Journey to Self Retreat

Has your heart been calling you to nourish yourself, explore your inner landscape and tend to your own heart? We invite you to our upcoming retreat, A Journey To Self.

Over two and a half days, our four experienced facilitators will nurture and guide you whilst providing practical tools and rituals to foster self-care and self-love. Amongst the many activities offered, there will also be plenty of space for compassionate reflections and time to enjoy the abundance of nature here at Riverdale.  

The retreat will begin with a heart-opening welcome ceremony to create a sacred container. The ceremony sets the energy and intention for the weekend and is a wonderful opportunity to meet the facilitators and the like-hearted souls whom you will be sharing the retreat with.

Mornings begin with Yoga to salute the sun and welcome each day with gratitude and intention. Throughout each day, there will be a number of meditation sessions, encouraging introspection and self-exploration, plus breathwork, art therapy, journaling, meditation, energy healing and intention-setting exercises. In the evenings, we come together to enjoy candlelit dinners and genuine human connection. Meals are designed to be healthy, nourishing and delicious. Dietary requirements will be catered for. Evenings conclude with guided gratitude rituals and gentle movement practices to calm the nervous system into a rest and digest state, preparing your body for a good night’s sleep.

Our intention for the retreat is to offer a weekend of nourishment that extends beyond the weekend itself. Of course, the retreat will be a beautiful opportunity to connect with yourself and with others, but we also trust that the tools, rituals and experiences shared over the weekend will support you on your journey throughout 2024.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

~ Opening & Closing Ceremony
~ Yoga
~ Workshops
~ Meditation
~ Breathwork
~ Cacao Ceremony
~ Art Therapy
~ Cold Therapy
~ Energy Healing
~ Accommodation & wholesome meals all included

You can view the full Program Overview Here. 

Date: Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd of March 2024

Time: Arrive at 5pm Friday - 3pm Sunday

Where: Riverdell Spiritual Centre, 51 Clifford road, Hillier SA

What to bring? Open heart & mind. Clothes, bathers. 

*Please let us know of any dietary requirements* 

TICKET PRICES

Private Queen x2 $1300

Private Single x1 - $1200

Twin Share x10 - $1100

Camping Powered $800 

Payment plans can be arranged.
Riverdell Members save an additional 10%. If you are interested, here is all the info on becoming a member: https://riverdell.org.au/emsa-...  



If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us via christalee@riverdell.org.au or 08 8523 1329. We look forward to connecting with you!

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MEET YOUR FACILITATORS

Melissa Quiney

Founder of Empower Her and White Wolf Wellness Studio, Reiki Master, NLP Practitioner, Timeline Therapist, Women's Circle Facilitator, Intuitive Card Reader, Psychic Medium

Melissa Quiney is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and holistic healing. As the founder of Empower Her and White Wolf Wellness Studio, Melissa combines her extensive training and spiritual gifts to create transformative experiences for her clients.

With a background as a Reiki Master, NLP Practitioner, and Timeline Therapist, Melissa guides individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. She also facilitates women's circles, providing a safe and nurturing space for women to connect, share, and grow together.

Melissa's intuitive abilities and psychic insights add a unique dimension to her practice. She offers intuitive card readings and has the extraordinary gift of connecting with spirits and loved ones who have passed on. Through her work, Melissa serves as a channel for spirit, offering guidance and support to those in need.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Holistic Counseling and Intuitive Rebirth Certification, Melissa is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and skills in the realm of holistic healing. Her ethos is rooted in empowering women to feel seen and heard, guiding them towards healing and transformation.

Melissa's personal journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of trauma and resilience. She believes that her own experiences of overcoming adversity have prepared her to support others on their healing journey. Her slogan, "Holding the Hands of Women in Healing," encapsulates her commitment to providing compassionate support and guidance to those in need.

Christalee Marrone

Life has thrown Christalee some intense curveballs, and she found herself wrestling with the depths of her own mental health after suffering some severe CPTSD, depression, anxiety, PPD & grief. But guess what? Christalee emerged stronger, more resilient, and armed with a toolkit of mindfulness practices that has become her guiding light. Through breathwork and mindfulness, she has crafted a mindful, uplifting, and healthier life that overflows with joy and freedom, both internally and externally.

Christalee has always been interested in breathwork, but it wasn't until she gave birth to her daughter that she really understood the absolute power of her breath. This then opened her world even more. Christalee is trained in Breathwork, Cold therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness Practitioner, and is a qualified Reiki practitioner. She loves using her strengths in planning and organizing events at Riverdell Spiritual Centre to guide, create, and hold magical, loving spaces. Christalee is so passionate about opening up the world to Holistic health and implementing a wide range of tools and education that has led her to a more joyful, happier, and healthier self. She has turned her own struggles into fuel for her heart and soul to help guide others to their most authentic selves and bring back their internal glow.

Chelsea Webb

Meet Chelsea, the founder of Webbs Wellness. Chelsea is a mindfulness mentor, meditation facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and self-proclaimed duality queen. The essence of her teachings revolves around authenticity, passion, connection, and expression.

As a conscious empath, Chelsea quickly discovered that her way of living significantly differs from others in modern society. Over the past few years, she has dedicated herself to learning tools and adapting mentalities that empower her to live unapologetically and express authentically, in a way that serves her best.

Walking this path has been challenging at times, as Chelsea had to adapt differently from those around her. However, the strength to acknowledge that indifference is a blessing has made her more ambitious to devote herself to this lifestyle. Now, Chelsea wishes to share her findings and modalities to inspire others who walk a similar path to step out of their comfort zones and live unapologetically in a way that best serves them.

As the duality queen, Chelsea's key focus is on inspiring others to live a values-aligned life, seeking out balance and contrast. She employs various techniques such as exposure therapy, embodiment practices, scripting to rewrite subconscious beliefs, and emotional regulation.

Chelsea guides her clients by encouraging mindfulness techniques through tools and modalities such as meditation, shadow work through journaling prompts, breathwork, and somatic movement. She doesn't shy away from acknowledging her past and the major impacts her experiences had on shaping the person she is today.

Proudly taking accountability for the effort she put into transmuting her traumas and experiences, Chelsea found sanctuary within herself, ensuring that nobody could ever again influence her identity and foundation. Her priority is to protect her peace and teach clients to adopt the same mentality.

Compassion and acceptance are Chelsea's keys to finding sanctuary within oneself. While her teachings are simple and direct, her warmth and grace comfort the discomfort of healing, inspiring others to embrace their emotional well-being and expression, find their authenticity, and ignite the passion to live a values-driven life.

MEET YOUR YOGA TEACHERS

Jasmine Hornby

Jasmine has been practising yoga for almost a decade and has come to understand that it is much more than just a physical practice; It is a holistic approach to life, incorporating the body, mind, and soul. Driven by her passion for yoga, Jasmine pursued a 200-hour Hatha & Yin Teacher Training at the Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali in 2016, under the School of Sacred Arts. She has since expanded her knowledge by completing a 50-hour Pre-Natal teacher training and an advanced 300-hour Teacher Training with the Kula Collective in Peru in 2019. Teaching yoga provides Jasmine with a sanctuary to explore her inner self and experiences.

Jasmine's teaching style is focused on empowering individuals to rediscover themselves by reconnecting their mind, body, and breath in unison. She aims to nurture mental and emotional wellness in addition to physical benefits, leaving her students rejuvenated and tranquil after each session. Yoga has enabled her to grow stronger, both physically and emotionally, and has inspired her to approach each moment mindfully. Jasmine has taught in various settings, including local communities, through Kind Mind Wellness and conducted retreats in Bali, including fifteen successful retreats in South Australia. She is also a counsellor and is passionate about the mind-body connection. Her passion for wellbeing and community-building through events, festivals, and retreats have led her to work at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and co-create the Goodness Me Festival. Jasmine strives to spread the essence of yoga and living well.