4-Day Retreat Byron Bay

“Into the Heart”

Friday 19th to Monday 22nd September 2025

Bookings are open now

Day 1: Friday 19th September 2025

Check-in at 2pm

Day 4: Monday 22nd September

Check-out at 10am

Immerse yourself in a positive and soulful natural space, and experience the opportunity to slow down, rest and re-connect with your true self.

Over four days we will journey through a range of activities (all opt-in) presented by a range of experts in their field (see below) including psycho-educational workshop sessions to re-connect with your true sense of self - Yin Yoga - Reiki - Tai Chi - Qigong- Meditation - Mindfulness - Breathwork - Forest bathing - Spinal Care - Body composition and training for “your” body, mind, heart and soul.

The design of the days and the sessions provide an opportunity to:

  • release tension

  • reduce anxiety and overwhelm

  • reconnect with your purpose

  • restore balance to your heart, mind, body and soul

  • re-discover your clarity and focus

  • build newfound resilience

  • overcome your own psychological and mental barriers to change

  • explore new pathways for growth

  • learn about the latest research on wellbeing and the science of wellness

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is time for self-care, rest and personal growth.

If you’re interested in retreating from the world around you and going deeper into the world within you, this retreat is for you.

“To retreat” (latin) means to “withdraw”, to slow down and to re-connect with what matters to us most.

Immerse yourself in the most beautiful tropical rainforest sanctuary that the nature of the hinterland of Byron Bay offers. This retreat provides the space and time for your much deserved self-nurturing and self-discovery. 

Join the Journeying Women for four days/three nights of slowing down, rest and rejuvenation.  Give yourself permission to let go of all of life’s demands and re-connect with who you truly are.  Each day will entail a rhythm of rest, activities and nourishment that will nurture your body and mind, creating greater self- awareness and wellbeing. All activities are optional. Work at your own pace. Let nature do the rest.

Together we will explore wellbeing strategies that you can integrate into your daily life, connecting body and mind.

Whether you come alone or with a friend, rest assured that we will be providing a welcoming and nurturing space where every participant feels a sense of belonging, and will be heard, seen and supported. 

What’s included:

  • Luxurious accommodation in the beautiful Byron hinterland

  • Your own bathroom / ensuite

  • Beautiful recreational spaces including and a 22 metre freshwater infinity lap pool

  • Nourishing ayurvedic food and beverages provided by Om Cade (https://www.om-cade.com/)

  • Restorative mindfulness practices including guided meditations (no experience required), reflections, breath work, sound baths, yoga, ice baths, infrared and other practices which slow down the nervous system and our busy minds.

  • Meals will be shared with the group, but the retreat scheduled provides space for time on your own if needed.

  • Sleep and rest is important for optimal wellbeing and performance, so the retreat schedule allows abundant opportunities for that.

  • Massages and energy healing can also be booked during your stay. Details will be sent closer to the date. These incur a separate charge.

  • This retreat does not require you to share any personal details, but rather emphasises what truly matters to you in a supportive and social environment.

The benefits:

  • Allow your mind and body to rest and rejuvenate

  • Enhance your wellbeing

  • Learn or refresh on skills and practices that enable you to approach and live everyday in the optimal way to support your personal purpose and live according to your values

  • Your body will be nourished with wholesome food, abundant rest time, and stress reduction activities including meditations, ice baths and infra red

  • The experience of the surrounds and sessions will invoke many positive emotions and will help reset you, energising your mind and body

  • Connect with like minded people, those who value space for the relationships between their mind and body

Your facilitators -

Susanne North is dedicated to supporting children, women and families through all seasons of life, helping them thrive from birth to the empty nest. Susanne is passionate about helping people to find more balance, joy and meaning in everything they do.

As a Family & Wellbeing Coach, her holistic approach draws from the disciplines of Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Practice, Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology. Susanne is a certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher in the Vipassana tradition, having trained with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield and is also a certified Transformative Breathwork Teacher.

Sheena Polese is committed to the growth and development of women, enabling them to live a fully engaged life aligned with their purpose and helping them overcome their struggles. Sheena holds a Masters degree in Science, Psychology of Coaching, Certifications in Adult Development and numerous psychometric tools and has a keen interest in human behaviour and how each individual is on their own journey to pursue getting their emotional and psychological needs met. Sheena uses a range of practices in her facilitation and coaching and incorporates both evidence based approaches and eastern practices of reflection and meditation. Sheena is a Yin Yoga and Reiki Teacher.

These were our Specialist Knowledge Session facilitators for 2024. All Experts in their fields. Some are returning for 2025 plus there will be new facilitators.

  • Dr Vibeke Murphy

    CONFIRMED TO PRESENT IN 2025

    Vibeke has a degree in anatomy and physiology and a Master of Chiropractic. She has over 25 years of hands-on clinical experience and is also a certified yoga instructor. She runs a thriving holistic chiropractic practice in Bondi as well as posture workshops for individuals of all ages.

  • Paula Leibowitz

    Paula is an Adult ADHD Coach and combines academic knowledge with practical skills and methods to support her clients in achieving lasting and meaningful change.


  • Em Bowie

    Em is an Exercise Physiologist who works one-on-one with clients from her studio, Empowered Health and Performance, in Sydney’s East. Mainly working with women aged 40 and above who want to feel strong, powerful, and confident in their bodies and know the optimal nutritional requirements needed at their age.

  • Wiebke Queisser

    Wiebke is passionate about helping others discover healthier, more fulfilling ways of living. Community and spiritual practice are two major pathways to step closer to more fulfilling ways of living. I am excited to share effective self-care practices that will improve your energetic health, and calm the mind.

  • New session presenter announced soon