A sanctuary in the city for deep nature connection, restoration, and renewal.
Are you feeling the call to slow down? In our fast-paced world, finding the space to reconnect with the earth—and yourself—is an act of quiet revolution.
Earth Circle is a day-long immersion in St. Kilda designed for the mind, body, and spirit. Join us to reclaim your sense of wholeness and explore a powerful form of eco-leadership rooted in presence, mindfulness, and social impact.
The Experience
A carefully woven journey of connection and creative expression.
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Mindfulness & Insight: Settle your nervous system through intentional meditation practices designed to ground and restore.
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Rewild Your Spirit: Guided nature-based practices to bridge the gap between our modern lives and the living world.
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The Work That Reconnects: Process the challenges of our time using Joanna Macy’s transformative framework—moving from gratitude to inspired action.
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Creative Arts: Harness the imagination for self-discovery and storytelling to communicate your vision for change.
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Modern Dharma: Ancient wisdom for a complex world, focusing on ethical living and compassionate social impact.
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Authentic Leadership: Learn to lead without burning out by integrating inner wisdom with effective, values-based action.
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Radical Community: Connect with the KNRD Community—a network of like-minded souls dedicated to making, growing and seeking.
Why Earth Circle?
The world doesn't just need more leaders; it needs leaders who act from clarity, wisdom, and deep care. By integrating mindfulness with practical social engagement, you will leave this retreat:
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Energised rather than exhausted.
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Ethically grounded in your decision-making.
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Ready to lead with an open heart and a present mind.
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Connected to a supportive community with tools and practices to sustain
Earth Circle Day Retreat Details
Date: March 28th, 2026
Time: 10am- 4pm
Location: Port Phillip Eco Centre
55A Blessington St, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia
Cost:
Basic Rate- $80.00
Sustaining Rate- $95.00
Supporting Rate-$110.00
(Sliding scale allows us to keep this work accessible while sustaining the facilitator.)
Facilitator: Marion Miller
BYO cut lunch or visit the local cafe during lunch break
Herbal Tea and light snacks will be provided.
Art Materials will be provided.
Meet Your Facilitator
Marion Miller is a qualified eco-therapist, coach, mindfulness teacher (MBSR) and artist. She is a graduate of the Port Phillip Eco Leadership Program and volunteer at Insight Meditation Melbourne and sits on the committee of the Insight Meditation Institute. She has been providing holistic coaching and mindfulness support to the KNRD community and workplaces for more than twenty years. She offers one on one leadership coaching, women's circles and ecotherapy events on Wurundjeri country. Marion teaches social mindfulness for Allied Health Practitioners, and within the KNRD Community online, in Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Currently she is involved in setting up a land-based retreat, organic kitchen garden and landcare project on the Surf Coast and participating in Dharma teacher training with the Insight Meditation tradition.