3 day, 2 night residential retreat on the land of the Peramangk people in the Adelaide Hills

theme to be announced …

Friday 20 November 5 pm – Sunday 22 November 2pm, 2026

More information will be coming soon …

This offering will be a Circle of Trust ® Retreat based on the approach to reflective inquiry of sociologist, educator, author and activist, Parker J. Palmer and the Centre for Courage & Renewal.

Led by highly experienced and skilled facilitators, these Circles offer space for deep listening to self, others and country, and provide opportunities to practice active enquiry.

It is our hope that  you will be nourished deeply and re-sourced by this retreat. You can reserve your place now … 

listening

Listen deeply to self, others, and country: receive the gifts of their wisdom

sensing

Come into your senses as a pathway to presence

connecting

Create  trustworthy spaces to enable connections

caring

Contribute to a culture of care as you discover your expression of care in the world

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Yoga on cliff
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this retreat could be for you if 

… you are yearning for time and space

… you long to bring meaning to life 

… you are in a time of transition and want to welcome what is 

… you seek to live fully into the possibilities life offers

your facilitators:

Clare Raffety (BSc, Level 3 Yoga Teacher) is a Courage & Renewal Faciliatator and is qualified in various body-mind-heart integrative practices. Clare has developed and facilitated numerous workshops, retreats, and trainings over the last 35 years, is a Lecturer at the University of Tasmania in Health and Human Services Leadership, co-facilitator of trainings with Adventure Works Australia and consults with organisations in wellness and team development. Clare has trained in Non-Violent Communication, is a certified Map of Meaning practitioner Clare’s passion is to hold safe and trustworthy space for individuals, groups, and teams inviting connection with the ground of being and the guidance, joy, and nourishment such connection makes accessible.

Noela Maletz (M Soc Sc BA Dip Ed) is an educator, psychotherapist and Courage & Renewal Facilitator. More than thirty years ago she joined with others to establish a Waldorf School and then a Social Therapy Centre for people with disabilities, in Adelaide, and worked in both of these places. Most of her current work is in private practice, as a psychotherapist and supervisor, and in growing Courage & Renewal work in SA and Australasia. She is awed by the possibilities and necessities of a life lived as mindfully, wholeheartedly and as kindly as she can manage and is grateful to enjoy the complexities of a large and loving family and a treasury of friends.

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Cost:

Residential retreat includes two nights stay in either single occupancy or twin share room (bathroom facilities will be shared), nourishing food and all materials.

A deposit of $100 is payable upon registration.

Early Bird

  • Twin Share: $950 payable by 1 October 2026
  • Single Occupancy Room: $1250 payable by 1 October 2026

Full fee

  • Twin Share: $1150 payable by 10 November 2026
  • Single Occupancy: $1425 payable by 10 November 2026

Feel welcome to inquire about payment plans.

Cancellation Policy: 

We understand that life challenges emerge and changes happen. You will receive a refund less the $100 non-refundable deposit when you notify us in writing at least 3 weeks before the program begins. No refund will be given if we receive your cancellation less than two weeks before the program start date. If you need to cancel due to testing positive to COVID-19, you will receive a full refund. If the program is cancelled due to low enrolment or other circumstances, you will receive a full refund. Please note travel costs are solely the responsibility of participant.

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