Dwellingup Yoga Creative Escape 2020

A special weekend of yoga, singing, and art

The Dwellingup yoga and creative get away is about unwinding, relaxing and getting creative. Each morning will start with a yoga session, with your days spent either participating in a singing or art workshops, come together at days end for meditation and an evening program of conversation and creativity.

Yoga & Meditation

Guided by Josie Tanham every sessions will be different, threading a sense of fun, reflection, curiosity to spark your creative side. All levels of age and experience are catered for. Beginners are more than welcome.

‘She cares for everyone in the room and ensures that each person is comfortable and relaxed in where she guides them... You are safe in her sessions, no matter your age, or level of expertise.’ Wendy, Ubud Creative retreat 2018 & 2019

The Singing

Yani is a warm, talented and renowned vocalist and choir leader who has shared her love of singing at many retreats and workshops at home (in Brisbane), around the world and now in WA. Yani’s workshops are for anyone who loves to sing, whether along with radio, in the shower, or on the stage. She creates a supportive and relaxed environment where the emphasis is about the joy of singing with a repertoire that draws from blues, gospel, pop, African styles and chanting.

‘Yani is a fantastic teacher… she has done such a wonderful job helping me discover my voice. I didn’t have one when I arrived!’ Nigel, Ubud Creative retreat, 2018.

The Art

Leslee Rowlands is a passionate artist and art educator with over 30 years teaching and art workshop experience. Her favourite thing is to facilitate a supportive, creative environment where participants are inspired to unlock their creative side, awaken their talents and play.

No previous experience is needed to join one of Leslee’s sessions. The focus is on the creative process, rather than the result she will guide you in experimenting with painting techniques, having a go at life drawing.

‘My kids want to thank you for inspiring me to do art again.’ Llani, Astor Cruise 2016

The Location

The village of Dwellingup is 100 km south of Perth, about an hour and 15 minutes drive away. Located in the heart of the Jarrah forest that defines the region. It is a quiet and friendly place with a population of around 500 people. You can see the entire town on an evening stroll. And the uniqueness of this natural environment cannot be overstated.

Evening gatherings will be held in the beautiful Lost Eden Gallery. A lovingly restored building in the heart of the town, while the yoga, singing and art workshops will be held at Forest Lodge and Forest Heritage Centre and surrounding areas in or close to the town centre.

The Accommodation

The Jarrah Forest Lodge is a located on the outskirts of the town an easy 10-minute stroll from the centre of town. Accommodation is in simple single and twin share rooms. There is a large share well equipped kitchen with a spacious dining room, outdoor BBQ and gazebo area and shared bathroom facilities.

Retreat and Accommodation Options

Twin/double share (limited availability) $625 per person

Three and Four Person Share (limited availability) $565 per person

Single occupancy $765

The Retreat Only, No Accommodation required Option

$385 per person (Limited availability)

This option is for locals who wish to attend the yoga and creative sessions over the weekend or for those who may wish to arrange their own accommodation.

Your Yoga Creative Escape package includes

3-nights accommodation at the Forest Lodge
Buffet breakfast on Saturday, Sunday & Monday morning (Accommodation package only)
Lunches and afternoon tea refreshments
Your Sunday night evening meal
Morning and afternoon yoga sessions
Either the singing sessions, or the visual art sessions. You must choose one creative stream as each session will build from the previous one.
An evening program of creativity & conversation
Materials for the art workshop