Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you offer Drum Making?
A. Sage Drums has two contacts for Drum Making: Tamkira: https://www.tamkira.com.au/drum-making
Helen Halee: https://www.sagedrumstasmania.com.au/new-page-2
All of these women have trained with Sage Drums in the craft of drum making. Sage Drums Tasmania has handed over the drum making after 25 years service.
Q. Can I have my own private room at the retreats?
A. This is by request and availability only. Some private rooms are available, but shared rooms are generally used. Our retreats are held in remote areas with limited suitable venues.
Q. Can you cater for my dietary needs?
A. Yes, we endeavour to provide healthy, tasty and nutritious meals for all dietary needs.
Q. Am I fit enough for the Red Centre Retreat walks and excursions?
A. A medium fitness level is required for most walks. If you are unable to participate in some walks we have alternatives.
Q. Can I arrive a day early to the retreats?
A. You are welcome to arrive a day early into Alice Springs, however it is your responsibility to organise your accommodation. We would be able to pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you to the retreat.
Q. What is the weather like during the retreats?
A. We run our retreats in the cooler months, June and July are cold over night with lovely warm weather during the day. Layers are good, mornings in July are especially cold.
Q. What are the tour group sizes?
A. Our retreats are small, maximum 11. this enhances the personalised experience.
Q. What does the retreat cost cover?
A. Our retreats cover all accommodation, most meals, airport transfers, professional tour guidance, Standly Chasm Tour, Uluru and Kata Tjuta Geology experience and painting experience. Due to the limited and suitable accommodation in central Australia early bookings are essential to secure our dates. Jane Anderson has trained as a tour guide specifically for the Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park. She has frequently visited the NT on spiritual pilgrimages and personal journey’s over the past 13 years. Her passion for the power and beauty of Central Australia and the Wisdom of the Anangu People to help others is of high priority and is why she shares these experiences.
Q. Are there any discounts?
A. Yes a 15% discount applies to Health Care and Pension Card Holders.
Q. What should I expect from one of the retreats?
A. If you come with an open heart and willingness to absorb the beauty and power of the Heart of our magnificent country, the country will give. Expect healing, fun, joy, and for your creativity spark to be ignited! We wish to provide a safe, nurturing, healing space with like minded individuals on Spiritual Paths to connect, have fun and be transformed…
Email sagedrumstas@gmail.com for more Q’s.