Friday Evening 23 October to Monday Morning 26 October
REGISTRATION OPENING 7 AUGUST
2026 October Retreat
Springbrook Retreat Centre Qld
Open to Members and Non-Members interested in these subjects
Theme:
Echoes Across Lifetimes:
How We Remember Our Past Lives
Guest presenters:
Nicky Bassett, Simon O'Rourke, Wendy Dixon
Friday Evening 23 October to Monday Morning 26 October 2026 inclusive
Invitation to a Weekend Event
Why do we experience unexplained attractions to people, places, or periods of history? Why do we learn some skills easily and others seem beyond our grasp?
The Ancient Wisdom teaches that every human is a mortal soul travelling through many incarnations. Each life contributes to the unfolding of consciousness, character and wisdom, influencing the present and shaping the future.
During this weekend at the Theosophical Society’s beautiful, natural retreat Centre in Springbrook, we will explore our present lives to discover how karma, astrology, the skandhas and the continuity of consciousness reveal our soul’s journey. Clairvoyant investigation of the Lives of Alcyone will deepen our appreciation of this journey which we continue with our loved ones (and others) throughout our soul pilgrimage.
Cost: $300 per person—this includes accommodation, meals, tuition and transit from the Gold Coast Airport 1.30pm, or Robina Station 2pm, returning on the last day to the Airport before 11am.
For people who have registered and will be driving please arrive Friday between 3 pm and 6 pm in time for the evening meal or in time for breakfast Saturday 8 am.
Enquiries: Leo Ta.
Email to apply: office@theosophicalsociety.org.au
REGISTRATION:
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For further information contact Leo at office@theosophicalsociety.org.au
About the Presenters
Nicky Bassett Simon O'Rourke Wendy Dixon
Wendy Dixon
Wendy Dixon has been a member of the Theosophical Society for over 54 years, attending the youth group for at least 4 years prior to joining the Theosophical Society at the age of 16 - a birthday present from her parents. The works of Blavatsky, Hodson, Krishnamurti, Leadbeater, Taimni, Besant and the Dalai Lama are the cornerstones of her ever-continuing studies. Prior to becoming a National Lecturer for the Theosophical Society, Wendy had a successful career as an international soprano soloist and as a tertiary academic lecturer. She now holds the position of Administrative Assistant at the Australian Section of the Theosophical Society.
Simon O'Rourke
Simon O’Rourke presently holds the position of Education Coordinator for the Theosophical Society in Australia, and was recently appointed Editor of Theosophy in Australia magazine. He has served as a National Lecturer for more than a decade. He is an active member of the National Executive Committee. For more than 20 years, he contributed to the Blavatsky Lodge Committee, including roles as President, Treasurer and Lodge Manager. He coordinated the Blue Mountains group, and simultaneously supported the Gosford group coordinator, for several years. Simon has delivered numerous lectures and study courses nationally and internationally on subjects such as The Secret Doctrine, Mahatma Letters, Bhagavad Gita, Karma, and Mythology. Additionally, for three years, he promoted Theosophy through his weekly radio program, PhilosophyTheosophy, broadcast on a Sydney community radio station.
Nicky Bassett
Nicky, a second generation Theosophist and qualified astrologer, is a National Lecturer for the Australian Section of the TS. She began her spiritual pilgrimage in the Himalayas at the age of 21; and has since studied and practised various spiritual traditions. Tertiary qualifications in psychology and business supported her career as an academic lecturer,
CEO of the Queensland Tourism Industry Training Board and director of a management, training, counselling and astrological consultancy. She thrives on communing with nature, and exploring and sharing the power of the heart as a gateway to love and wisdom.
