Since Birthing  From  Within was published over twelve years ago, we have received frequent and numerous invitations to lead workshops in Australia. 2010 is the year it is finally happening! Due to overwhelming demand, Pam England and Virginia Bobro will be co-facilitating two workshops in Australia in September 2010. 

Sydney

September 18, 19, 20

Govinda Valley Retreat Centre

(one hour south of CBD)

These two workshops (with the same outline and structure) offer a rare opportunity to personally experience the profoundly rich guidance of Pam England and Virginia Bobro as they introduce you to Birthing From  Within's vision of childbirth mentoring and doula work. You will leave refreshed and renewed, filled with new ways to prepare yourself and parents for the life-transformation that is birth. 

Note: There are a limited number of spaces for both of these very special events.  Please arrange your booking early to ensure your spot!

More about our Retreat at Govinda
Hidden away in a luscious bush setting, just one hour south of Sydney’s Central Business District, on the Illawarra coastline, is the Govinda Valley Spiritual Retreat Centre, a fabulous setting where you will be surrounded by 30 acres of spectacular natural beauty. Govinda offers a serene and reverent atmosphere, where love and service abounds. It is a short drive from several sparkling beaches. Bush-walking is abundant and nearby local businesses also provide such recreational options as horse-riding, hang-gliding, paint-ball and a tennis court. For most shopping needs, downtown Helensburgh is five minutes away by car.

If you live within an hour or so of Govinda, you may commute daily (and eat your meals with us). Or you may choose to immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of this retreat centre for all three days, in order to fully absorb all that our workshop has to offer you. In either case, your workshop fee includes three lovely  healthful meals a day (nine total). We feel that you will have a very special experience at this beautiful centre—and at a reasonable price too!

There are a variety of accommodations facilities to fit your needs and budget including deluxe 2-person rooms with ensuite bathrooms, plus shared rooms hosting 4 guests each.  Additionally, all rooms have heaters and fans.

Workshop Fees for Govinda  (Fees include workshop tuition and nine meals, plus room choice)
$755 USD ($847 AUD) – Shared Room  (4 people)
$845 USD ($948 AUD) – Double Room  (Ensuite)
$615 USD ($690 AUD) – Camping
$525 USD ($589 AUD) – Day/Commuter Rate

Prices are in U.S. dollars; AUD prices are approximate, depending on currency exchange rates.