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Silence is Gold

On Kangaroo Island
13-20 November, 2026

Combining the ancient traditions of Yoga and Buddhism.
The Perfect Blend of Ancient Wisdom and Practices.
8 days / 7 nights
Five days held in silence
(with optional 2-night extension at the end)

 

What happens when everything is removed?

 

No speech.
No devices.
No work.
No decisions to make.
No daily demands.

Just space.

 

A structured silent retreat on Kangaroo Island designed to help the mind settle, 

the nervous system regulate, and attention return to a quieter baseline.

 

Be guided into a new space, designed to cultivate clarity, presence, and inner steadiness.

 

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What’s Included

  • All transport once on the island
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • All tuition and classes


What’s NOT Included

Transport TO and FROM the island.
We will send you recommended flight times / bust times/ ferry timetable once you book so you can plan your arrival and departure time

Private room (single bed) with ensuite
$3,970 per person

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Private room (single bed) with Shared bathroom
$3,620 per person

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This retreat is limited to 14 participants. 

Accommodation options are allocated on a first-booked basis and are subject to availability.

The Location

De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre 'Place of Bliss and Emptiness' is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre nestled in 1,300 acres of wilderness on beautiful Kangaroo Island in South Australia.

In full bloom at Springtime, De-Tong highlights the pristine nature of Kangaroo Island.

A structured rhythm to tune the nervous system

Each day follows a gentle, contained structure designed to gradually stabilise attention:

  • Gentle sunrise yoga to prepare the body for the day ahead 
  • Seated meditation practices
  • Walking meditations in nature
  • Nourishing, vegetarian meals taken in silence, prepared by an Adelaide retreat chef
  • Rest and integration time
  • Afternoon yoga and meditation sessions
  • Early evening discourse and journalling

Itinerary

13th Nov: Arrive at DeTong Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island

14th Nov: A day of Yoga, meditation and social interaction.
Hand in all devices after dinner at 6pm. Silence begins.

15–19th Nov: Full programme of Yoga and meditation.
Silence is broken at 6pm on the 19th.

20th Nov: Depart De Tong.

20th – 22nd You may choose to stay on for an optional 2-day extension

Book a Single Room w Ensuite

for $3970

Book a Single Room w Shared Bathroom

for $3620

Optional 2-Day Extension

 

If you’ve never been to Kangaroo Island before, you may wish to extend your visit to include two nights and stay on the pristine coastline of Stokes Bay, taking a day trip to Snelling Beach, with an optional 3 hour lunch inside a Fig Tree, and a visit to the oyster farm on the way out.

Inclusions:

All accommodation (two options available), meals (except drinks and Fig Tree lunch), led Yoga classes, day trips and transport to the ferry terminal or airport upon departure are included.

Exclusions:

Fig Tree lunch is a very unique 3 hr degustation experience inside a 100+ year fig tree, but one you may not wish to enjoy. Please let us know well in advance.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • All transport once on the island
  • Accomodation
  • All meals
  • All tuition and classes

What’s not included:

Flights, bus or ferry to and from the island.

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This retreat is for you if you:

  • are curious about silence and stillness
  • feel mentally overstimulated or fatigued
  • want space away from constant input
  • are open to structured inner exploration
  • value clarity over stimulation

No meditation experience is required.

No flexibility or fitness level is needed.

Just willingness to participate in the process.

 

This retreat may not be suitable if you:

  • are currently in acute mental health crisis
  • require constant communication for emotional stability
  • are looking for a social or resort-style holiday experience
  • are not willing to engage with silence as a practice

This is a structured retreat environment—not a passive getaway.

Transport

Once you arrive by ferry or aeroplane, all transport to and from De-Tong is included in the package.
We shall provide all logistical information upon booking, including air and land options, schedules and pricing.

Payments

  • Full payment of retreat only with private en-suite bathroom $3970 per person. Book here
  • Full payment of retreat only with shared bathroom $3620 per person. Book here
  • For the optional extension + Fig Tree lunch, please advise Baxter as the price will vary according to your preferences. She will send you a brochure with two accomadation options which will determine the price
If you would like a payment plan, we’re happy to discuss customising something that will work for you.

Terms and Conditions for Retreat

  • 10% non-refundable deposit at time of booking.
  • 90 days or more before retreat start: 50% of the total fee is refundable.
  • 45 days or less before retreat start: Full payment is non-refundable.

Terms and Conditions for 2-Night Extension

Cancellation
  • As above
Additional Notes
  • All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
  • We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

About Baxter

Baxter is a great believer of practising ancient principles to meet modern challenges, so we can find balance in a world saturated in information, choice and demands.

With over 22 years of experience as a wellbeing educator and practitioner, she has guided thousands of students through practices designed to cultivate clarity, resilience, and deeper self-understanding.

Her own path has included multiple 10-day Vipassana silent retreats, leading transformational retreats in Bali, guiding Yoga Treks through Kashmir, and co-hosting immersive food, wine, cultural, and textile journeys around the world.

Baxter’s teaching style blends depth with warmth, creating spaces that are grounding, insightful, and deeply restorative.

 

We understand that plans can sometimes take unexpected turns, and flexibility is key. Therefore, we’ve crafted a cancellation policy that we believe strikes a fair balance between understanding the unpredictability of life and the resources required to make this retreat a truly special event. 

Once you’ve made your deposit, we offer a 24-hour cooling-off period during which you can change your mind without any charges.

 

If, after this initial period, you find it necessary to cancel, we kindly ask for your understanding that a 10% charge will be incurred. This helps us cover the administrative and logistical aspects that go into creating an exceptional retreat experience for all participants.

 

 

  • We strongly advise taking out travel insurance, one which covers pandemics.
  • We recommend using Finder as a search engine for covid Insurance plans 
  • Should something happen to Baxter and she is unable to lead the classes, we reserve the right to bring in another teacher from our team to run the programme designed by Baxter.