Des Pickstone

Des Pickstone

Desmond John Pickstone   31-10-1938---10-11-2023, passed away at home with his family at Mt Samson on Friday 10th November at 11:10 am. Laid to Rest at THE SAMSONVALE CEMETERY near the LAKE Friday 17th. November 2023  About Des 1975 - 1983     Director of The Arana...

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The Gathering on Inspireflix

The Gathering on Inspireflix

Kupidabin Wilderness Rescue Cockatoo (featured in The Gathering on Inspireflix) Kupi our Yellow Crested Cockatoo was found by Amy on her way to a Committee Meeting at Kupidabin 13th,January 2021. He was walking along in the middle of a very busy country road, Amy...

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Medicine Drum Workshops with Sherrie & Chris

Medicine Drum Workshops with Sherrie & Chris

Drum making is a powerful transformative experience, and is an ancient tradition of the Native American people. It helps to heal the whole of your life, allowing you to let go of things that don’t serve you anymore, making you whole and empowered. The Medicine Drum is...

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Welcome to Kupidabin Wilderness

Situated in beautiful bushland just 35 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD, Kupidabin Wilderness is a place of PEACE LOVE CARE AND UNITY dedicated to preserving the teachings, ceremonies and traditions of indigenous people and other cultures from Australia and around the world.

Located at the foothills of Mount Samson, Kupidabin Wilderness is 10 acres of sacred ground, including ceremonial sites, campgrounds and amenities, and a beautiful longhouse featuring a gallery full of sacred artifacts and artworks.

Whether you wish to attend one of our many events, workshops or retreats, or are looking for a place to host one of your own, feel free to browse our website to see how we can help you, or contact us for bookings, enquiries or more information.

Fees and donations received by Kupidabin Wilderness go towards upkeep of the grounds and facilities, with surplus funds being donated to Moreton Bay Region community organisations in need.

Art Gallery & Craft Shop

Come and have a look at Kupidabin Wilderness' Art Gallery and Craft Shop. The Kupidabin Indigenous Art Gallery is ‘Open by appointment’. To purchase Craft supplies contact Maureen 0402 092 741 Four Winds Indigenous Art Gallery: Featuring: Original artwork by Maori and...

Hiring Our Facilities

Kupidabin has some beautiful facilities and grounds available for hire among the beautiful bushland among the foothills of Mount Samson. Kupidabin's facilities and grounds are available for: Seminars Corporate Functions Weddings Retreats Workshops (physical &...

Upcoming and Regular Events, Retreats and Workshops

Women’s Medicine Drum Retreat

Held over to 2024 – Date to be advised. For more info Contact Maureen at 0402 092 741 or Email info@kupidabin.org

Men Connect

Men-Connect is a one day event by Men's Wellbeing Inc.  Next planned Men-Connect at Kupidabin Wilderness is Sunday 5th November 2023. Further details may be found at https://menswellbeing.org/events/menconnect-november-2023/ 

Medicine Drum Workshops with Sherrie & Chris

Drum making is a powerful transformative experience, and is an ancient tradition of the Native American people. It helps to heal the whole of your life, allowing you to let go of things that don’t serve you anymore, making you whole and empowered. The Medicine Drum is...

Bush Sing Along With Wendy

An Invitation to all Senior Groups and Community Organizations Are you looking for a new Venue for your Day Trips? We are excited to announce our ‘New Sing a Long Program’ at Kupidabin Wilderness featuring International Singer and Song Writer Wendy Murray Co-hosted by...

Family Drumming Circles

DRUMMING CIRCLES, outdoors on the land, between Earth and Sky FAMILY DRUMMING CIRCLES 1st SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6pm – 8 pm. around a warm outdoor Fire – Sing and Chant to the beat of the Medicine Drums If the weather is damp and windy – drumming will be held in the...

Peace fire

A Multicultural Peace Fire is lit on the 7th. Day of every month at 7pm.At Kupidabin Wilderness 7 Lyell Court Mt. Samson.Everybody welcome - children from 8 y.o. No pets, please.Come and Pray for Peace for your family and all around the World.Wet weather Peace Fire...