Welcome to Soul-led 2027!
‘Listen in to the whisperings of your soul and allow it to guide you here’….
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Join us for our annual signature retreat experience,
a transformative spiritual wellness retreat for women
Set on an expansive lush hinterlands property
Four soul-expanding days
Three deeply restful nights
A place to rest, reset and regulate...
To create, connect and reflect on your innermost intentions
To nourish body, mind and spirit
A true sanctuary for your Soul to be free...
Your Retreat Experience + Inclusions
Held over four days and three nights our Soul-led Spiritual Wellness Retreat offers a sacred space that promotes rest and reset, an opportunity to slow down your nervous system, feast on scrumptious wholefoods meals prepared with love and intention, explore the many nature trails on site, move your body, breathe in the fresh hinterland air, try your hand at tapestry or Qi Gong, release what no longer serves you through transformative breathwork, visit our neighbouring horse healing friends, curl up for a chat by the cozy fireplace and nourish your spirits.
Our Soul-led Wellness Retreat has been curated with love and intention, designed to ensure that from the moment you arrive until you leave you are supported and cared for in a way that there is nothing to do except relax and immerse yourself in this luminous experience!
All retreat packages come inclusive of:
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Three nights accommodation in private or shared accommodations (one person per bed)
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All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner for retreat duration) and drinks including tea, coffee, elixirs and tonics
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Exclusive unlimited use of wellness facilities on site (including Sauna, Pool and Ice Bath)
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Exclusive unlimited use of nature trails and hikes on the property
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All activities and soulful creative workshops offered on retreat including yoga, qi gong, tapestry & weaving, sound healing, somatic breathwork, silent rainforest immersion, meditation, cacao ceremony, crystal grids, oracle cards, astrology workshop and more
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Retreat Gift Bag valued at over $150
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Coordination of airport transfers from Ballina or Gold Coast Airports
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9 month payment plans starting at $111 p/month (single share room)
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*ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL*
Exclusions:
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Airfare charges
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Airport transfer costs
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Any other travel costs/disbursements
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In-house massage treatments
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Offsite options such as Crystal Castle visit, Banya Bathhouse, Horse Healing sessions and other offsite activities
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Food and meals consumed offsite or outside of prearranged meal times
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Alcoholic beverages
Retreat Location
Wybalena: 'Resting place; refuge' (Aboriginal meaning)
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Welcome to Wybalena Organic Farm, an exclusive custom-built retreat property nestled on 170 acres within the Byron Bay Hinterlands.
Featuring a large architecturally designed house with modern farm style aesthetic and cosy ambience, open fireplace, outdoor firepit, magnesium pool, infrared sauna, Odin ice bath, private self contained spacious cabins, discreet garden rooms, lush rainforest and bush setting.
"Step into a world of serenity and natural beauty at Wybalena......
a space that invites you to unwind, reconnect and find inner peace.
A sanctuary for the soul."
Your Retreat Team
Tehla Jane Bower
Retreat Leader & Yoga Teacher
Tehla Jane Bower is an author, yoga teacher, retreat guide and crystal therapist from Far North NSW. Her first book 'A Mother’s Space: Permission to Pause' has been described as a beautiful testament to her authentic voice and dedication to self-discovery.
Tehla has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, and teaching since 2015. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) with Yoga Alliance and a Level 2 Yoga Synergy Teacher. She is also a Certified Energy Guide, Crystal Therapist, Retreat Leader and Rose Oracle Guide.
Tehla loves sharing her passion and voice with others, facilitating events, workshops and retreats, predominantly for women and mothers. She also offers a gentle fusion of 1:1 healing, meditation and guidance available in person or online. Learn more about Tehla here or contact her with any questions or enquiries regarding this retreat.
'Zarn' Tazana Karjana
Sound Healing Facilitator
Tazana Karjana ('Zarn') is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner/multi instrumentalist Dip SHA & IICT member. She is a vocalist for the GaiaTree band and owner of Soundwave Healing, offering regular sound healing gatherings at events and retreats across the Northern Rivers NSW. She is also a gifted ceremonial grade cacao ceremony facilitator, this ancient medicinal and spiritual practice.
Zarn is passionate about creating the ultimate environment for deep healing to occur, bringing you back to your true essence. Learn more about Zarn here.
Simon Favorito
Retreat Chef
Simon Favorito is a Byron based wholefoods chef and holistic wellness guide with over 20 years professional experience. His business 'Your Conscious Kitchen' provides conscious wholefoods catering, classes and coaching in the Byron Bay region. Simon has studied and worked in a variety of healing modalities including kinesiology, acupuncture and mind-body medicine, as he has deepened his own personal understanding of 'food as medicine'. He is deeply passionate about the healing power of wholefoods medicine, empowering others to take control of their health and reach their potential.
Learn more about Simon here.
Lija Austen
Qi Gong + Essential Oils Facilitator
Lija Austen has a passion for sharing the ancient modality of qi gong which is a restorative and energising practice to nourish the body, mind and spirit. Many of us feel depleted, overwhelmed and stressed in our busy modern lives and qi gong provides practices to reclaim peace, wellbeing and vitality. Lija is a professionally trained qi gong, yoga teacher and counsellor.
She is the owner of a wellness studio in Kingscliff NSW and offers classes. retreats, private sessions and corporate wellbeing programs. Lija is a regular speaker at conferences and writes for magazines on wellness and mental health. Lija has taught qi gong to Olympic athletes, corporate leaders, community groups and people of all ages and walks of life. Learn more about Lija here.
Tania Boyd
Somatic Breathwork Facilitator
Tania Boyd is a Somatic Breathwork & Mind-Body Practitioner and Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher. Her work is body led and trauma informed, supporting people to slow down, gently release what they've been carrying, reconnect with themselves and discover greater clarity, self-trust and ease. Blending breath, somatic practices and compassionate support shaped by her counselling background, Tania creates warm, welcoming spaces where people can pause, breathe and deepen their connection with themselves. She facilitates regular local events and offers private 1:1 sessions in person and online. Learn more about Tania at www.taniaboyd.com.
Leah Vanderveldt
Astrology & Tarot Guide
Leah is an author, astrologer, and tarot creator.
She helps the astro-curious see their natural gifts and challenges from a cosmic POV and uses their natal charts to guide them to their next chapter through self-trust and expression.
As the founder of Cosmic Style and author of Seasonal Power Tarot, Magical Self-Care Tarot, Magical Self-Care for Everyday Life, and three cookbooks, Leah bridges the spiritual to the material world and uses the mystical to unlock your most iconic self.
Leah will be facilitating our astrology workshop on retreat and offering 1:1 natal chart readings for guests. Learn more about Leah here.
Your 4-day sacred soul reset starts here*...
Day 1 - Arrive & Settle (from 3.30pm)
A gentle grounding ...
Intention-infused welcome circle, introductions, remedial release and firepit ceremony
Introduction to conscious wholefoods - food for your soul
Delicious cacao & sound attunement
Evening meditation
In-house massage offerings begin (pre-bookings required)
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Day 2 - Breathe, Move & Remember
Morning yoga, sauna & meditation
Slow breakfast
Nature trail tour
Qi Gong & Essential Oils workshop
Nourishing lunch
Free time to explore, journal, swim, relax
Somatic Breathwork Session
Evening Meal
Sound Healing & Yin Yoga
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Day 3 - Create, Play, Explore
Morning yoga & meditation (or sleepin!)
Group breakfast
Tapestry Weaving Workshop
Seasonal wholefoods grazing lunch
Free afternoon to wander, read, journal
or visit one of the local attractions such as
Crystal Castle, Banya Bathhouse,
or Horse Healing Experience
Silent rainforest immersion
Group Dinner Dining Experience
Astrology & Oracle guidance under the stars
Song circle + dream journalling
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Day 3 - Integration
Morning yoga, reflection & meditation
Affirmation Readings
Group breakfast + Q&A
Farewell ceremony:(
Retreat closes at 11am
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At your leisure..
infrared sauna
Odin ice bath
magnesium pool
Silent rainforest immersion
Hikes & nature trails
meditation at the spring-fed dam
in-house massage offerings
cozy up and read in front of the indoor fireplace
Remember - your time is your own and every activity is optional!
*Sample itinerary subject to change
Your Investment
Prices inclusive of accommodation, all meals, wellness facilities & onsite retreat activities
Single or Double Share
(Banksia Rooms)
from $888pp EarlyBird
(closes 1 Oct 2026)
The Banksia Rooms are within their own building, only a few steps away from The Main House. These twin-share bedrooms share two modern farmhouse bathrooms at either end of the hallway. With reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans in each room, as well as divider screens available to place between the beds.
Perfect for sharing with a friend, or for making new friends if coming along solo.
Double Full Price ($1,222pp) or $1,111 EarlyBird
Single Full Price ($1,011pp) or $888pp EarlyBird
Private Double Room
(Main House)
*earlybird offer*
$1,222pp
or $1,555pp after 1st Oct
The private double rooms are situated in The Main House, a large architecturally designed house with modern farm style aesthetic and cosy ambience. Enjoy ease of access just down the hall to meals, indoor fireplace, bean bag area, firepit, magnesium pool, sauna and ice bath. Double rooms share one bathroom between two people and feature ceiling fans for year round comfort.
Only 1 Remaining
(Max 1 person capacity)
Private Double Room with Ensuite (Garden Rooms)
*earlybird offer*
$1,555pp
(save $333 before 1st Oct '26)
Located in a separate building just a few steps from The Main House and adjacent to the pool and sauna, The Garden Rooms are the perfect oasis for self-contained and private space. Featuring lush gardens each with their own entrance, double bed, farmhouse style ensuite, reverse cycle aircon and shared deck.
Only 2 remaining
(1 person max per room)
Regular Price $1,888pp
Self-Contained Cabins
(Gumnut Cabins)
*earlybird offer*
$1,444pp (Cabins 1-3)
(save $333 before 1st Oct '26)
$1,222pp (Cabin 4 - twin)
(save $444 before 1st Oct '26)
$2,333pp (Cabin 4 - Luxury King)
(save $1,000 before 1st Oct '26)
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The perfect accommodation for those wanting to share with a friend and still have the freedom of space and comforts of home! Enjoy more privacy further away from The Main House activities, yet close enough to stroll over within a minute.
The Gumnut Cabins (1-3) feature two bedrooms (one queen and one double) with built-in wardrobes, shared modern bathroom, living room with TV, kitchen, dining table and tranquil private deck with country views and ideal star gazing!
Gumnut Cabin 4 offers one luxury king room (or twin king single share) and all the features of cabins 1-3 plus the ultimate in privacy with expansive property views and secluded entrance. By far the most private accommodation option on retreat! This room option also includes a complimentary 60 minute remedial massage with our in-house massage therapist plus a complimentary bathhouse voucher at nearby Banya Bathhouse when booked as a luxury King.
Only 3 Remaining
(Max 2 people per cabin)
Private Luxury King with Ensuite and Bath
(Main House)
*earlybird offer*
$1999pp
(save $223 before 1st Oct '26)
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If you are seeking a fusion of luxury and privacy this is the room for you! With only one available, and the only ensuite room onsite featuring a bath for those cooler nights, this gorgeous room is available on a first in basis - that is, first to commit gets it! This room option also includes a complimentary 60 minute remedial massage with our in-house massage therapist plus a complimentary bathhouse voucher at nearby Banya Bathhouse.
Located in the back corner of The Main House, a large architecturally designed house with modern farm style aesthetic and cosy ambience. Also enjoy ease of access just down the hall to meals, indoor fireplace, bean bag area, firepit, magnesium pool, sauna and ice bath.
Only 1 available
(Max 1 person capacity)
Option to either pay in full (required for earlybird offers) or via a 6 or 9 month payment plan (starting September 2026 for 9 month or December 2026 for 6 month plans).
Refund Policy for all Retreats: The deposit is always non-refundable. Failure to make scheduled payments may result in loss of your spot. Refunds available up until 45 days prior to the retreat. After the 45 days you will receive a credit for any payments made which can be used on a future retreat. We also strongly advise you to obtain travel insurance to cover you in case of unexpected circumstances.
*Please note that Ballina or Gold Coast Airports are the closest airports if you are flying in. We can assist with coordination of airport transfers (please ensure you indicate this on your registration form), and depending on guest numbers and demand, group shuttles may be arranged in advance.
