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Sunshine Coast

Wine, Wellness, and Relaxation Retreat

Wine, Wellness, and Relaxation 


Thursday 18th July 2024 - Sunday 21st July 2024
Join on us on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Coolum overlooking gorgeous Coolum Beach 

Join us for 3 nights in a 4* Hotel - overlooking Coolum Beach
Opposite Coolum Beach!
Pool
Close to the Maroochy airport
Welcome glass of wine - arrive by 5pm Thursday evening
Home Cooked Meals + Dessert served to you upon our rooftop terrace
3 x hot breakfasts
3 x lunches and snacks (packed lunches and snacks to go so you can leisure at your own pace by the pool, or by the beach)
3 x dinners (wine included, soft drinks, and water included - chose from Sparkling wine, Shiraz, and Chardonnay)
Thursday - Tacos + cheesecake, fruit salad
Friday - Burgers and Chips and salads + ice-cream, chocolate brownies, cream, and strawberries
Saturday - Pizza, Pasta, garlic bread, and salads + Pavlova and strawberries
​(Vegetarian options are available too). 
Daily Yoga classes
Discussions supporting gratitude, happiness, and mental wellbeing
Discounted Optional Tours
​Or just bring your book and sit by the beach or pool. 


THURSDAY – Welcome to Your Retreat
Arrival Time: From 4:00 PM
Welcome Glass of Wine at 5:00 PM (choice of Sparkling, Shiraz, or Chardonnay)
Evening Vibe: Sunset introductions and wine on the rooftop terrace
Dinner on the Rooftop Terrace (from 6:30 PM)
Fresh Tacos (meat & vegetarian options)
Cheesecake and Fruit Salad
Sparkling wine, Shiraz, Chardonnay, soft drinks, still and sparkling water
Evening Wellness Circle (8:00 PM)
Gentle Gratitude Discussion and Journaling by candlelight
Optional moonlight beach walk or free time

FRIDAY – Nourish & Nurture
Morning Yoga & Mindfulness (7:30 AM – 8:15 AM)
Gentle session to open the day
Hot Breakfast (8:30 AM)

Wholesome Country Breakfast
Scrambled farm eggs with chives
Roasted cherry tomatoes and sautéed baby spinach
Crispy hash browns
Fresh sourdough toast with butter and preserves
Seasonal fruit platter
Natural yogurt with local honey and toasted granola
​Freshly brewed coffee, black and herbal teas, and fresh orange juice

Free Time Options:

Optional discounted local wine tasting tour
Lounge by the pool with a packed gourmet lunch
Walk the beach at your leisure
Optional massage therapy (discounted for attendees)

Lunch (packed for you):
Gourmet wraps or salads, fruit, bliss balls, trail mix
Bottled water and iced herbal tea

Afternoon Wellness Talk (4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)
Topic: “Happiness in the Everyday – Refilling Your Cup”

Dinner on the Rooftop Terrace (from 6:30 PM)
Burgers (beef, chicken, and vegetarian), Chips, Mixed Salads
Dessert: Ice cream bar with chocolate brownies, cream, strawberries
Wines, soft drinks, water
Optional:
Stargazing or fireside chats with warm herbal teas

SATURDAY – Wine, Waves & Wellness
Morning Beach Yoga (7:30 AM – 8:15 AM)
Grounding Flow by the water

Hot Breakfast (8:30 AM)​Saturday Morning – Light & FreshCoastal Breakfast Spread
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup and berry compote, Greek yogurt parfaits with granola and passionfruit
Avocado and tomato on rye toast with lemon and herbs
Boiled eggs or poached eggs (optional)
Watermelon, pineapple, and kiwi slices, Fresh smoothies (mango & coconut / green detox), Iced teas, coffee, and herbal infusions
Leisure Your Way:
Optional discounted vineyard tour
Poolside relaxation or quiet time by the beach
DIY Spa Sessions: Clay masks and foot soaks (kits provided)

Lunch (packed):
Mediterranean-style bowls or gourmet sandwiches
Mixed nuts, fresh fruit, coconut water

Afternoon Session (4:00 PM)
Workshop: “Mindfulness for Educators – Creating Space in Your Day”

Final Rooftop Dinner Celebration (from 6:30 PM)
Wood-fired Pizza, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Mixed Salads
Dessert: Pavlova with Strawberries and Cream
Toast to the weekend with your wine of choice

Closing Circle by Candlelight (8:30 PM)
Reflective journaling and group gratitude session

SUNDAY – Slow Goodbye
Early Morning Gentle Yoga or Meditation Walk (7:30 AM – optional)

Final Hot Breakfast & Farewell (8:30 AM)Retreat Brunch-Style Breakfast
Free-range poached eggs with hollandaise (optional)
Grilled mushrooms and asparagus
Toasted English muffins
Warm croissants and Danish pastries
Cheese board with local brie, cheddar, and crackers
Chia puddings with coconut milk and berries
Sparkling apple juice, fresh juice blends, and barista-style coffee
Check-Out: By 10:00 AM

Early Bird Full Amount Solo - Maximum 1 person per room
$1580

Deposit - $300

Remaining due 60 days before departure - 18th April 2024 - $1280

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Early Bird Full Amount Discount
Deposit - Sunshine Coast
Early Bird Remaining

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    • 10 x 10-minute courses
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    • National Quality Framework - Overview
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    • Meeting and Exceeding the National Quality Framework - 1 day Course
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      • April Conference >
        • Educational Conference Brisbane - March/April
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      • October Conference xo >
        • The Whole Child: Enhancing Development through Play and Wellbeing - Sydney
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      • Igniting Passionate Educators >
        • Igniting Passionate Educators!
        • ​Ignite, Inspire, Reflect, Connect: A Day of Learning for Passionate ECE Professionals
    • Leading with Impact - Courses >
      • ​Leading with Impact - 2-Day In-person Conference Melbourne
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 2-Day Course
      • Leading with Impact: A Professional Development Course for Centre Managers - 12-week Sessions
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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