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Winter Warming Retreat

July 4 - 6, 2025

Springbrook, Australia

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2 nights, 3 days

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15 person retreat

Highlights

  • A 2 day/night retreat immersed in abeautiful nature forest setting, for those looking for a soulful reset, deep relax and powerful recharge

  • Learn powerful tools to bring health & vitality through Oki-do yoga, meditation, vibrational sound, herbal compress, breath and connection with others

Details

A two-day retreat immersed in the beautiful Springbrook forest for those looking for a deep, soulful reset. Coming together for a weekend retreat is a powerful way to support inner growth in your life and allows you to dive deep within. Coming together in this positive environment opens many doorways as each person has magic to share. Mid-year is a time to reflect, relax, and go within. Winter is the yin season to rest and recharge so you can glide into Spring and Summer. Oki-do yoga is a fun, holistic yoga suitable for everyone. I connect Oki-Do yoga to life training as we work on many different aspects of our physical, mental, and spiritual bodies to support healing, growth, and being the best version of ourselves. The classes are adapted to the people in the session - one day we could be doing gentle stretches, and the next day could be strong and dynamic. Most importantly, you are supported to be a master of your own body in a relaxed, nurturing environment. Suited to everyone and all ages.

Location

Springbrook, Australia

Springbrook is a picturesque mountain town located in the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. It is renowned for its lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lookouts, all part of the Springbrook National Park, which is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Popular attractions include the Natural Bridge, a rock formation with a waterfall cascading through it, and the Best of All Lookout, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is a haven for biodiversity, home to unique flora and fauna, including rare bird species and glowworms. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking along well-maintained trails that wind through ancient forests. With its serene environment and breathtaking natural beauty, Springbrook provides a refreshing escape into nature.

Venue

Theosophical Society's Springbrook Rainforest Retreat

4.8 9 Reviews

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Located in a serene & peaceful mountain rainforest, less than an hour's drive from the Gold Coast and an hour from Gold Coast International Airport. This venue is perfect for spiritual retreats, educational programs, yoga events, and the like. The land was purchased in 1994 from two long-standing members of the Theosophical Society. Accommodation blocks and a meeting hall were designed to fit in with the surroundings. Situated in a National Park area we take care to cause minimum harm to the environment.

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Accommodation

Theosophical Retreat Center

Private room for 1

$445 USD total

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Submerged within nature, all rooms are equipped with a single bed, electric blanket, bedding, table, chair, bedside drawers, lamp, basin, and towel. Toilets and showers are shared and located close to the bedrooms.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

All meals during the retreat are nutritious vegetarian dishes, with a slight emphasis on Japanese macrobiotic cooking.

Schedule

Recharging amidst the stunning nature of Springbrook National Park, this retreat offers a variety of revitalizing sessions tailored to the group's needs. Participants can experience Oki-Do yoga (Japanese Yoga), give and receive Shiatsu massages, and engage in ginger compress therapy. The retreat also includes meditation, a breath transformational journey, and activities focused on relaxation, release, and letting go. Sound meditation and opportunities for connection with others are also featured, ensuring loads of fun throughout the experience. Each day is flexible, with sessions that may include yoga, healing, meditation, sound, breathwork, or other activities, adapting to what the group needs most.

Testimonials

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I goto the winter warming retreat every year! I would not miss it! It is a fabulous fun time with like minded people filled with restorative workshops, amazing food, great Oki-Do yoga sessions and lots of laughs. I would recommend it to everyone.

Lucy Willmore, Australia

How great it was to be able to experience this retreat with Gail. The main takeaways were around the benefits of feeling lighter not only in the body but also in thoughts and the mind to allow a connection with my pure SELF. The teachers loving and care has been the best accompaniment I could ask for during this experience. I am really grateful for this retreat which has been the beginning of a personal journey discovery and self love.

Victoria Enz, Australia

I have been doing Gail Joy's yoga classes and workshops for over 4 years now and I am really appreciatig being able to draw upon her body wisdom teachings. Oki-Do yoga is a combination of classical yoga movements with the Japanese Zen tradition and I have enjoyed her gentle introduction to this combinations of self-massage, meridian work and core strength exercises. It has been a revelation that yoga taught the way Gail Joy teaches us enables Hara activation, mobilisation of the joints and is an enjoyable, mindful, self-healing experience. I recommend Gail Joy's retreats and workshops to people of all ages and experience as they are geared entirely to your activity level.

Carole Tansley, UK\Australia

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What's Included

Meals

Accommodation

All sessions

Not Included

Transport to and from venue

Personal belongings (i.e., torch, rain jacket, etc)

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • After booking a slot, please fill in and sign registration form telling us any injuries, physical or mental conditions

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.