"Spring into Spring” Meditation and Yoga Retreat 2027

Treat yourself to six days of restorative rest and relaxation on the rolling green hills of Alstonville, just south of Byron Bay. This retreat is your chance to Spring into Spring—literally and figuratively—by focusing on wholesome living and high-quality "me" time.

You will be hosted in a tranquil, private escape set on 42 acres of subtropical property. Accommodation is in bespoke 1- or 2-bedroom cottages, where stunning ocean views await from most rooms. With exclusive access to the entire property and its facilities (including private nature trails and a refreshing salt pool), this is the ideal quiet location to truly reset and recharge away from the usual pressures of life and work.

Program & Practice

The retreat provides an opportunity to reflect, deepen existing practices, or develop new ones in a supportive atmosphere alongside like-minded individuals.

The user-friendly program includes:

• Daily meditation and deep relaxation sessions.

• Mindful movement practices (nourishing Yin and slow Vinyasa Flow yoga, plus integrative Qi Gong).

• Talks and group discussions for all levels.

If you are new to meditation and mindfulness, you will be gently eased into the practice with simple, expert instruction. Experienced practitioners can enjoy customised talks and discussions.

The atmosphere will be friendly and light-hearted, with the schedule allowing plenty of free time for reading, naps, or a stroll. Please note that outside of scheduled talks and group discussions, the retreat is conducted in silence. This is an encouragement to respect the quiet time of others, especially in the meditation hall and dining areas.

MEALS

Hearty vegetarian meals are provided three times daily (starting with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure), along with teas and coffee. We are happy to cater for special dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free options.

WHAT TO EXPECT

On retreat there will be meditation and deep relaxation sessions, mindful movement practices, as well as talks and group discussion. Free time will be available for you to walk, read or do as you please.

Note that outside of the talks and group discussions the retreat is conducted in silence.

This doesn’t mean that you can’t talk; but it does mean that you are encouraged to respect the wishes of other participants for quiet (especially in and around the rooms, within the meditation hall and in the dining area).

What’s included:

• 5 nights accommodation.

• 3 healthy and hearty vegetarian meals per day.

• Dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure.

• Daily meditation (sitting and moving meditation).

• Daily yoga (nourishing yin yoga and slow vinyasa flow with variations to cater for complete beginners as well as for more advanced practitioners).

• Integrative qi gong.

• Meditation and mindfulness instruction for all levels.

• Walks through the farm and forest.

• Private space to practice meditation and yoga.

• Access to salt pool.

• Charter bus to and from Ballina Airport.

Not included:

• Flights to and from Ballina Airport.

• Travel insurance.

• Yoga mat and props. Please BYO.

• Snacks/drinks.

ACCOMMODATION

The Alstonville Country Cottages offer 8 well-designed, individually landscaped cottages with 1 or 2 bedrooms (most with ocean views). Various single or twin/double share options are available.

COTTAGE 1 – One bedroom / Spa bath / Fire place / Rainforest views 

COTTAGE 2 - Two bedroom / Ocean and rainforest views 

COTTAGE 3 - Two bedroom / Outdoor bath / Ocean views

COTTAGE 4 - Two bedroom / Ocean views

COTTAGE 5 - Two bedroom / Disability access / Ocean views

COTTAGE 6 – One bedroom / Garden and ocean views

COTTAGE 7 - Two bedroom / Garden views 

COTTAGE 8 - Two bedroom / Hinterland views

Note: ROOMS 5, 7, 12 and 14 have 3 single beds.

If you have 2 friends and want to share one of these rooms, please send me an email at theyogaexplorer@gmail.com for a special price.

CAMPING - Small camp site that fits 1 caravan and 1 camper at a time, or 2 motor homes. It has water, power and hot showers on the site and the toilets are located at reception

GETTING THERE

Alstonville Country cottages Farm is at 7 Alstonville Cemetery Rd. Alstonville, NSW 2477.

You will need to arrange flights to and from Ballina Airport.

A shuttle to and from Ballina Airport has been arranged (at no extra charge to you):

• Shuttle to the retreat centre will depart Ballina Airport at 2pm on Sunday 29th of August 2027.

• Shuttle will arrive at Ballina Airport around 11am for departing flights on Friday 3rd of September 2027.

Scheduled flight times need to be coordinated accordingly to these times.

REGISTRATION / BOOKINGS

* Prices are per person and include food, accommodation, fees for tuition and charter bus to and from Ballina airport. (Flights not included).

To register for the retreat simply pay the required $250 deposit.

Payment plans are available.

Once the deposit has been received we will email you to arrange the details of your booking, at which time you can choose your accommodation and let us know about your dietary requirements.

If you have any questions please email theyogaexplorer@gmail.com