Retreats

Deeply curated experiences for women seeking rest, reconnection and renewal.

Spaces that soften, nourish and invite you home to yourself

For the past several years, I’ve co-created intimate Rise & Shine Retreats for women who are craving space to breathe, reflect, reconnect and be looked after for a change.

Each retreat is lovingly curated around a theme and an intentional journey we want to take our guests on.

These gatherings weave together combinations of the following:

  • restorative downtime

  • gentle yoga, meditation and mindful movement

  • reflective practices and journalling

  • creative expression

  • meaningful connection

  • experiences such as massage, sound bathing and cacao ceremonies

  • glorious environments

  • nourishing, wholesome food

  • unstructured space to simply be

  • group masterminds and 1:1 coaching

  • teaching sessions

  • story circles

  • intentional project time

Rise & Shine Retreats are grounding, expansive and deeply human – an invitation to return to yourself.

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Thank you for space!

Physically and emotionally. Not often in life are we nurtured like we have been the past two days.

Thank you for the simple reminder to take time, create space and sharpen our vision. A safe space to speak freely, feel openly and love ourselves fiercely.

★★★★★

— Deb

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The space and time just for me. A tranquil setting and a beautiful house was the perfect environment.

Add in coaching with Benita and yoga with Katrina to top it off.

I couldn't have asked for more and am leaving with a project well on its way to coming to life.

★★★★★

— Jess

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I have loved being a part of the Rise & Shine Retreat.

The feeling of being held and supported has been amazing.

It's been a real gift.

★★★★★

— Em

The Rise & Shine Retreat Journey

Since 2023, Rise & Shine Retreats have been held in some of Australia’s most beautiful, calming spaces:

Amara Retreat, Sunshine Coast, Queensland (2023) with Sunny Roberts

Temple Retreat, Brisbane, Queensland (2024) with Sunny Roberts

Lost and Round Retreat, Barham, NSW (2025) with Katrina Myers

Each one has sold out and offered its own flavour of rest, creativity, movement, connection and inner renewal. And each has confirmed how powerful it is for women to step away from their lives and into a space designed entirely for them.

2026 Rise & Shine Retreat

Not a luxury—a recalibration.

The next Rise & Shine Retreat will be held in March 2026, co-hosted once again with Katrina Myers.

Details will be released soon, but you can expect:

  • a thoughtfully chosen venue

  • warm, spacious facilitation

  • grounding practices including yoga, meditation and mindful movement

  • restorative space to reset and reconnect

  • gentle creativity and reflection

  • nourishing food and soul-filling conversations

  • plenty of white space to rest, wander and breathe

This will be an intimate retreat with limited spaces.

Register Your Interest

If you'd like early access when bookings open, please submit an enquiry through the Contact page. Those on the expression of interest list will be notified first.

Rise & Shine Retreats are created with intention, depth and care. If you feel the pull toward rest, renewal or reconnection, you’re warmly invited to reach out.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live, work, and create – the Yorta Yorta people. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and honour the deep wisdom, stories, and ongoing connection to Country.