About Our Retreats
How to book a retreat
Booking a retreat is easy.
Retreat packages
We offer regular three-day, five-day and seven-day retreats as well as other special packages. Choose from the menu just below the picture. After you’ve read all about what’s included, you can pick a date and package at the bottom by clicking the Book Now link.
Retreat calendar
Alternatively, view the all the retreats in date order here and take your pick.
Give us a call
If you have any problems with the system, please drop us a line on or call Jane or Frank on 03 5577 2499.
Read our blog.
Learn more about Iyengar yoga, healthy food, and exploring our glorious surrounds. Sign up to our monthly blog.
We can’t wait to see you at your next retreat.
Griffins Hill Iyengar Yoga Retreat Accomodation
Retreat accommodation is luxurious king, queen or twin share deluxe suites with en-suite facilities and Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, heating, cooling and electric blankets. Retreat accommodation is luxurious king, queen or twin share deluxe suites with en-suite facilities and Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, heating, cooling and electric blankets. Griffins Hill offers well designed modern rooms all with spectacular panoramic mountain views and comfortable beds equipping you for an excellent nights sleep. Grampians National Park walking tracks adjoin the property, and the retreat packages include free time for walking.
Your Teacher
You will be taught by internationally-renowned and fully-accredited senior yoga teacher, Frank Jesse, who has taught and practised yoga for more than 40,000 hours over 25 years. Frank has trained directly with BKS Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar yoga, and started the highly-successful Clifton Hill Yoga Studio with his partner, Jane Gibb.
Between classes, you will dine on superb vegetarian cuisine made from our extensive organic garden with other local products from the Grampians. Read how long is the ideal yoga retreat.
3 Day Retreats
Three Day Retreats
All ages and levels are welcome at our three-day weekend retreats. With decades of experience, Frank Jesse shows you how to get started, and build your yoga practice. One of Australia's most skilled Iyengar teachers, Frank makes yoga simple and fun; you'll laugh and stretch at the same time.
Between your daily yoga practices and Griffins Hill's scrumptious gourmet meals, walk or cycle through the Grampians National Park; rest, read or enjoy great company. Book a massage. Sample our local cafés and restaurants. Or simply soak up the stunning mountain views from our peaceful, architect-designed accommodation.
Be the way you want to be: refreshed, relaxed, invigorated.
What do others think of Griffins Hill?
“I left feeling inspired with my yoga practice, and nourished physically and spiritually. Thank you for creating the wonderful experience which is Griffins Hill.” Dilys, Melbourne
Retreat packages
We offer a range of retreat packages including accommodation in modern luxurious mountain view king rooms with ensuite facilities or twin share rooms with shared facilities. We also offer packages that allow you to choose an accommodation provider nearby. Prices range from $540.00 to $990.00.
Transport
Transport: Griffins Hill, located 3 hours west of Melbourne, its a relaxing self-drive through Western Victoria's magnificent landscape. You can tick the ride share option when booking, and we will help create a car pool, or there are a twice daily public transport services between Melbourne and Dunkeld and free transfers from the Dunkeld bus stop to the retreat.
Food
Retreat meals are a carefully crafted vegetarian fare prepared with fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Tea and coffee provided.
Your weekend retreat schedual
Friday
4:30 Welcome gates open
6;00 wind-down yoga session
7:15 Delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Saturday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 Wake up yoga
10:30 Brunch
11:30 - 4:30 Explore, rest
or indulge in a massage
4:30 - 6:30 restorative Yoga
7:00 - 9:00 Insanely lovely dinner
Sunday
8:30 Light refreshments
9:00 - 12:00 Deep yoga workshop
12:15 - 1:30 Yummy farewell lunch
2:00 return to your world,
happy, healthy and rested.
5 Day Retreats
Five Day Retreat
Immerse yourself in yoga for five days and four nights, and emerge with a new focus and direction. If you practice yoga regularly, our five-day retreats are for you. Even if you are new to yoga, with his 40,000 hours of practice, Frank helps you strengthen and deepen your practice like never before.
Walk or cycle through the Grampians National Park in the free time between your daily yoga practices and Jane Gibb’s scrumptious gourmet meals. Rest, read or enjoy great company. Book a massage. Sample our local cafés and restaurants. Or simply soak up the stunning mountain views from our peaceful, architect-designed accommodation.
Testimonial
"Frank and Jane, thank you again for an amazing five days. Frank, you are a truly empathic teacher, and Jane your food and garden are as nourishing as the yoga. Being able to sit on your verandah and stare at the mountains (or better yet walk on them) is a perfect way to reflect on the learnings from the yoga and digest the delicious meals. I encourage everyone to treat themselves to this amazing experience." Kimina
Retreat packages
We offer a range of retreat packages including accommodation in modern luxurious mountain view king rooms with ensuite facilities or twin share rooms with shared facilities. We also offer packages that allow you to choose an accommodation provider nearby. Prices range from $1040.00 to $1990.00.
Transport
Transport: Griffins Hill, located 3 hours west of Melbourne, its a relaxing self-drive through Western Victoria's magnificent landscape. You can tick the ride share option when booking, and we will help create a car pool, or there are a twice daily public transport services between Melbourne and Dunkeld and free transfers from the Dunkeld bus stop to the retreat.
Food
Retreat meals are a carefully crafted vegetarian fare prepared with fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Tea and coffee provided.
Your Retreat Schedual
Day One
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delightful dinner
9:00 Rest
Day Two and Day Four
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Day Three
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Scrumptious brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Day Five
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
6 Day Autumn Retreat
Autumn indulgence become refreshed, relaxed, invigorated.
Advance your yoga journey one of Australia foremost senior Iyengar Yoga Teachers, incredable food and relaxation for seven days and six nights, with a time in the middle to explore the forests of the Grampians mountains.
Between your daily yoga practices and our scrumptious gourmet meals, there’s plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
“Frank is a world class yoga teacher and his classes are always full of laughter. Griffins Hill grows and prepares it's delicious meals which leave you glowing with health and energy. If you are ever feeling tired or beleaguered, give yourself the gift of a few days here: it will restore your spirits and set you on the path to a healthier life. Highly recommended!!! Trish L, Pune
We were recently featured on an independent travel website, Here’s what Jenifer Adam’s wrote about us:
"During my visit, I join a group of people who are midway through a seven-day retreat. They hail from all over Australia and most have traveled specifically to be here. For some, it is their second or third time here. Yoga is not the only attraction at Griffins Hill, though. Jane caters to the groups with a “paddock to plate” food philosophy."
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
What do others think of Griffins Hill accommodation?
"With its’ five-star accommodation, Griffins Hill remains a gracious home away from home for me and I am both renewed and inspired by my retreats to this wonderfully hospitable and friendly rural sanctuary". David
"Apart from the yoga sessions, there are splendid surroundings to explore on foot or to appreciate from a more relaxed position. Inside the Griffins Hill homestead, a sense of light and space pervades, and the guest-rooms far surpassed my humble yogic expectations. Much has been written about the excellent food provided – I can only agree wholeheartedly with every word- and look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Jane and Frank!" Matina from Greece
Your Six Day Autumn Retreat Schedule
Tuesday
12:00 pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00 pm Damn delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Wednesday and Thursday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Friday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 10:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
10:30 Exquisite brunch
12:00 Take the rest of the day to explore, rest or indulge in a massage
7:00 Ta-da dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Saturday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 pm Beautiful brunch
1:00 pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Sunday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Bringing it All Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Easter Retreat
Easter Retreat
Incredible yoga, food and relaxation for three nights and four days. Between your daily yoga practices, there's plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
We offer only ONE four-day retreat each year. You will be taught by internationally-renowned and fully-accredited senior yoga teacher, Frank Jesse, who has taught and practised yoga for more than 45,000 hours over 25 years. Frank has trained directly with BKS Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar yoga, and started the highly-successful Clifton Hill Yoga Studio with his partner, Jane Gibb.
Between classes, you will dine on superb vegetarian cuisine made from Jane's extensive organic garden with other local products from the Grampians. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
Your four-day Easter retreat schedule
Friday
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delightful dinner
9:00 Rest
Saturday
6:00am Pranayama
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Beautiful brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Sunday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Monday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
New Years Retreat
Seven Day New Year Retreat
Start your New Year the way you want to be: refreshed, relaxed and invigorated.
What a way to start your year! Set yourself up for a great year with incredible yoga, food and relaxation for seven days and six nights, with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration in the middle. Whether you are new to the mat, or a regular practitioner, our seven-day retreat will inspire and challenge you.
We offer only two seven-day retreats each year. Between your daily yoga practices and Jane Gibb’s scrumptious gourmet meals, there’s plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
What do others think of Griffins Hill accommodation?
“Frank is a world class yoga teacher and his classes are always full of laughter. Jane grows her and prepares her own delicious meals which leave you glowing with health and energy. If you are ever feeling tired or beleaguered, give yourself the gift of a few days here: it will restore your spirits and set you on the path to a healthier life. Highly recommended!!!"Trish L, Pune
We were recently featured on an independent travel website, Here’s what Jenifer Adam’s wrote about us:
"During my visit, I join a group of people who are midway through a seven-day retreat. They hail from all over Australia and most have traveled specifically to be here. For some, it is their second or third time here. Yoga is not the only attraction at Griffins Hill, though. Jane caters to the groups with a “paddock to plate” food philosophy."
"With its’ five-star accommodation, Griffins Hill remains a gracious home away from home for me and I am both renewed and inspired by my retreats to this wonderfully hospitable and friendly rural sanctuary". David
"Apart from the yoga sessions, there are splendid surroundings to explore on foot or to appreciate from a more relaxed position. Inside the Griffins Hill homestead, a sense of light and space pervades, and the guest-rooms far surpassed my humble yogic expectations. Much has been written about the excellent food provided – I can only agree wholeheartedly with every word- and look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Jane and Frank!" Matina from Greece
Your Seven Day New Year Retreat Schedule
Saturday
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Sunday and Monday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Tuesday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 10:00am Yoga Session
10:30 Exquisite brunch
12:00 Take the rest of the day to explore, rest or indulge in a massage
7:00 Ta-da dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Wednesday
6:00am Pranayama
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Beautiful brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Thursday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Scrumptious brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Delightful dinner
Friday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it All Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Saturday Yoga & Brunch
Saturday Yoga and Brunch
The workshop is followed a delicious lunch prepared by Jane Gibb that includes Jane's excellent fresh organic home grown produce
Helping you introduce balance and well-being into your daily life and experience the pleasure of a Griffins Hill retreat. Everyone welcome.
Here is a review of Sunday Yoga by Alison
" Frank and Jane are wonderful hosts. The location, the food and of course the yoga are all so nourishing
Thank you for your generous hospitalit
Finish your weekend the way you have always wanted to refreshed and relaxed. Enrol in a Sunday Yoga.
Cost $75.00 inclusive of yoga and brunch. Yes please
Sunday Yoga & Lunch
Sunday Yoga and Lunch
The workshop is followed a delicious lunch prepared by Jane Gibb that includes Jane's excellent fresh organic home grown produce
Here is a review of Sunday Yoga by Alison
" Frank and Jane are wonderful hosts. The location, the food and of course the yoga are all so nourishing
Thank you for your generous hospitalit
Finish your weekend the way you have always wanted to refreshed and relaxed. Enrol in a Sunday Yoga.
Cost $110.00 inclusive of yoga and lunch. Yes please just what I need !
How to book a retreat
Booking a retreat is easy.
Retreat packages
We offer regular three-day, five-day and seven-day retreats as well as other special packages. Choose from the menu just below the picture. After you’ve read all about what’s included, you can pick a date and package at the bottom by clicking the Book Now link.
Retreat calendar
Alternatively, view the all the retreats in date order here and take your pick.
Give us a call
If you have any problems with the system, please drop us a line on or call Jane or Frank on 03 5577 2499.
Read our blog.
Learn more about Iyengar yoga, healthy food, and exploring our glorious surrounds. Sign up to our monthly blog.
We can’t wait to see you at your next retreat.
Griffins Hill Iyengar Yoga Retreat Accomodation
Retreat accommodation is luxurious king, queen or twin share deluxe suites with en-suite facilities and Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, heating, cooling and electric blankets. Retreat accommodation is luxurious king, queen or twin share deluxe suites with en-suite facilities and Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, heating, cooling and electric blankets. Griffins Hill offers well designed modern rooms all with spectacular panoramic mountain views and comfortable beds equipping you for an excellent nights sleep. Grampians National Park walking tracks adjoin the property, and the retreat packages include free time for walking.
Your Teacher
You will be taught by internationally-renowned and fully-accredited senior yoga teacher, Frank Jesse, who has taught and practised yoga for more than 40,000 hours over 25 years. Frank has trained directly with BKS Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar yoga, and started the highly-successful Clifton Hill Yoga Studio with his partner, Jane Gibb.
Between classes, you will dine on superb vegetarian cuisine made from our extensive organic garden with other local products from the Grampians. Read how long is the ideal yoga retreat.
Three Day Retreats
All ages and levels are welcome at our three-day weekend retreats. With decades of experience, Frank Jesse shows you how to get started, and build your yoga practice. One of Australia's most skilled Iyengar teachers, Frank makes yoga simple and fun; you'll laugh and stretch at the same time.
Between your daily yoga practices and Griffins Hill's scrumptious gourmet meals, walk or cycle through the Grampians National Park; rest, read or enjoy great company. Book a massage. Sample our local cafés and restaurants. Or simply soak up the stunning mountain views from our peaceful, architect-designed accommodation.
Be the way you want to be: refreshed, relaxed, invigorated.
What do others think of Griffins Hill?
“I left feeling inspired with my yoga practice, and nourished physically and spiritually. Thank you for creating the wonderful experience which is Griffins Hill.” Dilys, Melbourne
Retreat packages
We offer a range of retreat packages including accommodation in modern luxurious mountain view king rooms with ensuite facilities or twin share rooms with shared facilities. We also offer packages that allow you to choose an accommodation provider nearby. Prices range from $540.00 to $990.00.
Transport
Transport: Griffins Hill, located 3 hours west of Melbourne, its a relaxing self-drive through Western Victoria's magnificent landscape. You can tick the ride share option when booking, and we will help create a car pool, or there are a twice daily public transport services between Melbourne and Dunkeld and free transfers from the Dunkeld bus stop to the retreat.
Food
Retreat meals are a carefully crafted vegetarian fare prepared with fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Tea and coffee provided.
Your weekend retreat schedual
Friday
4:30 Welcome gates open
6;00 wind-down yoga session
7:15 Delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Saturday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 Wake up yoga
10:30 Brunch
11:30 - 4:30 Explore, rest
or indulge in a massage
4:30 - 6:30 restorative Yoga
7:00 - 9:00 Insanely lovely dinner
Sunday
8:30 Light refreshments
9:00 - 12:00 Deep yoga workshop
12:15 - 1:30 Yummy farewell lunch
2:00 return to your world,
happy, healthy and rested.
Five Day Retreat
Immerse yourself in yoga for five days and four nights, and emerge with a new focus and direction. If you practice yoga regularly, our five-day retreats are for you. Even if you are new to yoga, with his 40,000 hours of practice, Frank helps you strengthen and deepen your practice like never before.
Walk or cycle through the Grampians National Park in the free time between your daily yoga practices and Jane Gibb’s scrumptious gourmet meals. Rest, read or enjoy great company. Book a massage. Sample our local cafés and restaurants. Or simply soak up the stunning mountain views from our peaceful, architect-designed accommodation.
Testimonial
"Frank and Jane, thank you again for an amazing five days. Frank, you are a truly empathic teacher, and Jane your food and garden are as nourishing as the yoga. Being able to sit on your verandah and stare at the mountains (or better yet walk on them) is a perfect way to reflect on the learnings from the yoga and digest the delicious meals. I encourage everyone to treat themselves to this amazing experience." Kimina
Retreat packages
We offer a range of retreat packages including accommodation in modern luxurious mountain view king rooms with ensuite facilities or twin share rooms with shared facilities. We also offer packages that allow you to choose an accommodation provider nearby. Prices range from $1040.00 to $1990.00.
Transport
Transport: Griffins Hill, located 3 hours west of Melbourne, its a relaxing self-drive through Western Victoria's magnificent landscape. You can tick the ride share option when booking, and we will help create a car pool, or there are a twice daily public transport services between Melbourne and Dunkeld and free transfers from the Dunkeld bus stop to the retreat.
Food
Retreat meals are a carefully crafted vegetarian fare prepared with fresh produce from the kitchen garden. Tea and coffee provided.
Your Retreat Schedual
Day One
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delightful dinner
9:00 Rest
Day Two and Day Four
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Day Three
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Scrumptious brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Day Five
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Seven Day New Year Retreat
Start your New Year the way you want to be: refreshed, relaxed and invigorated.
What a way to start your year! Set yourself up for a great year with incredible yoga, food and relaxation for seven days and six nights, with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration in the middle. Whether you are new to the mat, or a regular practitioner, our seven-day retreat will inspire and challenge you.
We offer only two seven-day retreats each year. Between your daily yoga practices and Jane Gibb’s scrumptious gourmet meals, there’s plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
What do others think of Griffins Hill accommodation?
“Frank is a world class yoga teacher and his classes are always full of laughter. Jane grows her and prepares her own delicious meals which leave you glowing with health and energy. If you are ever feeling tired or beleaguered, give yourself the gift of a few days here: it will restore your spirits and set you on the path to a healthier life. Highly recommended!!!"Trish L, Pune
We were recently featured on an independent travel website, Here’s what Jenifer Adam’s wrote about us:
"During my visit, I join a group of people who are midway through a seven-day retreat. They hail from all over Australia and most have traveled specifically to be here. For some, it is their second or third time here. Yoga is not the only attraction at Griffins Hill, though. Jane caters to the groups with a “paddock to plate” food philosophy."
"With its’ five-star accommodation, Griffins Hill remains a gracious home away from home for me and I am both renewed and inspired by my retreats to this wonderfully hospitable and friendly rural sanctuary". David
"Apart from the yoga sessions, there are splendid surroundings to explore on foot or to appreciate from a more relaxed position. Inside the Griffins Hill homestead, a sense of light and space pervades, and the guest-rooms far surpassed my humble yogic expectations. Much has been written about the excellent food provided – I can only agree wholeheartedly with every word- and look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Jane and Frank!" Matina from Greece
Your Seven Day New Year Retreat Schedule
Saturday
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Sunday and Monday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Tuesday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 10:00am Yoga Session
10:30 Exquisite brunch
12:00 Take the rest of the day to explore, rest or indulge in a massage
7:00 Ta-da dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Wednesday
6:00am Pranayama
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Beautiful brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Thursday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Scrumptious brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Delightful dinner
Friday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it All Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Easter Retreat
Incredible yoga, food and relaxation for three nights and four days. Between your daily yoga practices, there's plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
We offer only ONE four-day retreat each year. You will be taught by internationally-renowned and fully-accredited senior yoga teacher, Frank Jesse, who has taught and practised yoga for more than 45,000 hours over 25 years. Frank has trained directly with BKS Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar yoga, and started the highly-successful Clifton Hill Yoga Studio with his partner, Jane Gibb.
Between classes, you will dine on superb vegetarian cuisine made from Jane's extensive organic garden with other local products from the Grampians. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
Your four-day Easter retreat schedule
Friday
12:00pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00pm Damn delightful dinner
9:00 Rest
Saturday
6:00am Pranayama
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30pm Beautiful brunch
1:00pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Sunday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Monday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00am Bringing it Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Autumn indulgence become refreshed, relaxed, invigorated.
Advance your yoga journey one of Australia foremost senior Iyengar Yoga Teachers, incredable food and relaxation for seven days and six nights, with a time in the middle to explore the forests of the Grampians mountains.
Between your daily yoga practices and our scrumptious gourmet meals, there’s plenty of time to explore Dunkeld, the Grampians and surrounds. You’ll be walking, cycling and swimming, sampling tasty treats at our local cafés and restaurants, or simply reading and chilling out in the spacious comfort of our architect-designed retreat.
“Frank is a world class yoga teacher and his classes are always full of laughter. Griffins Hill grows and prepares it's delicious meals which leave you glowing with health and energy. If you are ever feeling tired or beleaguered, give yourself the gift of a few days here: it will restore your spirits and set you on the path to a healthier life. Highly recommended!!! Trish L, Pune
We were recently featured on an independent travel website, Here’s what Jenifer Adam’s wrote about us:
"During my visit, I join a group of people who are midway through a seven-day retreat. They hail from all over Australia and most have traveled specifically to be here. For some, it is their second or third time here. Yoga is not the only attraction at Griffins Hill, though. Jane caters to the groups with a “paddock to plate” food philosophy."
Accommodation:
Griffins Hill offers luxurious mountain view rooms with heating, cooling, electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, tea or coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms. (no TV). Choose from a king, queen or twin share room with spacious en-suite facilities and superb mountain views. Or you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxurious queen or king room with en-suite facilities and indulge in your own mountain view with the sunrise.
What do others think of Griffins Hill accommodation?
"With its’ five-star accommodation, Griffins Hill remains a gracious home away from home for me and I am both renewed and inspired by my retreats to this wonderfully hospitable and friendly rural sanctuary". David
"Apart from the yoga sessions, there are splendid surroundings to explore on foot or to appreciate from a more relaxed position. Inside the Griffins Hill homestead, a sense of light and space pervades, and the guest-rooms far surpassed my humble yogic expectations. Much has been written about the excellent food provided – I can only agree wholeheartedly with every word- and look forward to my next visit. Thank you, Jane and Frank!" Matina from Greece
Your Six Day Autumn Retreat Schedule
Tuesday
12:00 pm Welcome lunch. Retreat gates open
2:30 – 5:30 Coming Together Yoga Workshop
7:00 pm Damn delicious dinner
9:00 Rest
Wednesday and Thursday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 Brilliant brunch
1:00 Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 OMG dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Friday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 10:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
10:30 Exquisite brunch
12:00 Take the rest of the day to explore, rest or indulge in a massage
7:00 Ta-da dinner
9:00 Deeply satisfying rest
Saturday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Deep Yoga Workshop
11:30 pm Beautiful brunch
1:00 pm Explore, rest or indulge in a massage
4:30 – 6:00pm Restorative yoga
7:00 – 9:00pm Divine dinner
Sunday
7:30 Light refreshments
8:00 – 11:00 am Bringing it All Together Yoga Workshop
11:30pm See you next time brunch
2:00pm Farewell (feeling fabulous)
Saturday Yoga and Brunch
The workshop is followed a delicious lunch prepared by Jane Gibb that includes Jane's excellent fresh organic home grown produce
Helping you introduce balance and well-being into your daily life and experience the pleasure of a Griffins Hill retreat. Everyone welcome.
Here is a review of Sunday Yoga by Alison
" Frank and Jane are wonderful hosts. The location, the food and of course the yoga are all so nourishing
Thank you for your generous hospitalit
Finish your weekend the way you have always wanted to refreshed and relaxed. Enrol in a Sunday Yoga.
Cost $75.00 inclusive of yoga and brunch. Yes please
Sunday Yoga and Lunch
The workshop is followed a delicious lunch prepared by Jane Gibb that includes Jane's excellent fresh organic home grown produce
Here is a review of Sunday Yoga by Alison
" Frank and Jane are wonderful hosts. The location, the food and of course the yoga are all so nourishing
Thank you for your generous hospitalit
Finish your weekend the way you have always wanted to refreshed and relaxed. Enrol in a Sunday Yoga.
Cost $110.00 inclusive of yoga and lunch. Yes please just what I need !
Read our client reviews
I love these Retreats as I get lots of pats and delicious vegetarian food. (I am not a vego but this food is amazing) If I am lucky I get extra walks
Clara Jean
Top Dog, Griffins Hill Retreat, Dunkeld Grampians Victoria
My favourite activity when not mowing the lawns is to peer into the yoga room and see what the mob is up to. They do look strange when up side down. I can't hang upside down but I can do asanas they have not even invented yet!
Tiger Lilly
Grounds keeper, Griffins Hill Iyengar Yoga Retreats, Dunkeld
Kellie
Dianna Essenwanger
Yoga Student, Warrnambool
Griffins Hill Yoga Retreat is a five-star experience. I feel at home the minute I step through the door. The views, the other guests and Clara the Corgi all combine to assure me that I will, once again, tune into tranquility during my stay. That is why I keep coming back. Each day, on my yoga mat, I remember what matters: breathing and gently giving my body the strength and stretching it needs. Frank is a warm and funny teacher, making us reach for our best, but inviting our laughter along the way. The wonderful meals are such a treat. We all gasp and ooh and aah as the plate are presented, and then we are into it, chatting and chomping. Forget Golden Door. Come to Griffins Hill Yoga Retreat to come home to yourself.
Kath Walters
Yoga Student, kathwalters.com.au, Melbourne
I recently participated in a 3 day retreat at Griffins Hill. It was a present from my family for my 60th birthday. And what a wonderful gift it was to slow down and focus on being present by practising yoga, to walk in the bush and mountains and to be sustained by lovingly grown and prepared vegetarian meals.
Jane and Frank have created a tranquil and welcoming haven at the foot of the Grampians. I hope to return one day and be welcomed again by them and of course by Clara the corgi and Tiger Lily and Winter Lily, the Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
Cathy Simpson
Yoga Student, Melbourne
MargotMy adult daughter and I have just completed another wonderful retreat here. I try to come back once a year and it is always as great as I remember. Frank is such a wise and experienced teacher and able to cater for the individual needs of the diverse range of students who show up.
In between the yoga sessions (often watched by the resident Kangaroos - Tiger Lilly and her joey Winter Lilly), we are well nurtured and nourished by Jane’s hospitality and food. Jane is an amazing cook and also has a huge garden to supply much of what we eat. It’s like dining in a top quality vegetarian restaurant for each meal. Frank also helps out with the food by providing us with his freshly baked sour dough each morning.
Between yoga and eating, there is also time to explore the nearby Grampians with a range of walks easily accessible from Griffins Hill. We were fortunate on our last retreat to have Jane take us to see some native orchids she had just discovered. They were tiny and so beautiful.
If you have promised yourself that you are going to look after yourself more and do something to really nourish and refresh yourself, then coming to Griffins Hill for a yoga retreat is a great way to do it.
