Day Retreat: Peace, Metta, Insight with Pip Ransome

Find stillness in the heart of practice. This day-long retreat at Newbury Monastery invites you to explore the profound interconnection between peace, loving-kindness, and the direct seeing of mind itself. Led by experienced meditation teacher Pip Ransome, you'll move through a carefully structured program of sitting practice, walking meditation, and mindful reflection—all designed to deepen your insight and reconnect you with your capacity for inner peace. Whether you're a longtime practitioner or returning to the cushion after time away, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step out of the momentum of daily life and into the refuge of a monastic container.

Newbury Monastery provides the perfect setting for this contemplative journey. Held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in regional Victoria, this single-day intensive creates the conditions for real transformation—not through force or ambition, but through gentle, consistent attention to the nature of mind and heart.

What to Expect

The day unfolds as a balance of formal and integrated practice. You'll participate in periods of guided sitting meditation, with teachings that illuminate the three pillars of this retreat: peace as your natural state, metta (loving-kindness) as a heart practice, and insight into the workings of consciousness itself. Between sits, mindful walking in the monastery grounds and reflective periods help anchor these teachings into lived experience. The monastic atmosphere—quiet, supported, and free from distraction—creates an ideal environment for deepening practice. By day's end, you'll leave with both a renewed sense of calm and practical tools for bringing these states into your everyday life.

About the Artist

Pip Ransome is a dedicated meditation teacher grounded in Theravada Buddhist practice and the principles of mindfulness. With a focus on making contemplative practice accessible and tangible, Pip guides students through both the formal techniques of sitting meditation and the art of integrating awareness into daily life. This retreat reflects her commitment to supporting practitioners at all levels in discovering peace and insight within themselves.

Venue & Logistics

The retreat takes place at Newbury Monastery in Newbury, Victoria, a serene monastic setting ideal for deep practice. Please wear comfortable, modest clothing suitable for sitting and walking meditation. Bring water, a meditation cushion (or request one from the monastery), and an open heart. The monastery can accommodate most accessibility needs; contact the venue directly if you require specific support.