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Through Ceremony, Breath, Sound, Dance and Yoga we come deeply into our magical bodies, finding stillness in the mind. Through Art Workshops we unleash our colorful creativity. Through Relating workshops, we discover, learn, grow, expand and flourish. Through Authentic Connection, Devotional Massage and the allowing of our Emotions, we feel our humanness and create space within. Through wild Dress Ups, we allow our self to explore our Character for the night, creating awe-struck memories and laugh till we cry moments, whilst looking and feeling sensational. Through connecting with the Elements and Nature, we return home, to our truth, wild, free, anchored and flowing. Though Performance, Live Music and Dj’ing, we are constantly soothed, surprised and entertained! Through nutritious, tantalizing and filling Meals, we receive so much nourishment and the spoiling that we all deserve!

Chateau Lush 3.0

Friday 15/8

2-4 Guests Arrive, mingle, get ready for Opening Ceremony (Very important we start together 4pm NO LATER. Allow plenty of time to get there)

4-6 Opening Ceremony (Hayley Melrose) and Sunset Kundalini Dance- Breath, Sound and Movement (Hayley Melrose. Dress Code- Funky, Festival, Colourful Ecstatic Dance Attire)

6-7 Outdoor Dinner- Long, Fairy Lit, Dining Table (Undercover). Dress Warm! (If cold we will go inside)

7-8 Free Time- Hot Tub, Spa Bath, Pool Table, Fires Indoor and Out, Chilled Beats, Connection

8-10 Four Hand Healing Massage Ritual indoor with fire- Hayley Melrose

10- Bed Time

Saturday 16/8

6-7 Sunrise Ceremony Mark Tasi (Optional. But this will be amazing if you set your alarm) YOU WILL ALSO HEAR MY BELL at workshop start times.

7-8 Free time (Tea and Fruits always available pre Breakfast)

8-9 Yoga Flow & Meditation Journey- Sasha (from Yoga by the Sea)

9-10 Breakfast

10-11 Free time (And get dressed into Silks/Satins/Kaftans/Adornments for Art Workshop- Layers of warmth good- but looks like sun - forecast)

11-12.30 Art Immersion in Pairs- by Lainie Cann (Silks/Satins/Colour Dress Code.)

12.30-1.30 Free Time- Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Chats

1.30-2.30 Lunch

2.30-4 “Posh Vintage Classic” Dress Up Time. Lights, Camera, Action! Bright Lipstick! This is the Main Dress Up. Go all out with your Outfits. A Costume Vision Board will be provided. Think Funky, Handsome, Fancy, Over the Top, Elegant, Classy, Glamour, Fur, Velvet, Sunnies, Vests, Suits, Posh Hats, Big Dresses, Lashes, Braces, Fishnets, Garden Party, Super Stars! And make sure you flaunt your look!! Nothing is too much here. (Op Shops might be good)

4-4.30 Catwalk and Group Soul Photography in The Gardens- Hayley Melrose and Jamie Humphris (Don’t be late)

4.30-6.30 New Moon in Leo- Sunset Ecstatic Dance by ANGLEA WAISZE (Lainie Cann- Vocals/Fire Dancers Mari/Brii/Dan)

6.30-7.30 Dinner with Surprise Act!!!

7.30-9 Free Time, Impromptu Outdoor Fire Magic, possible Surprise Performance, Open Mike (bring a Poem or Offering if you like- short- fun sweet or just be in the moment), Hot Tub plus Desserts

9-10 Sleepy Sound Healing (Indoor Fire) - ANICK PATRY

10- Bed Time (Or not! Ha ha)

Sunday 17/8

9.30-10.30 Dan Anthony Qi Gong

10.30-12.30 Long Pancake Brunch Social

12.30-1.30 Free time

1.30-2.30pm- Relating and Pleasure Tales- Interactive Workshop-Hayley Melrose (Lounge room)

2.30-3.30 Free Time

3.30-4.30 Shine your voice! Videographer Jamie and Hayley, taking quick voice testimonial shares, for the extraordinary LUSH mini Video Creation, in a quiet room)

5-6 Final Sunset Dinner!

6-7.30 Downtempo DJ SET free flow- by BRII !!!!!! Indoors.

7.30-10 Mikes Electric Guitar Chill Journey plus Hot Tub, Cuddles and Final Closing CIRCLE around Fire Indoors.

10- Bed Time

Monday 18/8

Hugs and Departures 8-10am

Fruit and Tea Available

Please note Workshops are always optional. If you are needing rest and miss something, its where you need to be. However, many long breaks have been added to the Journey and we strongly advise you stay with the program. Its nice to keep the group together and honor all workshop facilitators. Also each offering is incredible! Please be advised slight changes may happen with the Schedule, between now and the date

THE VENUE

The Nirvana Vista Estate is a work of art. We have a 54 acre property, surrounded by vineyards, all to ourselves. Towering mythological statues from ancient times, stand strong amongst the most extraordinary gardens. There are sheep and kangaroos that roam throughout the land, as the sun sets over the magnificent mountains. There is a pool, an outdoor hot tub, 2 indoor spa baths, indoor and outdoor fires, a pool table, ping pong, and lots of decks covered and open, for movement, dining and fun. The Rooms are exquisite, with so much attention to detail and elaborate furniture and bedding, making everything feel so special. Hee Sook’s gorgeous, original artworks, adorn all the walls. Denis and Hee Sook are so passionate about their land project and they are very connected, wise, artistic, kind people, so aligned with the Lush Mission. There is plenty of wide open, flat space for Camping and RV’s.

Address- 74 Sweetwater Rd, Rothbury

EXCHANGE

Lush Camping and RV’s- $1050 per person

Lush Triple Share (One Queen Bed, One Single)- $1350 per person

Lush Twin Share or Couple (One Queen Bed, One Single)-$1650 per person

Lush Solo Adventurer (One Queen Bed, One Single) - $1950

REGULARS- An extra 10 Percent Off for Previous Lush Attendees, Kundi Dancers and Massage Clients......

INTRODUCING-

LUSH DAY PASSES!!!!!!!! (Lush Solo Room Not Available for Day Passes)

Lush Friday Pass- Friday 15th August 2pm till Saturday 16th August 2.30pm (Includes Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)

Lush Camping RV- 300 Each...... Lush Triple Share Room- 400 Each...... Lush Twin Share/Couple Room- 500 Each

Lush Saturday Pass- Saturday 16th August 2pm till 3pm Sunday 17th August (includes Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast/Brunch)

Lush Camping RV- 300 Each...... Lush Triple Share Room- 400 Each...... Lush Twin Share/Couple Room- 500 Each

Lush Sunday Pass- Sunday 17th August 10am till Monday 18th August 10am (Includes Breaky/Brunch, Dinner, Breaky)

Lush Camping RV- 300 Each...... Lush Triple Share Room- 400 Each...... Lush Twin Share/Couple Room- 500 Each

Please Note- All Rooms are luxurious and spacious, with stunning furniture and bedding. All rooms have original artworks, by Hee Sook. All rooms have beautiful shared bathrooms, and there are two large spa baths in the shared bathrooms. (Go for it!) The Room configurations are One Queen Bed and One Single Bed. You are welcome to Team up with friends you know and room share, triple or twin share. Twin share friends you'll have to flip a coin for the Queen bed. Couples of course will be in their own room. If anyone wants their Own Room, that is fine also. If its just you, and you are open to Twin Share, I can team you up with an aligned friend of the same sex, I'm sure. These things always work out perfectly. All of this can be discussed on our 15 Minute Call.

INSTALMENTS

You are Welcome to pay 3 Instalments over 3 months, if required.

All bookings Via Hayley 0420 648 602 zarzeemelrose@gmail.com

INCLUSIONS AND WHAT TO BRING

Prices Include Venue, Art, Crafts, Entertainment, Workshops, a 10 person Team of Embodied Facilitators, 2 Chefs and all fancy, delicious Meals.

You are welcome to bring additional, specific snacks for your room, if you like, but you will be well nourished.

There is clean water available.

Please bring a Hot Water Bottle if camping and all Camping Gear. Also for your Rv bring a hot waterbottle.

Bring a drinking water bottle for Yoga and Dance Journeys.

Please bring your “Vintage Classic” Outrageous Outfit for Saturday night. (Something funky, fluffy, fury and warm, to go with your look?) Theme is ole school. Movie star? Classic YOU. Style. Grace. Quirky? Colourful? 1920's?? GO ALL OUT!! Lainie and I will bring extra bits. Think satin, velvet, pearls, suave hats, tie, suit, leather, big skirt? Boots!?? Gloves?? Get silly!

Please Bring a Colourful Silk Kaftan look for the Art Workshop.....but anything colourful you wear is amazing. I'm throwing in lots of extra silky kaftans. Just think radical expression as you are about to be the painter and be a muse, in a paired ART SESSION. Bring an APRON if you have it and a Beret for a Painter look (if you have it. We have lots, but extras always fun. Could be apron from kitchen pantry?)

Please bring swimmers, towel, sunnies, colorful/comfy outfits, warm clothes, hat, beanie, scarf, yoga fun festi dance wear, UG boots, extra layers for warmth, sexy outfits, sunscreen and toiletries.

Please bring a yoga mat.

The 4 Hand Massage on friday eve.....dress comfy, loose pants, sensuous if you want to, lace feels nice, warm dressing gown? This ritual is very beautiful, innocent, relaxing and sweet. Everyone dresses down to their comfort level, ie all knickers stay on, welcome to be topless or not when receiving, everyone is covered under blankets whole time. All boundaries are respected and discussed pre massage. Pause words are given also. Everyone will be comfy in this workshop.

Welcome to bring any party bits, treats, just for the saturday night, the rest of the time we will just lush out in natural high, breath, food, good company and traditional cacao! Jeevi will make lots of chai. If you have tea you like, bring it!

Sat Night Jamie will do some Mulled Wine, just a little to get the party started and wet the pallet. I'll do Cacao for all. Main thing is responsible, mature journeying and good intentions. Getting wasted not the vibe. Presence and Play is.

If in Rooms all bedding and towels are there. An extra towel for Hot Tub and Pool, a good idea.

SAFE SPACE

Everyone who comes to Lush, is respectful, loving, patient, responsible, mature, caring and sweet. This is not a sex party or a play party. If consensual, sweet connections unfold, that would be in private. This is a classy, clean, magical environment where everyones yes, no, pause, gentle feedback and sweet requests are always honored. There will be Angel Team Members to hold space one to one, if needed. Every detail is thought about at the Chateau Lush!

COMPULSORY INTRODUCTORY CALLS

15 minute calls prior to booking are compulsory, whether you are familiar or new. Most people that come to Lush, have been to one of my events or have worked with me one to one before. If new, thats fantastic. It helps if you have done embodiment work before, or consent work, or sacred sexuality work, or energy work. The event does draw in lots of artistic, dancing, masseuses! The main thing is an open heart and respect and everyone over 18, who feels the call, is welcome.

NATURAL HIGHS

Please note this Event is based on a natural high, no drugs or alcohol. On the Saturday night we will have some Mulled Wine available for a little, warming, spicy toast at dinner. Plant medicines in moderation are fine, on the Saturday late afternoon/night only.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO

This is a Photo, Video and Expression, type event! Please let me know prior to booking if you don’t want any footage of you and we can take note of this. There is only Photo and Video at certain times. Very high quality, tasteful Video and Photo’s are shared to Social Media to spread the Lush Message far and wide.

FOOD ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES

Food preferences will be noted on the Intro Call. Vegans and Vegetarians welcome. There will be delicious Meat/Chicken/Fish served, blessed, and good quality.

Hayley Melrose, has been studying, practicing and sharing Kundalini Dance, Sensual Healing, Lomi Lomi Massage, Soul Photography and Shamanic Practices for 14 Years.

She is the Founder of Chateau Lush, which is a safe, flamboyant, transformative Retreat, where bright, open humans weave pure magic. 

Hayley has the purest intentions for inspiring the world into a much deeper, more mystical, delicious future. She is a juicy, creative, empowered leader, encouraging people to allow their uniqueness to flow. Group or One to One Experiences with Hayley usher in more self love, emotion, energy, nourishment, clarity and liberation. 

Her motto is that ‘Everything is Possible’. She loves to remind people that they are, ‘The Creators of Their Own Universe!'

VEDA- Lush Dj- Kundi Set, Ecstatic Party Set and Downtempo Set

A club kid from the age of 17 Veda grew up in the Sydney and London night club scene. Music
and everything that comes with it has been her home, her happy place, her canvas on which
she has been able to express her true self. Therefore it was only natural that she take to the
decks and share her passion and artistry as a DJ. From disco to techno and everything in
between she loves all music and the connection it provides for everyone on the dance floor.
When that nostalgic tune drops or that baseline hits your heart and you share that knowing nod
with a stranger on the dance floor, separation melts away and the music makes you and takes
you to a place of oneness. Veda loves playing all genres of music as long as she and her dance
floor are vibing, that’s all that matters. No discrimination just dancing! Having played and worked
for some of Sydney’s top nightclubs, venues and festivals over the past decade she knows how
to bring the perfect potion of energy to any crowd. Expect the unexpected, do not try to
categorise this entity, she is beyond genre and style, she is here to make your feet and heart
smile. One dance floor, one heart, one love!

Lainie Cann- Art Immersion and Ecstatic Party Set- Vocals!

Lainie Cann is a multidisciplinary artist, crossing over forms of visual art, sound and healing. Inspired by the inner and outer world, connection and collaboration, Lainie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience through her evolution of years creating and teaching art, and as a singer, songwriter, vocal improviser and bodyworker. With her inclusive, immersive and fun approach, together with her vibrant and grounded energy, Lainie is here to share and evoke creative expression and expansion with the greatest of joy.

Hamzah Mas- Sound Healing, Ecstatic Party Set- Live Music, Movement Ensemble Workshop including Contact Dance

Hamzah Mas is an avid Contact Improv Dancer, Movement Practitioner and Multidisciplinary Artist based in Australia with roots in South East Asia. He finds curiosities in exploring spaces of unified embodied expression. His works span broadly from music compositions and music production to physical theatre in cabaret and circus. Hamzah has studied Contact Improvisation broadly under various teachers in Australia such as Joergg Hassman, Leeanne Litton, Alejandro Rolando and Kieran Mitchell with recent study under Nita Little at her debut intensives in Sydney. Together with Jo Jo, Jo Lin and Paul Tobin he helped establish a regular Contact Improvisation scene in Newcastle, Australia.

“When I sit and reflect on my experiences over the last 4 days, I can’t help but smile.

Chateau Lush was so much more than I could have ever expected. I am so glad I pushed past my fears of the unknown and allowed myself to fall into vulnerability. 

The space was held with such grace and overflowed with so much joy, laughter, dance, connection, emotion, self expression, and self discovery. 

So many layers of gratitude for your creation this weekend Hayley and Team. My heart has stretch marks!”

Shane Blythe