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​Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach, Queensland -
Wine, Wellness, and Winter Warmer Weekend

Join us in beautiful Airlie Beach, Queensland for our Wine, Wellness, and Winter Warmer Weekend
Thursday 11th Ju
ne - Sunday 14th June 2026

Beautiful 4* Hotel with distance views of the ocean for 3 nights. 

Included:
Direct shared Transfers from Proserpine airport to hotel
3 Nights' accommodation
welcome wine, beer, or soft drink by the pool.
Daily yoga sessions
3 x breakfast
2 x lunches - 1 x BBQ on our tour day - Hamilton, and Whitehaven beach tour
3 x dinners including 1 x glass of wine, beer, or soft drink each night - detailed below:
1 x dinner - 2 courses and 1 x glass of wine/beer
Sunset cruise including 1 x glass of wine or beer, and nibbles.
1 x dinner following Sunset cruise afterwards at local beach restaurant including 2 x courses and 1 x glass of wine/beer.
1 x dinner 2 courses and 1 x glass of wine/beer
1 x day discussing Mental wellness for Educators, and for children; guiding children's behaviour; and supporting children's additional needs. 
1 x day of Whitehaven beach, Hamilton Island BBQ tour
Sunset Cruise
Documentation and workbooks to support your team.
​Retreat is tax deductible, and a certificate is received for your professional development. 

FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED - PLEASE FLY INTO Proserpine AIRPORT 


Wine, Wellness, and Winter Warmer Weekend
FULL ITINERARY
Thursday 11th June – Arrival & Welcome
From 12:00 PM – Arrivals into Proserpine Airport (PPP)
Direct shared transfers to the hotel
2:00 PM – Hotel check-in & welcome packs
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Welcome Yoga (gentle stretch and breathwork)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Welcome drink by the pool (wine, beer or soft drink)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Welcome Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Two-course meal with one glass of wine, beer, or soft drink

Friday 12th June – Professional Development Day
Focus: Educator and Child Wellness, Behaviour Guidance, and Inclusion
Location: Hotel conference room
Includes morning and afternoon tea, plus lunch
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Morning Yoga – Sunrise Flow
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Buffet Breakfast
Professional Development Sessions (1-hour each):
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Mental Wellness for Educators
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Mental Wellness for Children
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Understanding and Guiding Children’s Behaviour
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break (included)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Supporting Children with Additional Needs
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Creating a Wellness-Informed Workplace
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Reflective Practice & Documentation
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Open Q&A, networking and workbook journaling
Evening Activities:
6:00 PM – Sunset Cruise
Includes one glass of wine or beer and light nibbles
7:30 PM – Dinner at local beach restaurant
Two-course meal with one glass of wine or beer

Saturday 13th June – Island Tour & BBQ
Whitehaven Beach & Hamilton Island Day Tour
6:30 AM – Light snack and coffee
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Full-day tour:
Visit Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island
BBQ lunch included
Return transfers to/from marina
6:30 PM – Dinner at hotel restaurant
Two-course meal with one glass of wine or beer
Optional journaling or reflection session available

Sunday 14th June – Farewell & Departure
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM – Morning Yoga – Grounding and Gratitude
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Breakfast buffet
10:00 AM – Closing Circle:
Certificate presentation for up to 6 hours of Professional Development
Final reflections and resources
From 11:00 AM – Departures and transfers to Proserpine Airport
​
Solo Price - MAXIMUM 1 person per room
Early Bird Full Amount $2180 

Deposit - $300
​
Remaining due - 60 days prior to departure 12th April 2025 - $1800
 

Terms and conditions
Early Bird Full Amount - Airlie Beach
Deposit - Airlie Beach
Early Bird - Remaining Airlie Beach
Twin Price - MAXIMUM 2 people per room - Bring a colleague/friend
Early Bird Full Amount $3580 - $1740 per person

Deposit - $600 - $300/person
​
Remaining due - 60 days prior to departure 12th April 2025 - $1440/person = $2960
Twin Early Bird Full Amount
Twin Early Bird Deposit
Twin Early Bird Remaining

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    • 10 x 10-minute courses
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    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Checklist
    • 5-day in service visit
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    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
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    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
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        • ​Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
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      • ​Leading with Impact - 2-Day In-person Conference Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course
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      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Nature and Wellbeing >
      • Gold Coast Hinterland
      • Yarra Valley, VIC xo
      • Blue Mountains ,
    • Sunshine Coast - Wine, Wellness, and Relaxation Retreat
    • Bali >
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Educational Retreat
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Mexico - Early Childhood Educators’ Retreat: Nurture, Lead and Ignite
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Airlie Beach - Wine, Wellness, and Winter Warmer Weekend
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Thailand - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Spain
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
  • Contact
  • Terms and conditions
  • Family Support
    • Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
    • Development and Learning Course for Families with Children in Early Childhood
  • Health and Wellness
    • Wellness Courses xo >
      • Wednesday Wine & Wellness xo
      • Winter Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators
      • Mindful Moments: A 2-Hour Journey to Wellbeing
      • Holistic Nature and Wellbeing Course
      • Eradicating Loneliness xo
  • 12 Months of Early Childhood Educator Meetings
  • 12-months of Early Childhood Digital Magazine
  • New Page