WINTER SELF-CARE RETREAT with NICOLE & ROD
Friday 27 June - Sunday 29th June 2025
We invite you to join us for a unique experience, a deep dive into a rejuvenating weekend with leading Sydney yoga teacher trainers Nicole Walsh & Rod Galbraith.
Retreat with us in our private sanctuary, a cosy haven nestled on the edge of Bouddi National Park and Little Beach. Here, in the comfort of our home and surrounded by nature, decompress from life's obligations and to-do-lists.
Be nurtured by daily yoga, meditation, bush walks, beach swims, wellness workshops that bring ancient yogic wisdom to life; and healthy, seasonal organic Ayurvedic meals prepared with love in our state of the art kitchen.
Come away and be inspired, fill your yogic cup, rejuvenate your mind and body!
WHY A SELF-CARE RETREAT?
Our winter self-care retreat is designed to support you in cultivating deep, sustainable self-care practices. This retreat offers a space to reconnect with your own practice, restore balance, and integrate self-care rituals that replenish your energy and inspire you be the best version of you.
Our self-care retreat is an opportunity to step outside of your daily routine and cultivate rejuvenating yoga and meditation practices, learn Ayurvedic wisdom for inner and outer balance, and explore ways to build resilience to meet the demands of your life. This is your opportunity to invest in yourself, and reap the rewards of long-lasting good health!
The Process
Daily yoga and meditation practice - When life gets busy it's not uncommon to have times where your practice falls by the wayside. Ramping up your self-practices offer an opportunity to recharge, enhance your personal growth, and live from greater wisdom and insight. This retreat is a gift to yourself that will fill your cup and revitalise your mind, body and soul!
Self-care practices - We draw from the timeless principles of yoga and Ayurveda to cultivate a deeper connection to our own self-care. Simply having the space to connect with what's in one's heart can offer greater insights into what's needed to stay nourished within the busyness of life.
Nurture time - We all have different requirements when it comes to nurturing our mind, body and soul. We’ll deepen our connection to nature by exploring local bush tracks, beach walks, beach swims (weather dependant), and living in nature’s daily rhythms rising with the sun. There will be free time to wander, breath the fresh ocean air, gaze out to the horizon, or curl up with a book from our extensive yoga library.
Nourishment - More than just nutrition, true nourishment comes from sharing meals with a sense of gratitude and connection to the abundance provided by the earth. Daily whole food breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be prepared with love from fresh, primarily organic produce, and are vegetarian and gluten-free. Dietary requirements can be catered for if we’re notified in advance. You'll be introduced to the holistic wisdom of Ayurveda, and you'll learn how to balance your digestion and rejuvenate your wellbeing through food and nourishment.
Logistics:
Location of the retreat is Macmasters Beach on the Central Coast, only 90 minutes drive away from Sydney's CBD. If you don't have transport, please let us know and we'll aim to organise a car-pool with a fellow retreater. Alternatively you may take a train to Woy Woy station on the Central Coast, and we'll collect you from there.
Arrival time on Friday is from 2pm; departure time on Sunday from 2pm
Accommodation:
You'll be guests in our modern earthy home - a sanctuary of serenity - which we've lovingly set up for our guests to enjoy both simplicity and comfort. Our cosy bedrooms feature crisp linen, with comfy doonas and throws. The house and garden has plenty of chill-out space for you to unwind and rekindle your connection with nature, revive your soul, while enjoying deliciously healthy meals and great company.
Our yoga room is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, meditation cushions and blankets, no need to bring anything unless you prefer your own mat.
Join us and reinvigorate your love of loga! A truly unique experience that will leave you refreshed, re-energized and reconnected. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
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What previous retreaters have said:
"I cannot recommend a retreat with Nicole and Rod highly enough. They are the most generous hosts in every way - from sharing yogic wisdom, providing guidance on teaching yoga, cooking the most delicious and nutritious meals, guided bush walks, beautiful yoga and meditations classes and great conversation! They create such a nurturing, restorative space, and the love that they put into everything really shines through. I came to the retreat quite worn out by Sydney life, and I left feeling rejuvenated, rested and re-inspired." ~ Bernie
"Thanks again for an amazing retreat. It was just perfect. The program was a perfect blend of structure and fluidity, the house was well appointed and the location absolutely stunning. As for the food....beyond words! I felt nurtured and rejuvenated. Namaste" ~ Halyna
"From the moment you walk through the door a transformation takes place. For the next 48 hours you have permission to let go and immerse yourself in yoga... heartfelt practices, phenomenal wholesome meals, luxurious lodgings and an amazing sangha. Nicole & Rod, you should be proud... you have yet again created an amazing space for teachers to rejuvenate and consolidate with effortless learnings. Will definitely be back. Thanks for sharing your home, your wisdom and your love." ~ Simonne
"A big thank you to Nicole and Rod for opening their home, hearts (and kitchen) up to us. It was all so casual, calm and relaxed and that’s how I came away from my weekend. I also met some wonderful people, a great weekend retreat - it was hard to leave!!! If you’re thinking of a break, this is it." ~ Di
Bush walk along spectacular coastline to beautiful beaches
