Retreats

Take a break in the middle of your week and join us for a special Midday Pause & Check‑In at The Oasis in honour of R U OK? Day.

Drop in any time to enjoy a calm, welcoming space designed for rest, creativity and gentle connection. Come on your own or with a friend and stay for ten minutes or settle in for longer.

There’s no program and no schedule. Simply arrive and make the space your own.

What to expect

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with:

• Warm herbal tea on arrival
• Reflection and meditation resources
• Creative tools – paper, pens, colouring pencils
• Friendship‑bracelet station to make something for someone you care about

You’re welcome to chat, create, colour, journal, or simply enjoy a quiet moment away from the pace of the day. Peaceful spaces across the grounds will also be open if you prefer stillness and solitude.

There is no cost to participate.

Visiting Midday Pause & Check In

Enter through the archway gate on Mount Street (between 9 and 11 Mount Street, North Sydney) and follow the path to Alma Cottage, located in the centre of the grounds.

You’re welcome to arrive at any time during the session.

Whether you stay for ten minutes or your entire lunch break, Midday Pause & Check In is designed to give you space to pause, reflect and connect in a way that feels right for you.

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