Real retreat is a bi-annual national conference for women associated with the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia. In 2025, the event will be held in Tasmania at the Tamar Valley resort from October 17-20th. Join us for an incredible weekend focused on God's word, connection with one another and refreshment!
Bible Teaching
At the real retreat we want to ensure that women not only experience nourishment physically, but spiritually too. Wendy Lin will be leading us through a series of talks with the goal to grow our knowledge and love of God, equipping us to press on in His strength through whatever we may face in this life.
Friendship
The real retreat brings women of all ages and walks of life from around Australia together to be encouraged by one another. This is a great opportunity to establish friendships, and strengthen current ones.
Prayer and Worship
God loves to hear from His children. How privileged we are to be able to come before Him, lay down our burdens, and find rest for our souls. We will also have the opportunity to worship God through songs of praise lead by a team of musicians.
Downtime
Staying on site at the resort ensures a full retreat experience where women can leave behind their daily stressors and experience a proper re-set. We have ensured that the retreat schedule will allow for breaks throughout where women can return to their rooms, or explore the resort for some downtime and/or leisure.
What to expect...
Electives
Our daily electives are a fantastic time to unwind, have fun, and maybe even learn a new skill! We will be offering a diverse range of electives, thoughtfully chosen, in order to give everyone the opportunity to participate. Stayed tuned for further information on choosing your elective.
Our Accommodation
Located just a 15-minute drive north of Launceston, Tamar Valley Resort Grindelwald offers resort-style accommodation in the Tamar Valley.
The Resort is set on 150 acres (60 hectares) amid spectacular lakes and sweeping mountain views. There are over 45 boutique vineyards within a one-hour drive of the Resort. The Resort has an abundance of activities for couples and families. You can enjoy a round of SPLASH GOLF Tamar Valley Resorts newly opened activity! Or have a putt at the Resort's mini-golf course, play some tennis, rent a paddleboat, utilise the gymnasium, take a relaxing steam sauna, swim in the indoor heated pool, or wander through the boutique Swiss Village shops.
Meet our Speaker
Wendy Lin
Mother, Author, and Speaker
Wendy is a theology graduate, an almost-graduated counsellor, ministry wife, and mother of three young adults. She loves teaching the Bible and leading a marriage ministry with her husband. She reviews books and provides resources for families at musingsinadelaide.blogspot.com. She has written a bible study on Jonah, Salvation Belongs to the Lord (Matthias Media, 2023) and is a contributing author to Parenting in God’s Family (Youthworks Media, 2024).
"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
1 Corinthians 1:9