The Art of Rest
A Women's Day Retreat
As winter gives way to spring, gift yourself a full day to slow down, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself on the peaceful land of a luxurious hinterland sanctuary.
Surrounded by trees, birdsong and a community of like-minded women, you'll be guided through a carefully curated day of nourishing practices designed to support deep rest & renewal from the inside out.
Saturday 29th August
Federal, Northern NSW
10am - 6pm
Imagine...
Driving into the Byron Hinterland on a crisp Saturday morning.
For the first time in a long time, you have cleared an entire day just for yourself.
After constantly giving, caring, doing, and holding space for others, you've decided to give something back to you.
The trees rustle in the breeze and the winter sunlight filters through the branches, softly landing on your face. As you wind your way through the green trees and hills, you feel yourself taking a deeper breath. The noise, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists of everyday life begin to fade into the background. Today is just for you.
As you arrive at our beautiful hinterland sanctuary, you're greeted by towering old trees, birdsong, and fresh country air. There is an immediate sense of exhale.
A warm cup of chai awaits your arrival as you settle into a day devoted to rest, nourishment, and reconnection.
There is nowhere else you need to be.
What You'll Experience
We begin with a slow and grounding yoga, pranayama and meditation practice on the deck, overlooking the treetops and the distant ocean. The winter sun warms your skin while the birds sing their sweet songs around you.
A nourishing Ayurvedic lunch prepared by a private chef is shared together, either around the large communal table or in a quiet corner if solitude is what your soul is craving.
After lunch, there is space to simply be.
Rest beneath the trees. Lay in the grass. Curl up beside the fire. Soak in the winter sunshine by the pool. Journal, reflect, or connect with new yogi friends. This is your time. Nowhere to be and nothing to do.
Together, we will explore the wisdom of Ayurveda through a seasonal workshop, learning how to support your energy, vitality, and wellbeing as we transition from winter into spring.
As the afternoon unfolds, you'll be guided through a deeply nourishing Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra practice, inviting the body and nervous system into profound rest.
There will be time integrate and settle before we gather as a group for kirtan, allowing the medicine of music, mantra and community to open the heart.
As the sun begins to set, we will share a warm and nourishing Ayurvedic dinner, lovingly prepared to support digestion, grounding and seasonal balance.
We will close the day with a fire ceremony, honouring the transition from winter into spring. Together, we will release what feels heavy, stagnant, or complete, creating space to step into the season ahead with greater lightness & vitality.
Why Seasonal Transition Matters
In Ayurveda, the changing of the seasons is a sacred time of transition. As nature shifts, so do we.
The transition from winter into spring is a time of awakening. A time to gently release the heaviness of winter and create space for renewed energy, clarity and growth.
When we take time to slow down and align with these natural rhythms, we create the foundations for greater balance & vitality.
This retreat is an opportunity to honour that seasonal shift consciously, supporting both body and mind as we move from the stillness of winter into the blossoming energy of spring.
A Gift To Yourself
The Art of Rest is an invitation to slow down.
To reconnect with yourself.
To honour the changing season.
Leave feeling grounded, nourished and deeply connected to your centre, ready to step into spring with presence, vitality and clear intention.
What's Included:
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Morning Slow Flow Practice
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Afternoon Yin Practice
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Yoga Nidra
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2x Nourishing Ayurvedic Meals by Private Chef
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Drinks and Small Snacks
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Heart Opening Kirtan - Music, Mantra, Meditation
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Time to simply be. Enjoy the beautiful luxury property with views and nature surrounding.
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Ayurvedic Workshop: Support your energy through Spring
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Connection with like minded women
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Ayurvedic Goodie Bag
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Closing Fire Ceremony
Your Host: Katie Gardner
Katie is a yoga and meditation teacher, Ayurvedic
consultant, and is devoted to creating calm,
spacious environments where her students can
return to their centre and reconnect with them
selves.
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic health system that
teaches us how to live in harmony with nature,
supporting abundant energy, health and vitality
through every season of life.
Often, yoga is practised as a stand-alone modality,
but yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences that
work beautifully together. They offer a holistic way
to cultivate balance and inner harmony by
moving with the laws of nature- rather than against it.
The Art of Rest is a day to slow down, honour the
seasonal shift from winter to spring and start living in
harmony with both your inner and outer nature . Inviting
deep rest, nourishment and reconnection so you can bloom
into the season ahead with presence and vitality.
Pricing
Early Bird Offer: $250
End 31st July
Full Price: $300
Limited Spaces
Book Your Place
Call or Text Katie: 0457 095 926
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