Men's Meditation Retreat
16 - 19 October 2025
Go beyond the mind and find yourself. Join us for a 3 night meditation retreat for men on the remote and stunning Kangaroo Island.
This signature retreat, led by Aaron Schultz & Mark Pheely, 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
Your price depends upon the type of room you choose. There are two room types.
Option A: Own Room with shared bathroom - $880
Option B: Own Room with private bathroom - $990
You can choose to pay in full or secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $350. The balance of your investment is due on 1st September 2025. If you’d prefer to pay the deposit or want to discuss a payment plan, please contact Aaron at support@outbackmind.org.au.
16 - 19 October 2025
Go beyond the mind and find yourself. Join us for a 3 night meditation retreat for men on the remote and stunning Kangaroo Island.
This signature retreat, led by Aaron Schultz & Mark Pheely, 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
Your price depends upon the type of room you choose. There are two room types.
Option A: Own Room with shared bathroom - $880
Option B: Own Room with private bathroom - $990
You can choose to pay in full or secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $350. The balance of your investment is due on 1st September 2025. If you’d prefer to pay the deposit or want to discuss a payment plan, please contact Aaron at support@outbackmind.org.au.
16 - 19 October 2025
Go beyond the mind and find yourself. Join us for a 3 night meditation retreat for men on the remote and stunning Kangaroo Island.
This signature retreat, led by Aaron Schultz & Mark Pheely, 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
Your price depends upon the type of room you choose. There are two room types.
Option A: Own Room with shared bathroom - $880
Option B: Own Room with private bathroom - $990
You can choose to pay in full or secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $350. The balance of your investment is due on 1st September 2025. If you’d prefer to pay the deposit or want to discuss a payment plan, please contact Aaron at support@outbackmind.org.au.
Date & Location:
16 October, 2pm arrival to 19 October, 2pm departure - De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island
The De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre is situated on 1300 acres of wilderness at the western end of the island, 5kms from the north coast and elevated with long views across the scrub out to sea and the islands in Investigator Strait. The pure air and water of its pristine environment and the deep silence of its remote location provide ideal conditions for retreat.
What’s Included:
Your investment includes:
All meals by our own on site personal chef
All classes, lectures and on site events
Your comfortable accommodation
Full access to the on site facilities
This Retreats include daily movement practice, meditation techniques, time for contemplation & Satsangs (led group discussions). Held at the De-Toing Ling Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island, this incredible tailored retreat offers a precious opportunity to go deeper into the real you. We invite you to go beyond the mind, and expand into freedom, spaciousness, strength & clarity.
*Travel to and from the venue is NOT included.
Your Facilitators:
Aaron Schultz
Aaron Schultz is an experienced meditation/yoga teacher, and the founder of The Outback Mind Foundation, which was created in 2019 to 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
Mark Pheely
Mark Pheely is one of Australia’s most loved and respected teachers of Yoga, Philosophy, Meditation and Consciousness. Mark is known for his clear and direct insights into the nature of mind and living consciously. Using the platforms of Yoga, meditation and philosophy he guides students to deep states of consciousness and connection. He has taught and led thousands of students through his classes, workshops, retreats, one-on-one mentoring and Yoga Teacher Training.
Prior to his Yoga journey Mark spent 18 years deeply entrenched in the corporate and construction industry, building and renovating large scale Shopping Centres. A highly successful career leading teams of architects, engineers, and construction teams. He now combines this experience with accessible meditation and mindfulness skills, to provide a robust and accessible experience for all participants. www.markpheely.com
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 by 1 September 2025. 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 select your preferred accommodation option, add it 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 address is 339 Snug Cove Rd Gosse, SA 5223.
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If you are coming from the mainland there are two choices; fly to Kingscote (KI) from Adelaide Airport, or alternatively catch the Ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw. You can take your vehicle on the Ferry. It is about a 90 min drive to the venue from Penneshaw. If you plan to take the Ferry (Sealink) we suggest booking early.
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The retreat will be 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