The Silent Hike October 2024

An opportunity to go beneath the noise and open the senses to silence. This is an invitation to an overnight hike in one of Victoria's wild places, where we can be with nature in community.

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Event Details

This is a small group mens' work process over 3 sessions which include an in person introductory circle, a weekend adventure (Saturday morning to Sunday evening) and a follow up in person session. To be eligible to attend you must be able to commit to all three parts of the process and in relatively good physical shape.

• Preparation session: Monday September 30th, 7:30p.m. to 9:00pm - Fairfield Uniting Church
• Weekend session: Saturday October 26th and Sunday October 27th - Location to be advised
• Integration Session: Tuesday November 12th 7:30p.m. to 9:00pm - Fairfield Uniting Church
• Price: $440 (GST Inc)

Part 1 - Preparation session

Monday September 20th, 2024

In this session we meet as a group for the first time and start the process of forming the group. We learn about the process of deep listening and share our hopes and inspiration for coming on the journey. This session will follow the format of other men's groups where we can continue the process of listening to the other in a compassionate and respectful way.

Part 2 - Weekend Hike

Saturday October 26th & Sunday October 27th, 2024

We meet in Melbourne early on Saturday morning and drive to the hiking location. The hike will be a relatively challenging walk (10-20km) conducted in silence for the duration of the walk. As we travel together in silence, the invitation is to open to our own inner dialogue as it comes into contact with the natural world.

When we reach the camping site we set up camp and sit in circle together to share what came up during the hike. After this we will share a meal and have community time.

The following morning we hike again in silence as we return to the car to start the journey home and arrive home late Sunday afternoon.

Details / Requirements

• The details of the hike will be confirmed at the introductory session
• The hike will be 2-3 hours from Melbourne
• We will all travel to and from the hike together in a van / people mover
• You will need to be able to carry all of the items in your pack listed below
• You will need to be able to easily walk at least 10km carrying the pack
• You will need to be able to take full responsibility for your health and wellbeing during the journey
• Bring food for 2 lunches and snacks
• A simple breakfast and dinner will be provided

Part 3 - Integration session

Tuesday November 12, 2024.

We meet in person to sit in circle again and share our experience of the weekend and how what has arisen after the walk. This is another opportunity to deepen connection in community and to continue to practice the skill of deep listening.

What you will need to bring

• Hiking backpack
• Sleeping bag
• Hiking tent
• Good hiking shoes
• Food for lunch and snacks (Breakfast and dinner will be provided)
• Wet weather pants and jackets
• Spare pair of good walking socks
• Small First Aid kit - bandaids for blisters, bandage, snake bite bandage etc
• 1L water bottle for drinking water
• Wind proof jacket or similar warm jacket
• Thermal top and bottom layers
• Sense of adventure

This is a drug and alcohol free event.

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Facilitator

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Location for intro and integration sessions

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Payment Policy

• The cost of the workshop is $440 (GST Inc) (Payment available via After pay in 4 interest free payments )
• Full payment is required to secure your spot in the workshop. Full payment for the workshop is non-refundable 48 hours prior to the workshop.
• A $100 deposit is non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the workshop.

To book your spot click on the "Book a spot" button on this page and you will be emailed details on how to secure your spot. New breathers will need to have the introductory conversation after they have paid for their spot.

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