Summer Solstice Gathering
At a glance
Three quiet days in the Yarra Valley.
Why this gathering
A pause before the year turns.
Step away from the noise of December for three days of movement, tasty vegetarian food, quiet time and good company. The gathering follows the natural rhythm of the summer solstice: arrive slowly, meet the longest day together, then leave with space around what comes next.
The place
Yarra Valley Estate
Set among native bushland at Dixons Creek, about an hour from Melbourne, Yarra Valley Estate gives the gathering room to become quiet. Accommodation, practice, meals and time outdoors all sit in one place, without the churn of travelling between venues.
Walking trails, gardens and open space surround the accommodation. Next door, the one-acre Edible Forest brings together more than 300 edible and medicinal plants. Seasonal produce from the garden is used by the venue's kitchen, connecting the food on the table to the land outside.
The program
Three days, built around one sunrise.
The solstice arrives at exactly 7:50am on Tuesday 22 December — the moment the Southern Hemisphere tilts closest to the sun. Everything else moves slowly around it.
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Monday21 Dec
Arrive & land softly
Check-in from 2:00pm. Settle in, wander the grounds, meet the group over an opening practice and a long welcome dinner. Then a comfortable Nidra session before bed.
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Tuesday22 Dec
The solstice ritual — 108 sun salutations
7:50am AEDT. As the longest day of the year begins, we greet it the way practitioners have for centuries: 108 rounds of surya namaskar, moving together as the light floods in. Go at your own pace — every round counts.
The rest of the day unwinds slowly: a long unhurried brunch, some time to yourself, yoga sessions and workshops for those who want them, and an easy evening practice under the late summer light.
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Wednesday23 Dec
A final morning, then home
Closing practice, a farewell brunch, and departures from midday — home in time for the holidays, carrying the year's longest light with you.
What's included
Everything is arranged in one place once you arrive. You make your own way to the venue; we hold the rest.
Meet your hosts
Ting
Host and program developer
A 500-hour certified instructor trained across Hong Kong and India, Ting shapes the practice and the pace of the gathering. Her teaching makes room for first-timers and experienced practitioners alike.
Aniel
Host and project manager
Aniel fell in love with yoga in 2025. He handles everything around the retreat and the gatherings, the bookings, locations, venues, marketing and the logistics, to make sure everyone is happy, and the days flow smoothly.
And your instructors
Shavita
Yoga teacher · Sound healer
Shavita has taught yoga since 2003. She came to it from the other side, a career in financial planning, and left to train in India, where she spent six months studying before returning to teach. Away from the mat she runs sound healing sessions and is the author of Seven Wonders of Menopause.
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Jeremie
Breathwork · Music
Jeremie has spent a decade in breathwork, coaching and personal development, alongside a creative production career. His sessions combine guided breath and music for nervous system regulation and deep rest. A corporate life in media brought him to this work when something still felt missing.
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What's included?
2 nights accommodation, vegetarian shared meals, non-alcoholic drinks throughout, daily yoga, the solstice ritual and workshops. Some seasonal produce comes from the Edible Forest, and the venue bar is open for individual purchases. You make your own way to the venue.
What if I am coming alone?
You are very welcome to come alone. We can match you with another guest for twin-share accommodation. Ask us about the options.
How do I get there?
Yarra Valley Estate is in Dixons Creek, roughly an hour by road from Melbourne. Yarra Valley Estate is at 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek, VIC 3775, Australia. It is roughly an hour by road from Melbourne. You make your own way to the venue; if you have any questions about getting there, let us know.
What if it's cancelled?
Full refund of all payments if Solipse cancels.
Why December, and why the solstice?
The gathering is built around the summer solstice — 7:50am AEDT on Tuesday 22 December 2026, the moment the Southern Hemisphere tilts closest to the sun and the longest day of the year begins. It is the bright mirror of the 2027 eclipse and gives the three days their natural centre.
Can I really do 108 sun salutations?
Yes — because you go at your own pace. The 108 is a shared rhythm, not a test: rest when you need to, rejoin when you're ready. Beginners finish it every year, everywhere it's practiced.
Do I need to be an experienced practitioner?
No experience needed. The practice meets you where you are — whether you're seasoned or simply curious.
Who's running it?
Ting and Aniel are the founders and hosts. Shavita, Jeremie and Ting are your instructors and workshop coaches.
Hold my spot
Have questions about the gathering? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.