Nourish your soul, nurture your mental health and share some emotional wellbeing by connecting with our one day retreats offered seasonally and year round at the jewel of Stradbroke Island, Mooloomba and Point Lookout Hall backing onto Home Beach.

Nourish your body with vegan cuisine onsite, whilst we nourish your soul with our wellbeing program of workshops; movement and meditation, sound and ceremony, healing workshops and wellbeing activities. Our nature inspired one day retreat happens five times a year 10 am - 4 pm.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Island resident or visitor, you are welcome here, Maybe you have never have been to the island before, or come to the island regularly. With North Stradbroke Island being so close to Brisbane, your opportunity to nourish your soul, nurture your mental health and share some emotional wellbeing is just a boat ride away.

Come for one retreat or come five times a year for a seasonal reboot to connect with our island community. Come with friends and family or come alone.

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, healers and friends. In addition to the wellbeing activities on offer, we also give you the opportunity to indulge in a buffet lunch of vegetarian cuisine. Real food! Gluten and dairy free food is our speciality.

We have brought together a very special program of wellbeing activities and an outdoor market.

We offer both young people and adults young at heart an opportunity to gather on island with like minded people.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING TO THIS EVENT:

Nourish your soul
Nurture your mental health &
Share some emotional wellbeing
Amp up your relationship with the island & community here.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:

Jo Fay Duncan is trained in a range of healing modalities, which work to bring emotional and spiritual balance and healing to people & planet. Inspired by days of the Lines in the Sand nature art festivals 2009-14 on the island, Jo Fay Duncan has once again brought together a very special series of one day retreats in 2025; late summer, autumn, winter, spring and summer.

Nathan Boyd Lowe joins Jo Fay Duncan in delivering this event and teaches you how to live life in high definition through meditation. He is a much loved island cook & vibrational sound meditation teacher.

Moira Moodley brings a world of taste and flavours of the seasons to our island wellbeing retreats. She believes in the ethics of permaculture and that guidance can be found in nature.

Josephine Ellis has been working with Jo Fay Duncan and on other island festivals such as Island Vibe for over 20 years and brings her special magic to bring together an amazing team.

HOW TO GET THERE:

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

“Nathan’s voice in and of itself is so cleansing. He holds the room with ceremony and gentle instruction that is truly transfixing.” Student

“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.

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.