Women's Wellness Retreat
Byron Bay Hinterland
23 - 28 May 2025
“EVERY woman deserves this for herself. Deserves to honour and nurture her body and soul as she journeys home - to herself.” ~ Carli, Bali 2024 retreat guest.
The first time I went on a retreat, was with my mother.
It was a 3 night yoga and personal growth retreat at Kimi Ora in 2019.
She shouted me for my 33rd bday. She was so generous, my dear mother.
And it was bloody fantastic…
The deep and meaningful conversations as we walked in the native bush during our free time.
The delicious plant based food.
The challenging yoga asanas and being pushed to think differently - to carve out new perspectives.
The cute asf yoga socks mum bought me as a bday gift.
My last bday gift from her.
At the time, I didn’t know that mum had been told her breast cancer was back.
She kept that well under wraps as we enjoyed our special mother-daughter time together.
It was a real treat, leaving my then 5yo and 3yo children at home for some indulgent ME time.
And that time has now become one of my most precious memories.
I’m not telling you this to get sympathy, or to be morbid.
It’s simply my attempt to remind you how fragile life is; and an attempt to relay to you how exceptional a retreat experience is, particularly when you share it with a loved one.
Sarah and I would love to have you and your bestie, sister, mother, aunt, nana or other dear one with us this May on our Byron Bay Retreat.
Or come solo and truly meet yourself in this peaceful sanctuary.
What’s Waiting for You in Byron Bay?
✨ Mornings spent stretching, dancing, and EFT tapping to release stuck energy.
✨ Sound healing, hypnosis, and inner child work to quiet your mind and free yourself from old wounds.
✨ Gourmet plant-based delights and juices prepared by our main man Si from Your Conscious Kitchen, nourishing your body from the inside out.
✨ Luxuriously relaxing afternoons - enjoy sauna sessions, pool dips, and a special trip to the local bath house for massages and magnesium pool soaks
✨ Evenings of reflection, connection, and laughter with like-minded women.
And the magic doesn’t stop there…
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Learn via a transformative wellness workshop
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Visit the serene and otherworldly Crystal Castle
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Enjoy a local dinner out
All of this at the Temple First Light 5-star luxury accommodations, immersed in the vibrant and breathtaking, Byron Bay hinterland.
You’ll find that this transformation will create a positive ripple that flows into your relationships, your work, and your entire life.
This retreat isn’t for everyone.
It’s for the woman who knows she’s ready to make herself a priority and invest in her long-term vitality and success.
Investment:
$7997 twin share
$8997 single room
We have 5 spaces left
Already in Australia?
$7197 twin and $8197 single (excludes flights)
$2500 deposit to secure your space
Interest free finance is available
What are you waiting for, sis?
It’s high time you tapped the reset button, come join us!
💗 Gain confidence and freedom within your body, and within yourself
💗 More present, more connected, and deeply aligned with your true self
💗 Clear-headed, focused, and ready to make bold decisions
💗 Learn how to start healing your body on a physical level and at a soul level
💗 Deepen your relationships with your loved ones
💗 Activate your feminine energy (life is VERY masculine, all action and DOING, enjoy nothing to do, nowhere to be)
💗 Bounce out of bed feeling fresh each morning
💗 Learn how to create and hold your boundaries, speak up, and put yourself first
💗 Learn self-compassion and grace
💗 Release years of past hurts, traumas, self doubt, self loathing, lack of worthiness
💗 Break intergenerational patterns
💗 Feel cleansed, recharged and renewed
The Juicy Details:
Flights via Air NZ from Auckland + transport (you can join us from anywhere in the world!)
5 nights of luxury accommodation at Temple First Light Retreat
Infinity edge + plunge pool
Infrared & traditional saunas
Organic, cleansing meals, juices, and teas created by our private chef Simon Favorito
One day juice fast for deeper cleansing
Daily dancing, lymphatic massage, tapping & stretching with Hannah
Unlimited access to Goddess Greens and Superfeast mushrooms + blends
Spa afternoon at Greenhouse the Bathhouse (includes massage)
Become Your Own Healer workshop with Hannah
Letting Go workshop with Jennifer McCormack
Healing session with Mary from Free to Breathe
Crystal Castle outing
Dinner out
Bespoke gift bags
Don't leave your booking to the last minute, disappointment & regret is NOT A VIBE!
Interest free finance is available
Travel insurance and extensions are at your own cost
Ready to make moves, sister?
Tap the button below to email Sarah with questions and for bookings:
We are looking forward to leading you toward your next epic transformation, see you in Byron Bay!
With love,
Hannah & Sarah
Here's what our beautiful Bali retreat guest Diane has to share:
Your hosts:
Hello I'm Hannah Barnes...the beauty, brains and boldness behind A Nourishing Notion.
I’m a passionate holistic health coach, entrepreneur, former nurse (12 years), mother to 4 and lover to my good man Ted.
I'm warm, open, and rather obsessed with human vitality. I also love to laugh!
I've had (endured 😂) a lot of personal growth since my Saturn return (about 30yo) - healing my health issues; overcoming an anger problem; navigating parenting challenges; living with grief after the loss of my mother to cancer; divorce; solo parenting; experiencing a conscious relationship; and overcoming low self worth, anxious attachment and people pleasing (a lifetime of work, if I'm honest!).
My lived experience is what gives me the edge in the world of holistic wellness.
Sarah McDonald is a dedicated mum, wife, and heartfelt leader, driven by her passion for personal growth and transformation.
As an Enneagram coach, she guides individuals to deeper self-awareness and authentic living, bringing wisdom and empathy to every interaction.
Alongside her coaching, Sarah co-runs a successful travel brokerage, helping clients bring their dream journeys to life.
With a focus on wellness, balance, and connection, Sarah is committed to supporting others in creating meaningful experiences, both in travel and in personal development.
Sarah is like a sister to me. We work very well together and bring a sense of ease and peace to our retreats. Enjoying Bali together in September 2024 was a dream come true!
So here we are, going for it again, this time making it EVEN BETTER!
See you in Byron in May 💗