Come Home to Yourself

A Day of just Being, Rest and Nourishment in the Dandenong Ranges

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and gift yourself a day of rejuvenation, connection and nourishment in the beautiful surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges.

Join naturopaths Daniel Cerny and Shiho Mafune for a nourishing day retreat combining mindfulness, meditation, gentle movement, Qigong and delicious, wholesome food.

In the busyness of modern life, it is easy to become caught up in doing, caring for others and meeting endless responsibilities. Without realising it, we can lose touch with ourselves — our needs, our feelings and the things that truly matter.

This day is an invitation to pause.

To reset. To take a breath. To soften. To listen to yourself again.

Through gentle movement, guided mindfulness meditation and time in nature, we will explore ways to reconnect with your inner resources, create space around the demands of daily life and rediscover a sense of balance, freedom and connection.

You don’t need to achieve anything or be any particular way. Simply come as you are and allow yourself the time and space to be present.

Share nourishing food, connect with like-minded people and enjoy the simple pleasure of slowing down. Daniel and Shiho will draw on their personal and clinical experience to share practical ways of bringing mindfulness and the nourishing benefits of food into everyday life.

Our hope is that you leave feeling refreshed, supported and more connected to yourself, with simple practices you can carry gently back into your daily life.

What your day includes

• Gentle movement and Qigong — explore your natural range of movement, listen to your body and discover what feels good for you.

• Guided mindfulness meditation — slow down, settle into the present moment and reconnect with your inner resources.

• Meaningful connection — spend time with like-minded people in a welcoming, relaxed and supportive environment.

• Nourishing food — enjoy delicious, wholesome snacks and lunch thoughtfully prepared by Daniel and Shiho, drawing on their knowledge of nutrition and naturopathy.

• Rest and renewal in nature — take time to breathe, wander, rest and enjoy the restorative beauty of the Dandenong Ranges.

• Practical wisdom for everyday life — explore simple ways to bring mindfulness, self-care and food as medicine into your everyday routine.

A little space, just for you

You spend so much of your life doing, giving and responding to what is needed. This is an opportunity to give something back to yourself.

Not because you need fixing, or because you are not doing enough, but because you deserve moments of rest, nourishment and connection, too.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this special day together.

“We must become the change we want to see.” — Mahatma Gandhi