📅 Day 1: Saturday – Arrival & Welcome
12:00 PM – Pickup from Sydney Central Station
The journey begins. Hop aboard our private retreat shuttle and settle in for a scenic drive. A soft playlist, herbal mists, and snacks await to ease you into retreat mode.
2:30 PM – Arrive at the cottages | Settle in with welcome tea & seasonal snacks
Step into your cozy retreat home. Sip calming herbal tea and enjoy fresh seasonal treats while you unpack and unwind. Feel the pace of life slow down.
4:00 PM – Opening Circle: Introductions & Intention Setting
We gather in sacred circle to meet, ground, and open the space. Through light meditation and gentle sharing, we begin the journey inward and together.
5:00 PM – Cottage Wine Tasting #1 – Local wines, grazing platters, laughter
A celebratory start: local wines, artisan cheeses, seasonal fruits, and laughter around the table. Let the layers of the outside world begin to melt away.
6:30 PM – Home-cooked dinner: Autumn veggie bake & herbed sourdough
Warm, golden root vegetables baked to perfection, served with fresh sourdough and herb butter. Simple, soulful nourishment.
8:00 PM – Stargazing session under the stars + Star Therapy ✨
Wrapped in blankets, lie back and gaze up at the wide, glittering sky. A guided star therapy journey helps you tune into ancient constellations and inner wisdom. Sip soothing moon milk or herbal tea and let the cosmos hold you.

📅 Day 2: Sunday – Grounding & Creativity
7:00 AM – Sunrise yoga + grounding meditation
As light spills over the hills, we move gently to awaken body and spirit. A grounding meditation theme: “Anchored & Aware” to connect you with the earth and your breath.
8:00 AM – Breakfast: Fruit, bircher muesli, yogurt, and fresh juice
A vibrant spread—tangy berries, creamy oats, crunchy toppings, and revitalizing juices.
9:30 AM – Nature hike + journaling in the wild
Wander through ancient trees and winding trails. Pause for stillness and introspection with journaling prompts exploring presence and connection to land.
12:30 PM – Lunch: Garden picnic with seasonal quiche & fresh salad
Find a spot under a tree or in the sun. Savour flaky veggie quiche, crisp greens, and chilled citrus water.
2:00 PM – Art Therapy Session I – “From Head to Heart”
Play, paint, rip paper, glue, sketch—no skills needed. This is about letting your creativity guide you into expression, emotion, and surprise.
4:00 PM – Journaling: “The Story I’m Telling Myself”
Dive gently into your inner world. What beliefs are you holding? What would your wisest self say in return?
6:00 PM – Dinner: Coconut curry & basmati rice
Creamy, vibrant, full of warming spices. Served with mint raita and crunchy poppadoms.
8:00 PM – Stargazing meditation + herbal tea wind-down
A soft space for stillness and reflection beneath the night sky. Herbal teas and deep breaths guide you into peace.

📅 Day 3: Monday – Movement & Meaning
7:00 AM – Morning yoga & breathwork
A nourishing blend of movement and powerful breath to energize and uplift.
8:00 AM – Breakfast: Avocado toast, poached eggs, herbal tea
Bright, savory, and satisfying. Choose your toppings and settle into the day.
9:30 AM – Vineyard walk + creative photo prompts
Explore rows of vines and rustic farm details with a camera or phone. Use guided prompts to find beauty through a new lens.
12:30 PM – Lunch: Build-your-own Mediterranean bowls
Choose from falafel, roasted veg, hummus, tabbouleh, feta, lemony chickpeas and more.
2:00 PM – Creative journaling: “What Lights Me Up?”
This session invites you to rediscover joy, spark, and what makes you feel most alive.
5:00 PM – Cottage Wine Tasting #2 – Cheese pairings & sunset views
Relax with curated wine and cheese pairings as the sky turns gold. Quiet joy and soulful conversation.
7:00 PM – Dinner: Veggie lasagna & rustic salad
Layers of roasted veg, creamy ricotta, and herbed tomato sauce. Served with a crisp, garden-fresh salad.
8:30 PM – Friendship Bracelet Circle 💛
A gentle, nostalgic night of string and storytelling. Weave intention and love into bracelets for each other.

📅 Day 4: Tuesday – Stillness & Self-Compassion
7:30 AM – Gentle yoga + morning affirmations
Soothing movement and heart-centered affirmations to begin the day soft and slow.
8:30 AM – Breakfast: Warm oats, poached pears, cinnamon
A cozy bowl of nourishment topped with nuts, seeds, and honey.
10:00 AM – Guided forest bathing walk
Slow down and tune in. Breathe with the trees, listen to birdsong, feel moss under your feet. No destination—just presence.
12:30 PM – Lunch: Fresh wraps & ginger-lemon tea
Colourful wraps with roasted veggies, hummus, herbs, and a zesty homemade tea blend.
2:00 PM – Journaling: “Letter to My Inner Child”
Write with compassion, curiosity, and care to the child within. What do they need to hear?
4:00 PM – Free time or optional massage
Sink into stillness or treat yourself to a relaxing massage. Journal, nap, walk barefoot, or read in a hammock.
6:00 PM – Dinner: Hearty shepherd’s pie & steamed greens
Comfort on a plate—rich lentils and vegetables under golden mash, with seasonal greens and love.
8:00 PM – Candlelit reflection + guided visualization
A serene evening with flickering candles, gentle music, and a guided journey inward. Feel held, heard, and whole.

📅 Day 5: Wednesday – Winery Wander & Future Visions
7:00 AM – Sunrise yoga & journaling: “Dreams I Hold”
As the world wakes, move slowly, breathe deeply, and journal your future dreams into life.
8:00 AM – Breakfast: Smoothies, pastries, fruit salad
A joyful mix of indulgent and energizing. Sip, share, and savor.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Winery Visit & Lunch
A guided wine tasting and long lunch at a nearby vineyard. Rolling hills, beautiful bites, and easy laughter.
2:30 PM – Rest & reflect (or nap!)
A soft afternoon. Lay in the grass, read, nap, or journal in the sun.
4:30 PM – Journaling: “Letter to My Future Self” 💌
Seal your hopes, wisdom, and intentions in a letter to be mailed in 6 months. A love note to your becoming.
6:00 PM – Dinner: Mezze feast – falafel, hummus, couscous, pomegranate
A vibrant table of color, texture, and taste. Eat slowly and celebrate this journey.
8:00 PM – Fireside tea & music night
Live acoustic music or shared playlists, warm spiced chai, blankets, and heart songs under the stars.

📅 Day 6: Thursday – Sisterhood & Self-Expression
7:00 AM – Gentle yoga flow & sharing circle
Move with ease and grace, then circle up for shared stories, laughter, and light tears. Safe, sacred space.
8:00 AM – Breakfast: Omelette bar, sourdough toast, herbal infusions
Fresh herbs, mushrooms, feta—choose your own adventure.
9:30 AM – Scenic hike to waterfall + group photo
A stunning trek through ferns and forest. We pause for a group photo at the cascading falls—joy captured.
12:30 PM – Lunch: Sweet potato soup & toasted sourdough
Comforting, earthy, and grounding.
2:00 PM – Art Therapy Session II: “My Life as a Landscape”
Create a visual map of your inner world using colors, lines, symbols, and movement. A deep dive into metaphor and memory.
5:00 PM – Cottage Wine Tasting #3 – Chocolate & wine pairing
An indulgent tasting of rich reds and artisan chocolate—dark, silky, and delicious.
7:00 PM – Dinner: Thai veggie stew & jasmine rice
Fragrant, creamy, and satisfying. A hug in a bowl.
8:30 PM – Stargazing ceremony + reflection
Our final deep night beneath the cosmos. A ritual of presence, gratitude, and release.

📅 Day 7: Friday – Celebration & Sisterhood
7:30 AM – Yoga + journaling: “What I'm Taking Home”
Ground your experiences with soft movement and reflection. What has shifted? What’s blooming?
8:30 AM – Breakfast: Pancakes, berries, maple syrup, and chai
A joyful, cozy breakfast to celebrate how far you’ve
come.
10:00 AM – Final hike + group gratitude circle
One last walk together—hand on heart, barefoot or boots, into the trees. Closing with shared gratitude and hugs.
12:30 PM – Lunch: Build-your-own nourish bowls
Layers of goodness—choose your base, toppings, drizzle, and mantra.
2:00 PM – Friendship Bracelet Exchange 💫
We gift our bracelets to someone in circle. Love, connection, and memory tied in knots.
5:00 PM – Final wine toast & celebration circle
Raise your glass. Share words. Laugh. Maybe cry. We celebrate you, this space, this time.
6:30 PM – Celebration Dinner: Local seasonal feast & sparkling wine
A long table under the stars or twinkling lights. Think roasted veg, homemade sauces, wildflowers, and local bubbles.
8:30 PM – Farewell stargazing, music & memory jars
Our last night. Write down memories and affirmations to place in the group memory jar. Songs, tea, stars, and soul.

Day 8: Saturday – Soft Goodbyes
7:30 AM – Light yoga & closing gratitude
A gentle goodbye to your mat, your breath, your journey.
8:30 AM – Breakfast: Granola, fresh juice, warm tea
Light, nourishing, and loving.
10:00 AM – Depart for Sydney Central Station
Hugs, photos, and promises to stay connected. Retreat may end—but the journey continues.
12:30 PM – Arrival back in Sydney
With a heart full of connection, clarity, and care.