Mindventures

Enrolments are now being taken for a number of both one-day programs and 'Short Breaks with a Difference'. These are summarised briefly below.

FURTHER INFORMATION about each program (including accommodation, the venue and travel to the place where relevant) may be obtained by clicking on the title of the program, or by contacting MindVentures on 07 3878 4077 or e-mail: mindventures@uqconnect.net

(If you would like to see the typical format of programs, a selection of programs held in the last few months - in both the one-day and longer format - are listed at the foot of this page.)

TO ENROL phone or e-mail MindVentures, or print off and complete the Enrolment Form which can be accessed via the 'How to Enrol' page on this website.

These programs generally run over three-days/four nights. The cost includes a specially arranged program of lectures, presentations, meetings and field trips; high standard accommodation (on a twin share basis though single occupancy at additional cost is available in all cases); all meals and refreshments; pre-dinner drinks each evening; the support throughout of an experienced MindVentures host; and all transport associated with the program (participants arrange their own travel to and from the location of a program or a convenient nearby location)

a short break based at a high quality boutique heritage hotel/apartments close to the city centre... a program of meetings and field trips to explore the city and region. Launceston is an ideal base for a Tasmanian experience

explore the city of Bendigo in central Victoria and surrounding towns (including Castlemaine, Maldon and Daylesford), all legacies of the nineteenth century gold rush; capture the spirit of the time and place of the events that shaped this part of Australia. Transport between Melbourne and the venue is included in the price.

* whilst both one-day courses and 'short breaks with a difference' can be enrolled in and paid for on an individual-program basis, a Subscription to MindVentures one-day programs can be made for $267. This entitles subscribers to take part in any three one-day programs within a two-year period plus a $30 discount on any one of the 'short breaks' during that time.

8 OCTOBER 2011

LP533 - LITERARY PUBLISHING IN BRISBANE

co-ordinated by a Brisbane-based publisher of high quality Australian content via both conventional books and online media... presentations by the Director, Prose Editor and two Queensland-based authors, including a writer of a memoir about growing up in the Gulf of Carpentaria during World War II.

12 NOVEMBER 2011

IB554 - ISTANBUL AND BUDAPEST

presented by Susanna de Vries (presenter of previous MindVentures programs on Venice and Tuscany) who will take us on a virtual tour of these cities which offer much to the contemporary visitor... in illustrated presentations hear about their turbulent history, their art and architecture, and places to see

Click on program title to see Information Sheet

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A selection of recent MindVentures programs are summarised below. Program details, indicating a typical format, can be accessed by clicking on the program title. (Note: programs marked with a double asterisk were one-day programs; others ran over two to four days)




			What's On Offer Enrolments are now being taken for a number of both one-day programs and 'Short Breaks with a Difference'. These are summarised briefly below. FURTHER INFORMATION about each program (including accommodation, the venue and travel to the place where relevant) may be obtained by clicking on the title of the program, or by contacting MindVentures on 07 3878 4077 or e-mail: mindventures@uqconnect.net (If you would like to see the typical format of programs, a selection of programs held in the last few months - in both the one-day and longer format - are listed at the foot of this page.) TO ENROL phone or e-mail MindVentures, or print off and complete the Enrolment Form which can be accessed via the 'How to Enrol' page on this website. SHORT BREAKS WITH A DIFFERENCE These programs generally run over three-days/four nights. The cost includes a specially arranged program of lectures, presentations, meetings and field trips; high standard accommodation (on a twin share basis though single occupancy at additional cost is available in all cases); all meals and refreshments; pre-dinner drinks each evening; the support throughout of an experienced MindVentures host; and all transport associated with the program (participants arrange their own travel to and from the location of a program or a convenient nearby location) 12-16 FEBRUARY 2012 LT552 - LAUNCESTON AND THE TAMAR VALLEY from $1395 a short break based at a high quality boutique heritage hotel/apartments close to the city centre... a program of meetings and field trips to explore the city and region. Launceston is an ideal base for a Tasmanian experience 7 - 11 MAY 2012 BENDIGO AND THE GOLDFIELDS FROM $1440 explore the city of Bendigo in central Victoria and surrounding towns (including Castlemaine, Maldon and Daylesford), all legacies of the nineteenth century gold rush; capture the spirit of the time and place of the events that shaped this part of Australia. Transport between Melbourne and the venue is included in the price. ONE-DAY COURSES Held at University of Queensland, St Lucia, on the third Saturday of each month (unless otherwise indicated). Cost of $99* includes a stimulating day's program of lectures, meetings and related activities; plus a substantial buffet lunch and refreshments * whilst both one-day courses and 'short breaks with a difference' can be enrolled in and paid for on an individual-program basis, a Subscription to MindVentures one-day programs can be made for $267. This entitles subscribers to take part in any three one-day programs within a two-year period plus a $30 discount on any one of the 'short breaks' during that time. 8 OCTOBER 2011 LP533 - LITERARY PUBLISHING IN BRISBANE co-ordinated by a Brisbane-based publisher of high quality Australian content via both conventional books and online media... presentations by the Director, Prose Editor and two Queensland-based authors, including a writer of a memoir about growing up in the Gulf of Carpentaria during World War II. 12 NOVEMBER 2011 IB554 - ISTANBUL AND BUDAPEST presented by Susanna de Vries (presenter of previous MindVentures programs on Venice and Tuscany) who will take us on a virtual tour of these cities which offer much to the contemporary visitor... in illustrated presentations hear about their turbulent history, their art and architecture, and places to see Click on program title to see Information Sheet *** A selection of recent MindVentures programs are summarised below. Program details, indicating a typical format, can be accessed by clicking on the program title. (Note: programs marked with a double asterisk were one-day programs; others ran over two to four days) THE CELTS IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD (Brisbane - 18 June 2011) ROCKHAMPTON AND THE CAPRICORN COAST (Rockhampton - 3-7 May 2011) THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF CHINA (Brisbane - April 2011) "AUSTRALIA'S GALAPAGOS": KANGAROO ISLAND (Kangaroo Island - February 2011) ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN VENICE AND TUSCANY (Brisbane - November 2010) THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY (Brisbane - October 2010) THE NATION'S CAPITAL: CANBERRA (Canberra - September 2010) THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF RUSSIA (Brisbane - August 2010) ANOTHER JOURNEY INTO ANTIQUITY: THE PERSIANS (Brisbane - July 2010) MIDDLE EAST POLITICS: A PALESTINIAN VIEW (Brisbane - May 2010) HERITAGE MARYBOROUGH (Maryborough - May 2010) GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES (Brisbane - March 2010) NEWCASTLE AND THE HUNTER VALLEY (Newcastle - February 2010) THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF CUBA (Brisbane - July 2009) THE ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS OF GREECE AND ROME: THEIR ARCHITECTURAL AND LITERARY LEGACIES (Brisbane - June 2009) AN OUTBACK EXPERIENCE: LONGREACH (Longreach - June/July 2009) AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEERS ABROAD (Brisbane - 16 May 2009) BUDDHISM: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (Brisbane - 18 April 2009) VICTORIA'S GREAT OCEAN ROAD: LORNE (Lorne - February 2009) BRISBANE PARKS AND GARDENS (18 October 2008) DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME (Brisbane - July 2008) TRAVELLING NORTH: COOKTOWN (Cooktown - July 2008) HISTORY AND CULTURE OF SPAIN (Brisbane - June 2008) AUSTRALIA IN THE 1950s (Brisbane - April 2008) ISLAM: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE (Brisbane - March 2008) MUSIC, MUSIC (Brisbane - November 2007) THE PHYSIOLOGY OF PERSONAL FITNESS (Brisbane - September 2007) QUEENSLAND POLITICS AND HISTORY (Brisbane - August 2007) EXPLORING THE SCENIC RIM IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND (Boonah - August 2007) THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF IRELAND (Brisbane - July 2007) ONCE 'THE WORLD': CHARTERS TOWERS (Charters Towers - July 2007) COAST AND HINTERLAND OF NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES (Lennox Head - May 2007) HERON ISLAND: A BREAK ON THE REEF (Heron Island - February 2007) Some previous programs INDIA - HISTORY, CULTURE, MUSIC AND FOOD [a MindTravel program] (Brisbane - October 2006) MIDDLE EAST POLITICS AND POLICY (Brisbane - May 2006) ITALY: ESSENCE OF 'LA DOLCE VITA' (a MindTravel program) (Brisbane - August 2005) SOUTH AMERICA: ASPECTS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE (a MindTravel program) ( Brisbane - February 2005 UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE AND WEATHER (Toowoomba - February 2004) WALKING IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES ( Lennox Head - June 2003)