🌿 Spring CASTLEMAINE — Day Trip: Hike, French Lunch, Meditation, Garden, Art

• 🌏 MELBOURNE → CASTLEMAINE🏙️ • 📅 SUN 6 SEP — DAY TRIP ☀️ • ✨ Nature, Art & French Flavours

---------------------------- ✨ See spring through an artist’s eyes. Join us for a refreshing spring escape to Castlemaine, where nature, history and creativity come together. Discover the landscape’s gentle colours, changing light and quiet beauty—the perfect inspiration for exploring Australian tonalism. We’ll begin with an easy scenic hike, taking time to enjoy the bushland, breathe in the fresh air and notice the first signs of spring. After our walk, we’ll gather for a supplied French vegetarian lunch, sharing delicious food and relaxed conversation surrounded by nature. Our afternoon takes us to Historic Home & Garden, where heritage, creativity and peaceful gardens invite us to slow down. We’ll then pause for a guided group meditation—a moment to breathe deeply and reconnect with ourselves. At Art Museum, we’ll explore Australian art and the region’s creative connections, bringing a new perspective to the landscapes we’ve enjoyed. A gentle garden walk, a cup of tea and a final group photo will round off our day before we return to Melbourne feeling recharged, inspired and connected. Come solo or bring a friend—there’s room for good company, fresh discoveries and a little spring magic. *------------------------* 🎒 What’s Included? — All-Inclusive for $99 ✅ Round-trip transport in a comfortable Mercedes minivan 🚐 ✅ 9 km easy hike — approximately 150 m elevation gain 🥾 ✅ French lunch (veg.)🍲- supplied ✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee and tea ☕ ✅ Guru guided Meditation and grounding 🧘 ✅ Lookouts 🌄 ✅ Art-gallery visit 🍷 ✅ Friendly small-group atmosphere and great company 😊 *Wine tasting is optional* ----------------------------

🗺️ Day Trip Plan

🚐 07:00 — Meet at St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street ☕ 08:00 — Refreshment stop 🌊 09:30 — Arriving · Morning coffee, tea and snacks 🥾 09:45 — Easy forest scenic hike — approximately 9 km / 150 m elevation 🍲 13:00 — French 🇫🇷 Lunch (veg.) · Snacks · Tea · Coffee · Soft drinks 🧘 14:00 — Meditation and grounding in nature - with guru 🌿 14:30 — Historic Home & Garden ✨ 15:30 — Art gallery visit 🚐 16:30 — Scenic return journey 🏙️ 18:00 — Return to Melbourne, refreshed and filled with new memories 📍 Drop-off: Hamer Hall, Melbourne ---------------------------------- 💰 How to Book? Secure your spot with a $99 transfer: 🔹 PayID: 0414 661 458 🔹 Bank Transfer: NAME: KARAPETIAN G BSB: 013233 ACCOUNT: 226325836 Ref: Ca 🌟 Limited spots available—RSVP now! --------------------------------------- ❗️Please Note: Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer. In all other circumstances, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. ❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿 ------------------------- 🎒 What to Bring? ✔️ Comfortable hiking shoes (or able to supply, let me know size) ✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket🧥 ✔️ Long pants & long sleeves 🌿 ✔️ Hat/beanie 🧢 ✔️ BYO lunch 🍽️ (if preferable) ✔️ A positive mindset & big smile! ------------------------ 📢 Questions? Feel free to DM me anytime! 📩 ✨ Let’s make this an adventure to remember ------------------------------ Visit our sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share Instagram: nogeography.hike.kayak https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/ ------------------------------- Credited or refunded only if the event is canceled/moved. Non-refundable in any other cases -----------------------

• Nature, Art & French Flavours

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