Walking the Country Retreat

The bushwalking retreat, led by apprentice teacher Will Moon, will be held on the weekend of Saturday 22nd to Monday the 24th of March at Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine.
The plan is to have a base camp at Cathedral Reserve Campground and then complete daily walks and return to the camp each day. The walks will likely include the tessellated platform near Mount Irvine, Wollangambe River and return, and the trails around Mt Wilson/Mt Irvine. Each day will involve approximately 4-5 hours of walking in undulating terrain. The walking will be mindful at a relaxed pace. So reasonable walking fitness is required. If you build up some fitness before the walks, you will enjoy them more. We will do mindful walking meditation, as well as zazen each day. There is an opportunity to do dokusan, and there will be some teisho, or dharma talks.
Gear required includes camping gear (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, food, cooking gear, utensils, torch, insect repellent, sunscreen, walking boots, warm clothing as well as warm weather clothing, raincoat, hat), and meditation cushion and mat. More details will be given closer to the date.
Contact Will Moon at wilmoon@gmail.com