Dayspring Events
Living the Contemplative 2026- second intake
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Due to popular demand, we are opening the possibility of a second group for this course. To be included, express your interest today!
Living the Contemplative 2026 - A year long program to build and experience contemplative community
Have you wondered what living a contemplative life might look like for you? Would you like to carve out time in the coming year to deepen your relationship with the
Divine?
This year long program will include contemplative content and experiences drawing upon the rich tradition of the Dayspring courses. The program will consist of three Saturdays and will culminate at the end of the year with a residential retreat.
Saturday 21st March ~ Being Contemplative
Saturday 27th June ~ Growing the Mystic Within
Saturday 19th September ~ Encountering Paradox
Weekend 13th-15th November OR 4th-6th December – Retreat on Living the Contemplative ~ Retreat on Living the Contemplative
Cost - $750
(includes all teaching materials, accommodation for retreat and catering of meals)
All days and the weekend retreat will be held at Nathaneal’s Rest Retreat Centre in
Mundaring. Places are limited and participants are expected to commit to the year-long program to build community.
For more information contact Jenelle PIke– [email protected]
Quiet Day- Come away for a while
On the second Tuesday of each month (except in school holiday times), we hold a Quiet Day at Nathanael's Rest in Mundaring.
Quiet Days offer time for reflection, recollection and quietness in community, sacred space for deep listening and an invitation to simply be. Set in the beautiful retreat space at Nathanael's Rest, you are welcome to spend the quiet time reflecting, walking, creating, reading and resting in any way that feels safe and good for you.
A leader will begin with a brief reflection to commence the morning and then participants are free to find their own sense of space, rhythm and activity during the remainder of the morning.
Resources are provided to support your engagement, including;
- 'Thought for the Day' reflective reading on scripture
- creative materials,
- two labyrinths set in the idyllic natural surroundings.
- One of Dayspring's Spiritual Directors will be available to offer Spiritual Accompaniment/Companioning if you choose.
Morning tea is available throughout the morning.
Around 12.30pm we will regather to share and close the morning, but all are welcome to share and connect informally for a time of community over lunch (byo).
DATES FOR 2026
Feb 10, March 10, May 12, June 9, Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10
COST - Members FREE Non-members/Friends $15
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (during school terms) at Nathaniel's Rest, Mundaring
9.30am-12.30pm
Dayspring South West
Poetry as Contemplative Practice (Cookernup)
Come aside for a while and soak up the wonderful experience of Moojelup Farm in Cookernup (Shire of Harvey) as we explore poetry as contemplative practice. Among others Mary Oliver will be mentioned, as we look at some of the workings of the greats, but the main part of the day will be for you to explore and dabble in some writing and reflecting of your own. This opportunity is for anyone, non-writers
included.
You will only need to bring something to write with and on and a hat.
*A light lunch will be provided
By: Paul Cannon, poet and writer.
When: 15 November, 2025
Where: 129 Thompson Road, Cookernup
Time: 9.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00
If paying through this website your registration will be forwarded onto Paul Cannon - Any enquires please email Paul, [email protected]
Dayspring South West
