Events

This retreat will have two parts: April 18-23, and April 24-28.

RETURN TO THE ROOT OF THE ROOT OF THE ROOT OF THE SELF 

DON'T GO AWAY, COME NEAR. 

DON'T BE FAITHLESS, BE FAITHFUL. 

FIND THE ANTIDOTE IN THE VENOM. 

COME TO THE ROOT OF THE ROOT OF YOURSELF. 

Rumi 

Earth Water Fire Air Dancing in Peace Thursday 18 April (arrive mid-afternoon for evening start) - Tuesday 23 April (finish after lunch)

DUPA members $825 / Non-members $855

Spirit of Guidance, Source of all Beauty, and Creator of Harmony       Hazrat Inayat Khan

 We join together in retreat to deepen our life in the reality of LOVE HARMONY AND BEAUTY within and without. We hone our commitment to the dance of life, to joy, to creative expression, to peace, to movement ever TOWARD THE ONE.

WE each recognize this unique and blessed opportunity of retreat. This is a crack in the time of the universe where we choose to journey to enhance growth, enhance vision, and enhance commitment to the Dance of the Soul.  LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN AND DANCE!

 The retreat will include the Dances and Walks of Universal Peace, silent meditation, expressive arts and Soulwork, Zikr, Healing and story.

Come join the caravan of Lovers dancing toward the One!

 Bring celebratory clothes and a gift for the living altar, journal, art supplies, pillow etc.

 Overnight Rest – optional Tuesday afternoon 23 April - Wednesday afternoon 24 April     $115

Whirling Dervish Seminar Wednesday 24 April (evening start) - Sunday 28 April (finish after lunch)     DUPA members $660 / Non-members $690

There is a candle in your heart...

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled.

There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled.

You feel it, don't you?

You feel the separation from the Beloved.  

Invite Him to fill you up, embrace the fire.

Remind those who tell you otherwise that Love comes to you of its own accord,

And the yearning for it cannot be learned in any school.

Rumi

The ancient practice of whirling and SEMA is the focus of this seminar. No experience is necessary. Come prepared to challenge the body heart and soul as we enter the concentration of PIR MEVLANA JELALUDDIN RUMI and the Turn. Please bring socks, turn shoes, skirt and sacred clothes for SEMA.

10% discount for all three options $1440 DUPA members

There are 24 beds, once filled accommodation is in tents

Financial assistance is available to DUPA members through the Fattah Fund

Venue:  Gunnebah Retreat Centre, Murwillumbah, NSW www.gunnebah.com.au Gunnebah is set in view of majestic Mt Warning near Murwillumbah (only 50 minutes from Byron Bay and 35 minutes from the Gold Coast). The accommodation and community spaces are surrounded by subtropical trees and gardens.  The spacious hall is close to a beautiful stream.  Delicious gourmet vegetarian meals will be provided.