Yoga, creative therapy workshops, laughter, friendships, a warm log fire and plenty of relaxation while someone else cooks the Christmas Dinner!! This is just some of the girly goodness that you'll experience during our Christmas in July themed Yoga Retreat.
From the moment you arrive at our lovely country accommodation set on the edge of the forest, you'll begin to feel a sense of 'retreat' from the busyness of life. Settle in, relax by the cosy fire, join in a creative workshop (optional), a great way to practice mindfulness & calm the nervous system, or simply enjoy some quiet time to yourself before our first Yoga session.
1.00pm - Check in any time from now - Our Adventurous Women host will be there to greet you and show you to your chalet, or room in the Lodge.
Settle in for the weekend, take a stroll around the beautiful grounds, have a cuppa and relax on the balcony - it’s time for you!
Between 1.00pm to 4.00pm - Creative therapy workshop "Free Stitch, Fruit & Flowers" (optional & based on minimum numbers / additional cost $60)
3.00pm - With the fire crackling away in the main lodge and Christmas Carols playing softly in the background, we invite you to come, get to know others and enjoy a festive sweet treat or two with a nice hot cuppa!
4.30pm - 5.45pm - Group Introductions, followed by Unwind & Relax Yoga
6.00pm - Pre-Dinner Drinks & Nibbles
7.00pm - Winter Warming Dinner & Festive Fruit Platter
8.00pm - Social time, Fire Pit (weather permitting) or take quiet time for yourself to rest and restore.
Meals: Snack, Dinner
Prior to 8.00am - Fruit, Tea & Coffee will be available in the main lodge for those who would like something prior to Yoga
8.00am to 9.00am – Rise & Shine Yoga
9.00am to 10.00am – Breakfast at the main lodge: fresh juice, fruit, yoghurt, porridge, muesli, toast
10.00am to 4.00pm - Bush Basketry Weaving Workshop with Local Artist (Lunch & refreshments during the workshop served by your Adventurous Women Host
4.00 to 6.00pm - Rest/Leisure time
6.00pm - Tonight is all about Christmas, so break out the Ugly Xmas Sweater, scarf, beanie or hat and join everyone in the lodge for for an evening of good cheer, madness and merriment. Relax around the fire and enjoy the Christmas tunes playing in the background, as your hosts serve up pre dinner nibbles and a tipple of mulled wine.
7.30pm - Christmas Dinner and Dessert, followed by our Secret Santa exchange and prize presentation for the Ugliest Sweater!!
8.30pm - Down time around the log fire (or outdoor fire pit if weather permitting) or retreat to your own space for some quiet time
Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
Prior to 8.00am - Fruit, Tea & Coffee & Muesli will be made available in the main lodge for those who would like something prior to Yoga
8.00am to 9.15am – Yoga / Meditation
9.30am to 10.30am - Lazy Indulgent Cooked Breakfast/Brunch
11.30am Sharing Circle & Goodbyes
12.00noon - Check out of the accommodation.
If you're not quite ready to hit the road and want to extend your time away, why not take the opportunity to support local farmers and drop into Caraholly Orchard or Vergone's Farm to check out their farm fresh produce. Another option is to explore the lunch options in town ... There might even be some live music playing at Lost Eden Creative or the Dwelly Pub!
Meals: Breakfast
Adventurous Women Host
6 hours of Creative Therapy including all materials - Bush Basketry, Weaving Workshop with local artist (a great way to unwind & practice some mindfulness whilst producing something you can be proud of)
3 Yoga Sessions & Meditation with the lovely Leah
All lovingly prepared meals as per Itinerary
Festive Treats including Mulled Wine
Comfortable Accommodation (Early Check In / Late Check Out)
Prize for the Ugliest Sweater
Photos of Your Experience
Services of a Licenced Commercial Tour Operator
10M Public Liability Insurance
1 Snacks
2 Dinners
2 Breakfasts
1 Morning Teas
1 Lunches
1 Afternoon Teas
Transport to / from accommodation
Alcoholic drinks (other than mulled wine)
*Optional Creative Therapy Workshop on Day 1 "Free Stitch, Fruit & Flowers" ($60pp)
The Accommodation Options below at the time of booking (Prices are alongside each). These are allocated on a first booked/paid basis: Please let us know your preferred accommodation option at the time of booking by typing your choice in the "Comments Field" of the booking form.
Accommodation Options:
Chalet 1 - Kookaburra (Shared Bathroom)
Twin Share (share with another lady in the group or friend if booking together, each having your own bed in the one room) - AW Club Member $595pp (Non Member $650pp) SOLD OUT
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) SOLD OUT
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) SOLD OUT
Chalet 2 - Blue Wren (Shared Bathroom)
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) - SOLD OUT
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) - SOLD OUT
Chalet 3 - Chuditch (Shared Bathroom)
Twin Share (share with another lady in the group or friend if booking together, each having your own bed in the one room) - AW Club Member $595pp (Non Member $650pp) SOLD OUT
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) SOLD OUT
Chalet 4 - Kangaroo (Shared Bathroom)
Twin Share (share with another lady in the group or friend if booking together, each having your own bed in the one room) - AW Club Member $595pp (Non Member $650pp) SOLD OUT
Queen Bed in your own bedroom - AW Club Member $695 (Non Member $750) SOLD OUT
Lodge Accommodation - Four large luxury queen sized rooms with en-suites available:
Room 1 - AW Club Member $795 (Non Member $850) SOLD OUT
Room 2 - AW Club Member $795 (Non Member $850) SOLD OUT
Room 3 - AW Club Member $795 (Non Member $850) SOLD OUT
Room 4 - AW Club Member $795 (Non Member $850) SOLD OUT
- Quirky/Fun Secret Santa Gift for someone in the group up to the value of $10 at most!
- Ugly Christmas Sweater (purchasing online might be easier to get) or Santa Hat/something Christmassy
- Yoga Mat (Eye Pillow & Small Blanket/Sarong for meditation)
- Protective glove for your 'binding hand' for weaving the bush baskets (Bunnings)
Full Gear List will be provided prior to departure
Is this Yoga Escape Suitable for me?
We have purposely developed this particular 'yoga escape' program to fit the Adventurous Women style of doing things. It’s a little different, in that we don’t stick to a particular philosophy or yoga practice, our food is not vegan (happy to cater for vegetarians though) and complete silence is not our strength.
We appreciate that there are plenty of excellent companies who already provide complete Yoga Retreats and we’d be more than happy to recommend them, if our style doesn’t suit your needs.
Beginners Welcome, you don’t need to be flexible or fit … all bodies can do yoga! Alcohol is not provided, however you are more than welcome to bring your own if you enjoy a tipple.
Self Drive - We will provide directions to the property.
A Little about our Yoga Facilitator - Leah Nylander
Leah’s Yoga journey began around the year 2011, she knew something important had entered her life when Yoga became a non negotiable. Over the years Leah has tried all different modalities of health and fitness but always managed to find an excuse not to turn up if the mood arose. Leah never found the need to skip her Yoga practise, such was the strength of its pull.
Leah gained her 350 Hour teaching accreditation under the guidance of Tamara Graham in the lineage of ISHTA Yoga. Leah has trained with Leslie Kaminoff, Sarah Platt Finger, Alan Finger and Jo Phee to name a few, she believes in empowering her students to work within their body’s individual needs, paying careful attention to what the body requires and not what the mind/ego wants. Skeletal variation is real and throughout her classes, Leah encourages students to listen to the individuality of their bodies so that they can practice in a safe and nourishing way. When done correctly students can practise Yoga throughout every stage of their lives; Yoga is designed to move, grow and develop as our body changes with every coming year.
Leah encourages her students to practise in line with their internal wisdom, thus avoiding going too deep too soon and opening when the body is ready. Leah’s teaching leaves her students feeling once again whole and connected (breath, mind + body). She teaches with a whole body approach so no two classes are ever the same. She loves the element of surprise with her teaching, taking students out of pre-emptive thinking and into the unknown; helping the mind and body’s ability to adapt to change.
Leah has owned West Coast Yoga in Sorrento for 5 years and leads a team of 9 Instructors. She teaches :Yin + Meditation, Hatha, Over 55s and Yang to Yin
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
No Refund once a tour has commenced.
