Half Day Wellbeing Retreat, July 12

Half Day Wellbeing Retreat is now booked for July 12. Located at the Point Lookout Hall it is anchored in a program that brings together season, sitting in circle, mediation and we call Nature Spirits. 

We have added to our event program the words ‘and more’. You will see over the coming weeks announcements about various pop up events that will happen before and after this booking on the weekend of July 11,12 and 13. Some of the things discussed on our communit include; dawn sound healing, clothes swap, permaculture workshop, ginger chocolate banana bread and chai stall, yoga.

More than being a range of workshops and wellbeing activities, we aim  to make a time and place for people to come together and share what is at the heart for many of us; ideas, systems and skills that contribute to a much needed sense of wellbeing for ourselves, families, communities and nature. 

Please do get in touch if you would like to make share a workshop, stall or table before or after our Half Day Wellbeing Retreat at the Point lookout Hall, July 12.

We connect in many and various community initiated ways. What Retreats Stradbroke Island here offers is a place, a time and a dynamic program five times a year, based at the Point Lookout Hall.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

You may never have been to the island before, or come to the island regularly. 

Come for one retreat or come five times a year to connect with our island community.  

Come with friends and family or come alone.

With North Stradbroke Island being so close to Brisbane, your opportunity to feel rejuvenated and renewed is just a boat ride away.

Whether you have a regular wellbeing practice or are just beginning this is an opportunity to indulge in what you might not have had time to explore, but are interested in experiencing.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We are island residents, artisans, meditation, yoga teachers and healers who aim to connecting with like minded people.

We have brought together a very special program of wellbeing activities.

We share a welcoming environment and offer a well considered program to young people and adults young at heart an opportunity to gather on an island with like minded people. We partner with many people in our island community. So stay connected to see what else is on locally the weekend of July 11, 12 and 13.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING TO THIS EVENT:

• Nourish your soul 
• Nurture your mental health &  
• Share some emotional wellbeing 
• Connect with like-minded people
• Amp up your relationship with the island & community here.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

• Jo Fay Duncan: A skilled practitioner across various healing modalities, Jo Fay Duncan seeks to heal both people and the planet through an alchemy of co-creation and collaboration. Drawing inspiration from the Lines in the Sand nature art festivals (2009-14), in 2025 she shares a dynamic series of Wellbeing Retreats, that aim to bring like minded people together.
• Lisa Behan Lisa's artistic practice includes installations, journalling, nature and digital art. She has been engaging in contemplative practices for more than 30 years and believes that fostering a personal connection with nature through mindful  creative processes improves wellbeing and builds mental resilience. She loves to share these experiments which use simple techniques, particularly with womxn, to nurture wonderment and peace in our souls.

and more...

Pop-up program of wellbeing activities with special guests presenters and workshops updates available on our social media platforms in the coming weeks.

HOW TO GET HERE:

If travelling by car from Brisbane, it is just 45 minutes to Toondah Harbour, in Cleveland and 45 minutes by vehicle ferry to our island.

By public transport, train will bring you from Brisbane to Cleveland and connecting bus to the water taxi which takes 25 minutes to get to the island. Island bus service will meet you on the other side and drop you direct to the Point Lookout Hall. Easy!

We offer an opportunity to retreat for the day. Let us look after you for the day. Scheduled to start at 10am you'll have time to visit the beach if you come early.  Yummy vegan cuisine is on the schedule for lunch. Coffee available across the road.

REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EVENTS:

Jo Fay Duncan  “...holds the space with generosity and wisdom that is rare in this time of shadows. She addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual. Highly recommended by me!” Andrea Crosser, Melbourne AU

“It was truly transformative. The serene, nature-filled location provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and creativity. Jo’s blend of knowledge in relation to both physical and spiritual well-being was incredible. Her passion and genuine care made the retreat unforgettable. I left feeling much better and inspired. Highly recommend this retreat for anyone seeking self-discovery, healing and creative expression” Antonella Riverina, traveller and world citizen.

"Stradbroke Island is such a magical place. It was great to meet locals & share some magic." Regular island visitor.

WHAT TO BRING:

Journaling is a wonderful practice to foster- for taking notes, drawing, jotting down any ideas, visions or perceptions that come.

Bring a yoga mat, cushion, eye mask and warm covering for the meditation content of the day, at your discretion. Plenty of chairs and tables provided.

Bring water bottle and food for any special dietary requirements you may have. 

A NOTE ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY

We are an event friendly to all genders, generations and cultures. The venue is accessible to those of differing abilities and mobilities.

About THE ISLAND

The ancient sand and waters of North Stradbroke Island, is known as Minjerribah or Terrangeri to the Quandamooka Peoples. It is surrounded by the salt waters of the Coral Sea; fresh waters lakes and ecosystems within the island; wet and wild bush land throughout its interior; surrounded by surf beaches and mangroves on the bay side. The island is dense with animals, birds and sea creatures who make themselves known to us in surprising ways.