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    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
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  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
  • Power Hours

Absolutely! Here's the fully updated 7-day Saturday-to-Saturday Early Childhood Educators Retreat in Launceston—now with specific session times, additional morning sessions, a Saturday cocktail connection, and evening discussions to foster reflection and professional connection. The flow balances wellness, education, and natural beauty with Tasmanian hospitality.

🌿 Launceston Early Childhood Educators’ Wellness & Nature Retreat“Nurturing Ourselves to Nurture Others”📍 Launceston, Tasmania | 🗓️ Saturday to Saturday

📅 Day 1 – Saturday: Arrival & Cocktail Connection
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Check-in & Welcome at nature-inspired accommodation (e.g. Red Feather Inn or eco-lodge in Tamar Valley)
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Circle – Intention Setting & Introductions
  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome Dinner featuring local Tasmanian produce
  • 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: 🍸 Cocktail Connection – Local wines, Tasmanian gin, mocktails + canapés
  • 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM: Evening Discussion – “Why We’re Here: Rediscovering Purpose Through Connection”

🌞 Day 2 – Sunday: Rest & Personal Reflection
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast Buffet
  • 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Optional Nature Walk – Cataract Gorge or Tamar Island Wetlands
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Light Lunch on-site
  • Afternoon: Free Time – spa, reading, journaling, exploring Launceston
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Nourishing Dinner
  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Discussion – “Stillness & Silence: The Educator's Inner Landscape”

📚 Day 3 – Monday: Trauma-Informed Education Training
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Session 1 – “Understanding Trauma in Early Childhood”
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 2 – “Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments”
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Session 3 – Case Studies & Practical Tools
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Guided Group Reflection – “Our Role in Healing Spaces”
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Discussion – “Holding Space for Children and Ourselves”

🧘 Day 4 – Tuesday: Educator Wellness & Reflective Practice
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Session 1 – “Mindfulness in the Classroom & Staffroom”
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 2 – “Nervous System Care: Burnout & Recovery”
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Session 3 – “Reflective Practice Circles”
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Gentle Movement or Sound Healing (optional)
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Discussion – “What Fills Your Cup?”

🍇 Day 5 – Wednesday: Tamar Valley Wine & Culture Tour
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Full-Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour
    • Includes tastings at 4–6 vineyards
    • Gourmet winery lunch
    • Scenic stops for nature photos and heritage insights
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Light Dinner Back at Retreat
  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Discussion – “Savouring Slow Moments in Fast Work”

🥾 Day 6 – Thursday: Hiking & Nature Immersion
  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Guided Hike – Trevallyn Nature Reserve or Ben Lomond National Park
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Outdoor Picnic Lunch
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Nature Journaling – “Listening to the Landscape”
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Forest Bathing / Silent Reflection (optional)
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Discussion – “Nature as a Co-Educator”

📖 Day 7 – Friday: Integration & Visioning
  • 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Session 1 – “The Power of Nature-Based Learning”
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Session 2 – Action Planning: Translating Learning Into Practice
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Final Workshop – “Creating Healing Classrooms”
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Reflection Circle & Intentions Ceremony
  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Closing Celebration Dinner
  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Final Discussion – “Carrying the Light Forward”

✨ Day 8 – Saturday: Farewell & Departure
  • 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Farewell Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Optional Closing Walk or Group Photos
  • 11:00 AM: Check-Out & Departures

🍽️ Meals Included
  • Daily breakfasts, lunches, dinners
  • Tea/coffee/snacks during workshops
  • Wine pairings (Wednesday + Saturday), optional cocktails/mocktails
  • Special dietary needs accommodated with notice

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  • Home
  • ECE
    • The Regulated Child >
      • The Regulated Child - Australia
      • The Regulated Child - United States and Canada
      • The Regulated Child - United Kingdom
    • The Calm and Confident Classroom >
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - Australia
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United Kingdom
      • The Calm and Confident Classroom - United States and Canada
    • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator >
      • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Australia >
        • The Connected Child: The Confident Educator - 2-hr course AUS
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Online
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Sydney
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Melbourne
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator - Brisbane
        • The Connected Child, The Confident Educator Perth
    • The Empowered and Resilient Educator
    • Early Childhood Excellence - Bali
    • The Regulated Leader: Educator Wellbeing & Leadership in Practice
    • Early Years Mastery - Australia >
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Sydney
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Melbourne
      • Early Years Mastery Theory Play & Practice Weekend - Brisbane
  • The Whole Child
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - Australia
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United States of America/Canada
    • The Whole Child, The Whole Educator - United Kingdom
  • Support Groups
    • Support Groups xo Australia >
      • Mid-Year Reset - Supporting Early Childhood Education
      • 2-Hour Early Childhood Masterclass
      • Supervision 101
      • Reflect, Reset, and Rise - Working Collaboratively as a Team
      • Active Supervision & Intentional Environments: Creating Safe, Engaging Spaces for Learning
      • The Power of Risky and Messy Play
      • Safeguarding Children: Supporting Child Safety in Early Learning Environments
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
      • Educational Leader
      • Leading with Purpose: A Course for Centre Managers
      • Critical Reflection
      • Supporting Children's Additional Needs
      • Supporting and Guiding Resilient Children: Confidence, Coping, Growth, & Positive Behaviour
      • Supporting Educator's Wellbeing
      • Nature Play and Children's Wellbeing
      • Attachment, Connection, & Emotional Security
      • Provocations in Play
      • Developmental Theorists
      • Nature and Sustainability
      • STEAM in Early Childhood
      • Cultural and Indigenous Practices
      • Language and Numeracy
      • Strengthening Relationships
      • Play with Purpose
      • Responding to Family Concerns and Complaints
    • Support Groups xo Canada xo >
      • Guiding Children's Behaviour in Early Childhood
    • Support Groups xo United States xo
    • Support Groups xo United Kingdom
    • Self-Paced Sessions - Australia
  • Online Courses
    • Creative Therapies
    • Behaviour and Belonging as a Blueprint
    • Guiding Children's Behaviour
    • The ECE Foundations Series
    • 8 x 10-minute courses
    • 10 x 10-minute courses
    • Children's Learning Experiences
    • Centre Leadership Mastery
    • Being an Area Manager
    • 1200 Phonic Digital Cards
    • 100 Early Learning Experiences per Age Group - 500 TOTAL
  • Leadership Handbooks
    • Centre Director Handbook
    • Educational Leader Handbook
  • Quality in Practice
  • Assessment and Rating Preparation
    • Meeting & Exceeding: 40-Days to Master the NQF
    • National Quality Framework - Meeting & Exceeding Reference Guide Overviw
    • A Practical Pathway to Meeting & Exceeding the NQF
    • Exceeding the National Quality Framework >
      • Exceeding in Practice Spark Your Service to the Next Level
      • Exceeding the National Quality Framework - Weekly Tasks + Videos
      • Exceeding Conference >
        • Exceeding Made Practical Online
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Brisbane
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Sydney
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Melbourne
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Adelaide
        • Exceeding Made Practical - Perth
    • Assessment and Rating - National Quality Framework Complete Early Learning Pack
    • The 12-Week Centre Transformation Intensive
    • Assessment & Rating: Meet & Exceed Checklist & Reflection Tool
    • The Ultimate NQF Assessment & Rating Masterclass
    • National Quality Framework - Overview
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook + 3 x Mini Courses
    • Assessment and Rating Workbook
    • 5-day in service visit
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating and Exceeding Conference
    • 2-Day Assessment and Rating Mock Review
    • Zoom/In-person Support
    • VIP Membership
    • VIP Membership - OOSH/OSHC
    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
    • Meeting and Exceeding Quality Area 7 - Governance and Leadership
  • Reflect and Reconnect
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Australia >
      • Reflect and Reconnect: 52 Weeks of Growth, Collaboration, and Critical Reflection
      • 52 Weeks of Reflect and Reconnect
      • Reflect and Rise - 12-months of Educator Professional Development and Growth
    • Reflect and Reconnect - Canada
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United States of America
    • Reflect and Reconnect - United Kingdom
  • Menus
  • Our Conferences
  • Early Childhood Excellence Sessions
    • Early Childhood Educators >
      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators! - 2 Hour Course
        • Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Educational Leadership >
      • Nurturing Educational Leadership: Linking Program, Practice, and Quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Australian Framework
    • EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) Early Learning Workbook
    • MTOP - My Time Our Place - Ages 5 - 12 years
  • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators ​Australia
    • Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators - Recorded
  • Early Childhood Retreats xo
    • Bali >
      • Early Childhood Educator Wellbeing Retreat
      • Bali Educator Fun in the Sun
      • Bali Leadership Retreat
      • Bali Educational Retreat
      • Bali Tours xo
    • Tassie Treats - Growing Minds Retreat: Nurturing Educators
    • Queenstown - Igniting Passionate Educators
    • Phuket, Thailand - Igniting Passionate Early Childhood Educators
    • Vietnam - Play, Creativity, and Children's Development Retreat
    • Italy - Rome, and Tuscany Theorists, and Play
    • Thailand - ​Leadership and Management
    • Fiji xo - Play, Pause, & Reflect: An Educator’s Retreat
    • Spain
    • Denver and New York City
    • Whistler, Canada
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
    • General Terms and Conditions
    • Terms and Conditions xo Retreats
  • 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
  • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™
    • THRIVE in Nature™ - 2 hour course
  • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 1-Day Course
    • The S.P.A.R.K.L.E. Method™ - 2 Hour Course
  • About your Facilitator - Kelly Hallas
  • Power Hours