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Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary
232 Bumballa Road
Wingello NSW 2579
P/F: 02 4841 1632
M: 0403 203 963
Em: gudhara@bigpond.com

About Us

Gudhara is run by a not-for-profit association called Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary Inc. Gudhara Holistic Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organisation run by a small group of people under the principles of social, economic and environmental sustainability. Our weekend retreats are conducted by experienced facilitators with an emphasis on raising consciousness for personal and global transformation. We are based on a model of sustainability and each guest to the sanctuary is encouraged to undertake some environmental practice such as organic gardening or bush regeneration. This helps ground them during the weekend and to inspire them to live more sustainably when they return to their everyday life.

What is valued most in life at Gudhara is:

• Equality, friendship and compassion
• Open communication and resolution of conflict
• Integrity in business and personal exchanges
• Valuing and living in harmony with the natural environment
• Health and spiritual growth
• Creativity and a zest for life

Your Hosts

Greg O'Donnell B. Arch. (Hons)

Greg has been teaching meditation and running transformational workshops focused on the inner world for the last 20 years. He feels it is now time to bring this focus into a fuller expression, in greater connection with the land and our global family. Greg strives to create inspiring and harmonious environments. As an architect this has found expressions in projects such as the Living Spaces Group, the Peace Pavilion for the Sydney Olympics and a Hindu Temple in Western Sydney. On a community level he has founded enterprises such as Sydney ConFesters festivals , the Interfaith Forum and several meditation groups.



Alison Parr B.A. (Visual Art), B.App.Sc. (Env.Hlth)

Alison was born in the country and being raised on a farm have always had an affinity with the land. She has worked in environmental planning, management and education for 12 years, and has undertaken major projects in bushland restoration, waterways management and waste minimisation. Prior to this she was a graphic designer and fine arts practitioner. Her recent interests have been in biodynamics and the integration of shamanic practices with environmental practices.