Postal Address:
PO Box 9163
Wyee. NSW 2259.
Ph: (02) 43551058
Mob: 0418292659

For it is one thing to see
the land of peace from a wooded ridge . . . and
another to tread the road that leads to it. AUGUSTINE


Owners : Gillian Vaughan & Barry Vaughan

Private accommodation retreat which can be hired out to small groups (30 guest maximum) for their own use to relax in the peaceful surroundings or for workshops, seminars or classes. Like-minded groups can take advantage of the private, bush setting to enjoy relaxing getaways with friends and associates. We have diverse interests ourselves and welcome positive, free-thinking people to enjoy and utilize this great venue. Over the years we have had groups teaching workshops on massage, American Indian philosophies, Wiccan/Pagan festivals, Tantra teachings, Energy healing, Re-birthing, Meditation, Yoga and drumming weekends.



The retreat is ecofriendly, solar powered and fully self sufficient in its nature. Giving you a total experience of being away from it all in a sustainable living retreat where we ask you to learn more by being aware of all your power, water and resource usage.



Availability calendar for the retreat......See if the date you want is free 

Upcoming Workshop Program

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"Hawaiian Heartworks LomiLomi Massage"

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"Level One"

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th Feb 2010 - 3 day workshop

"A wonderful nurturing, nourishing and soul fulfilling weekend. Thankyou for teaching us such a valuable technique and for anabling us to grow within ourselves. A beautiful detox for mind, body and soul." Thankyou. Erin
"A truly joyful experience to de-tox and cleanse the whole body while learning a wonderful new healing massage technique." GV.
"Wonderful feel from the first arrival - covered a lot of material while still keeping it fun and light hearted." Leif.



Often we want to explore a new skill or treat ourselves to a special experience, but are put off by the thought that it may be beyond our ability or won't give us any ongoing value. Well I think we all need to be pampered occasionally and I think it is great to learn new things, so here is a weekend where you can achieve both.... Heartworks Lomi Lomi massage is one of the most luxurious massages you could ever wish to receive, it is simple and non strenuous to learn & give. The beautiful thing about our course is that you get to spend 3 days in an idyllic bush land retreat, being looked after with beautiful gourmet meals, sharing great fun company, taught by highly trained facilitators whilst giving and especially receiving lots and lots of wonderful massages all weekend........ahhhhhh There is time to lie in the sun, bush walking or just watch the wallabies graze on the lawn...but most of all you will be nurturing yourself. After all this beautiful self indulgence, you will have a wonderful skill that you can share with friends & relatives or there is even the possibility to earn a little extra money from home giving massages. Anything is possible. Heartworks Lomi Lomi is a wonderful massage that incorporates the awareness of energy healing through the hands, it can be combined with many other modalities to increase and compliment your skill range if you already work in this area. A wonderful way to celebrate a wedding anniversary or give as a gift to a special friend or family member.

Come and experience how to give a Hawaiian style massage in a hands-on healing & learning residential workshop.
Heartworks Lomi Lomi works with opening the heart using hands, breathing, rhythm and energy flow. Using the hands as the instruments of the heart, you can open up on all levels, to let go of the old and make room for the new energy and love.

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"Level Two"

November 2010 - 4 day workshop

Expand on the teachings of LEVEL 1 to take your massage further and expand your own heart to share the loving touch in a pure and honest healing massage.
The Heartworks Lomi Lomi method is a form of healing therapy that has its roots firmly planted in the intuitive or spiritual core of bodywork.
Using the medium of touch from the heart and inner focus through meditation we can heal ourselves, release the past and embrace the now with an open heart.

Expert tutors, a magical setting, accommodation and all meals provided.

Phone NEMARA for enquiries : 0413275485


Heartworks Lomi Lomi Website

Shamanic Pathways Residential - enter the Sweat Lodge

facilitated by Suzanne Naseby & Yeshi Eperjesi

email: suzanne@wytchyways.com or phone: 0408 200 727

Wytchy Ways Website

Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th MAY 2010

This Shamanic Pathways residential offers men and women an opportunity to walk the ancient path of the shaman while bringing awareness and experience of 21st century living. Contemporary shamanism merges the wealth of shamanic practises, as we know it, passed down through time from countless traditions around the globe. The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is the main activity of this weekend ... but we will be doing much more! Our focus is RELEASE - HEAL - RENEW!

Shamanic Pathways will be strengthening our awareness of and connection to our Energy Body. We will be opening to the deep wisdom of the Old Ones. We will be developing our relationships with our Power Animals and Ally Plants.
Imagine sitting in circle with fellow travellers of the ShamanicPathways ... we will journey together, learn from each other and immerse ourselves in the healing power of Nature.
In this way this weekend will essentially be a soul centred experience, brining conscious connection to the diverse healing powers of nature, spirit energy and the human psyche. While you will be working with others in a community setting it remains a personal practise. Yeshi and Suzanne will incorporate the traditional way of the shaman into creative and intuitive practises that bring wellbeing, guidance, empowerment and the expansion of consciousness.
This will be an experiential weekend designed to offer a progressive and practical introduction to contemporary shamanic practise. We believe these practises can potentially become a way of life, influencing and informing all areas of modern living.
Participants will be introduced to core methods of how shamanic practise can assist us to enter non-ordinary reality for purpose of spiritual fulfilment, problem solving and healing.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony: On Saturday we will be in ceremony all day. We will be energetically connecting with our sacred space, co-creating our lodge, building our altars, preparing the fire and of course the many rounds of ceremonial sweat lodge. Afterwards we will separately share sacred men's and women's business.
The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is an ancient tradition, symbolic of returning to the womb of Mother Earth. The ceremony encompasses both beginnings and endings. Each time we take part in a ceremony, we take a journey to the centre of our being, joined with the others and yet also alone. It is about birth, death and rebirth. It is a place where we can truly engage with the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, in prayer for ourselves and for others. It is a place where we may receive purification, wisdom, insight, understanding and healing. This Ceremony has been practiced for thousands of years across many different lands.

Shamanic journeying: On Sunday we will continue the shaman's journey by exploring the hidden regions of the Otherworlds through shamanic journeying. This experience will be aided by drumming and other trance techniques, to assist us to drop into the shamanic state of consciousness and awaken dormant spiritual abilities, including connections with Nature.

Working with Power Animals: On Sunday we will also work with our Power Animals and Ally Plants, using our journey experiences and the nature of the venue. Many shamanic traditions suggest that we are assisted throughout our lives by the essence of various animals. Discovering and working with these energies can assist us to connect with the essence of Nature as guide, advisor, and healer.

Cost : $500 by 30/4/2010 | $580 after 30/4/2010





" Sacred Sexual Healing "

Discover your true self, sexually and spiritually utilising teachings from the Taoist and Tantric philosophecy.

We are lucky enough to be able to offer our 2 and 4 day workshops privately with just one couple or person at a time, giving you all our attention and a far more personal experience to truely discover your inner God and Goddess.
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We are taking individual students in a 8 week program of weekly sessions (approx 3 hrs each) to discover your own spiritual / sexual path in life.

Bringing about a greater intimacy into your true selves and with others .....INTIMACY....."into me I see"

Our residential workshops are done over a two day or four day period with all meals and accommodation included, you get the comfort and quiet of the retreat all to yourselves, as well as use of pool and other facilities .
We structure the workshop to suit your needs after discussing it with you in a pre-workshop interview. (either in person or by phone)
The individual course is done as weekly visits here with Gillian & Barry, generally they are about 3 hours of exercises, demonstrations & discussion.

"Tantra is not just a collection of techniques to enhance sexual experience. It is a complete science of self-realization, based on the cumulative wisdom of centuries of exploration into the meaning of life and consciousness. Tantra the word means 'to weave' is a set of powerful, transformative tools that can be used to bring new meaning and joy to every aspect of our daily life. You are the lab; the whole experiment is to go on within you. This is not a religion, this is a science. No belief is needed. Only a daringness to experiment is enough; courage to experiment is enough." Osho

For more details go to our workshop page on this link ............. Our Workshops

For more information call Gillian or Barry on (02) 43551058

Check the "Rainbows Reach" Calendar for available Dates.

Your booking is not secure until a deposit/bond has been sent to G & B Vaughan ($100 per day booked)

Situated on 77 acres of native bush land, at the southern end of the Watagan ranges and adjacent to state forest. The retreat sits high on a cleared plateau with bush and native wildlife all around. Peace and quiet as well as privacy. Though still only 10 minutes to the shops.

We are located on the Central Coast (north of Wyong) and just 10 minutes to the F3 freeway and 50 minutes to either Sydney or Newcastle, making it a very accessible venue for this region. Our entry is via a 3.5 km drive on forest road, which gives us our special seclusion.

Accommodation is a fully self-contained 30 bed lodge with 9 bedrooms containing single bunks and double/queen beds (blankets & pillows provided). Large lounge area, dining area & fully equipped kitchen. Two double bathrooms and change room. (BYO linen).

Many facilities are available to guests including the 11 meter ionized & solar heated swimming pool and BBQ gazebo, the 144 sq./m barn (club, activity or seminar room), private meditation room and many fresh water dams and walking trails.

The "BARN" is a beautiful rustic building (144sq/m) with a sound system, 2 wood heaters and lots of atmosphere. Perfect for workshop groups and gatherings.

There is also a small meditation room, situated in the centre of the lawn, perfect for small group meditations, massage, healing or simply having some quiet time .

A very important point, our retreat is fully self-sufficient on tank water and SOLAR POWER, due to this we request that NO electrical items be brought to the retreat without first checking with us. i.e. no hairdryers, electric kettles, toasters or heaters. We ask you to be aware of how you use all powered items, only leave lights on that you need and be aware that the water is pumped via an electric pump as well. When necessary a generator comes on automatically to back-up the solar system.
We live and encourage a minimilist, sustainable lifestyle, using resources wisely.
               There is always power, we just use it wisely.                

Activities are endless depending on the needs of the workshop & individuals. The retreat is clothing optional (by arrangement only) and can usually accommodate most requests. Bush walking, mountain biking, meditation, vision questing, yoga, massage, spiritual healing & solitude are all available by arrangement. There are no structured or set activities everyday, we try to work to the needs of our guests. We tailor our workshops to your individual requirements.

Meals can be BYO or provided by arrangement. All cooking facilities are provided, fully equipped kitchen, gas BBQ, wood fire oven.

Regular visits from local wildlife of all kinds, the red-neck wallabies are a particular favorite.

ACCOMMODATION RATES

Basic "budget" accommodation rates are "$80.00 per guest for a 2 day/night minimum stay" & a daily $40.00 rate thereafter (all prices and availability on application). Self serve vegetarian catered meals can be provided from $40.00 per person per day ...click here for full catering details. As we are designed as a group facility there is a 6 guest minimum on any booking. Please inquire if you have a special request. Extra charges apply for individual services i.e. massage, healing, readings. A deposit/bond of $100 per day booked is required to secure your booking, this is returned to you after full payment for stay and if no damage is done to property & it is left fairly clean and tidy. This is non-refundable if booking is cancelled less than 2 months before booking date (may be transfered if another booking is made, by special request). Full payment for your stay should be made before or in cash on arrival - if group catering is required, then 50% of that payment is to be made 1 week prior to stay. We are very flexible in assisting you with your booking, please ring and we can discuss your needs. Email me for an information pack.

Click here to open the Complete Information Pack with rates, guidelines, meals & bedroom layout. (in PDF)


Please make all cheques payable to B Vaughan.

The retreat is accessible via an UNSEALED 3.5 km bush road in 2 WD vehicle, in dry conditions. The road can become muddy in very wet conditions, please call the retreat if you are unsure when arriving. Map available via email on request.
The local township of Wyee is only 8 km away and is on the rail line for those travelling by train, pickup arranged on request.
The local beach is only 15 minutes away to the east at Budgewoi or the clothing optional Birdie Beach is only 20 minutes NE.

This retreat facilities are changing everyday, Barry and Gillian Vaughan purchased the property in 1997 and are working to create their dream of a spiritual centre to accommodate small intimate groups of like-minded people working towards a more enlightened and loving planet.



Rainbows Reach Retreat as seen by Google Earth........ cool eh !

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Rainbows Reach Retreat : PO Box 9163, Wyee 2259. Phone : (02) 43551058

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