Weekend Retreat.

A weekend dedicated to connecting to and nurturing your whole self, whilst receiving and enjoying the beauty of Kinglake.

Located only 75 minutes from Frankston and Melbourne CBD and 45 minutes from Ringwood.

We gather with like-hearted people on a weekend retreat which weaves together nature connection, meditation practices, Yoga, embodied movement, energy healing modalities and nourishing food.

This is a deeply healing retreat with our own private use of the grounds and accommodation, with yoga and wellbeing practices. An immersive retreat, fully catered and all inclusive.

This is your invitation to connect with yourself as you rest and restore and unwind the tension held by the nervous system, body, mind and heart.

What you can expect on retreat

The vibe

Aligned to the winter energies to go within, to rest and restore. This retreat is cultivated from the Heart.

  • A collective energy for a deep connection within, with each other, and with nature

  • A beautiful bush retreat venue with self contained accommodation which is exclusively for our group

  • An elevated space for our practices and gatherings with fire place and tree top views

  • Come together with like-hearted people where you will be witnessed and supported as you are

  • Time allocated for shared classes and practices, your own leisure time, and social gathering

The practices

Practices, gatherings and classes offer connection, transformation and healing

  • Opening and closing circles to connect and share

  • Sound meditation with crystal bowls, earth chime and sound bells to deepen relaxation

  • Outdoor fire gathering and cleansing ritual witnessed by the group to shift stagnant energies

  • Yoga flow classes focused on breath and movement for embodiment

  • Spinal Energetics group healing to unwind tension of the nervous system and body

  • Rest & Restore class of restorative yoga and the use of essential oils for complete relaxation

  • Embodied silent disco dance movement session with Soph from Pohss Studio to connect with the body and move into transformation

  • Guided meditations and breath practices for self connection and healing

  • All Yoga equipment can be provided

The activities

Enjoy the local landscape and nature offerings of Kinglake to attune your inner nature to the outer nature

  • NEW ADDITION to the existing magic of our retreat is the optional add-on at The Matanya Effect for a 2 hour equine energy workshop. This beautiful horse experience includes a discussion about how to monitor your energy and emotions, and you will develop communication, a relationship and connection with your horse. It will provide a beautiful reflection and closure to all the embodiment, mindfulness and self connection we have cultivated throughout our weekend retreat. Additional $170pp/2hours on Sunday afternoon

  • National Park bush walk with stunning forest and waterfalls

  • The popular St Andrews Market is a 15 minute drive from Kinglake, nestled in amongst the trees on Saturday 9am-2pm

  • Kinglake Township with a coffee shop & produce and stores

  • On-site massage and/or Spinal Energetics appointments will be made available for booking for an additional cost

Leisure time is allocated on both Friday and Saturday afternoons to enjoy the local landscape and offerings

*some activities and practices may change slightly

* all activities and practices are optional

Location & Accommodation

Karma at Kinglake- Retreat venue and accommodation

Kinglake is located on the top of the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by National Park.

The retreat is held at Karma Kinglake which is an easy walk into Kinglake township and a short drive from the National Park, St Andrews Market and two beautiful waterfalls.

The entire venue will be for retreat guests only and is absolutely beautiful in winter with individual and shared fire places, teas and comfortable spaces.

Accommodation includes 2 bedroom cottages, suites and studios with kitchen, lounge and bathrooms and fire place and ensuite options. Bookings are available for individual bedroom, twin share bedroom and individual studios.

Arrive Friday 9th August  

Arrive at your own leisure from 2pm with opening circle, meditation and supper from 6pm

Close Sunday 11th August

We will close the retreat by 2pm

Nourishment through food

All meals are provided throughout the weekend.

  • The venue provides continental breakfast in your cottage (cereals, bread & spreads), tea and coffee pods

  • Friday dinner will await you in your accommodation & a light communal supper will be shared at the opening circle

  • Saturday lunch

  • Saturday communal dinner with wine available

  • Sunday shared light brunch platter

  • A cold pressed juice of your choice

  • Herbal teas and fruit

Meals will be vegetarian and dietary requirements can be accommodated for.

Your investment

A weekend to nuture & connect with yourself, nature and a like-hearted community.

Price includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation

  • Yoga classes

  • Dance embodiment with Pohss Studio

  • Guided meditations

  • Sound meditation

  • Fire ritual

  • Journaling guidance and prompts

  • Guidance circle

  • Reiki & Spinal Energetics energy healing

  • All meals including a special communal dining on Saturday evening

  • A selection of herbal teas and a cold pressed juice

  • Information on local activities to explore and enjoy

Your booking

Book now

Pay in full OR pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking and pay the remaining amount by the 21st July 2024 via bank transfer

Please read the cancellation policy before making your booking

Payment plans are available

Bookings close the 21st July 2024

hello@kirstysaunders.com with any questions

Book online with Eventbrite or directly with Kirsty

Payments made directly with Kirsty waiver the online booking fee

  • Book with a friend. Two single beds in one bedroom within a 2 bedroom cottage with living, kitchen, bathroom and fire place

  • Individual bedroom with a double bed within a two bedroom stand alone cottage with shared bathroom, living, kitchen and fire place

  • Individual bedroom with double bed, your own ensuite bathroom in the guest suite of the main residence with living room and fire place (two rooms available)

  • A studio to yourself with double bed, living and kitchen (two studios available)