Frequently Asked Questions

What are you terms and conditions?

www.billabongretreat.com.au/terms

Where are you located?

We are 45 minutes North West of Sydney near to Dural and Windsor. See location.

What times are retreats held?

Usually during the week, often from Monday 2pm to Wednesday 11am. You can check availability at reservations form. We occasionally hold weekend retreats which are charged at a premium. The rest of the time the property is used by private groups.

What if there are no dates that I can make?

Please contact us by email so we can try and find a solution.

What types of retreat are available?

All of our retreats happen at the same time and same dates. You simply decide what to do; relaxing on hammocks, reading a book, photography, private practice, yoga or meditation class, taking a stroll or bike-ride, going on a bush walk or watching a film. There are loads of other activities nearby including equestrian, golf, adventure and cultural. Everyone can decide to participate in organised activities as much or as little as you like. If one of you does yoga and the other plays golf then that is fine!

What is included in the basic price of your retreats?

Accommodation, station pick up at set time, all food & drinks, all yoga & meditation classes, all yoga equipment, use of bicycles, wellbeing library, yoga practice spaces and cinema. Accommodation upgrades, weekend retreats, linen, private massage & yoga, adventure programs transport costs and carbon offsets are all optional extras. See packages for costs.

What is the accommodation like and will I have to share?

We have a variety of accommodation types ranging from walk-in powered tents with proper beds, cottage twin rooms with shared bathroom, ensuite water view twins with balcony and quad ensuite water-view room with balcony. Included within voucher retreats are a bed in a twin-share room or , if you choose, your own walk-in tent.

If you come with someone then you can opt to share a room with them (groups up to 4). If you are on your own you will be allocated a room share person of the same sex. You can pay to specify your own room or to guarantee an ensuite water view room.

All of our rooms are clean and simply with beautiful bush views. All beds are singles. All rooms have fans, insect screens, heaters and are well insulated. Beds have doonas, pillows, blankets and hot water bottles. All bathrooms have complimentary biodegradable shampoo, hand wash, body wash and conditioner for you to use (but not take away!).

What should I bring?

Linen - single fitted sheet, single top sheet, pillow case and towel or hire on arrival for $15.
Water-bottle - no packaged water is allowed. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
Comfortable Clothes - loose fitting clothes for yoga practice
Shoes - enclosed shoes some of the paths around the property
Please do not bring any food, alcohol, packaged drinks, drugs, tobacco.
Laptops and mobile phones should only be used in consideration and in bedrooms. There is no wifi.

Is the retreat available for hire?

Yes you can hire Billabong Retreat for you and your friends for a private health & wellbeing retreat. Note no alcohol or parties are permitted. You can also bring a small group and run your own classes and workshops whilst we take care of all catering and housekeeping. www.billabongretreat.com.au/hire

Travel by train or public transport?

Free station pick up is offered to all guests of our own retreats that book pick up at least 7 days in advance and are available for collection at Vineyard station (Western Line from Central) at 2pm of the start date of the retreat. For information see www.cityrail.info . If you cant make this time we suggest a taxi to Riverstone and then a taxi (Taxi number 0408 978251). Taxis take 10 minutes to the retreat but are not always the easiest to get. www.billabongretreat.com.au/location

Is the retreat suitable for children?

Our retreats are not suitable for children under 12 years.

Who is the yoga suitable for ?

Yoga is suitable for all persons of all ages and all levels of health. Yoga is all about the individual so there is always a yoga practice that is right for you. The question is understanding what that practice is. One size does not fit all. You will learn to do a yoga practice that is suitable for you.

Is Billabong retreat suitable for mobility impaired persons ?

Unfortunately as a bush retreat Billabong Retreat is situated on a rock escarpment and many buildings are only accessible by stairs. However please contact us so that we can discuss the option of access or otherwise a yoga program at your home.

What is the food like and what about dietary needs ?

All our food is vegetarian homemade locally sourced food that is delicious, nutritious and yummy. Our retreats are not intense detox or cleansing retreats that require specialist equipment and facilities. We can cater for gluten, sugar & dairy free easily. Vegans will have a few less choices.

Eco Retreat

We are a fully certified eco-retreat so take our impact on the environment very seriously. We are self sufficient for water and waste disposal and operate a bio-pod worm farm waste water system. It is very important that only biodegradable waste is put down the toilets and sinks. Water is restricted to 50 litres of rain water per person per day. With short showers this amount is ample. We also have a solar hot water heating system and a grid connected photovoltaic electricity generating system. We aim to minimise recycling and landfill waste and we compost all our food waste.

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	Frequently Asked Questions What are you terms and conditions? www.billabongretreat.com.au/terms Where are you located? We are 45 minutes North West of Sydney near to Dural and Windsor. See location. What times are retreats held? Usually during the week, often from Monday 2pm to Wednesday 11am. You can check availability at reservations form. We occasionally hold weekend retreats which are charged at a premium. The rest of the time the property is used by private groups. What if there are no dates that I can make? Please contact us by email so we can try and find a solution. What types of retreat are available? All of our retreats happen at the same time and same dates. You simply decide what to do; relaxing on hammocks, reading a book, photography, private practice, yoga or meditation class, taking a stroll or bike-ride, going on a bush walk or watching a film. There are loads of other activities nearby including equestrian, golf, adventure and cultural. Everyone can decide to participate in organised activities as much or as little as you like. If one of you does yoga and the other plays golf then that is fine! What is included in the basic price of your retreats? Accommodation, station pick up at set time, all food & drinks, all yoga & meditation classes, all yoga equipment, use of bicycles, wellbeing library, yoga practice spaces and cinema. Accommodation upgrades, weekend retreats, linen, private massage & yoga, adventure programs transport costs and carbon offsets are all optional extras. See packages for costs. What is the accommodation like and will I have to share? We have a variety of accommodation types ranging from walk-in powered tents with proper beds, cottage twin rooms with shared bathroom, ensuite water view twins with balcony and quad ensuite water-view room with balcony. Included within voucher retreats are a bed in a twin-share room or , if you choose, your own walk-in tent. If you come with someone then you can opt to share a room with them (groups up to 4). If you are on your own you will be allocated a room share person of the same sex. You can pay to specify your own room or to guarantee an ensuite water view room. All of our rooms are clean and simply with beautiful bush views. All beds are singles. All rooms have fans, insect screens, heaters and are well insulated. Beds have doonas, pillows, blankets and hot water bottles. All bathrooms have complimentary biodegradable shampoo, hand wash, body wash and conditioner for you to use (but not take away!). What should I bring? Linen - single fitted sheet, single top sheet, pillow case and towel or hire on arrival for $15. Water-bottle - no packaged water is allowed. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Comfortable Clothes - loose fitting clothes for yoga practice Shoes - enclosed shoes some of the paths around the property Please do not bring any food, alcohol, packaged drinks, drugs, tobacco. Laptops and mobile phones should only be used in consideration and in bedrooms. There is no wifi. Is the retreat available for hire? Yes you can hire Billabong Retreat for you and your friends for a private health & wellbeing retreat. Note no alcohol or parties are permitted. You can also bring a small group and run your own classes and workshops whilst we take care of all catering and housekeeping. www.billabongretreat.com.au/hire Travel by train or public transport? Free station pick up is offered to all guests of our own retreats that book pick up at least 7 days in advance and are available for collection at Vineyard station (Western Line from Central) at 2pm of the start date of the retreat. For information see www.cityrail.info . If you cant make this time we suggest a taxi to Riverstone and then a taxi (Taxi number 0408 978251). Taxis take 10 minutes to the retreat but are not always the easiest to get. www.billabongretreat.com.au/location Is the retreat suitable for children? Our retreats are not suitable for children under 12 years. Who is the yoga suitable for ? Yoga is suitable for all persons of all ages and all levels of health. Yoga is all about the individual so there is always a yoga practice that is right for you. The question is understanding what that practice is. One size does not fit all. You will learn to do a yoga practice that is suitable for you. Is Billabong retreat suitable for mobility impaired persons ? Unfortunately as a bush retreat Billabong Retreat is situated on a rock escarpment and many buildings are only accessible by stairs. However please contact us so that we can discuss the option of access or otherwise a yoga program at your home. What is the food like and what about dietary needs ? All our food is vegetarian homemade locally sourced food that is delicious, nutritious and yummy. Our retreats are not intense detox or cleansing retreats that require specialist equipment and facilities. We can cater for gluten, sugar & dairy free easily. Vegans will have a few less choices. Eco Retreat We are a fully certified eco-retreat so take our impact on the environment very seriously. We are self sufficient for water and waste disposal and operate a bio-pod worm farm waste water system. It is very important that only biodegradable waste is put down the toilets and sinks. Water is restricted to 50 litres of rain water per person per day. With short showers this amount is ample. We also have a solar hot water heating system and a grid connected photovoltaic electricity generating system. We aim to minimise recycling and landfill waste and we compost all our food waste.