Energising Play Retreats
Playtime for Adults!
Next Dates TBA - email me your date requests
I am so pleased to be offering a 3 night Energising Play Retreat on January 12 - 15, 2023.
A retreat is such a fabulous thing to gift ourselves!
This retreat will focus on building our energy through playfulness. When we come together and practice being light-hearted and playful, we support each other to stay youthful and vibrant, and we increase our joy and pleasure in being alive!
Here is all the info...
Dates & Times
Thursday - Sunday
January 12 - 15
3pm Thursday - Retreat activities begin.
3pm Sunday - Retreat activities finish.
During the retreat breakfast will be at 8am, lunch at 1pm, and dinner at 6.30pm. There will also be morning and afternoon tea breaks.
Guided activities will be offered in the mornings and afternoons, interspersed with a nice amount of free time to rest or explore the Island.
After dinner there will be optional sound healing, singing circles, massage, games and art time.
Facilitators
Your retreat leader is Rachael Gibson (she/her).
Rachael brings to the retreat her many years of experience in teaching and group facilitation, as a yoga teacher, as a circus trainer, and as an outdoor education facilitator. She is organised, experienced, adaptable, and most important of all, she is FUN!
If you don't know her already, get more of the vibe on the About Me page.
The Practices
Acro yoga Art and craft
Boundary setting Breath work
Creative movement Eating Games Handstands
Hula hooping Intention setting
Joint mobility Massage
Mindfulness Singing circle
Sound healing Swimming
Vinyasa yoga Yin yoga and MFR
** All activities are optional, and you are encouraged to discuss with the leaders anything that you need as it arises. These offerings are for you. You can do all these things and have a fabulous time doing so, or pick and choose when to play and take a little more rest. **
Location
The retreat will be held at Point Lookout on Minjerribah (also known as North Stradbroke Island), just across the bay from Cleveland, half an hour east of Brisbane.
Point Lookout is an idyllic headland on the ocean side of the island, with gorgeous beaches backed by natural bushland, and a stunning ocean-front gorge. Wildlife is plentiful, with regular sightings of wallabies, koalas, sea eagles, turtles and dolphins. There are shops and cafes, but it is a small and chilled out place, perfect for playing, relaxing, and generally soaking up the good vibes.
https://www.queensland.com/.../north-stradbroke-island
Our indoor activities will be held in the Point Lookout Community Hall, which is set in some lovely bushland that opens onto Home Beach.
https://stradbrokeisland.com/.../point-lookout-community.../
Accommodation
We will have exclusive use of several private villas at Allure Resort, which is directly across the road from Home Beach, and a short walk from the hall.
All linen is provided. Although I always sleep better when I bring my own pillow! Totally up to you, of course
Pricing
Includes all food, accommodation and activities.
Early Bird pricing (EB) is available until November 11, and after that the Full Price (FP) applies.
Bunk Bed in triple share room $910 (EB)/$1060 (FP)
Single Bed in twin share room $985 (EB)/$1135 (FP)
Queen Bed in own room $1210 (EB)/$1410 (FP) Queen Bed with Ensuite $1360 (EB)/$1560 (FP)
Want to share a Queen room? Add $760 (EB)/$860 (FP) for an extra person to cover their food and activities.
When booking, you have the option to pay in full, or to select the Pay in 4 option through Paypal and pay in 4 fortnightly installments.
** Bookings close on Sunday January 8
Work Exchange
Would you like to contribute to the running of the retreat and offset your retreat fee?
Get in touch if you would like to make a lunch or dinner for the group, including providing the ingredients, and I will give you a code to get $120 off your retreat price.
Food
All meals, snacks and teas are catered for you, from Thursday dinner until Sunday lunchtime. This means you can spend maximum energy playing, knowing that you will be filled up with delicious, healthy food at regular intervals!
If you have any dietary requirements please let us know.
Optional Extras
For a small extra fee you can stay until Monday, and luxuriate in having extra free time in this idyllic location.
Check out is noon on Monday, but you can enjoy the surrounding nature all day long.
Bunk bed $50pp per extra night Twin single $80pp per extra night Queen bed $160 per extra night Queen bed with Ensuite $200 per extra night
Option to bring your own food and use the kitchen in the accommodation.
Add $50 per night if you would like dinner and breakfast catered for you.
Massages are also available for $110/hr.
Getting There
You will need to catch a ferry from Cleveland to the island, arriving in Dunwich, and then travel via vehicle to Point Lookout.
If you want to bring your own vehicle you should book the car ferry, which takes 45 minutes, then drive the 18kms to Point Lookout...
https://www.sealinkseq.com.au/transport/search
Otherwise, you can catch the passenger ferry for 25 minutes, and then the bus, which will be waiting when you get off the ferry. No need to book, but here is the ferry timetable...
Questions?
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions you might have, via hello@rachaelgibson.com.au
We'll have a fabulous good time, frollicking together in the gorgeous nature of Point Lookout, moving, laughing, challenging ourselves! Playing and learning new skills, making new friendships, strengthening old ones and celebrating this magical life!!
Looking forward to sharing with you!
Terms & Conditions
Please read this policy carefully. By coming on this retreat you are confirming that you are free from Covid symptoms, assuming any travel risks and are releasing Rachael Gibson and any other organisers/facilitators from any liability that might arise from your participation in this retreat. All activities are optional, and you are encouraged to make choices that suit you in each moment.
Cancellations made up until October 30, 2022, will be eligible for a full refund, minus a $100 admin fee.
Cancellations made after October 30, 2022, will only be eligible for a refund (minus a $100 admin fee) if you have a medical certificate for not being able to attend, or you can fill your spot with someone else.
If Covid prevents the retreat from proceeding on the given dates, then all participants will have their fees transferred to new dates. If the new dates don't work for you, then you will receive a refund minus a $100 admin fee.
“Happiness lies not in finding what is missing, but in finding what is present”
- Tara Brach
“Absolutely Fantastic!! Thanks Rachael!! Such a pleasure to share your knowledge and your company once again.”
— Lee-Anne and John Smith
“Rachael encourages personal learning through her belief and guidance that your body is your best teacher. Her gentle strength inspires confidence and growth. Her joy and enthusiasm for what she does shine through in every interaction you have with her. I love learning with Rachael.”
— Sandie Hallas