Soul-led Wellness Retreat 2026

Welcome to Soul-led

Three soul expanding days
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Two deeply restful nights
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One unforgettable spiritual wellness experience

Wybalena Organic Farm

Sunday 3 May - Tuesday 5th May 2026

Byron Hinterlands NSW

Join us for a transformative women's wellness retreat

Set on an expansive lush hinterlands property

Surrounded by like-minded women

Guided by experienced facilitators

A place to rest, reset and regulate...

To create, connect and reflect on your innermost intentions

To nourish body, mind and spirit

Let your soul lead the way...

I'm in!

What you'll experience:

Held over three days and two nights our Soul-led 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 pottery or Qi Gong, curl up for a chat by the cozy fireplace and nourish your spirits.

Luxurious accommodations that promote rest and peace
Intention infused welcome circle and firepit ceremony
Daily yoga and meditation for all levels
Soulful workshops that promote creative expression, such as Qi Gong + essential oils, pottery and crystal discovery workshops
Unlimited use of Infrared Sauna, Magnesium Pool & Odin Ice Bath
Nature immersion including Silent Rainforest experience
Conscious nutritious wholefoods meals that taste incredible
Sound Healing Immersion & Ceremonial Grade Cacao Ceremony
In-house massage therapist (optional extra)
Practical tips for integrating self-care into your daily life
A soul-restoring community with hosts and facilitators that get you
Plenty of time for rest and personal space

Your time is your own and every activity is optional!

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Retreat Inclusions

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:

Two nights accommodation in private or shared accommodations (one person per bed)
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner for retreat duration) and drinks including tea, coffee, elixirs and tonics
Complimentary shoulder massage
Exclusive unlimited use of wellness facilities on site (including Sauna, Pool and Ice Bath)
Exclusive unlimited use of nature trails and hikes on the property
All activities and workshops offered on retreat including yoga, qi gong, pottery, sound healing, cacao ceremony, crystal grids, oracle cards and astrology (detailed itinerary available by January 2026)
Retreat Gift Bag
Coordination of airport transfers from Ballina or Gold Coast Airports
*ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL*

Exclusions:

Airfare charges
Airport transfer costs
Any other travel costs/disbursements
In-house massage treatments
Food and meals consumed offsite or outside of prearranged meal times
Alcoholic beverages

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Retreat Location

Wybalena: 'Resting place; refuge' (Aboriginal meaning)

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."

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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.

Kimba

Remedial Massage Therapist

Kimba is a local massage therapist from the Northern Rivers with a background in KaHuna massage and a deep reverence for supporting the parasympathetic nervous system. She works deeply and lovingly to assist in releasing energetic stagnation and trauma residing in the subtle soft tissues of the physical body.

She is the owner of Sabera Remedial Massage and a therapist at the House of Shemana in Byron Bay. Kimba will be offering personalised massage treatments for our retreat guests on retreat. Learn more about Kimba here.

Your Investment

Prices inclusive of accommodation, all meals, wellness facilities & retreat activities
(6 month payment plans available, starting at $74/month + deposit)

Single or Double Share

(Banksia Rooms)

from $888pp

($74/month + deposit)

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.

Only 2 double rooms available ($999pp)

& one twin single share ($888pp)

Private Double Room with Ensuite (Garden Rooms)

$1333pp

($150/month + deposit)

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 1 Garden Room remaining

(1 person max per room)

Self-Contained Cabins

(Gumnut Cabins)

$1555pp

($185/month + deposit)

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 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!

3 Cabins remaining

(Max 2 people per cabin)

Private Double Room

(Main House)

$1111pp

($111/month + deposit)

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 Luxury King with Ensuite and Bath

(Main House)

$2555pp

($352/month + deposit)

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.

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 remaining

(Max 1 person capacity)

$444 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.

Option to either pay in full or pay via a monthly payment plan.

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.