Yarra Valley Living Centre

Life affirming Meditation Teacher Training set in the idyllic Yarra Valley be prepared to be nurtured on every level. Peace and quiet delicious vegan food no distractions and absolute World Class Training.My Teachers were Paul and Maia Bedson who not only teach with open hearts but so willingly share such a great wealth of knowledge. This is my second visit and I really look forward to returning it is a true home coming. It was more than I could have imagined I highly recommend the Courses and the location. The biggest thank you to everyone at the Yarra Valley Living Centre...I am so blessed I am so grateful..

I’ve completed two meditation teacher training weeks at the Yarra Valley Living Centre. My experience? I found my 2 weeks of learning to also be deeply restorative, introspective, warm, filled with generosity, engaging, centering, peaceful, and personal. The leaders are angels walking this earth, and I must say, you meet quite a few amazing participants too. The Centre holds a special place in my heart...

After reading Ian Gawler's book, You Can Conquer Cancer, I knew I needed to make changes in my life. Attending the Cancer Retreat was the best thing I could have done. The staff are beautiful, the food was wonderful (even more so as your taste buds adjust to the changes) and the property and meditation room just gorgeous.The experience and knowledge of Liz, Steph and Craig was amazing and the genuine care and love for each of us was very touching. I have seriously taken on this way of life and feel enthused and excited for my future. I can't thank them all enough!!!!

Lovely facilities, we just had a quick look, tour and bought books at the book shop.

The nature and the site itself are absolutely beautiful. There are kangaroos hopping around and other plants and creatures to discover. Everything is well catered for, the garden to table service, very inspiring. All of this is completely necessary and effective to revitalise your perspective and way of life. The Overcoming MS retreat I attended with my mother made a profound impact on us, our psyches, our relationship with each other and our habits. Thank you for your wonderful work.

I have attended two residential Meditation Teacher Trainings, (4 days and 5 days) at the Yarra Valley Living Centre, and the experience has been incredible both times. The training facilities, the shared rooms, the meals, the quality of the training, the gardens and grounds - everything is simply perfect. I always feel like I am in a complete bubble of tranquility whilst there.

I experienced the Mindfulness meditation retreat facilitated by Daniel Cerny. Beautiful surroundings, kind and thoughful staff who go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. Daniel was wonderful, full of knowledge, patient with everyones needs, provided plenty of space for each and every person to connect with their own centre and to start the healing process. The food was delicious and mostly came from the beautiful gardens on site.I will definately visit again.

I attended a spirituality and healing retreat at Gawler foundation in 2016 which was led by Paul and Maia Bedson. It was absolutely wonderful. The property is located on the most beautiful and tranquil grounds. The food served is really healthy (but also absolutely delicious!). Paul and Maia are wise, insightful and kind teachers. I walked away feeling nourished and inspired and I will definitely be coming back for another retreat.

I recently went to the Art of Mindfulness retreat at the Yarra Valley Living Centre. I was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful, tranquil setting of the retreat. The facilities were comfortable and luxurious compared to previous retreat centres I've been too. The food was tasty and nutritious. The meditation room had a beautiful energy to it. The teacher was amazing. I highly recommend going on retreat here. A beautiful space to just be.

Louise Williams – Return to Peace Retreat, June 2019I have made retreats in numerous locations, but I find the Yarra Valley Living Centre to be unsurpassed in every way. Paul Bedson is a wonderful teacher, able to express ideas that everyone, no matter their background in meditation, is able to understand. Thanks to Maia and all the Yarra Valley Centre Staff, the courses run seamlessly and each participant has a sense of being individually cared-for, nurtured and set free to learn and experience all that is on offer. Beyond the teaching and meditation, there is the beautiful food, the environment and the ambience – my Yarra Valley Living Centre memories will always call me back.