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Women at an Elementa day retreat holding the artworks they created in the open-air shala

Elementa · Byron Bay

Byron Bay Day Retreat

Come as you are, leave as more of who you are.

Early bird now openNSW Labour Day
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Sun 5 Oct · Labour Day

2–6pm

Early bird from $147

18 places only

Moments from previous retreats

Guided movement in the open-air shala at an Elementa retreat
Cacao ceremony being poured during an Elementa women's retreat
Women journaling together on floor cushions
Intuitive drawings made by guests at an Elementa day retreat
Women's circle at golden hour in the shala
Shared grazing table of fresh fruit and flowers
Candlelit altar set with flowers before an Elementa retreat
Women gathered around the fire pit at dusk

Swipe for more. Images taken at previous Elementa retreats.

★★★★★52 five-star Google reviews
“Such a beautiful, safe space to share, laugh and connect.”
Bec
“Every activity was so mindfully thought out. I felt completely looked after.”
Rebecca
“A brilliant mix of fun, deep conversation, yummy food and inner renewal.”
Ann

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Sunday 5 October.

Early bird · ends 21 Sep
Women resting in the open-air shala during an Elementa Byron Bay day retreat

Next retreat · NSW Labour Day public holiday

5 October

2–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar

NSW Labour Day public holiday · 2–6pm · BlueGreen Sanctuary, Newrybar

Tickets · early bird

18 places only
★★★★★52 five-star Google reviews

Solo Ticket

Early bird · save $30
$177$147per person
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Bring a Friend

Save $47 each

Two places, booked together.

$354$260for two · $130 each
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Early bird ends 21 September · then $177 solo

Unsure about anything? Email hello@elementa.au and Anastasia will answer before the offer ends.

Before you book

Inclusions

What's included.

After sold-out retreats in 2025, Elementa is back in Byron. Bring your swimmers, a towel and a warm layer for the fire. Everything else is here.

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.

Your afternoon

What the four hours look like.

  1. 2:00pm

    Arrival & welcome

  2. 2:30pm

    Cacao, connection & creative activities

  3. 4:30pm

    Sauna & ice bath experience

  4. 5:30pm

    Fire circle

  5. 6:00pm

    Close

About the ice bath

Fully guided and completely optional. You're talked through the breathing, you decide how long you stay, and some women stay by the fire instead.

Four hours, one afternoon, capped at eighteen women. Tickets are open now.

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Who this is for

This is for you if…

  • 01You're running on empty but still holding everything together.
  • 02You look fine on the outside, but feel a little flat underneath.
  • 03You miss feeling like yourself: creative, present, inspired.
  • 04You want real conversation with other women, not small talk.
  • 05You've thought about a retreat before, but nothing felt like you.

No yoga, art or retreat experience needed. Just an afternoon for yourself.

Anastasia, founder of Elementa and facilitator of the Byron Bay day retreat

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. A background in theatre and education sits underneath the movement, somatic and arts therapy work.

“I left with such gratitude and connectedness that I didn't even realise was possible. Connectedness to myself, nature, sisterhood and endless possibilities.”

Alesia
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One afternoon. Eighteen women. 5 October.

Early bird $147 solo · $260 with a friend

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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.

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