Silver Wattle orchard in springtime.
Lake George Spring Retreat, (postponed to Sept 2024). Dates tbc. 6 days ,5 nights, at Silver Wattle Retreat Centre, on the shores of the enigmatic Lake George, NSW.
Morning workshops, afternoons free for writing, pre dinner readings, will allow you to sink deep into the essence of your writing. In the simple surrounds of this Quaker retreat we will take inspiration from the Quaker principles of truth, peace, acceptance and uniqueness, as we drill down into the heart of our writing. Fly into Canberra, bus or train to Bungendore, or bring your car.
Price: Early Bird $1495 (pay before July 15) includes all meals, accomodation and tuition, pick up from Bungendore if required.
Regular $1595, ( pay after July 15) includes all meals, accomodation and tuition, pick up from Bungendore if required.
A deposit of $650 will reserve your place.
For for payment details and more info, contact Jan here
Single rooms, share bathroom, all meals provided and sourced from home grown organic produce. Workshops in the meeting room. Meals in the airy dining room. Readings by the outdoor fire or in the library.
Bush walks in the area including the walks to the lake, the labyrinth, orchard, gardens.
Close to the historic town of Bungendore with its well preserved colonial buildings, farmers markets, cafes, galleries, boutique shops and wineries.
Lake George
‘Lake George (Weerera) is an endorheic lake, as it has no outflow of water to rivers and oceans. The name Weereewa means “bad water” and it was bestowed upon Lake George because, even when full, the lake is one of the saltiest bodies of water in inland NSW, almost as saline as seawater. The lake is steeped in mystery due to its seemingly unexplained large rises and falls in water height and urban myths have been attributed to these events; it is very shallow and can turn dangerous when winds whip up swells. Lake George is thought to be one of the world’s oldest lakes; it is shallow and has a history of dramatically fluctuating water levels, despite having no outlet.’
http://www.geomaps.com.au/scripts/lakegeorge.php
Silver Wattle is at 1063 Lake Road, Bungendore NSW, at the northern most reach of Lake Road. Although some GPS will try to take you there from another direction, the only entrance to Lake Road is off Bungendore Road (see map)
