Daylesford is a popular little spa town located in the Macedon Ranges region, just an hour or so north-west of Melbourne. Its village vibe is blessed with the kind of cafes, shops and boutique accommodation you’d find in the ‘hippest’ parts of Melbourne.

 

Known as the spa capital of Australia, the surrounding springs area was a sacred place of healing for Aboriginal peoples going back tens of thousands of years.

 

Close to the heart of Daylesford, and just a block away from Lake Daylesford, is The Lily Pond Day Retreat.

 

Situated on 2½ acres of undulating gardens, the property is graced with established trees, oaks, birches and gums, lovingly planted over 20 years ago.

 

Over 2000 daffodil bulbs are scattered around the garden. The large home and healing centre overlooks its own lake and a beautiful lily pond that families of ducks and birds call home.

 

Annabel Holder Brown, co-founder of The Lily Pond Day Retreat says:

 

“The moment I saw the property I knew we had found ‘The Place’. It was perfect for what I had envisioned. Land, lake and lily pond. A large beautiful home with an indoor pool.  My vision and mission is to create a place where people can recover

from painful and traumatic events in their life. People suffer for years not being able to find answers for themselves. This is a place where people can find what they need.”

 

Before and after a healing session, we invite our clients to wander around

the gardens, lake and pond – to be still, to contemplate, to reconnect with your true self, to heal.

 

The Retreat