Half Day Wellbeing Retreat, JULY 12

Morning Wellbeing Retreat scheduled for July 12 is located at Soul Lodge, Amity Point and is anchored in a program of movement & meditation, sound & ceremony bringing like minded people together five times a year and is inspired by the seasons and wild life at Stradbroke Island.. 

Join our seasonal program which connects locals, holiday home owners, island workers and visitors,

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 connect with like minded people.

Five times a year we bring together together a very special program of wellbeing activities informed by the seasons.

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.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING TO THIS EVENT:

🤌🏽 Gentle movement & meditation

👉🏽 Ceremony, sound & group work helps you integrate deep healing.

🤲🏾 Activate and ignite your creative capacity to heal your own life by connecting with Water Spirits 🌊 

🐬🐳🦅🐨🦘 Amp up your relationship with the island wildlife & community here.

✨ Connect with like-minded people.

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 From her time with Lines in the Sand Nature Arts Festivals on Stradbroke 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.

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. We recommend catching the 7.45. Island bus service will meet you on the other side and drop you direct to the Amity Interchange. Please let us know if this is you , so that we can arrange a lift. Easy!

Doors open at 9.00 am so you'll have time to visit the beach if you come early. Whole food vegan morning tea is provided wiith warming chai and herbal teas 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.

And MORE...

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.