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Rest, Relax & Reset

October 30 - November 3, 2026

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Hosted By

Matthew Young (Melbourne Meditation Centre) & Deb Amos

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4 nights, 5 days

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30 person retreat

Highlights

  • Relaxed, flexible schedule — no pre-dawn starts or demanding timetable.

  • Meditate your way — sit on a chair or cushion, lie down, or use a couch.

  • Plenty of free time — sleep, read, walk, spend time outdoors or simply do nothing.

  • Practical meditation instruction — explore different approaches and find what works for you.

  • Meditation + deep relaxation — alongside mindful movement, talks and group discussion.

  • Small-group personal support — opportunities to ask questions and get help with your own practice.

  • Chef-prepared vegetarian meals — with vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs catered for.

  • Dandenong Ranges bushland setting — peaceful natural surroundings only around 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

  • Gentle approach to silence — quiet is encouraged without rigid “noble silence” rules.

Details

Imagine a quiet, nurturing few days where you can relax deeply, learn to meditate — or deepen your existing practice — and enjoy a simpler, slower pace of life. With everything taken care of, you’ll have space to step away from everyday demands, unwind and reconnect with yourself. Alongside meditation and mindful movement, there’ll be plenty of time to rest, read, walk, enjoy the natural surroundings or simply do nothing at all. Led by experienced teachers Matt Young and Deb Amos, the retreat is friendly, supportive and refreshingly laid-back. There are no pre-dawn starts, hours of enforced silence, long lectures or demanding schedules. Instead, you’ll be encouraged to find a way of practising that works for you. Throughout the retreat, Matt and Deb will introduce a range of practical approaches to meditation, share insights that can help you understand and deepen your practice, and create opportunities to ask questions and learn from the experiences of others. Whether you’re relatively new to meditation or have been practising for years, the intention is simple: to give you the time, space and guidance to slow down, practise well and return home feeling rested, refreshed and renewed.

Accommodation

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

5 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$1,095 USD total

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You’ll stay at the peaceful Don Bosco Retreat Centre in Lysterfield, surrounded by beautiful bushland and open space. Accommodation is simple, comfortable and well suited to retreat life, with private and shared rooms available. The centre offers plenty of space to relax and unwind, both indoors and out. Accommodation is simple, comfortable and spread across three areas of the retreat centre. The main accommodation block offers single and twin-share rooms, with shared family-style bathroom facilities and a spacious living room overlooking the Lysterfield Valley. Edwards Cottage, a short walk from the main retreat centre, offers a smaller, more intimate setting with shared family-style bathrooms. For those wanting a little more privacy, four comfortable two-room flats are also available, each with its own ensuite and access to a shared living room.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

Vegetarian with capacity to cater for any dietary needs or preferences.

Schedule

On retreat there will be meditation and deep relaxation sessions, mindful movement practices, as well as talks and group discussion. Free time will be available for you to walk, read or do as you please.

Testimonials

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The retreat was exactly what I needed — a place to relax and switch off my ‘doing’ brain. The meditations taught me to make space in my head from all the constant thought and left me much more refreshed than just a weekend away.

Rebecca Hale, Australia

Thanks to Matt and Debbie for the incredible four-day retreat. It was my first one but most definitely not my last. Matt was great in helping build a meaningful practice, combining thought-provoking discussions on the practice of meditation with varied sessions to help build my practice. I’ve gone from sitting frustrated for 10 minutes to enjoying calmness and tranquillity for half an hour in 4 days. Magic!

Nick H, Australia

Matt and Debbie provided us with an incredible experience. Their expertise in meditation and mindfulness was invaluable in deepening my own meditation practice and allowing myself to grow more personally. There’s also plenty of time for you to enjoy the natural scenery, delicious meals and your own company.

April G., Australia

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Hosts

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Matthew Young (Melbourne Meditation Centre)

Melbourne VIC, Australia

"Refreshingly different." Matt Young creates down‑to‑earth, evidence-based practices for anxiety, sleep, and a broad range of common mental and emotional concerns. His friendly, light‑hearted guidanc...

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English

Teaching for 10 years

Joined Insight Timer in Sep 2016

What's Included

Accommodation

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Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.

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