Escape to the serene coastal beauty of Queenscliff for a transformative weekend of whole food plant-based (WFPB) living, holistic wellness, and personal renewal. Join our passionate team for a retreat designed to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.

Experience hands-on cooking classes that will inspire your kitchen creativity, engaging talks on the power of nutrition, and energizing movement sessions, from meditation and dance to beachside walks. Dive deep into life-changing knowledge that empowers you to reclaim your health and happiness.

Whether you're beginning your WFPB journey or looking to deepen your lifestyle, this retreat offers connection, education, and transformation in one unforgettable weekend.

Hosted by Dr Malcolm Mackay and nutritionist Jenny Cameron from Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine & Anita Rickey, nutritionist and cafe owner and assistant chef, Zoe Hitchen (Diggers Vegie Kitchen).

Come to Queenscliff—and leave with the tools to change your life.

Early Bird Price: $1,100

Early Bird Price valid until Friday 9th May. A $200 deposit is collected on registration through Humanitix. Once registered, you will be sent an invoice for the balance, which will be due by 13th June (2 weeks prior).

The price will increase to $1,200 from the 10th May.

What's included:

2 nights' accommodation in a room of your own (share bathroom)
Delicious plant-based meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunch (special dietary needs can be catered for)
Cooking demonstrations and workshops with an expert in plant-based nutrition
Plant-based nutrition education sessions with a nutritionist and a lifestyle medicine doctor
Optional brief medical appointment with a GP (follow-up telehealth available)
Walks, lifestyle medicine workshops and much more.

About your facilitators

Dr Malcolm Mackay is a GP and lifestyle medicine practitioner with a special interest in helping people achieve wellness through whole food, plant-based nutrition, and other lifestyle changes. Malcolm is a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and has a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition. After 40 years in general clinical practice, he is now focusing solely on using lifestyle medicine to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic disease. Malcolm provides telehealth video consultations to patients throughout Australia (see drmalcolmmackay.com.au). Malcolm is a member of the Advisory Council of the health charity Doctors For Nutrition. Malcolm and his partner, Jenny, provide nutrition and lifestyle education through their websites, social media, webinars, community talks, and 7-day immersion retreats in Victoria. Together, they have developed a nutrition website, wholefoodsplantbasedhealth.com.au and a lifestyle medicine website, melbournelifestylemedicine.com.au

Jenny Cameron is a nutritionist, wellness coach and research librarian. Jenny runs seminars, webinars, retreats, and immersion programs focusing on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and provides nutrition consultations and coaching for clients looking to improve their health by optimising their diet and making other healthy lifestyle changes. Jenny has a Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition, a Plant Based Nutrition Certificate (eCornell University), a level 2 Certificate in Wellness Coaching and is a Certified WellStart Health Coach. Jenny is a member of the Advisory Council of the health charity Doctors For Nutrition. Prior to her career in nutrition, Jenny worked as a librarian in the university sector for over 20 years.

Anita Rickey is a Food Coach, plant-based nutritionist, cafe owner and plant-based chef. Anita is qualified in Lifestyle Medicine and facilitates online coaching sessions with clients around Australia. Anita runs cooking classes and information sessions for various community groups and out of her cafe. Anita specialises in making healthy food taste delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. People have busy lives, and most people want to eat healthy but want it to fit into their time schedule. Anita makes it accessible for anyone to be a plant-based chef and live their healthiest life. Anita's website: surfcoastlifestylehealth.com.au

Zoe Hitchins is Anita's assistant chef, who has made improvements in her gut health by adopting a whole foods plant-based diet. Zoe has recently learned to make delicious WFPB dishes and treats that her young daughter and partner love.

Program

Friday 27th June 2025

3pm Check-in
5.15pm Meet and greet and pre-dinner snacks
6pm Dinner
7-8:30pm Introduction to Nourish and Flourish weekend

Saturday 28th June

7am Morning activity: Sunrise walk
8:15am Breakfast
9-9:30am Cooking workshop. Muffins for morning tea.
9:30-12:30 Morning talks/discussion/workshop
12:30 Cooking workshop
1:00 Lunch
2:30-4:00 Afternoon talks/discussion
5:30 Cooking workshop
6:30 Dinner
7:15 Movie night

Sunday 29th June

7am Morning Activity (tbc)
8:15am Breakfast
9:15- 12 noon Morning talks/discussion/workshop
12 noon Cooking demonstration: Mexican
1pm Lunch
1-2:30pm Farewell chat and wrap up
3pm Checkout

NB Program is subject to change

FAQs

Can we get a discount if we have our own accommodation?
We pay a daily fee for the whole venue, so there’s no reduction in our costs if you stay/live elsewhere. We can only offer a token discount if you don’t use the accommodation at Whitehall. We strongly encourage everyone to stay overnight with us as we think this will lead to a better experience!

Terms and conditions

The $200 deposit is only refundable except in exceptional circumstances.

After you register, Jenny Cameron will send additional information and a form to fill out, which asks for special dietary requirements, accessibility needs and other relevant information. You will also be sent an invoice for the balance owed ($900 if the deposit is paid during the early bird promotion). Full payment due by Friday 13th June.

If you have any questions, please contact Anita ph. 0425742005 or email: anita@surfcoastlifestylehealth.com.au