Sacred Union is a program for single men and women, as well as couples. Too often we segregate into men's retreats and women's retreats, rather than celebrate the dynamism that occurs when femininity and masculinity dance together.
Integrating the masculine and feminine polarities is one of the most enduring and difficult challenges we are tasked with.
This 2 day retreat is designed to help heal parental relationships and repair intergenerational wounds.
It aims to enhance partnerships as well as better prepare singles for future relationships.
Thirdly, it focuses on helping you as an individual find right relationship with your feminine and masculine energies.
It can be taken as a therapy retreat for an individual or couple, as well as a group experience for those who learn best from interacting with a range of people.
Womens Retreats Australia / Mens Retreats Australia
Mother Wound / Father Wound
We explore the relationship we have with our parents, being one of the most impactful experiences on how we view the masculine and feminine.
We receive a fatal imprint in childhood, at the time of our greatest plasticity, of our passive impressionism, of our helplessness before suggestion... But to place all responsibilities upon them is wrong too. If they gave us handicaps, they also gave us their courage, their obstinacy, their sacrifices, their moments of strength. - Anaïs Nin
Intergenerational Patterns
This program delves into how our culture and transgenerational patterns offer challenges and strengths when it comes to shucking off the lower self and accentuating the divine feminine and masculine.
It has always seemed to me that I had to answer questions which fate had posed to my forefathers, and which had not yet been answered, or as if I had to complete, or perhaps continue, things which previous ages had left unfinished. - Carl Jung
Balanced Relationship
Our education, messages from society, peers and family, all tend to push us towards accepting quite narrow and often skewed ideas about what makes for healthy masculinity and femininity. Relationships are often the best vehicle for us to rethink these ideas and replace them with a higher ideal and greater self-responsibility.
We fall in love hoping we won't find in another what we know is in ourselves, all the cowardice, weakness, laziness, dishonesty, compromise & stupidity. - Alain de Botton
Integrating Masculine and Feminine Energies
Carl Jung described the animus as the unconscious masculine side of a woman, and the anima as the unconscious feminine side of a man. Each transcend the personal psyche and invites us to harmonise yin and yang, rather than project, idealise or look to be parentified or rescued. This retreat explores these concepts.
When you make the inner as the outer, and the upper as the lower, and when you make male and female into a single one, so that the male shall not be male, and the female shall not be female: . . . then you will enter [the kingdom]. - Gospel of St Thomas
Non-religious Women’s Retreat
An ideal space to do yoga, meditation or silent contemplation
a quiet, intimate space for small groups, couples or individuals
Chase waterfalls after dark on a spectacular floodlit night walk
within walking distance of the healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Therapy Retreat
Sacred Masculine and Divine Feminine
Program Outline:
Day 1
Sessions will either involve individual or joint activities, counselling and treatments depending on what style of retreat program you decide on and which themes you wish to explore.
We will explore how the collective unconscious provides insight into relating with a partner and recent changes in elevating relationships and growing beyond maladjusted patterns and behaviours in the culture.
A focus of day one will be delving into the nature of masculinity, contrasting toxic and sacred masculinity as well as the journey we each face to integrate and balance our yang impulses.
Morning Session
Mid Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Mid Afternoon Session
Depending on the weather and your energy levels, you can use this time to take in a nearby bushwalk to our local waterfall. Alternatively, you might indulge in some art activities or enjoy one of the more physical activities we host (mountain biking / stand up paddleboarding).
Dinner (or the option for you to take in one of the local dining facilities)
Optional evening activities
Day 2
Morning Session
Mid Morning Session
Lunch
Afternoon Session
Mid Afternoon Session
A major focus of day two will be delving into the nature of femininity, contrasting toxic and divine femininity as well as the journey we each face to integrate and balance our yin impulses.
The activities and learning takes more of an emotional approach rather than the rational approach of day one.
Optional session with a bibliotherapist. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
Included in your package is an optional stand up paddleboarding session, mountain bike ride or bush walk at the end of day 1 of your program (weather permitting).
Cost: $590 for a 2 day program * $50 discount for a weekday program
Inclusions: Accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW
“The repression of the feminine has led to a planet on the edge of collapse. The re-emergence is going to be a dance to behold.” ― Clare Dakin
The Divine Masculine is emerging. He holds sacred space for his truth. He breathes with integral strength of beauty and vulnerability. He lives from his heart.
What a wonderful little place to recenter! I was warmly welcomed and was shown to my cute little cabin that was warm, cute and cosy. Over the course of two days I gained so much clarity around my circumstances back home with the guidance of Marcus and his workbooks, numerology and astrology readings which really confirmed how important it is to stay in alignment with who you are and how your chart and numbers can show you this then on to Ginny who is such a warm beautiful soul that is so easy to connect with on all levels. I was given a beautiful tarot reading and the best reiki session I have ever had! If you need a break or help with the direction your life is going this is the place for you :)- Christina H.
Memoir Writing Retreat
When I arrived at your retreat space to work individually with you I had a draft of my story which to me seemed a little dull and probably incomplete. The question of bigger narratives revealed itself as we discussed my life events and also explored other tools focusing on the idea that we each have a life path we explore. You helped me to identify themes that I had barely thought of. With unsurpassed patience, you read through my draft word by word and along the way you shared insights that now “must” be included in the book - they are all so vital. Now as I look back over this week, I am in absolute awe of the themes you have highlighted. I have work to do - but I am excited and can’t wait to begin to incorporate them! Marcus, you have given me such a valuable gift - I feel uplifted because of the “truths” we discovered together and emboldened by your words as I embark on this next stage. I greatly appreciate all that you have given me and your great generosity of spirit, - Ros.
Small Business Development
After taking part in the Writes of passage 'Birth your Business' retreat in the lovely setting of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, I can't speak highly enough of Marcus and his program. I was so impressed and grateful to Marcus for his thorough mentorship as he offers a fountain of experience and information about getting your business off the ground and into the digital world. If you have a business idea that you would like to share with the world but are confused about how to get started than this is the program you need to take. - Anthony M
Life Purpose Retreat
We had a great weekend attending the Life Purpose Retreat. Such a pleasure to meet people like Marcus and Ginny. Both of them are very experienced and provide a lot of knowledge to help you out and give you some clarity on your new path way. - Tal G.
Blue Mountains Wellness Retreat
I recently participated in a two-day writer's retreat at Katoomba, which Marcus readily adapted to my circumstances. I've found Marcus to be insightful and easy to talk with and in seeking a different way of expressing my life thoughts, has enhanced and encouraged me. I'm planning on having ongoing consultations with Marcus. I recommend him to any other writers. - Peter H
Finding Your Purpose Retreat
Marcus was very helpful in getting me to understand why various parts of my life had impacted me the way they had, and how to move forward in the best way possible for not only myself but those in my close relationships. - Nic E
Creative Retreat
The retreat was exactly what I needed. My facilitator was calming and knowledgeable. I felt completely heard and understood. The round dwelling house is filled with heart warming art, books, cards and yoga/meditation items. I decided to switch off from the outside world and found a wealth of various teachings on my consciousness journey. The fresh wholesome food provided was delicious. I was also given plenty of time to myself to soak everything in my own time. I will definitely be back for many of the other events or retreats available here. I highly recommend it. ~ Sage M
Instead of gaming love, master the game of love by understanding your core needs and the stumbling blocks between you and a lasting, enriching connection.
Our self-love retreat is ideal for singles working on relationship patterns and for those who could use some self care and greater appreciation for who they are & what they have to offer the world.
A holistic retreat involving creative expression, life guidance, relationship exploration & a range of activities such as astrology/numerology readings, tarot, breathwork, transpersonal counselling & more.
