26 Feb · 1 Mar 2027 · from $1,100
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Byron Bay · BlueGreen Sanctuary
Creation Retreat
A four-day women’s retreat for rest, creative renewal and the quiet return to your own rhythm.
26 Feb – 1 Mar 2027BlueGreen Sanctuary, Byron Bay
26 Feb · 1 Mar 2027
4 days · 3 nights
BlueGreen Sanctuary
From $1,100
An invitation
A place to make room for what wants to emerge.
3 nights
all meals included
Shared or solo
room payment
Creation is dedicated time away from the noise of everyday responsibility, a place to rest properly, reconnect with your body, and remember the parts of you that get buried under pace and expectation.
Across four days: movement, qi gong, creative practice, ritual, slow meals and long stretches outside. The schedule has shape where it helps and open hours where it doesn’t, afternoons where no one needs anything from you.
Book your roomChoose the option that feels most supportive for your stay.
The retreat journey
A glimpse into BlueGreen.
Movement, creativity, ritual, rest, shared meals and nature shape four days into a grounded return to your body and your own rhythm.
Qi Gong
Creative practice
Connection
Ritual
Rest
Shared meals
BlueGreen
Why this retreat
What happens when you return to yourself.
Four days away from the calendar is enough to feel the difference. The shoulders drop on day one. By day two, you’re sleeping through the night again. By day three, you’re laughing at things that aren’t especially funny, the sign of a body that has put something heavy down.
Movement, art and slow conversation become the way you listen to yourself again. Not as a method, just as the natural by-product of having time, food, women around you, and nowhere else to be.
You’ll go home steadier. Clearer about what you want to keep doing, and quietly certain about what you don’t.
Why this retreat · for you if you
What happens when women come back to themselves.
Four days for women who want depth and beauty, real wellbeing and the kind of conversation that doesn’t need a script.
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Friendship, without the small talk
Honest, unhurried days with women who want depth without the heaviness — the kind of connection you arrived hoping for.
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Nourishment by Aja Jade
Seasonal meals, snacks and drinks by a private chef. Dietary needs cared for. You eat well, often, and slowly.
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Care for your nervous system
Yoga, qi gong, sauna, ice bath and the three pools at BlueGreen — rest the body actually settles into.
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Creativity that returns you to yourself
Movement, art and ritual that aren’t performance — beauty, expression and a way back to what matters.
Choose your room26 Feb – 1 Mar 2027 · BlueGreen Sanctuary
The feeling
Rest, re-discover forgotten parts of yourself, and make memories to last a lifetime.
An experience held through movement, art, honest conversation, nourishing food, nature immersion and the quiet relief of being away from everyday responsibility.
All rooms include
Everything is taken care of, so you can finally exhale.
Stay
Three nights at BlueGreen Sanctuary, with shared, solo and non-residential options.
Nourishment
Seasonal meals, snacks and drinks by private chef Aja Jade, with dietary needs cared for.
Practice
Yoga, qi gong, movement, creative workshops, rituals and ceremonies.
Restore
Daily access to the sauna, ice bath, three pools, nature and spacious rest.
Keep
An Elementa gift bag with a journal, local artisan products and retreat mementos.
Connect
A small group of women, held with depth, warmth and room for play.
Women who came before
Hear what it feels like to be held here.
Real reflections from Elementa retreat guests, shared in their own words.
Gentle proof before you choose your room.
BlueGreen Sanctuary
A nature-filled haven in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Luxurious bedrooms, peaceful shared spaces, three pools, sauna, ice bath and room to fully unwind between guided sessions.
Villa
Loft
Pools
BlueGreen Sanctuary
The villa
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Choose your room
Select the accommodation option that gives your body the right amount of privacy, ease and connection.
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Book your place
Use the room checkout when it is added, then receive personal confirmation and practical retreat details.
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Arrive held
Come to BlueGreen Sanctuary with your room, meals, practices and spacious retreat rhythm already cared for.
Choose your room to join the retreat
Limited places remain for February 2027.
Pay your room in full, or secure your place with a $500 deposit. Full balance is due 30 days before retreat. The non-residential option is full payment only.
Every residential room includes
Air conditioningSuper luxurious and comfy bedHigh-quality toiletriesFresh towels and pool towelsLaundry facilitiesNature-inspired decorWi-Fi
Tap any room below. You'll confirm your room and details on the next step.
Most popularOnly 7 spots left
Deluxe Twin-Share Room
$2,500
per person all inclusive
Bring a friend or be matched with a woman on retreat. Your cozy luxurious sanctuary: refined, tranquil, and thoughtfully designed for deep rest.
Solo sanctuaryOnly 4 spots left
Deluxe Solo Room
$3,700
solo occupancy
Your own private suite, space to fully exhale and reconnect with yourself, and savour the luxury of privacy that’s entirely yours.
Local option
Non-residential
$1,100
sale price · was $1,500
Includes 4 days of meals, facilitation, wellness experiences, personal gift bag and access to the entire property without overnight accommodation.
Words from women who came before
Proof that softness can change everything.
★★★★★
“Anastasia curated and facilitated such a special experience for us all. Every activity was so mindfully thought out, and I felt comfortable and nurtured throughout the whole retreat.”
Rebecca
★★★★★
“I left with such gratitude and connectedness that I didn’t even realise was possible. Connectedness to myself, nature, sisterhood and endless possibilities.”
Alesia
★★★★★
“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 weekend forever.”
Bec
★★★★★
“The location was something sent from heaven. The retreat program was a brilliant mix of fun, deep conversations, yummy food, aha moments and inner renewal.”
Ann
★★★★★
“Every experience has been unique, yet Anastasia always manages to create such a beautiful and inclusive space in which magic truly happens.”
Sarika
★★★★★
“The most amazing retreat, and I met the most amazing women. Connecting back with myself and who I am all thanks to this beautiful place.”
Octavia
“I left with such gratitude and connectedness that I didn’t even realise was possible.”
Alesia
“The healing for me was monumental because I felt safe in the space Anastasia held.”
Leah
“Such a beautiful safe space for us to all share, laugh and connect.”
Bec
Held by
Your facilitator: Anastasia.
Anastasia has hosted over 700 women through retreats, circles and workshops since 2019. She trained in theatre and education, then 500hr Hatha Yoga, Yin and Somatic Mindfulness, Qi Gong and Arts Therapy Facilitation. The work pulls from all of it.
Elementa
Anastasia
Retreat director, movement and creative therapy facilitator, PhD researcher, certified yoga teacher (500RYT) and Qi Gong instructor. She works with what’s actually in the room, not a script.
Photos taken at past Elementa retreats hosted at BlueGreen Sanctuary.
Getting there
An easy arrival into Byron Bay.
The retreat is held close to Byron Bay, a peaceful coastal town in northern New South Wales known for its natural beauty, ocean air, and slow, grounding rhythm.
The closest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), just 15 minutes away from the retreat venue. Most major Australian cities, including Sydney and Melbourne, have direct daily flights into Ballina.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is about 1 hour 15 minutes away, and Brisbane Airport (BNE) is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes. If you’re flying in, taking a taxi to the venue from any of these airports is the easiest option.
FAQs
Before you book your place.
What if I’ve never attended a retreat before?
No problem at all. The retreat is designed for everyone, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned retreat goer. You’ll be guided through every step in a welcoming, supportive environment.
What if I don’t know anyone else attending?
About half the room arrives solo. The group activities and shared meals are built so connection forms easily, without pressure.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. When you register, you’ll have the opportunity to provide this information so your needs can be cared for.
How do I handle the costs involved?
Think of this retreat as an investment in your wellbeing. Payment plans are available to help make it more manageable.
Reserve your place
Book your place at BlueGreen Sanctuary.
Four days, three nights, all meals, facilitation and wellness experiences, with each room booked as its own full-payment option.
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