RETREAT CALENDAR

Thank you from my heart for a truly wonderful yoga retreat weekend. My mind, body and soul feel lovingly nurtured and recharged! Thank you Athill and Sarah for all of the superb yoga sessions. They were all interesting and varied.

Just spent a blissful weekend at Happy Buddha and am already planning my next trip…There is just the right balance of organised activities and free time and I loved that there was no pressure to attend everything. I felt like I had the best of both worlds with a lot of privacy but also the opportunity to connect with others.

This retreat I would fully recommend ... it was just amazing in every way. Along with my sister we were fortunate to have sunshine & surrounded by happy people. We came home relaxed, energised and joyful! Thank you to all the Happy Buddha team - you all went "above & beyond"!

I had an awesome time. Such a beautiful location, great facilities and staff. The yoga, meditation and drumming was fun and relaxing. The massage was the best! And it was amazing to meet such nice kind people who attended also!

This experience was probably the best thing I’ve done for myself in forever. The groups were amazing. The food beyond amazing! The drumming circle was the most fun I’ve ever had sitting down and the place itself is beautiful….I’m planning to go again as soon as possible. Absolutely recommend this for anyone who needs a tune up and even those that don’t recognise they need it. A truly enriching experience with so many benefits!

Happy Buddha Retreats provided everything that I didn't know I was looking for!!! The retreat was put together in such a synchronous and harmonious way, that it left all of us - who started out as strangers - feeling like we had known each other forever! Everyone seemed to have found a little piece of themselves that they didn't know they were searching for. And I returned home with a renewed sense of motivation to take on life's challenges with grace and a smile.

Magic couple of days which I can barely fault. Highly recommended. Accomm, yoga, drumming, intentions, activities, food, staff... all 10/10. Go treat yourself.

I had the best time this weekend at the retreat! It was literally life changing for me. The energy, the food, the meditations and the connection with the group and teachers were a completely blessing! Thank you Happy Buddha, I definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone I know! ❤️

I had the most beautiful, serene and happy experience at this retreat. I felt a sense of calm from the moment I stepped inside and felt comfortable throughout the retreat to enjoy myself, practice at my own pace and chat with the group. The facilitation was magical. So kind, supportive and vibrant....

I have completely reset and I came home feeling revived and have been practicing everyday, chanting my Mantra and meditating to keep this going into my day to day life.

Thank you to your lovely volunteers and a particular shout out to Melanie, our facilitator, for being so talented, warm and genuine - she really made it a fabulous experience. I have recommended Happy Buddha to all the friends I have met in the days since and will come again myself soon!

After wanting to go here for over a year I finally got my Inner Joy retreat. It. Was. Amazing!!! The accommodation was better than I anticipated. The food was amazing. The classes accessible to novice and advanced alike. I absolutely loved the Drumming Circle. The location is stunning. I highly recommend this retreat for anyone looking for a yoga-inspired getaway. I am planning my next visit.

A 5 star soul discovery journey! I attended this retreat with my best friend to spend some time together…but we got far more out of this retreat. It surprised us! The beautiful facilitator provided a path to understanding ourselves in such a short time. The best therapy I’ve had and I’ve had a lot in my 50 years. Booking in every year for a life-reset!

Exactly as advertised and better. Excellent staff, excellent rooms and shared spaces, delicious food and classes to suit beginners and experienced yoga and meditation practitioners. Will be going back there.

All the teachers were unique and lovely. I felt welcomed by all and the surroundings were just breathtaking.
The food was to die for!! I honestly just felt my soul was lighter walking out of Happy Buddha...

We had a fantastic retreat group and the food, activities (yoga and meditation) and the sunrise were all amazing.Highly recommended if you want to feel more grounded and unwind. Cheers.

The retreat transformed how I was feeling mentally and physically, from exhausted and weighed down with many things on my mind to feeling energised, lighter and replenished. The food was divine, the yoga classes were spot on (perfect for any ability and energy level), comfortable room (I slept the best I have in a long time), the facilitator was kind and knowledgeable and guided the retreat with well thought activities and combined with the beautiful natural surroundings it was the perfect package.

The silent retreat was an extremely relaxing & restorative experience, & because it's only 2 nights it was doable and accessible. A very nice mix of yin yoga, meditation, quick dip in the pool, and mindful nature walk. Best if you're open to some self-exploration and self-reflection, and open to learn a bit more about meditation. Loved my time and will be back.

An amazing experience and beautiful staff - thank you for the wonderful insight and teachings 🙏🏼

I recently attended the Women's Retreat which was easily the most amazing, empowering, relaxing and moving experience of my life. I highly recommend to all women as an essential element of self care. The space was so beautiful, surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Mountains. The food was phenomenal. All the tea you can drink. The teachers who led the yoga sessions were all so wonderful and brought their own individual spirit to the practice.

This was a wonderful short retreat, well organised, comfortable accommodation, lovely scenery, relaxing ambiance, wholesome food and fantastic teachers. I wished it was longer, however, I could see a tangible difference to my inner self within just 24hrs. Thank you to the Happy Buddha team!

This was exactly what I needed. Two days of rest, ease, nourishment and movement with lovely humans. The yoga was wonderful - fun, playful, nurturing, extending - with several classes each day in different styles and different teachers. They each had their own unique style and approach, which kept things interesting and light.

There is a real warmth about the facilitator that is very unique and welcoming.\I would recommend this to anyone wishing to reconnect with themselves or get a break from smart devices and the constantly busy world we live in today!! Thanks so much to all the team at Happy Buddha Retreats 😀🙏

Loved the retreat! The faciliator Pete was so caring and compassionate. The food was absolutely delicious!
It was a much needed reset for me to have time away from the phone and learnt many breathing /meditation techniques.

We loved our weekend there. Such a peaceful, authentic venue. Delicious food, beautiful calm atmosphere. Thanks for making this experience possible 🙏🏽

Thank you for a wonderful retreat. I really enjoyed the yoga and the delicious food. My highlight is the drumming with Richard, as always. Also, I’ve really enjoyed Emily’s closing circle. It was wonderful that she adapted a yoga foundations class to accommodate my blind sister. So, thank you thank you thank you.

Plenty of space in the schedule for free time and adventure. Absolutely loved finding my own rhythm with the drums. Beautiful, gentle yoga. My heart is filled and I will be back!

A zero pressure environment where you can carve out some space for yourself and just be. Participate in the classes or nap and recuperate. Either way it's up to you. Beautiful food and comfy beds. Great value for money as well.

What a gorgeous, humbling (and not to mention delicious) weekend retreat. I experienced the silent meditation, tech-free retreat at Happy Buddha and it was the perfect circuit-breaker from the hustle and bustle of constant notifications and checking emails...

The retreat was everything I needed to return back to my chaotic life. I plan on returning again and would love to do it every 6-12 months to keep my mental health and stress levels in check.

Happy Buddha have perfected the formula. There’s a good assortment of activities (all optional), with time to chill out. The food is divine.... It’s a great place to be with yourself or share a great experience with others if that’s your thing.

The retreat is just wonderful! You can't fault anything - just superb. It's a beautiful setting that immediately transports you out of the daily grind into a deeply calm and rewarding weekend inner journey.

My stay at Happy Buddha was one of the best decisions I’ve made! Great location, clean rooms, awesome food and every experience was wonderful. The teachers and volunteers are great and they ensure your stay is a memorable one. I will return for another stay because this one wasn’t enough!

Such a powerful experience with lasting effects. Amazing facilitators and sessions. The setting is a welcoming home in a beautiful natural landscape. Nourishing and delicious food. This place attracts some amazing people. I would love to come back and would highly recommend for someone looking for a deep introspective journey.

Happy Buddha felt like coming home to a familiar peacefulness that had long been suppressed. Happy Buddha is a breath of fresh air. Much gratitude 🙏☺️

Feeling so lucky and grateful to have grabbed a spot in the Inner Joy weekend for some yoga, meditation, drumming, and trees! An absolute must-do and only an hour-ish from Sydney 💕 Thank you thank you thank you!!

Very peaceful and friendly environment, beautiful nature around, cozy warm house, tasty meals, space full of love and amazing people, very caring and wise facilitator. The people who create this space love what they do and you can feel this. I highly recommend this place and I want to come back there.

The 'Journey into Stillness' weekend retreat was truly a soul-enriching experience. The retreat process was easy, streamlined and organic in its unfolding that really brought out clarity and alignment within me.

This was my first experience of a yoga meditation retreat and it has been life changing! I now have the tools to move forward and avoid stress and stay mentally and physically healthy. Plus the food is amazing.

I enjoyed every class, every meal and every conversation I had with the people there. I left feeling so revitalised and full of love and gratitude. Thank you Happy Buddha for a wonderful retreat.

Absolutely loved this experience. I did the silent retreat (journey into stillness) and found it perfect. Facilitator Peter was amazing, beds so comfy, food was incredible. Coupled with toasty warm fires (winter), a beautiful mountains setting and an informative and well planned meditation program, I highly recommend you do this 2 day retreat. I came away so restored and with lots of tools and techniques to continue the journey at home.

If I could use just one word to describe my recent silent meditation weekend retreat, it would be "magical".The lovely people who cooked and served delicious food with such humility, the inspirational facilitator Peter, the intimate group of people I was lucky enough to share silent smiles and nods with, the views, the chickens, the butterflies, the native birds, the cats, the mountain air, the various different meditation sessions, the sounds, the beautiful and eclectic house with reminders everywhere to be present, the arts and crafts, the books, restful sleep each night - everything worked magically to bring back the sparkle in my eyes. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I've done a few retreats now and have recently participated in the weekend silent retreat at Happy Buddha. I found it exactly as advertised. Facilitator was fantastic, skilled and knowledgeable. It was a well-balanced program, catering for the experience and needs of individuals. An excellent way to recharge and refresh. The staff were great, beautiful venue and setting and awesome food. I definitely recommend.

I visited the silent retreat last weekend and it was the best ever! Very peaceful and friendly environment, beautiful nature around, cozy warm house, tasty meal, space full of love and amazing people, very caring and wisdom facilitator John. People who created this space love what they do and you can feel this. I highly recommend this place and I want to come back there.

Rajan is a passionate and supportive teacher who I am blessed to have worked with him over the last few years. I have experienced many physical and spiritual changes thanks to his teachings and programs. Rajan’s open and loving energy is inspiring, he really is a gift to the world.

Rajan’s style of teaching is mentally engaging, fun, and informative and it has been a blessing to be united with some beautiful, like-minded people.

Through Rajan’s Mei Padam and Karalakatai classes, I have gained an increase in inner strength, energy, peace and groundedness. It’s become an important addition to my routine and Rajan teaches with lots of care and devotion.

Absolutely amazing retreat in the gorgeous Blue Mountains. I highly recommend as a quick getaway to really switch off from your daily life. Experience nature, yoga, meditation and clean, healthy, wholesome food. There is beautiful scenery to take in, the people are lovely, the owner is super nice and friendly volunteers who make you feel so welcome. The classes are great, and teachers are supportive especially for first timers 😊. If you want to take a break, and a little time for yourself then book this in!

I have now been twice to Happy Buddha with my partner. There is a welcoming vibe and the staff and volunteers clearly love what they do. The meals are nourishing and fresh, the rooms are quite comfortable and have such a great view of the mountain region. Athil and the team take the time to share their experience and welcome the experience of others and take the time to answer any questions anyone has. I have looked at other retreats but I am so happy at what I am getting here and it’s a new and refreshing experience every time. Thank you!

Plenty of space in the schedule for free time and adventure. Absolutely loved finding my own rhythm with the drums. Beautiful, gentle yoga. My heart is filled and I will be back!

My stay at Happy Buddha was one of the best decisions I’ve made! Great location, clean rooms, awesome food and every experience was wonderful. The teachers and volunteers are great and they ensure your stay is a memorable one. I will return for another stay because this one wasn’t enough!