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You're constantly “on” for work, family and everyone else, and you haven't had a day that's yours in months.
Elementa · Byron Bay
Byron Bay Day Retreat
Come as you are, leave as more of who you are.
One afternoon for women to step out of the noise. Movement, art, fire ritual, sauna and circle at BlueGreen Sanctuary.
Sunday 30 August 20262–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary
Sun 30 Aug 2026
2–6pm
BlueGreen Sanctuary
From $133
An invitation
A real pause, in one afternoon.
After sold-out day retreats in 2025, Elementa returns to Byron. Four hours to stop, put the phone down, and be somewhere beautiful with other women.
You arrive at 2pm, leave at 6pm, and in between you stop checking your phone. Just a few hours where someone else holds the rhythm.
Inclusions
What's included.
Everything is provided except your swimmers, a towel and a warm layer for the fire.
Practice
Guided movement, art, fire ritual, connection and meditation sessions.
Wellness
Sauna and ice bath, both optional.
Nourishment
Cacao on arrival, and a grazing table through the afternoon.
Connection
A group capped at eighteen, so you actually talk to everyone.
Moments from previous retreats
Images taken at previous Elementa retreats.
Sunday 30 August · 2–6pm · 18 places
All of this is included. Bring your swimmers, a towel and a warm layer for the fire.
Your afternoon
What the four hours look like.
Here's roughly how the four hours run. Times shift a little on the day.
2:00pm
Arrival & welcome
2:30pm
Cacao, connection & creative activities
4:30pm
Sauna & ice bath experience
5:30pm
Fire circle
6:00pm
Close
About the ice bath
The ice bath is fully guided and completely optional. You'll be talked through the breathing before you step in, you decide how long you stay, and some women skip it entirely and stay in the sauna or by the fire. Nobody is counted, timed or talked into anything.
Wondering what to bring, or whether you need any experience? Read the FAQ.
Sunday 30 August · 2–6pm · 18 places
Four hours, one afternoon, capped at 18 women. Tickets are open now.
Who this is for
For the woman who hasn't stopped in a while.
You don't need to be a yogi, an artist or a retreat regular. You just need an afternoon for yourself.
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You've been holding everything together for everyone else, and you're starting to feel it.
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You look like you have it together, but underneath you feel a little disconnected, flat, or just not like yourself.
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You miss feeling inspired, creative, or genuinely present.
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You want to be around other women in a way that actually feels genuine.
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You've thought about doing a retreat before, but nothing felt quite right until now.
From past guests
What women said afterwards.
52 five-star reviews from Elementa retreats, circles and gatherings.
Read Google reviews“Anastasia curated and facilitated such a special experience for us all. Every activity was so mindfully thought out, and she went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and nurtured.”
“I left with such gratitude and connectedness that I didn't even realise was possible. Connectedness to myself, nature, sisterhood and endless possibilities.”
“What a beautiful weekend. Anastasia curated such a beautiful safe space for us to all share, laugh and connect. I had so much fun and will cherish this forever.”
“The program was a brilliant mix of fun, deep conversations, yummy food, aha moments and inner renewal.”
Sunday 30 August · 2–6pm · 18 places
The next one is Sunday 30 August at BlueGreen Sanctuary. Earlybird tickets from $133.
Your facilitator
Anastasia. Founder of Elementa.
500hr Hatha Yoga·Yin & Somatic Mindfulness·Qi Gong·Arts Therapy Facilitation·Theatre & Education
100+ women's events across retreats, workshops and circles. Background in Theatre and Education before training in 500hr Hatha Yoga, Yin and Somatic Mindfulness, Qi Gong, and Arts Therapy Facilitation. The work blends those disciplines instead of picking one.
“I've been so lucky to experience many of Anastasia's classes. She has such a warm, kind soul and has shared so much wisdom in a short space of time. Every experience has been unique, yet she always manages to create such a beautiful and inclusive space.”
Tickets · book your place
Sunday 30 August.
The next Byron Bay day retreat. 18 places, earlybird pricing while it lasts. Pick a solo ticket or bring a friend.
Earlybird pricing ends 10 August 2026
Next retreat
30 August
2–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar
The venue
BlueGreen Sanctuary
A private, nature-immersed sanctuary in the hinterland just outside Byron Bay, about 20 minutes' drive from town.
320 Piccadilly Hill Road, Newrybar NSW 2479
Free on-site parking is available. Carpooling is welcome if you're coming from Byron or Ballina.
Get directionsUpcoming dates
Bookings for these open closer to the date. Can't make 30 August? Join the waitlist and we'll let you know first.
Day Retreat
5 October 2026
2–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar
18 spots
Day Retreat
20 December 2026
2–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar
18 spots
Questions
Everything you might want to know.
Reserve your place
One afternoon. Eighteen women. 30 August.
One afternoon in Byron Bay that's just yours. Earlybird pricing ends 10 August 2026.
From $133 solo · $244 with a friend