If you’re anything like me, the start to 2025 has been a little bit more chaotic than anticipated. Moving house (to a rental with no air conditioning – in the height of summer, no less), a few trips to Melbourne to see my favourite bands, getting this lil website back up and running, finding my feet in a new suburb – it’s been a LOT, and while I am grateful for all of the new opportunities and excitement, I’m feeling a strong call to turn inwards and attempt to reset, nourish and simply be.
Cue: wellness & yoga retreat deep diving. This is the kinda stuff that lights me up. Show me a daily itinerary packed full of nurturing activities and gentle yoga, a luxe plant-based menu designed to replenish from the inside out, and a beautiful, serene location and you’ve got my undivided, all eyes on you, attention.
Of course, I’m not one to gatekeep, so read on to discover my top Perth & WA wellness retreat recommendations for 2025, all designed to be a love letter to your mind and body. Let me know which one is calling your name.
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Late Summer — Deep Rest, Reading and Ritual Retreat @ Brass Moon, Margaret River / Wooditjup
Friday 28th March – Monday 31st March, 2025
Dream babes and life curator & life ritualist Andjelka Jankovic and Tiff Smith-Shiels ask the all-important question – when was the last time you felt deeply rested?
It’s a question that many of us would struggle to answer, myself included, and the answer just might lie in the welcoming embrace of their perfectly curated Deep Rest Retreat, held at the magical & rustic Brass Moon.
Slow mornings. Uninterrupted reading time. Hugs in cups. Sleep ins. Nature soaks. Nourishing food. Beach swims. Shaded nooks. Cooling forest air. Luxe comfort. Starry nights. Silence in ceremony. Starting and finishing a book. Beauty beyond belief. Quiet time with yourself. Alone time with others. Space to rest your bones.
All of the above (and so much more – if you want it) are on the menu at the Late Summer, Deep Rest Retreat. Additional inclusions are: the cosiest beds you’ve ever slept in, abundant soulful meals (and snacks!) that taste as magical as they look from Sunny Peach Kitchen, heart-led silent tea ceremony, uninterrupted reading time with a live musician, sensory immersions, pool and ocean swims, and time to just be.
Bring along your own page-turner, or dip into the magic of the Retreat Library, which features a selection of transformative books, life-changing poetry, soulful magazines and spirituality – all from Andjelka & Tiff’s personal collections.
If you need to close down all of your brain tabs (hi, hello, hey) – this retreat has been lovingly designed to nurture you to switch off and luxuriate in the pure joy of complete rest for a blissful 3 nights and 4 days at the magical retreat venue Brass Moon in Wooditjup / Margaret River.
To find out more and book in visit the Life Curator website, there are currently 2 spots left.
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Margaret River Art & Yoga Retreat, Gilgara
15th May – 18th May 2025
Another gentle getaway down south to Margaret River, and this time it’s with yoga teacher & sound healer Katie Dow.
This 3 night retreat has been thoughtfully designed to perfectly blend creativity with inward reflection – a special recipe that will leave you grounded, rebalanced and reconnected with your heart and spirit.
Mornings consist of yoga flows to awaken your inner life force, relaxing guided meditations and vibrant plant-based brekkies.
Throughout the days you’ll indulge in heart-guided art classes by highly regarded local artist, Peter Scott, group mandala creation and grounding bush walks.
Evenings wind down with deeply nourishing yin classes that are guaranteed to send you into the most blissful of slumbers, as well as more of that plant-based goodness mentioned earlier.
If a creative and inspiring blend of art and yoga is calling out your name, then the Margaret River Art & Yoga retreat is the one for you. Find out more and book via the Journeys of the Spirit website.
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Island Revive Yoga Retreat – Samphire Resort, Rottnest
15 May – 18 May 2025
It’s time to leave the bush and head for the seaside. We are in WA after all, and the joy of the sun, sand and sea flows through our veins for a good part of the year.
With that in mind, it’s island time. Let’s take a quick trip on the ferry over to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) to dissolve our stresses at the Island Revive Yoga Retreat, featuring a divine blend of yoga, nourishing meals, salty sea dips in the dreamy blue waters, and restful relaxation on the fluffy white sand thanks to the dream team at MYU Retreats, Donna Buchanan and Madelaine Fisher.
Both of these gorgeous women have many years of co-curating authentic and meaningful retreats locally and around the globe so you’ll be in expert and loving hands, and will take your yoga practice and levels of wellness to a whole new stratosphere.
You can expect to enjoy twice daily yoga sessions, guided meditations to help you sink into the truest version of yourself, beachside walks and nature soaks, wholesome meals, workshops, pool and ocean swims, and lots of time to bliss out by yourself if you prefer.
Almost everything is included in this retreat, except for sneaky trips to the Rottnest Bakery to indulge in vanilla slice & jam donuts. Sorry.
To book your sunny and salty, restful island yoga getaway (no passport required), head on over to MYU Retreats.
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Nowhere – A Winter Retreat for Women @ Tanah Marah, Margaret River
July 24th – July 28th 2025
Another trip to the Margaret River region, and for good reason. Intuitive and soul-led yoga teacher, Malika Warda, has consciously curated a 4-night slow living and gourmet winter retreat held at the stunning Tanah Marah and has invited a few of her favourites along for the ride.
Those already familiar with Malika’s yoga classes (she founded and previously owned cntre space), will know what divine space she holds, and just how good you can feel after her class. If not, you’re in for a real treat.
Nowhere includes: twice daily vinyasa and yin yoga practices, breathwork, journaling, meditation, yarning, bush walks, gourmet meals made with local and seasonal produce, a selection of immersive workshops (including a gorgeous sounding eco/botanical-dyeing experience), exploration and more.
You’ll be staying in a rammed earth chalet, complete with a private bathroom and forest and lake views to truly help you soak in the serenity of your surroundings.
This intimate and enriching retreat will leave you feeling inspired, nourished and fully alive.
To book and find out more, visit Malika’s website
Which magical retreat are you choosing this year? Let me know over on Instagram!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
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