No. Reconnect & Renew Retreat has been created with the intention of providing a selection of various activities and experiences designed as a menu that you can self-select from accordingly to your desire. Everything listed on the schedule is an offering. Please take what you need and leave what you don’t.

Byron Bay Region has a humid subtropical climate with long, warm and occasionally wet summers and short, mild winters. Spring in Byron occurs before the busy tourist period and is also the peak season for whale watching.

October will find us enjoying sunny and warm spring weather with low rainfall. You can expect average highs of 24 degrees celsius during the day and average lows of 13 degrees celsius at night. We recommend you bring a jumper and light rain jacket for those cool nights and brisk mornings. Don’t forget your swimmers costume for the magnesium pool or spring fed dam as the water temperatures will be mild enough for swimming without a wet suit.

Yes, this retreat is specifically designed for women in mid-life to support overall wellbeing. We offer leading tools, insights, and practices that are evidence-based and practical for everyday life. Whether or not you're currently experiencing symptoms associated with peri/menopause/postmenopause, this retreat is for you! It's a space for all mature women seeking to nurture their health, balance, and energy during this important phase of life.

Absolutely! We are committed to ensuring that all participants feel nourished and cared for during the retreat. Whether you have specific dietary preferences, food sensitivities, or allergies, we’re happy to accommodate your needs.

Your retreat will be expertly and professionally catered for by an award-winning private chef. The menu will feature plant-based and vegetarian foods with a local pescatarian cooking class.

Your retreat chef will work with you to provide delicious, wholesome meals that align with your nutritional requirements, so you can fully enjoy the experience.

To ensure we accommodate your needs, we kindly ask for written notification at least 30 days before the retreat start date. If your specific dietary preference isn’t listed below, please don’t hesitate to email us so we can confirm whether we can cater to it.

Available dietary options include:

- Vegetarian

- Vegan

- Dairy-Free

- Gluten-Free

- No onion and garlic

We want to make sure your experience is as enjoyable and nourishing as possible!

Yes. Your choice of therapeutic treatment is included in the retreat price. The treatments offered on retreat are aromatherapy massage and therapeutic craniosacral therapy. Your choice of treatment must be booked prior to arriving at the retreat due to limited therapist availability. The option to book will be included in the questionnaire emailed out to participants 6 weeks prior to the retreat start sate.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive therapeutic technique that uses light touch to treat the head, neck, and spine. The goal is to restore balance to the nervous system and surrounding structures.

Amy will be offering her expertise in myofascial release and craniosacral therapy over a select number of 1:1 treatments. Be sure to book early to grab one of these spots and experience complete bliss!

What it's used for:

- Migraines and headaches

- Neck pain

- Temporomandibular joint pain

- Facial pain and restriction

- Post-traumatic injuries

- Chronic pain management

- Immune disorders

- Motor-coordination impairments

- Central nervous system disorders

How it works:

- Craniosacral therapists use soft touch to feel for restrictions in the craniosacral system

- They monitor the rhythm of cerebrospinal fluid

- They gently manipulate the cranium to release tension and restore balance

Who it's for:

- CST is suitable for everyone from babies to the elderly

- Mothers and babies may receive CST for problems associated with difficult births

Laura will be sharing her expertise as an experienced senior registered nurse and certified AromaTouch® massage therapist over a select number of 1:1 treatments at the retreat.

This massage treatment involves liberal use of select aromatherapy blends and specifically targets the neck, back and shoulders region. Not recommended for anyone pregnant or with fragrance or skin sensitivities.

Developed by doTERRA’s own Dr. David K. Hill, the AromaTouch® Technique combines the unique benefits of human touch with the power of essential oils to create an overall wellness experience. The essential oils used in the AromaTouch® Technique were chosen for their individual and combined aromatic properties.

“The AromaTouch Technique was developed to maximise the benefits of essential oils. Its powerful benefits can be effectively delivered equally well by both the novice essential oil enthusiast and the professional health practitioner.”

– Dr. David K. Hill

doTERRA Founding Executive and Chairman of Scientific Operations

The word “qi” refers to life force energy, while “gong” means developing expertise or skill. Together, qigong can be translated as developing skill and expertise in working with our life force energy. It focuses on energy cultivation and balance.

Qigong originated in China thousands of years ago and is rooted in ancient Taoism. Through the combination of breath, movement, and intention, it promotes health, vitality, and balance within the body. The benefits of practicing qigong include reduced stress and anxiety, improved focus, and enhanced balance and flexibility.

Experience the YOQI® Method

During your retreat, Freya will lead you through a YOQI® qigong flow each morning at sunrise, immersed in the natural surroundings. Each session will build on the previous mornings flow. These sessions are designed to help you reconnect to your energy, body, mind, and spirit.

Yin yoga is a slow, nourishing and healing form of yoga. It involves stretches / poses held for longer periods of time, anywhere from 2 - 20 minutes.

Most poses are held on the floor and props can be used for extra support (if required). This longer length of time held in the pose is where the magic happens - it impacts our connective tissues (rather than our muscles as with more active forms of yoga), involving our deep fascia network, joints, ligaments, tendons and even our bones.

It is the long, gentle pressure that stimulates strengthening of our connective tissues and also helps remove blockages deep in our connective tissues which then allows qi / prana / energy to flow freely.

By learning to hold poses for longer periods of time, practicing patience, this calms the mind and cultivates an ideal attitude for meditation. This quieter yoga practice can introduce us to balancing our body, heart and mind. In our current Western world we are all often ‘caught up’ in our heads, leading to disconnection from our (true) self and others. Yin yoga and Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to help become more grounded, reconnect, heal and relax. It can benefit both our relationship with ourselves and others.

Contrast Therapy involves alternating between hot and cold treatments to enhance recovery, relaxation, and circulation. This practice typically includes moving between a hot environment, like a sauna or hot tub, and a cooler one. For women, the ideal cool temperature is around 15- 16°C (instead of ice-cold water as used by men), which provides a refreshing contrast without causing excess stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

The shift between hot and cool temperatures supports the body’s natural healing processes, reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation, and boosting energy levels. It’s also known to help with recovery, reduce inflammation, and improve overall wellness.

Freya will be offering Contrast Therapy for those who would like to participate.