Your Life Matters 2 Day Retreat

Your Life Matters 2 Day Retreat This two-day workshop for crafting, creating and formulating your thoughts, words, and events into your ‘most important memoir’ because your life does matter!Saturday May 2nd & Sunday May 3rd, 2026$795.00 Your Life Matters 2 Day Retreat quantity Add to cartWhy You Need To Be At This Retreat?You have a life and a history, and right now, you still have clarity about your life. So, how do you document your story and life in an uplifting, valuable way for yourself, your family, and your loved ones?This two-day workshop/retreat will provide the perfect backdrop for crafting, creating and formulating your thoughts, words, and events into your ‘most important memoir’ because your life does matter!Through this retreat, you will find clarity around your story and verbalise, write, and draw accurate information that affirms your existence and helps the people who love you most understand your journey.Your people love you, and they want to know more about you. Under the guidance of Annie and her team, you will learn to compose this memoir in a way that will make you feel proud and confident about your legacy.Conversations, experiences, achievements — how will anyone know what you have done without contributing to the ‘Your Life Matters’ Journal’? Special Guest Contributor – Alex Fullerton.Alex Fullerton will join us to share some ideas on publishing your memoir once you’ve finished the creation phase. Perhaps you only want a couple of copies for the family, or you would like to see it sold in bookshops worldwide. Whatever your goal, with close to 20.With years as a self-publishing specialist, Alex will be able to share some tips on how to make it happen. Alex Fullerton is an author’s consultant and self-publishing specialist on the Sunshine Coast.Her company, Author Support Service, offers online courses in self-publishing and a full suite of professional services for the self-publishing author. Learn how to plan, edit, design, print and promote to bring your book to life at Author Support Services. What happens At This Retreat?At this two-day workshop/retreat, you will be ‘gently guided’ by putting together ‘your story in words’, pictures, drawings, and video recordings.If that is your choice, specific questions will help you express your life in a way that best defines you.This retreat has become a priority for Annie to create simply because of conversations with her father.  ‘Gavin Leo Brasier’ is Annie’s father, the last of his generation in the Brasier family. His history and stories are very much contained in his thoughts and recollections; until they are shared, they will be forgotten. So Annie has been documenting his life, finding specific answers to questions about his life and times.When your loved one is no longer with you, it’s too late to ask questions.  Ask questions now, interview your parents, and learn about the people you care most about.  Their lives matter as much as yours!What Is Included:A special essential oil blend to diffuse and use while writing and processing your answers.A workbook with specific questions that will help you craft your memoir.Morning and Afternoon Tea, and a delicious Plant-Based Lunch on both days.5-minute video of yourself telling a story about ‘you’.Presentation coaching for your video.Bound notebook.Exceptional techniques to create your masterpiece.A complete gift bag includes helpful items to support your journaling.Grass walk for stimulating your senses.Relaxation session.A personal gift for each attendee to remind them of their worth. Annie & BrotherAndrew A Mother’s Love HoldsThem TogetherWhat happens on DAY ONE?We begin our retreat at 9:30 am, with an introduction to Journaling with Annie Clark, followed by a workshop on the questions. After some morning tea, the group pairs up and moves to private areas to record events and experiences that matter to each individual. A delicious lunch will be served, enhancing focus for the afternoon session. You will receive specific information by mid-afternoon to assist with next day’s activity. The group will do some stretching and breathing for clarity.  The day’s final session will help you formulate the questions you want to include in your video. The first day will conclude at 4:45 pm.What happens on Day TWO?Day two begins at 9.30 am, with a group meeting and discussion of the challenges and successes of our work to date.  Those who want to share will do so!  After morning tea, the group will pair off; those having their video first will require preparation and attention.  Using several locations in the garden, our Videographer will produce a 5-minute Video for each person, allowing them to share their story and have it preserved digitally for future use.  These videos will be edited accordingly.  Another healthy, plant-based lunch will be served.  In the afternoon, we discuss critical end-of-life conversations, wills, your wishes, and more.  Afternoon tea will follow on this talk, more filming will take place, and the day will conclude with several readings, gift presentations, and final instructions for ‘what next’.  Day two concludes at 4.30 pm.FAQs:Will there be time for relaxation?Absolutely. Several sessions throughout the day will allow you to stretch, hydrate, and enjoy the process.Will your retreat cater to my dietary requirements?Yes, we will find out your nutritional needs before the retreat. All meals will be gluten-free and high in nutrition.Is accommodation available for the retreat?There is plenty of accommodation around the Cooroy area, but first in for our ‘Bewell Eco Cottage‘, contact Annie to book.Do I need to be an experienced writer to participate in ‘Your Life Matters Retreat’?‘No’.  The only requirement needed to be part of this retreat is your desire to write your thoughts. You do not need to be a writer or creative.  Your energy will be enough.  Bring joy and positive energy to this event, and you will succeed.  Note: You may have photographs or journals that will require research before or after the retreat.Is there a dress code for filming?On day one, wear comfortable clothing that allows you to stretch. For day two, bring several changes of clothing so you are comfortable with what you wear in the video.  We suggest ‘non-pattern upper garments’ to keep the footage from becoming too busy.  Guidance will be given about wardrobe, etc.Is there anything I should bring to the retreat? Specific family photos (printed) or anything that supports your record would be advantageous. A personal drink bottle would be beneficial, as would a light blanket or cushion, reading glasses, slip-on shoes, or slippers. Everything else will be provided.I can only participate for one day. Is this possible?This is a two-day retreat. If you have to leave early on Sunday, that is okay, but we would like you to commit to the weekend (TWO DAYS) for the best results.Can I attend this retreat with a family member?Of course. We highly recommend bringing a relative, friend, or partner.Who Are The Presenters?Annie ClarkCounselling and Guidance throughout the whole two days. Annie will bring her sense of humour, health and wellness expertise, and firsthand experience with journaling and recording life events. Her guidance for the video segment will be invaluable for bringing your personal history to life.Sue MooreRestorative Yoga and Support for Crafting Your Memoir. Sue’s relaxing restorative Yoga will help everyone find peace and calm, which in turn improves mental clarity and optimism.  *To be confirmed*Sharon TregoningThis presentation will discuss how to prepare your affairs and prepare for the end of life, particularly timed to help you feel calm about a touchy subject. It will also discuss the legal issues surrounding Wills and Estates and the importance of implementing future care planning.We will consider the steps involved in getting your affairs in order, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Directives. *To be confirmed*A Note from Annie:In a seemingly wild world, you may repeatedly get caught up in ‘what will happen next,’ only to miss out on what is happening right now! Rather than being a victim of circumstance, you can create more stability by finding meaning and purpose. To do this, you need to commit yourself to taking action.  Writing about your life can be very cathartic and healing.Please consider your current life and look for aspects that fulfil you. Take time to write about things that give you joy and/or things you have yet to do. Some experiences and memories might represent joy and meaning. When that happens, you have something that can significantly enrich your life. Think about your legacy and what you want people to know about you.When you book for ‘Your Life Matters Retreat’, we will send you a list of preparations, questions, and guidance to help you get ready for the exciting 2 days in November.  We believe this retreat is the most important event you will ever attend or commit to.What’s not included:Will preparation, a printed book, accommodation or Ongoing counselling.  End of Life Planning.