Play Away - 2 Day Personalised Retreat

from A$160.00

Indulge in a 2-day retreat with a personalised creative art session, a perfect get-away to reset.

Embrace the healing power of nature in the idyllic Wattlebird Song Suite, nestled on the edge of the Yellagonga National Park. This retreat offers more than just a getaway—it's an immersive experience designed to reduce depression, anxiety, ongoing stress, and fatigue while enhancing sleep.

Wattlebird Song Suite: Unwind in this one-bedroom haven featuring a queen bed with French flax linen, lounge, bathroom, kitchenette (bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, coffee machine), shared patio, and on-site parking. Its proximity to Lake Joondalup invites slow walks for Nature Bathing, picnics at the Lake, and reading under the trees, further amplifying the therapeutic benefits of your retreat. You will be surrounded by native fauna and flora and an abundance of birdsongs. The private Guest Suite with separate entry is attached to the Artist’s Residence. Wally and Coco, two old rescue dogs are also part of the Artist’s creative life.

Creative Art Play Session: Reconnect with the lost art of play in adulthood during your individual 2-hour play-art experience in the adjacent Slow Grow Studio. Tailored to suit your unique Play Personality, this session is all about fun, without the pressure of producing an end product. Give yourself permission to just play away, allowing your hands to create while your mind and body find rest.

Rediscover Joy and Intimacy: This retreat is more than creative expression; it's an opportunity to reconnect with your creative self, the natural world, and recognize your interconnectedness. Feel the joy and intimacy that comes with embracing play in a tranquil and nurturing environment.

Admission (Workshop only):

Indulge in a 2-day retreat with a personalised creative art session, a perfect get-away to reset.

Embrace the healing power of nature in the idyllic Wattlebird Song Suite, nestled on the edge of the Yellagonga National Park. This retreat offers more than just a getaway—it's an immersive experience designed to reduce depression, anxiety, ongoing stress, and fatigue while enhancing sleep.

Wattlebird Song Suite: Unwind in this one-bedroom haven featuring a queen bed with French flax linen, lounge, bathroom, kitchenette (bar fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, coffee machine), shared patio, and on-site parking. Its proximity to Lake Joondalup invites slow walks for Nature Bathing, picnics at the Lake, and reading under the trees, further amplifying the therapeutic benefits of your retreat. You will be surrounded by native fauna and flora and an abundance of birdsongs. The private Guest Suite with separate entry is attached to the Artist’s Residence. Wally and Coco, two old rescue dogs are also part of the Artist’s creative life.

Creative Art Play Session: Reconnect with the lost art of play in adulthood during your individual 2-hour play-art experience in the adjacent Slow Grow Studio. Tailored to suit your unique Play Personality, this session is all about fun, without the pressure of producing an end product. Give yourself permission to just play away, allowing your hands to create while your mind and body find rest.

Rediscover Joy and Intimacy: This retreat is more than creative expression; it's an opportunity to reconnect with your creative self, the natural world, and recognize your interconnectedness. Feel the joy and intimacy that comes with embracing play in a tranquil and nurturing environment.

Cost:

  • $160 Personal $220 Professional Development

Date: 1 June 2024 (Professional Development) │ 2 June 2024 (Personal)

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: On Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup (once booked, the full address will be sent to you)

Inclusions: Fully equipped guest suite (toiletries, linen, towels), all materials for the play-art session, picnic basket and blanket (no food provided but you can order a gourmet picnic platter from up the street), breakfast basket (milk, bread, spreads, cereal, fruit, coffee, tea, juice), choice of online yoga classes by one of WA’s known yoga teachers.

Exclusions: Meals are not provided, but within a 3-5 minutes' walk, you have the choice of more than 15 restaurants, ensuring a delightful culinary experience during your retreat.

What to bring: Personal belongings, food/drinks for a picnic, yoga mat for your own practice, bicycle for cycling around the Lake if you like.