Healesville Men's Meditation Retreat
14 - 17 May 2026
Go beyond the mind and find yourself.
Join us for a 3 night meditation retreat for men at Maitripa Centre in stunning Healesville, Victoria.
This signature retreat, led by Aaron Schultz & David Gorvett, will take you on a journey to declutter the mind and find a place of calm strength, perspective and grounding. We will look at why, when and how to meditate. Simple, profound and accessible practices that can change the course of a life.
An Investment in You
This Retreat includes daily movement practice, meditation techniques, time for contemplation and Satsangs (led group discussions). Held at the beautiful Maitripa Buddhist centre at Healesville, Victoria, this incredible experiences offers you a precious opportunity to go deeper into the real you.
We invite you to go beyond the mind and expand into freedom, spaciousness, strength and clarity.
Investment total: $1,100.
You can choose to pay in full, or if you would prefer to pay in instalments, a $350 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot, with the balance of your investment due 30 days before the retreat. If you would prefer this option, please contact Aaron to set up your payment plan.
Date & Location
14 May, 2pm arrival to 17 May, 2pm departure
Maitripa Centre, Healesville, Victoria.
The Maitripa Centre is situated approximately 70km from Melbourne CBD. It is a magical oasis, founded to help busy people to relax and learn foundational principles to better manage stress and the complexities of modern life.
What’s Included
All meals by our own on site personal chef
All classes, lectures and on site events
Your comfortable accommodation - own bedroom with shared bathroom
Full access to the on site facilities
*Travel to and from the venue is NOT included.
Your Facilitators
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Aaron Schultz
Aaron Schultz is an experienced meditation/yoga teacher, and the founder of The Outback Mind Foundation, which empower men throughout regional Australia to live healthier, happier, more consciously connected lives. After more than 20 years of experience in managing male teams across the construction, mining and manufacturing industries, Aaron knows that there is a huge need to provide men with more mental health support.
With a preventative approach to men’s health, The Outback Mind Foundation provides ongoing well-being solutions that aim to help men get in front of their physical, mental, and emotional health. www.outbackmind.org.au
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David Gorvett
David Gorvett has been facilitating Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness classes and workshops around Melbourne for almost a decade, and is known and loved for his clear and direct insights into the nature of mind and living consciously. He has taught thousands of students across Melbourne along with co-running three Melbourne studios.
David is also on the board of the RoundTrip Foundation, a charity funding projects to lift communities out of poverty in Africa and Asia.
Benefits of Meditation for Men
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
Improves Mental Clarity
Increases Alertness & Focus
Heightens Self Awareness allowing for better decision making
Encourages Healthier Sleep
Improved Breathing & Circulation
Provides a Safe Place to Process Emotions
Gives Insights & Perspective into Life Events
Encourages Personal Growth
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, absolutely. You can choose to pay in full or pay a non-refundable deposit of $350 to secure your place. Should you opt to pay the deposit, the balance of your investment will be due 30 days prior to the retreat. You will be sent an invoice with payment details for the balance, and you can pay this in installments up until the final due date.
To pay a deposit or discuss a payment plan, please contact Aaron via email - support@outbackmind.org.au. To secure your spot and pay in full, simply add this event to your cart and proceed to checkout to complete your registration online.
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In the unlikely event that you have to cancel at any time we will do our best to fill your place. If this can be done, then we are happy to refund your deposit less $80 admin. If we are unable to fill your place then unfortunately your deposit will be forfeited.
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The retreat is for a small group of men, with only limited tickets available.
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Contact Aaron Schultz from The Outback Mind Foundation via email - support@outbackmind.org.au