The Empowered Heart retreat embraces self-compassion, in action to nurture, soothe, heal and empower you transforming the core beliefs developed from early childhood that drive your thinking and actions every day.
In this way Living Abundantly is reflected first in how we experience day-to-day life transforming struggle into ease and flow in all aspects including relationships, health, wealth and a sense of inner peace.
As we transform our inner world our outer world shifts.
What's Included
2 Nights Accommodation
All meals plus morning and afternoon tea
Retreat Pack; Retreat Guest Guide (provided upon registration), Manual, Book ‘The Search’, Pen, Journal, Pastels
Five workshops
Certificate of completion
Meditation and Mindfulness Guide
Holistic Communications experiences
Credits (HLTI) toward practitioner accreditation to the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (conditions apply)
Accommodation Solo (Limited twin share options)
... and more
Additional group experience (optional Sunday 12.30–2pm)
Olinda Botanic Gardens
How will the Workshops run?
With nurturing as a priority, the retreat experiences include a holistic selection of Mindfulness, Breathwork, Timelining, Gestalt, Inner Child, Classical and Modern Meditation, Sound and Colour healing and more.
The experiences are specifically designed to promote wellbeing especially emotional wellness with links to mind, body, and spirit.
Your Workshop Leader
Alannah Dore
HLTI Founding Director, and Creator of the Empowered Heart Retreat Program, Alannah Dore, has seamlessly combined Eastern and Western methods for personal growth for nearly three decades.
With ease, Alannah integrates holistic living counselling, academia, meditation, mindfulness and Yoga expertise gained in the Himalayas in India. Guests are nurtured and empowered towards emotional wellness and holistic happiness to live abundantly.
Your Retreat Host
Alli Dore
Alli Dore, brings her own wealth of experience to the realm of personal growth and retreat enjoyment.
Alli has hosted vacationers on private yachts in the Mediterranean and Whitsundays and contributed to wellness retreats in Queensland.
Alli will join the retreat from Saturday morning, and she will be your smiling face ready to help with whatever you need.
Who is best suited to this retreat?
This is NOT for you, if you:
are not ready to take action
want a solo healing experience
don’t feel ready to change anything in your life just yet
This IS for you, if you are:
a woman who is ready to change now
ready to discover and embody new ways of being and relating.
open to giving and receiving nurturing and support.
”Alannah Dore's emotional wellness teachings have been a beacon of light in my life's darkest moments. Through her guidance, I've unearthed a resilience I never knew I possessed. Her wisdom is not just transformative; it's life-changing”
Deborah Mitchell
Itinerary
Day 1
Foundations for change (Friday)
4:30 PM
Arrivals, room check-in, tours, welcome warming cuppa.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Official welcome, Sharing, Group Meditation
6.00 PM
Get ready for dinner
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Workshop I, Sharing, Connecting, Self-compassion
9:00 PM
Wind Down and Bedtime
Day 2
Your Unique Transformation (Saturday)
07.00 AM – 8.00 AM
Somatic awareness, Yoga, Meditation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop II
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea, Refreshments and/or personal, downtime
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop III
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop IV
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Afternoon Tea and Free Time.
Refreshments, relaxation or engaging in optional activities.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meditation and Gratitude
6.00 PM
Get ready for dinner
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner
7:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Sacred Sounds, Colour Healing, Co-creating
9:00 PM onward
Wind Down and Bedtime
Day 3
Abundance Pathways (Sunday)
7.00 AM – 8.00 AM
Intuitive Yoga & Meditation (optional)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10.30 AM
Workshop V
10.30 AM
Morning Tea
11.00 – 11.30 AM
Intentions for moving forward, Giving and Receiving.
12:00 PM
Check-out & Farewell (Light packed lunch provided)
12.30 PM
Departure
Optional walk (transition activity before going home)
Meet at Botanical Gardens (18 min walk; 4 min drive)
12.45 PM
Explore and Contemplative lunch at the Sanctuary
1.15 PM
Reflections
1.30 PM
Goodbyes and home
Location
Olinda, Melbourne
Deep in the heart of this storybook Australian rainforest 50 km east of Melbourne, is a village in the hills called Olinda.
The energy of old-growth forests, and wildlife such as kookaburras, rosellas, deer and so much more brings rejuvenating support to your transformation.
To add to the magic is Olinda Rise.
Accomodation
The Olinda Rise complex consists of the Main Retreat house building which is where your workshop space and queen-bed accommodation is.
Accommodation on site for three attendees plus Holistic Living Training Leader and nearby for two attendees plus Holistic Living Training Leader.
(Limited spaces for day attendees - no accommodation - who live closer to the venue).
Empowered Heart
Retreat Package Rates
Room with ensuite (all inclusive of retreat program)
Per person
$
1290
Per Person Ensuite. Pay in Full 10% discount (Share room discounts for second person)
Share Bathroom (all inclusive of retreat program)
Per person
$
1220
Per Person Shared Brm. Pay in Full 10% discount (Share room discounts for second person)
Day Attendance Only*
Per person
$
790
*Excludes accommodation
Complete the Application and if you have not already spoken with your referring practitioner or one of the team, book a call and we can discuss your needs and answer any questions. Pending your successful application pay in full for a 10% discount or $250 AUD deposit and settle the balance 14 days before the retreat. *Please note, your deposit is non-refundable after 7 days.
FAQ
Are their mosquitos in the mountains?
The warmer months may attract mosquitos however the retreat program is run for the most part indoors. The cooler months do not attract bugs. However, in warmer months, and also with unseemly weather that can be uncharacteristically warm even in winter, if you find you tend to attract critters bring insect spray.
What kind of meals are provided?
All meals are vegetarian/vegan and prepared from fresh and where possible organic produce.
Please indicate any specific food considerations in your application form. All kinds of tea, and a variety of milks will be provided.
While coffee will also be available we encourage you to try reduce intake if you have more than two cups a day.
Is transportation provided?
You will be required to make your own way to the retreat complex however do let us know if you need any assistance and we will do our best to help.
What should I pack for the retreat?
Pack comfortable clothes that suit the season. It is cooler in the mountains than in Melbourne in general. However, consider layers as the retreat centre is very warm for the cool months of the year and has cooling for the warmer weather. If you wish to go for a walk and are joining us on the last day at the Botanic Gardens consider comfortable walking shoes.
Are their mosquitos in the mountains?
The cooler months do not attract bugs. However, in warmer months, with unseemly weather that can be uncharacteristically warm even in winter or if you find you tend to attract critters bring insect spray.
