WINE, WELLNESS & EXCEEDING LEADERS RETREAT
Friday 5:45pm – Sunday 1:00pm
Melbourne (Dandenong Ranges) or Brisbane (Labrador)
A luxurious, restorative, high-impact leadership retreat designed to deepen Exceeding practice, strengthen wellbeing, and elevate communication, culture, and confidence.
FRIDAY — ARRIVAL, CONNECTION & SETTING THE TONE5:45pm — Departure
Meet in the CBD and step into a private, comfortable 12-seater van. Soft music, bottled water, and a calm transition into retreat mode.
6:45pm — Check-In & Welcome
Guests arrive to a welcome mocktail or chilled mimosa. Rooms are cosy, warm, nature-facing. Everyone settles in.
7:00pm — Session 1 (1 hr): What Exceeding Truly Looks Like
A grounding session exploring the heart of Exceeding Themes:
• embedding practice
• critical reflection
• meaningful engagement with families
• authentic evidence collection
Participants identify their service’s current strengths and gaps.
8:00pm — Wine, Grazing Boards & Firelight Connection
A relaxed, warm evening bringing leaders together through conversation, joy, and shared purpose. Slow-paced connection.
9:00pm — Mindful Wind-Down
Gentle stretch, breathing, journalling prompt:
“What do I want to receive this weekend?”
SATURDAY — DEPTH, LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS & NATURE6:45am — Sunrise Yoga & Mindfulness
Gentle flow, grounding breathwork, body awareness.
A beautiful way to open the day.
7:30am — Morning Mimosas & Breakfast
Fresh, nourishing breakfast with a light sparkling option to celebrate the morning.
8:30am – Session 2 (1 hr): Exceeding Themes in Practice — QI 1 & QI 5Deep dive into children’s voices, play, belonging, relationships, and how to translate these into everyday, visible, documented practice.
Includes real examples and service-specific problem-solving.
9:45am – Session 3 (1 hr): Documentation for ExceedingA practical breakdown of:
• simplifying evidence
• using photos intentionally
• making learning visible
• linking practice to theory
• creating documentation that stands out
11:00am – Session 4 (1 hr): Family Communication for ExceedingParticipants learn:
• how to communicate purposeful pedagogy
• how to highlight children’s voices to families
• how to embed stories into newsletters
• communication templates that connect, reassure, and celebrate
12:00pm — Gourmet Lunch
Seasonal, fresh, nourishing. Time to recharge.
1:00pm – Session 5 (1 hr): Team Culture & Leading Reflective ConversationsHow to build a team that reflects meaningfully, works collaboratively, and embraces open, supportive dialogue.
Includes scripts, structures, and leadership modelling.
2:15pm – Session 6 (1 hr): Leadership Coaching CircleAn intimate, honest, supported coaching space to discuss:
• current leadership dilemmas
• boundaries
• conflict
• confidence
• identity
Tailored coaching from you as facilitator.
3:30pm — Rest, Journalling, Spa Time
Guests can rest, read, nap, or add-on a massage.
5:00pm – Nature Walk (1 hr)Dandenong Ranges: forest trails, tall trees, crisp mountain air
or
Labrador: Broadwater pathways, ocean breeze, glowing sunset
A gentle, mindful walk to decompress, reflect, and reconnect with self.
6:00pm — Dinner with Wine Pairing
A beautiful, shared meal with curated wines — warm, conversational, indulgent without excess.
7:30pm — Wine & Wellness Conversations
A guided but relaxed evening discussing:
• wellbeing
• identity
• self-worth
• leadership presence
• joy, balance, and boundaries
SUNDAY — INTEGRATION, IDENTITY & ACTION6:45am — Sunrise Yoga & Mindfulness
A slow, grounding start to integrate learning.
7:30am — Morning Mimosas & Breakfast
8:30am – Session 7 (1 hr): Your Exceeding RoadmapParticipants build a personalised 90-day action plan:
• evidence
• communication
• curriculum
• culture
• leadership actions
All tied directly to Exceeding Themes.
9:45am – Session 8 (1 hr): Leadership Identity & WellbeingA powerful session exploring:
• leadership lenses
• emotional energy
• values-driven decision-making
• confidence
• alignment
• self-care as a leadership tool
11:00am — Closing Circle
Gratitude, acknowledgements, reflection, commitment.
11:30am — Departure
1:00pm — Return to CBD
Friday 5:45pm – Sunday 1:00pm
Melbourne (Dandenong Ranges) or Brisbane (Labrador)
A luxurious, restorative, high-impact leadership retreat designed to deepen Exceeding practice, strengthen wellbeing, and elevate communication, culture, and confidence.
FRIDAY — ARRIVAL, CONNECTION & SETTING THE TONE5:45pm — Departure
Meet in the CBD and step into a private, comfortable 12-seater van. Soft music, bottled water, and a calm transition into retreat mode.
6:45pm — Check-In & Welcome
Guests arrive to a welcome mocktail or chilled mimosa. Rooms are cosy, warm, nature-facing. Everyone settles in.
7:00pm — Session 1 (1 hr): What Exceeding Truly Looks Like
A grounding session exploring the heart of Exceeding Themes:
• embedding practice
• critical reflection
• meaningful engagement with families
• authentic evidence collection
Participants identify their service’s current strengths and gaps.
8:00pm — Wine, Grazing Boards & Firelight Connection
A relaxed, warm evening bringing leaders together through conversation, joy, and shared purpose. Slow-paced connection.
9:00pm — Mindful Wind-Down
Gentle stretch, breathing, journalling prompt:
“What do I want to receive this weekend?”
SATURDAY — DEPTH, LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS & NATURE6:45am — Sunrise Yoga & Mindfulness
Gentle flow, grounding breathwork, body awareness.
A beautiful way to open the day.
7:30am — Morning Mimosas & Breakfast
Fresh, nourishing breakfast with a light sparkling option to celebrate the morning.
8:30am – Session 2 (1 hr): Exceeding Themes in Practice — QI 1 & QI 5Deep dive into children’s voices, play, belonging, relationships, and how to translate these into everyday, visible, documented practice.
Includes real examples and service-specific problem-solving.
9:45am – Session 3 (1 hr): Documentation for ExceedingA practical breakdown of:
• simplifying evidence
• using photos intentionally
• making learning visible
• linking practice to theory
• creating documentation that stands out
11:00am – Session 4 (1 hr): Family Communication for ExceedingParticipants learn:
• how to communicate purposeful pedagogy
• how to highlight children’s voices to families
• how to embed stories into newsletters
• communication templates that connect, reassure, and celebrate
12:00pm — Gourmet Lunch
Seasonal, fresh, nourishing. Time to recharge.
1:00pm – Session 5 (1 hr): Team Culture & Leading Reflective ConversationsHow to build a team that reflects meaningfully, works collaboratively, and embraces open, supportive dialogue.
Includes scripts, structures, and leadership modelling.
2:15pm – Session 6 (1 hr): Leadership Coaching CircleAn intimate, honest, supported coaching space to discuss:
• current leadership dilemmas
• boundaries
• conflict
• confidence
• identity
Tailored coaching from you as facilitator.
3:30pm — Rest, Journalling, Spa Time
Guests can rest, read, nap, or add-on a massage.
5:00pm – Nature Walk (1 hr)Dandenong Ranges: forest trails, tall trees, crisp mountain air
or
Labrador: Broadwater pathways, ocean breeze, glowing sunset
A gentle, mindful walk to decompress, reflect, and reconnect with self.
6:00pm — Dinner with Wine Pairing
A beautiful, shared meal with curated wines — warm, conversational, indulgent without excess.
7:30pm — Wine & Wellness Conversations
A guided but relaxed evening discussing:
• wellbeing
• identity
• self-worth
• leadership presence
• joy, balance, and boundaries
SUNDAY — INTEGRATION, IDENTITY & ACTION6:45am — Sunrise Yoga & Mindfulness
A slow, grounding start to integrate learning.
7:30am — Morning Mimosas & Breakfast
8:30am – Session 7 (1 hr): Your Exceeding RoadmapParticipants build a personalised 90-day action plan:
• evidence
• communication
• curriculum
• culture
• leadership actions
All tied directly to Exceeding Themes.
9:45am – Session 8 (1 hr): Leadership Identity & WellbeingA powerful session exploring:
• leadership lenses
• emotional energy
• values-driven decision-making
• confidence
• alignment
• self-care as a leadership tool
11:00am — Closing Circle
Gratitude, acknowledgements, reflection, commitment.
11:30am — Departure
1:00pm — Return to CBD
