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Open Heart, Open Mind: Residential Retreat with Carol Perry, Angela McGee & Robyn Gibson

October 30 - November 6

Location: Kallara Conference Centre, 332 Boundary Hill Rd, Boho South VIC

Dates: 30 October to 6 November 2026

Teachers: Carol Perry, Angela McGee, and Robyn Gibson

This is the retreat that inspired the formation of Melbourne Insight Meditation. This retreat will be offered with all participants practising Noble Silence for 7 days.

Carol Perry has over 40 years of meditation experience and is a senior teacher with Melbourne Insight. She is a long time social and ecological activist with an extensive history in fostering harmonious community, conflict mediation and skilful communication. Carol is a Certified Hakomi Therapist 

Angela McGee is a Dharma teacher in the tradition of Insight Meditation. She teaches regularly with Melbourne Insight Meditation Group and teaches retreats in Australia and Bali.  Angela is keen to explore how the Dharma teachings can open our hearts, guide our day to day  lives and deepen our connection to all of life.  She is a psychotherapist in private practice in Melbourne and has also taught Yoga for over 30 years in the tradition of Krishnamacharya.

Robyn Gibson has been practising and studying meditation for 35  years, and teaching since 2016. Her teaching explores the ‘two wings of awakening’, serenity and insight, the importance of both in practice, and how their cultivation allows us to live a wiser and more ethical life. Robyn’s teaching is also informed by her printmaking practice, and yoga and nature-based practices. 

This retreat includes:

  • Sitting, walking and standing meditations
  • Optional yoga asana
  • Private and group interviews
  • Questions and inquiry with teachers
  • Dharma talks
  • Instructions for meditation
  • Mindfulness work period
  • Free time

Cost & Bookings:

Camping (own tent) – $890 + dana. Click here to book.

Twin room – $1090 + dana. Click here to book.

Single room – $1590 + dana. Click here to book.

If you’re not able to book with any of the above links, you can choose a different room type or join the wait list here. 

Enquiries: retreats@melbourneinsightmeditation.org

 

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