Our Community

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We believe that true cultural transformation doesn’t happen in isolation; it thrives within a living ecosystem of shared intention, mutual care, and reciprocity. Our community is emergent where we gather and is currently woven across three distinct landscapes to support you wherever you are: our land-based sanctuary at The Eco Retreat in Boonah, our urban studio at the Melbourne Insight Meditation Circle in Glen Iris, and our vibrant online WhatsApp community network. Together, these spaces form a growing network of makers, growers, and seekers, grounded in a shared purpose for cultivating mindfulness, creativity, spiritual practice, and nature-based living and leadership —ensuring a warm, supportive connection whether we are meeting under the trees, in the city, or across digital borders.

The Whatsapp Online Community

At The Eco Retreat, we cultivate a grounded, spirit-led connection dedicated to the intersection of nature, deep presence, culture making and intentional action. Whether connecting through our online network or joining us in person across Melbourne and the Surf Coast.

Our Whatsapp community functions as a collaborative network of like-minded locals, a intersectional space where nature-based thought leadership, creativity, curiosity and spirituality can connect and share in shaping a more resonant culture in harmony with the web of life.

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Melbourne Insight Meditation Circle

As an urban extension of our land project, we host the Melbourne Insight Meditation Circle at our Glen Iris studio. Established in early 2026 out of the Insight Meditation Institute’s Dharma Teacher Training, this invite-only monthly sangha brings together dedicated practitioners to deepen their mindfulness meditation and vipassana practice through collective silence, shared vegetarian meals, and deep Dharma inquiry. Centered around the practice of Kalyana-mittata (spiritual friendship), the circle offers a supportive, mature container for those with an established retreat background to nurture their path, serving as a vital city hub that keeps our community deeply connected between visits to the farm. Find out more at marionmiller.com.au

About Our Community

Honouring Our Roots

We stand on the foundations laid by those who came before us. We offer our deep respect to the Indigenous ancestors of the Kulin nations, and honour our own personal lineages. Our practice is enriched by the wisdom of the Buddha’s teachings, alongside the diverse Western philosophical and Celtic earth-based spiritual traditions that have guided us to this moment. We are building a vibrant, diverse community on Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne) and Gadubanud Country (Surf Coast), rooted in the generous exchange of wisdom, skills, and mutual support.

Our Offerings

Deep Connection & Mutual Support

A Collaborative Network: Find your people among fellow pathfinders, vision-weavers, and creative practitioners dedicated to intentional living and reciprocal relationships.
Visionary Solidarity: Experience a compassionate space where we share both our struggles and our aspirations. We hold each other up with active hope, courage, and collective wisdom.

Embodied Wisdom & Practice

Mindfulness & Presence: Gain exclusive access to our online insight meditation gatherings, Wise Women’s Circles, Earth Circles, and our specialised programs in Arts, Ecotherapy, and Holistic retreats throughout Victoria.
Resource Sharing: Access a wealth of shared knowledge, practical tools for grounding, and creative inspiration. Members will be invited to explore opportunities to collaborate or host their own workshops at our Surf Coast location.

Cultivating Shared Futures

Land-Based Living: Engage in ongoing conversations and projects centered on organic cultivation, permaculture, and the practical application of nature-connected, sustainable lifestyles.
Reciprocity in Action: Participate in an intentional economy of skills and resources, strengthening the resilience of our community and the broader network of local cohorts across Australia.

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Stay connected with our ongoing community dialogue by joining our WhatsApp Group, or subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates.

The Vision Unfolding The Eco Retreat is currently developing an exciting, long-held land-based project. By joining our community, you will be the first to hear the news and have the opportunity to explore how you can contribute to this emerging vision.