Gembrook Retreat

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Gembrook Retreat

Gembrook Retreat is 22-acres of regenerated bush, gardens, orchards and meadows for retreats, workshops, accommodation and venue hire.

Gembrook Retreat is a 22-acre property given in trust in 2000 to be run as a place of spiritual renewal and retreat. The Retreat is maintained by the residents of the Black Cockatoo House of Welcome, which is influenced by Christian and Quaker traditions. There is also a wider volunteer community governed by the values of hospitality, simplicity, community and care for the land. We welcome individ

uals, couples, families and small groups to run self-directed and self-catered retreats. You may retreat in silence and/or interact with the residents at particular times. Whether you come for an afternoon or for a few weeks, it is our wish that you will experience the abundance that this land and its community has to share.

13/06/2026

Our friend Clancy stayed on the weekend and drew this great picture of our dog Louise. Thanks Clancy. We love it.

11/06/2026

We had a wonderful time on the weekend with a visit from Wiradjuri woman Mikenzie Ling. MiKenzie led us in a great discussion about land based spirituality, connection to land with the Creator Spirit, and how to unlearn and then learn new ways of being. She was very encouraging to those of us who are Second Peoples to listen to First Peoples and then find our connection to the land we are living on. Pictured with is Gembrook Retreat Community member Matt Bell.

10/06/2026

We had a great turnout of people to help us build a woodshed on the weekend. We will store native wood for Camp Sovereignty to use for their Sacred fire.

04/06/2026

Last week, I thankfully did my last lot of tasks for the vegie patch before winter sets in. It included a great brassica harvest, collecting seeds: nasturtiums, coriander and asparagus berries, as well as moving on some slugs and snails. 😉
Steve also brought in some wood.

01/06/2026

Off the grid doesn’t mean giving up comfort.
Nestled away from the rush of everyday life, our cabins offers the perfect balance of simplicity and coziness. Think crackling fires in our meeting house, warm blankets, meaningful conversation ( if that’s what you need) and most importantly space to breathe.

Book through our website.
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Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.

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29/05/2026

we have a late minute availability open up in David’s cabin for this weekend May 29-31. Book in now via our website for a cosy weekend!

25/05/2026

Connecting to Celtic Christianity gathering, this Sunday 24 May, 12-5pm.
Bookings via our website, some accommodation still available for Sunday night.
See you there!

21/05/2026

Connecting to Celtic Christianity - this Sunday 12-5pm. Bookings through our website, some accommodation also available on Sunday night.

15/05/2026

Connecting to Celtic Christianity, Sunday 24 May, 12-5pm
Bookings through our website.

12/05/2026

Connecting to Celtic Christianity workshop coming up on Sunday 24 May, hosted by Steve Hope and Colm McNaughton of Singing Blackbird Enterprises.
Booking information through our website.

Address

215 Beenak East Road
Gembrook, VIC
3783

Telephone

03 5968 1211

Website

https://www.gembrookretreat.org.au/

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