Campfire in the Heart is a sacred place of retreat, in the spirit of love the Campfire community welcomes all who come. Read our Vision statement here. The retreat is set in a restful location on Arrernte land along the East MacDonnell Ranges, just seven kilometres from the centre of Alice Springs.
Facilities
Campfire in the Heart offers a peaceful location for seminars and retreats, as well as cabins overlooking the East Macdonnell Ranges for individual, self-led solitude.
What’s On
Join our free weekly meditation and gatherings around the campfire! We have a range of regular events, as well as an evolving calendar of extended retreats to inspire and rejuvenate the spirit.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you: Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill Where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep.
Call us on 0403 601 597
Latest News
Reflections on volunteering
It was my delight to volunteer for a month at Campfire in the Heart in October 2023. After attending a retreat there in July 2023 with our David’s Place community,...
Jono’s Journal: Davids Place Retreat (Winter 2023)
Our hosts for the Pilgrimage to Alice Springs, Judi and Paul Taylor asked me to keep a journal of the happenings and movements for the week. I must say I enjoy...
Update & Christmas Appeal 2023
Dear friends of Campfire in the Heart, With the strains of Silent Night nearby and 2024 close as well, we thought it a good time to tell you about some of the...