The weekend ARISE DIVINE BEING retreat begins here in Byron Bay tonight and the marvellous Rising Phoenix is looking and feeling stunning. It's peaceful, secluded and the vibe takes you deep.

How I found this place was literally amazing. I needed a new venue out here in Byron. Meanwhile in the UK one day I was drawn to a shopping centre. The pull was very insistent, one step this way, another one that. Turn steadily this way, and then suddenly, I see this carving of a Rising Phoenix on the shopping centre wall. It confirmed for me something I'd already heard and it all fell into place.

Yesterday I discovered by synchronous exchange that the wonderful alternative artist Xavier Rudd lives in this area, and the words "Spirit Bird" resonated in my awareness, which happens to be a song of his. I very much felt myself connecting with the elders here the other day in morning meditation. So I felt to share this tremendous song with you all to convey the vibe. Tune into the sense of what's unfolding here this weekend. It's sure to be deeply alchemical. This is for you all. Namaste...