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: Barry Vaughan and Gillian 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! We think it's paradise and hope you'll think so too! Upcoming workshop program   "Hawaiian Heartworks Lomi Lomi Massage" "Level One" Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2008 - 3 day workshop (next one 30/1/2009) "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 detox and cleanse the whole body while learning a wonderful new healing massage technique." Gillian. "Wonderful feel from the first arrival - covered a lot of material while still keeping it fun and light hearted " Leif. 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. "Level Two" Thur 27th to Sun 30th November 2008 - 4 day workshop Expand on the teachings of level 1 to take your massage further and expand your own heart to share 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 for enquires :   0413 494 270 Heartworks Lomi Lomi Website (This is NOT a naturist style workshop weekend) Juliet Martine Soul Potential Workshop Get on TRACK, on PATH & on PURPOSE ! 4 Day Intensive Retreat - Thur 9th Oct to Sun 12th 2008   Contact Juliet on Ph:  0413 199 649     http://www.julietmartine.com.au/juliet_martine/retreats.htm   Are you feeling Unhappy, Unfulfilled or Lacking Direction in any area of your life?   When we feel lost, stuck or unfulfilled its because the Life we are living or the Way we are living it is Out of Alignment with the life our Soul WANTS us to be living.   To be happy within ourselves we need to come back into alignment with the guidance and direction of our Soul, to start living the life of HAPPINESS and ABUNDANCE we have come here to enjoy. If you are ready to Reconnect with your Soul, tap into your Higher Purpose and start creating the abundantly Happy & Joyful life you have come here to live, then make your future your #1 TOP PRIORITY and join Juliet for a life-changing 3 Day Retreat to start dreaming new possibilities and live your Greater Potential! There is so much more to you that you are yet to discover about yourself. To create a future filled with abundant happiness & joy, being all that you have come here to be, living the life you have come here to live to the fullest of your potential, you must first connect with the fullness of who you really are within the core of your being. This retreat creates the space for you to do this, and provides the help you need to show you the way forward with clarity and direction.   During this wonder-filled, fun, highly explorative & experiential retreat you will:     * Be taken on a powerful journey to Reconnect with your Soul Self             * Gain clarity as to your Higher Purpose             * Be shown how to tap into your Higher Guidance on a daily basis               * Learn the 6 Steps to Living in Alignment with your Soul Purpose             * Discover how to instantly clear the One BIGGEST Most Common Blockage preventing every person from Attracting what they Want into their life &             * learn the Single MOST IMPORTANT Key to creating lasting Happiness & Fulfillment each and every day. At the end of the weekend you will come away having a stronger Connection with your  True Self, feeling a greater sense of Clarity & Direction, and feel more empowered & better equipped to start Attracting into your Life that which your Heart Desires - guaranteed. If you are not completely satisfied at the end of the weekend simply say so and you will receive a full refund. Make this the year you start enjoying abundant Health, Wealth & Happiness on all levels and step into being the Conscious Creator of your Life.                        Bring a friend and receive a further 10% discount.                  Payment plans available if required. Bodhran Drumming Workshop  with Kevin Kelly PH : 0423 909 368  Fri 7th to Sun 9th November 2008 All tuition, meals & accommodation included for $600 . A unique opportunity to expand your musical skills playing not only the irish drum but including all that nature provides in our beautifull bushland setting. Making music with the trees, water and all that surrounds us. Allowing the music to take you on your own personal journey of discovery. Kevin has been a professional musician and teacher for many years and has a passionate love of music to share with you , visit his website to learn more about him at http://www.bodhranworld.com/ Click here for REGISTRATION FORM Contact: Gillian Vaughan  PO Box 9163 Wyee 2259 NSW Phone: 0418292659 or (02) 43551058   Email:  gillian@rainbowsreachretreat.com.au "Intimate Life Liberation" 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 weekend workshops privately with just one couple at a time, giving you all our attention and a far more personal experience to truely discover your inner God and Goddess. OR We are taking individual students in a 9 week program of weekly sessions (approx 3- 4 hrs each) to discover your own spiritual / sexual path in life. Bringing about a greater intimacy into your true selves and with others ......."into me I see" The couples weekend workshop is done over a two day period with all meals and accommodation included, you get the comfort and quiet of the lodge 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. The individual course is done as weekly visits here with either Gillian or Barry (or both) generally they are about 3 or 4 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 very 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 detailed information call Gillian or Barry on (02) 43551058 KHADRO School of Chi Nei Tsang Taoist Deep Organ Abdominal Massage & Chi Kung Five Day Practitioner Training Sessions.         "A unique opportunity to train in Australia with an internationally respected Senior Taoist Instructor" "Level 1" Khadro Foundation Chi Nei Tsang 2009 and "Level 2" Khadro Global Body Attitude 2009        EACH course is run as a Residental retreat over 5 days/nights with all tuition, meals and accommodation included in the $1400.00 fee. (discount available to return students) Levels 1 & 2 can be done back to back. Led by Khadro......Senior Taoist Instructor Master Chia’s Universal Tao During these workshops you will learn: • Iron Shirt Chi Kung, the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation, the Five Elemental Forces and Inner Smile Meditation, The Bone Marrow Nei Kung and Healing Buddha Palms Chi Kung • A full body detoxifying routine • Manual techniques to improve digestion and assimilation and alleviate constipation • Dietary balance to improve, prevent and help reverse hypoglycemia and diabetes • How to deal with abdominal pain including irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, endometriosis and fibroids • Pre and post surgery treatments for scar tissue and adhesions as well as techniques to improve prolapsed bladder and uterus • How to ameliorate chronic back problems caused by visceral imbalance • How to perform a 1 hour Khadro Chi Nei Tsang treatment on yourself and others by the end of the training Click here for more detailed course information. For more information on Khadro see her website at .... www.khadro.com Contact: Gillian Vaughan  PO Box 9163 Wyee 2259 NSW Phone: 0418292659 or (02) 43551058   Email:  gillian@rainbowsreachretreat.com.au Check the "Rainbows Reach" Calendar for available Dates. Your booking is not secure until $150 deposit has been sent to G.Vaughan  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. We live and encourage a minimalist lifestyle for all. When necessary a generator comes on automatically to back-up the solar system. 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 available. 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 $150 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 (or may be transfered if another booking is made). 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 as seen by Google Earth . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rainbows Reach Retreat : PO Box 9163, Wyee 2259. Phone : (02) 43551058 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~