Lyn Varty
Founder of Pause Retreats
Lyn is the founder of Pause Retreats. She created a nurturing space where women are welcome just as they are, to unplug, to just be, to relax, recharge and reconnect to self and God. A safe haven away from the busyness, demands, responsibilities and pressures of life.
Lyn has found over the last 30 years that it is extremely beneficial and vital to take time out, to be still and surrender. God has ministered, healed, restored, encouraged, inspired, and given her creative ideas, refreshed and drawn her closer to the Heavenly Father, where He has showered her in His love and grace.
It is extremely beneficial and vital to take time out to nourish our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. It is not God’s desire for us to go through the motions and merely survive but he wants us to thrive.
She is still learning and growing in how to practice the presence of God, being still and hearing God’s gentle still voice. She has found it is a discipline and commitment to set time aside to be with her Heavenly Father.
Lyn loves creating space to hang out with God, to pause, be still and surrender. Where your mind, body and soul will be nurtured; a space to re-centre, reconnect, replenish, recharge, and realign to self and God.
Pause Retreat in Rockingham
Two-Day Pause Retreat at St. John of God Retreat Centre at Shoalwater
When: 9:30am of Fri May 31st 2024 to
10:30am of Sun Jun 2nd 2024
Cost: $550
$250 non-refundable deposit and balance due 26th April.
Add-ons will be charged separately. Payment due 17th May.
What is included in my two-day retreat?
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Single room in one of the Seaview Units; set in beautiful gardens with a labyrinth, stations of the cross, beach is opposite the retreat centre
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All meals, morning, and afternoon tea. Decadent morning tea upon arrival
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Five Interactive workshops relating to stress, anxiety, self-care, the importance of seeking a balance life and being still, solitude, and surrender
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Reflection, question, and psychoeducational educational, and scripture booklet
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‘The Neuroscience of Overwhelm & Strategies for Self Regulation’ - An Occupational Therapist’s perspective: A dive into understanding what causes overwhelm, stress and anxiety, and then exploring some practical ways in which we can navigate these feelings and sensations.
Pause Retreats Reflections are designed to have a holistic approach: reflective, biblical, scripture, prayer, creative, thought provoking (cognitive) and to be aware of what emotions come up during this time (emotional intelligence).
Additional add-ons will be available at an extra cost.
Prior to attending your retreat, you will receive an information and preparation email.
Workshops
Five Interactive workshops relating to stress, anxiety, self-care, the importance of seeking a balance life and being still
The five interactive workshops will cover stress, its causes, understanding the impact, stages, and how to monitor, maneuver, manage and maintain stress. Anxiety, the window of tolerance, self-care, self-care plan, 6 habits worth cultivating, life wheel, and the importance of seeking a balanced life. Being still, the meaning of being still, how to enter into stillness and God’ presence, the obstacles that prevent us from entering the state of being still, benefits of being still, and seeking solitude.
These workshops will be interactive, practical, and informative with Q & A at the end of each session.
Personal Reflection Time
During your Pause Retreat, you will have plenty of time to hang out with God, reflect, process, and pray. To rest, to be replenished.
Take a moment to enter a space of solitude and silence, to examine our hearts, to see our sin, flaws, to struggle, to know, understand ourselves and surrender.
It is in times like this that we experience the redemptive, restorative healing power, and intimacy of our Lord Jesus Christ. To sit back and bask in God’s presence reduces us to tears where joy, pain, freedom meet together; a time of being overwhelmed with God’s love and grace. A time to be revitalised, refreshed, and renewed.
The schedule will be provided on arrival.
Counselling
Add-on a session with Lyn
Discounted Rate for 2-Day Retreat Only at $85
Original price $115+GST (26% exclusive discount)
To enhance and complement your retreat, book a 50 minute counselling session with Lyn. This is an opportunity to answer any questions that have come up during your stay, to dig a bit deeper, to talk about something that you are struggling with, to receive prayer, etc.
She brings a wealth of personal and professional experience into a therapeutic counselling session along with deep empathy, compassion, and wisdom.
RenewU
Add-on a session with Jane
Discounted Rate for 2-Day Retreat Only at $197
Original price $297 (34% exclusive discount)
Change, discover growth, and lay the foundations for wellness as you dive into the pillars of nutrition, healthy habits, and success mindset in this empowering 4-week course. This includes a short video on each of the 3 topics each week, opportunity to plan and review, as well as opportunity to join a live weekly coaching call. Topics include meal planning, self-sabotage, mindful eating, understanding your ‘why’ to name a few.
Pause Retreat attendees get an exclusive and special offer! Receive 30 minute 1-1 session with Jane during the retreat and a 4-week package at a discounted rate of $197.00 (normal price $297.00). Embrace RenewU!
Stay tuned for this special offer!
Know more about Jane Jarvis, our Naturopath and Nutritionist.
Occupational Therapy Offerings
Add-on a session with Kirsty
Discounted Rate for 2-Day Retreat Only
Soft Tissue OT Treatment
Book in with our OT, Kirsty for a private Soft Tissue Treatment. This specialised style of myofascial release is targeted and aims to boost your circulation, improve lymphatic drainage, calm your nervous system, and aid your overall healing and relaxation. The pressure, style, and body areas treated can be adapted to your preferences.
We are offering two heavily discounted options because we truly want to provide each of you the opportunity to feel pampered and elevate your relaxation experience to the next level
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Neck and Shoulders 15 minutes for $45
Original price $75, but only $45 for the retreat
(40% exclusive discount)
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Full Body 30 Minutes for $80
Original price $110, but only $80 for the retreat
(27% exclusive discount)
Wellbeing Check-in with our OT
Is there an area of your life you’re wanting to dig into and prayerfully process with somebody? Schedule a 30-minute private OT session with Kirsty. Together you will dive into your heart, life, and current challenges in order to discover some tangible solutions, set clear goals, and discover hope where there is currently heaviness.
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Wellbeing Check-in 30 minutes for $75
Original price $145, but only $75 for the retreat
(48% exclusive discount)
Group OT Sessions "Waking Up Our Senses'
Join us for a wholesome early morning beach swim. This session will include stretching and prayer, as well as some wellbeing discussions with our Occupational Therapist, Kirsty. We will explore the wonderful benefits of sunshine, cold therapy, breath work, grounding and life-giving rhythms.
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Waking Up Our Senses Group Session $5/pp
Original price $50/person, but only $5/per person for the retreat (90% exclusive discount)
Know more about our Occupational Therapist, Kirsty Peterson.
