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Single Occupancy $2100 pp all inclusive
Bring a friend and share a room $1750 pp all inclusive
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Join us for a transformative mindfulness retreat designed specifically as a self-care retreat for women.
October 15th - 17th
Balgownie Estate, Yarra Glen
All Inclusive
$2,100 pp Single room
$3,450 Twin share room (that's $1750pp)
Intentionally designed to be intimate, this retreat offers limited spots available.
This is three days to step away from the noise, slow down and make some space for yourself.
For women balancing work, family, relationships, ambition and everything in between.

Women balancing work, family, relationships, ambition and everything in between.
Women who are used to being the one who holds it all together.
Women who could use some space to think about what they need too.


Three days designed to give you space to slow down, reconnect and enjoy being looked after for a change.
Conversation & Reflection
Thoughtful conversations and guided reflection.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Gentle movement and space to slow down.
Rest & Space
Time to do less and simply be.
Connection
Meaningful conversation and shared experiences with women who get it.

Set amongst the vineyards of the Yarra Valley, Balgownie Estate is the perfect place to slow down.
You’ll stay in a Garden Terrace Room with peaceful views, a private terrace and everything you need to switch off for a few days.
Your retreat experience includes:
Check-in from 3:00pm
Welcome session begins at 4:00pm
Evening dinner and connection from 6:00pm
A full retreat day including workshops, mindfulness, movement, reflection and rest.
A sample day may include:
7:00am — Morning mindfulness or gentle movement
8:00am — Breakfast
9:00am — Workshop: Stepping Out of Survival Mode
10:30am — Morning break
11:00am — Workshop: Identity, Overwhelm & Emotional Capacity
12:30pm — Lunch
1:30pm — Reflection Session & Nervous System Practices
3:15pm — Extended downtime, journal, walk the grounds or enjoy the spa
4:00pm — Group Session: Reconnecting With What Matters
5:00pm — Conclude
6:30pm — Offsite dinner experience (transport included)
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Closing reflection session
Check-out at 11:00am
Guests are welcome to stay onsite afterwards to enjoy the venue or book spa treatments independently.
Fixed Pricing
Single Occupancy
$2,100 AUD per person
Twin Share
$1,750 AUD per person
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your place.
Limited places available to maintain an intimate experience.

Coach, facilitator, and speaker Natalie Moore is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in business, leadership, and wellbeing. Her journey has stemmed from a longstanding interest in how individuals navigate change and shape their lives and careers. Drawing from her experiences in corporate environments and health and w
Coach, facilitator, and speaker Natalie Moore is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in business, leadership, and wellbeing. Her journey has stemmed from a longstanding interest in how individuals navigate change and shape their lives and careers. Drawing from her experiences in corporate environments and health and wellbeing, Natalie has cultivated a grounded and practical approach to supporting people during periods of uncertainty, growth, and transition. She is particularly passionate about leading mindfulness retreats and self-care retreats for women, where she creates a nurturing space for participants to explore their thoughts and have conversations they've often avoided. Known for her calm presence, Natalie integrates mindset, behavior, and embodied awareness, helping individuals move forward with clarity and intention. As a certified health coach and yoga teacher, she emphasizes that true change arises not from pushing harder, but from stepping back to understand what truly needs to shift. Outside of her professional life, Natalie is a devoted mother, an avid marathon runner, and enjoys traveling, spending time by the beach, and cherishing the simple pleasures in life.

Teacher, speaker, and author Bessy Vazzocchi is dedicated to helping working women transition from feeling reactive and overwhelmed to achieving a state of calm, clarity, and control. Her work is rooted in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and practical applications designed specifically for women managing the demands of work, famil
Teacher, speaker, and author Bessy Vazzocchi is dedicated to helping working women transition from feeling reactive and overwhelmed to achieving a state of calm, clarity, and control. Her work is rooted in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and practical applications designed specifically for women managing the demands of work, family, and the ongoing pressure of being ‘on.’ As a certified yoga teacher trained in pre and postnatal yoga, children’s yoga, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness coaching, Bessy offers a wealth of knowledge. Additionally, she hosts mindfulness retreats and self-care retreats aimed at empowering women to reclaim their peace. With her rich background influenced by personal experience, Bessy is a mother of three who originally hails from Toronto and now resides in Melbourne. She understands the complexities of juggling multiple roles and the effects it has on our thoughts, feelings, and reactions. Outside of her professional life, she finds joy in simple pleasures: spending time outdoors, reading a good book, and listening to country music. The same principles she imparts—slowing down, paying attention, and creating space—are the ones she actively practices in her own life.
Absolutely. Many women attend retreats on their own, and we intentionally create a warm, welcoming environment from the moment you arrive. There is no pressure to socialise constantly, but there will be plenty of opportunities for genuine connection throughout the weekend.
Not at all. The yoga and mindfulness practices are gentle, accessible and designed to support relaxation and reconnection rather than performance or fitness. This is not a yoga retreat, and all practices are completely optional.
Yes. Rest and space are intentionally built into the experience. This retreat is not designed to keep you busy every minute of the day. There will be time to pause, reflect, enjoy the venue, walk the grounds, book a spa treatment or simply rest.
Guests will stay in beautifully appointed Garden Terrace Rooms designed to feel calm, quiet and restorative throughout the retreat.
Each room includes:
• king bed or twin configuration
• private ensuite
• sitting area
• tea and coffee facilities
• luxury robes
• private outdoor terrace area
• complimentary Wi-Fi
• onsite parking and wellness facilities
The rooms are intentionally designed to help you properly slow down and unwind during your stay.
Yes. Twin share rooms are available if you would like to attend with a friend or another guest.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, activewear for gentle movement sessions, walking shoes, swimwear if desired, a journal and anything that helps you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Yoga mats will be provided. Evening dinners will be elevated casual.
Yes. Dietary requirements can absolutely be catered for, and you’ll have the opportunity to share these with us prior to the retreat.
Yes. Endota Spa is located onsite at Balgownie Estate, and guests are welcome to book treatments directly with the venue during their free time. Please note, this is not included in your investment and will be at your own expense.
All meals and non-alcoholic drinks will be included. with the exception of a wine tasting to kick off. You are welcome to purchase your own drinks over the course of the retreat.
If you would like to discuss a payment plan option, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate where possible.
Simply click Reserve Your Place and complete the booking form.
To secure your place, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due by 1 October 2026
If you would like to discuss a payment plan option, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate where possible.
Once your deposit has been received, your place at the retreat will be confirmed.
Closer to the retreat, you’ll receive a welcome email with everything you need to know prior to arrival, including what to bring, retreat details, dietary requirements and any final information to help you feel prepared and supported before the weekend begins.
Due to the intimate nature of the retreat and venue commitments, the $500 deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to the retreat may transfer payments made (excluding the deposit) to a future retreat, subject to availability.
Unfortunately, cancellations made within 60 days of the retreat commencement are non-refundable. However, you are welcome to transfer your place to another woman if needed.
You do not need to arrive perfectly rested, healed, or certain about what comes next at this mindfulness retreat. You do not need to have everything figured out. This retreat for women is simply an opportunity to pause long enough to hear yourself again. To reconnect with who you are now. To make space for what matters. And to take one grounded step forward from there on your self-care retreat.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
At Mindfully Bessy, we respectfully acknowledge the Waluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, and acknowledge their inherent connection to these lands and waters on which we practice yoga every day. We pay respect to Elders - past, present and emerging - and recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
It is a privilege to be present on Country and we hope that our work supports this land, sea and spirit.
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