :) Love the kitty
  • where was the retreat? In the US?
    • Nah in mareeba, qld australia!
  • Thanks for the update and photos, Freelee! Have fun! I've missed not having you here...
  • Awesome glad you like!
    Wish you were here also Karmyn - next one :))
    I'm currently working on a 10min raw retreat video to put up, lots of good clips :)
    Going to ride 75kms to a 50 acre tropical fruit farm with Ryan and Nick on 30BaD today,leaving in 15mins, have an awesome day peeps X
  • Some retreat Photos: (will give a detailed update asap)
    DURIANRIDER

    DARRICK & ICECREAM BEANS

    THE BANQUET TABLE

    LEIGH & FRANKY

    RYAN (OFF 30 BAD)

    ME

  • I'm on my way !!! : )
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