The days are getting long and very soon the temperature is warming up.  A few days away could be just what your body needs to get Summer ready.  We have a few destinations to introduce you to health and wellbeing to nourish your body and clear your mind.

Gaia

Gaia Retreat & Spa

Gaia Retreat and Spa in the hinterlands of Byron Bay offer tailored programs aimed to meet your individual needs. It’s all about you, you choose from active and energetic, tranquil and serene or a little of both and they will help design the perfect retreat for you.  There of plenty of places to start your rejuvenation such as the kukura house, the spa, the outlook or one of the many facilities such as pool, tennis courts, gym or sauna. The highly qualified staff are there to assist you with whatever concerns you may want to address.

Revive Package – 2 Nights – Revive with 2 nights of bliss
AU$1145
Includes:
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • All gourmet meals and snacks
  • A one hour complimentary Massage valued at $145 per person
  • Spa gift on arrival
  • Daily Yoga, all Retreat activities
  • Includes all facilities
  • Return complimentary airport transfers from Ballina only at set time
Renew Package – 3 Nights – Renew your mind with 3 nights to relax and completely unwind.
AU$1995
Includes:
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • All Gourmet meals and snacks
  • One 1½ hr complimentary Massage valued at $195 per person
  • One ½ hr Wellness Consultation per person
  • Spa gift pack on arrival
  • Daily Yoga, all Retreat activities and Full use of Gaia facilities
  • Return complimentary airport transfers from Ballina or Coolangatta within set times

Refresh Package – 5 Nights – Refresh your energy with 5 nights of total rejuvenation
AU$3205
Includes:
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • All gourmet meals and snacks
  • One 1½ hr complimentary Massage valued at $195 per person
  • One 1 hr Naturopathic Consultation, or 1hr Chinese medicine consultation per person
  • One 1/2 hr Body Polish of your choice per person
  • One 1/2 hr Wellness Consultation per person
  • Spa gift on arrival
  • Daily Yoga, all Retreat activities and Full use of Gaia facilities
  • Return complimentary airport transfers from Ballina or Coolangatta Airport at set times

Golden Door

Golden Door

The Golden Door at the Hunter Valley has been changing lives for over 20 years. They are committed to restoring balance in your life and achieving your goals whether they are stress management, improvement of fitness, weight loss or general overall wellbeing. The staff are fully qualified and the all equipment is state of the art, they also offer information sessions so you can take your knowledge home with you. Their packages offer accommodation, personal wellness assessments, nutritious love fat cuisine, and diverse selection of group fitness activities, daily health information sessions and access to all facilities such as pool, tennis courts, and gym and relaxation areas.

This weekend escape allows you to take time out from the everyday hustle and bustle, while enjoying everything the Hunter Valley has to offer. With so many activities to choose from, including hiking, bike riding, meditation and yoga,and various fitness and relaxation classes, you will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Your package includes:

  • Luxury villa or suite accommodation
  • Nutritious low fat cuisine
  • A diverse selection of group fitness activities and relaxation and mind-body classes
  • Daily program of health education seminars and workshops
  • Use of all the facilities including a 25 metre indoor heated lap pool, outdoor resort pool, floodlit tennis courts, fully equipped gymnasium, indoor and outdoor activity studios and outdoor relaxation areas.
  • One luxurious spa treatment in our world class spa with your choice of a facial a la carte or Swedish massage. (Package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred. See our spa menu for full treatment options)
  • Access to all the spa facilities including steam room, spa bath and relaxation lounges.

The program commences Friday, with departure on Sunday.

2 NIGHT Lifestyle Weekend Program

  • One bedroom villa – single – $1300
  • One bedroom villa – twinshare – $1130
  • Two bedroom villa – twin / multishare $1170
  • Thee bedroom suite – twin  / multishare – $1290

Designed to recharge your batteries, our 3 night Motivate for Change Program allows you to set some goals to implement when you return home and give you a motivational boost to achieve them. Combining exercise, relaxation, massage and nutritious low fat cuisine, this mid week short break allows you to slow down your mind and take a break from the treadmill of life. Our team will help guide you in creating a program to encourage positive change to initiate during your stay and continue at home. The Motivate for Change Program commences Sunday through to Wednesday each week. Your package includes:

  • Luxury villa or suite accommodation
  • Personal wellness assessment on arrival
  • Nutritious low fat cuisine
  • A diverse selection of group fitness activities and relaxation and mind-body classes
  • Daily program of health education seminars and workshops
  • Use of all the facilities including a 25 metre indoor heated lap pool, outdoor resort pool, floodlit tennis courts, fully equipped gymnasium, indoor and outdoor activity studios, and outdoor relaxation areas.
  • One luxurious spa treatment in our world class spa with your choice of a facial a la carte or Swedish massages. (Package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred. See our spa menu for full treatment options)
  • One wellness consultation with your choice of: acupuncture, wellness coaching, nutritionist, naturopath or standard personal training session. (Package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred. See our wellness menu for full treatment options)
  • Access to all the spa facilities including steam room, spa bath and relaxation lounges.

The program commences every Sunday, with departure on Wednesday. 

3 NIGHTS per person

  • One bedroom villa – single – $2040
  • One bedroom villa – twinshare – $1780
  • Two bedroom villa – twin/multishare – $1845
  • Three bedroom suite – twin/multishare – $2025

Guided by our team of health professionals, this program will give you a complete understanding of the art of skilful living and graceful ageing – a results driven concept the Golden Door team is highly trained in. Optimise your goals to reach new heights in all aspects of your life.For those who want to gain the benefits of our Health Enhancement Program but don’t have the opportunity to stay the full 7 nights, the 5 night Optimal Wellness Program is best suited for you.

Encompassing low fat spa cuisine, exercise, health education seminars, spa treatments, and wellness therapies, our program will start you on a path of discovery to balance and vitality. The Optimal Wellness Program commences Sunday through to Friday each week.

Your package includes:

  • Luxury villa or suite accommodation
  • Personal wellness assessment on arrival
  • Nutritious low fat cuisine
  • A diverse selection of group fitness activities and relaxation and mind-body classes
  • Daily program of health education seminars and workshops
  • Use of all the facilities including a 25 metre indoor heated lap pool, outdoor resort pool, floodlit tennis courts, fully equipped gymnasium, indoor and outdoor activity studios and outdoor relaxation areas.
  • Two luxurious spa treatments in our world class spa including one facial a la carte and one Swedish massage. (Package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred).
  • A wellness consultation with your choice of: acupuncture, wellness coaching, nutritionist, naturopath or standard personal training session. (Package inclusions can be upgraded if preferred).
  • Access to all the spa facilities including steam room, spa bath and relaxation lounges.

The program commences every Sunday, with departure on a Friday. Shuttle transfers from Sydney or Newcastle are available for an additional cost. 

5 NIGHTS per person

  • One bedroom villa – single – $3235
  • One bedroom villa – twinshare – $2815
  • Two bedroom villa – twin/multishare – $2935
  • Three bedroom suite – twin/multishare – $3225

Chiva som

Chiva-Som, Thailand

For the ultimate retreat, Chiva-Som in Thailand is the place to go.  Chiva-Som has appeared on the Conde Nast Traveller top three “World’s Best Spa Destination” for the past 10 years. Chiva-Som means “Haven of Life” and is nestled within seven acres of lush tropical garden with a beach front this is the perfect combination. There are 70 treatment room offering every spa treatment you should wish, holistic health and fitness along with award winning cuisine you will definitely return home a new person.

There are eleven retreat programs to select from at Chiva-Som with stays for 5, 10 and 14 nights.  Here is a sample of two of the retreats based on 5 nights.

Art of Detox
On arrival your Health and Wellness advisor will assist you in personalising your program, and will support you by monitoring your progress throughout your stay. Herbal and nutritionist supplements are supplied to help ensure your detoxification process works optimally.

5-Nights Arts of Detox
5 nights Accommodation
3-5 Days cleansing diet
1 Detox supplement set
2 Maya massage or manual lymphatic drainage
1 Paranayama
1 Super stretch
1 Oxidative stress test

Inner Peace
We can not hide from stress indefinitely. Stressors are cumulative and the impact of stress over the long term is a slow breakdown in physical and emotional health. At Chiva-Som, there are positive ways for you to combat stress without restoring to harmful habits. The Inner Peace Retreat is centred on the simple mantra “Calm the Mind, Move the Body”.

5-Nights Inner Peace
5 Nights accommodation
1 Pranayama – tai chi or yoga
1 Personal training
1 Holistic health
1 Stress release therapy (80 min)
1 Floatation Therapy
1 Flower remedies
1 Meditation (50 min)