Revised Business Operations for 2012

Continental House will be open for casual accommodation the following times...

5pm Friday to Sunday 11am
5pm till 11am Public Holidays

The venue is closed to casual bookings at all other times.

For Casual Bookings, go to the Booking page.

Retreat Groups please refer to the Hepburn Retreat Centre website.

conti provides the opportunity for you to

• experience a quiet, peaceful environment for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, self reflection and celebration
• actively facilitate the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) & respect for all life
• share knowledge and wisdom to nurture and illuminate the inner path

at conti

our friendly staff and guests have been enjoying this peaceful self-catered vegan sanctuary, with its nurturing energy, charming buildings and attractive herb and fruit tree garden surrounds since 1988.

• Open all year from Friday to Sunday, & Daily during School Holidays
• Bookings By Appointment only
• Accommodation, Saturday gourmet vegan banquet, yoga and body therapy

The sanctuary is a flexible venue suitable for a range of activities

We are now also operating as Hepburn Retreat Centre.
Visit http://www.hepburnretreatcentre.com.au for information about retreats, workshops and yoga.

Read about Hepburn Retreat Centre accommodation and facilities on the About Hepburn Retreat Centre page. Find out about upcoming retreats and yoga teacher training on the Upcoming Retreats and Workshops page.

upcoming retreats, workshops & courses

one heart one world - Yoga & Medtiation REtreat

a 5 day retreat with anahata Giri

Wednesday 28th December 2011 to Sunday 1st January 2012

Yoga and meditation connect us with our deepest presence, the part of ourselves that is already awake, spacious, open and intimately connected with all of life. Through an integrated practice of yoga flowing sequences, breathing, chanting and meditation, we will use this retreat to prepare the terrain for a deep inquiry into our lives.

  
More about the 5 Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Anahata...

vegan cooking & yoga retreat

vegetarian & vegan cooking workshops

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th January 2012

Ever wanted to know ho to make exciting, tasty, nutritious vegan food? This three day retreat will introduce you to a range of cooking methods, ideas and ingredients, to spice up your food preparation for yourself and your friends.

  
More about the January Cooking with Wholefoods and Yoga retreat...

spirit of nature

Yoga Wellness Retreat with SAndra & Julia

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March 2012

Sandra and Julia invite you to join them for a weekend yoga retreat to re-vitalise and restore your energy levels with a mix of dynamic and restorative yoga to help you reconnect with yourself and the healing power of nature.

  
More about the Spirit of Nature Yoga Wellness Retreat with Sandra & Julia...

weekend yoga retreat

connecting to your inner peace

Friday 10th to sunday 12th February 2012

During this wonderful weekend you will be guided through a flowing sequence of postures, whilst being gently guided to journey inward connecting to your natural state of "being". Allowing the stillness and peace to flow within and around you. Experience a range of Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation and Chanting, whilst being treated to delicious, home cooked, wheat free, vegan meals throughout your stay.

  
More about the Weekend Yoga retreat...

vegan cooking & yoga retreat

cooking with wholefooods

Saturday 10th to Monday 12th March 2012

Learn how to cook delicious vegan and vegetarian meals that promote health & vitality on this 2 day vegan cooking course with Alexis and Ostii. Explore the art of preparing and cooking grains, pulses and vegetables to create optimum nourishment, flavour and visual appeal.

  
More about the March vegan cooking for Health and Yoga retreat...

vegan cooking & yoga retreat

food for health and vitality

MOnday 2nd to Wednesday 4th April 2012

Ever wanted to know ho to make exciting, tasty, nutritious vegan food? This three day retreat will introduce you to a range of cooking methods, ideas and ingredients, to spice up your food preparation for yourself and your friends.

  
More about the April Vegan Cooking and Yoga retreat...

vegan cooking & yoga retreat

queen's birthday long weekend retreat

Saturday 9th to Monday 11th June 2012

Ever wanted to know ho to make exciting, tasty, nutritious vegan food? This three day retreat will introduce you to a range of cooking methods, ideas and ingredients, to spice up your food preparation for yourself and your friends.

  
More about the June Vegan Cooking and Yoga retreat...

 

* Regular Workshops and Natural Living Programs

* Group hire of venue, catering and studio facilities

While on the premises, we request our guests help us to maintain this sanctuary free of animal food products, smoke, alcohol & drugs.Hepburn Springs Attractions

 

Hepburn Springs and Daylesford communities offer a wide variety of pursuits, including social, holiday, and health and healing resources. Local walking tracks and mineral springs are nearby, and the newly renovated Bathhouse and Spa facilities a comfortable walking distance from the sanctuary.