Time to retreat and take time out for you because that’s what this escape is all about!  After 2020 it is time to nurture your mind, body & soul in sophisticated Sydney and the gorgeous Southern Highlands.  This is the ultimate winter escape.

This 7 night/8 day escape to Sydney and Bowral offers total ‘you-time’ with 5 nights at Springfield Estate in Bowral, top and tailed by the sophistication of the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney.  Totally gorgeous and created to maximise your connection and rejuvenation in a way that suits you, in a retreat for our exclusive use.

Arrive into Sydney, and after enjoying a Sydney Sling on arrival, enjoy The Fullerton, perfectly located to explore the shopping precinct of the city, whether you choose to go solo or in the company of some of the other fabulous, like-minded women joining this getaway.  Then a casual dinner tonight at one of Sydney’s fab waterside restaurants.

Then to Springfield Estate, created and designed by Collette Dinnigan herself.  This stylish and elegant estate will be ours for the next 5 nights and here you will indulge in fully inclusive downtime and retreat heaven.

Mornings will start with a guided meditation and stretch session, and each day includes lovely pastimes such as a massage or facial, a nutrition/gut health workshop, cooking, journalling and conscious cocktail workshops, not to mention a little retail therapy to work on your wardrobe essentials for when you pack that passport (or your party frock for a girls’ getaway…).

Of course at anytime, you can just choose to kick back and read a book.

Wine and food are included for the most part with an in-house chef to cook for you so you don’t have to lift a finger; wines are chosen with care and there will be something delicious for all.  Then back to Sydney for a last night of happiness at the Fullerton and that last splash of luxury.

Sound like you?  Then look no further and book your space now – this retreat is limited to 12 lucky ladies and will be escorted from Sydney by Andrea Powis, Founder of Travelling Divas, and one of our favourite partners-in-shenanigans, Jemma Wilson, Founder of Mai Journeys.  What’s not to love?

Twin share AUD$3755 per person.  The Single Supplement is $595 (Option 1: For the 7 nights including Sydney)

Twin share AUD $3155 per person.  The Single Supplement is $260 (Option 2: For the 5 nights in Bowral)

PRICE INCLUDES:

SYDNEY & BOWRAL INCLUSIONS:

Fully escorted from Sydney by Andrea Powis , Founder Travelling Divas & Jane Thomson, Founder Fabulous Ladies Wine Society

2 nights’ luxury accommodation at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Private return transfers Sydney/Bowral/Sydney

Welcome drink at The Fullerton Hotel

Welcome Dinner in Sydney including wine

All Bowral Inclusions as detailed below

BOWRAL ONLY INCLUSIONS:

10 main meals (mix of lunch and dinner)

Wine supplied with meals at the Retreat

Farm tour with Farmer Pete

Your choice of a 60 minute facial or massage

A nutrition/gut health talk

Conscious cocktails fun

Healthy cooking expeirence

Journalling workshop

Art of Travel retail therapy experience

Guided meditation & stretching each morning

Private transport throughout, driven by Andrea & Jemma

Australian taxes & service charges

JUNE 2021

DAY 01 – FRIDAY 11:  Welcome to Sydney…

Arrive into Sydney and make your way to The Fullerton Hotel, located in the heart of this gorgeous city.

Check-in, relax and explore your surrounds until we meet early evening for a welcome drink, a tour briefing and then out for a casual welcome dinner.

Overnight Accommodation:  The Fullerton

Included Meals:  Dinner

DAY 02 – SATURDAY 12:  To Bowral & the Southern Highlands we go…

This morning enjoy your breakfast before checking out and away we go in your trusty vans, driven by Andrea & Jane.

On arrival time for lunch, then settle in for a leisurely afternoon getting to know where you are going to live for the next 5 nights, Springfield Retreat.  This luxuriously appointed estate houses a number of different buildings, a tennis court, swimming pool and so much more created to maximise your enjoyment whilst here.

This evening enjoy a delicious  dinner prepared in-house after a relaxing pre-dinner drink.

Overnight Accommodation:  Springfield Retreat

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine

DAY 03 – SUNDAY 13:  Farmer Pete’s tour and a little spa time…

This morning you will enjoy an early morning guided mediation and stretch class with the lovely Jemma, followed by a delicious breakfast.

Then Farmer Pete will take you on an adventure around Springfield from the honey bees, to the veggie patch, hydroponics, and aquaponics, cricket bat making shed, quails, mushrooms, and more. He truly is a wealth of knowledge for all things farm life and sustainability. Here’s your chance to ask as many questions as you need to about living sustainably and how it can be added into daily life.

Then time for lunch (and a sneaky vino if you feel like it) before some of you enjoy your choice of a 60 minute massage or facial – it’s up to you!

For those feeling energetic a tennis tournament is on the cards to build up your appetite for our delicious in-house dinner this evening, after our pre-dinner drinks and catch up.

Overnight Accommodation:  Springfield Retreat

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine

DAY 04 – MONDAY 14:  Nutrition, exploring Berrima & making conscious cocktails…

This morning you will enjoy an early morning guided mediation and stretch class with the lovely Jemma, followed by a delicious breakfast.

Then it is time for our chat about nutrition and more.  “Simple science for becoming your healthiest self” with Shannon Rosie.  Shannon is a clinical nutritionist, author, retreat manager and speaker specialising in gut health, anxiety, hormones and how to find that perfect #balance in a wacky wellness world of fad diets and contradicting click-bate headlines.  All of the things you get so much conflicting information about can be dealt with here so have your questions ready!  And if you want more, you can book a one-on-one private session with Shannon during your stay (own account).

Then l we are heading out to Berrima, a beautifully preserved Georgian village nearby.  Established in 1830 this beautiful little town has so much on offer.  From fine art to groceries, from pottery to soft toys, antiques to exotics, jewellery to garments, books for reading and crafts for making or to have made for you, from pampering your taste buds to pampering your whole body; it’s all here.

Enjoy lunch at leisure at one of the numerous eateries and then a blissful explore of this gorgeous place.

Then back for drinks and dinner created in-house just for us – bliss!  But before that there is the Conscious Cocktails workshop which will be a whole heap of fun….so many wonderful things to this day!

Overnight Accommodation:  Springfield Retreat

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Conscious Cocktails plus Dinner with wine

DAY 05 – TUESDAY 15:  Journaling, spa time and healthy cooking…

This morning you will enjoy an early morning guided mediation and stretch class with the lovely Jemma, followed by a delicious breakfast.

Then it is time for journaling.  Embark on your journaling journey with teacher, mentor and writer, Kinchem (who also owns Springfield and is a delight). This workshop explores the art of journaling your inner experiences, writing with purpose about moments that matter and cultivate presence in body and mind. We will explore both creative and practical writing exercises as well as short meditations that will show you how this practice can be a life changing addition to your daily routine for a happier, healthier, more creative and fulfilled life.  Yes please!

After a delicious lunch maybe put your new journaling skills into practice.  If you have not had your spa time now is your turn, or even a nap in front of the fire with a cracking book and a glass of red wine might hit the spot.

Whatever it is, enjoy, because later this afternoon it is time for your healthy cooking workshop and then dinner and a vino or two….

Overnight Accommodation:  Springfield Retreat

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine

DAY 06 – WEDNESDAY 16:  Journaling, spa time and healthy cooking…

Starting the day with lovely Jemma to continue with guided meditation and a stretch class.

Then brekky and into beautiful Bowral for a morning of retail therapy and styling happiness.  We will be spending the morning at a lovely concept store indulging in a bit of styling, shopping, wardrobe advice for travel and more.  Canapes and bubbles will be on hand as well to ensure a fun and happy morning.

Then back to the estate for lunch and a very cruisy afternoon.  For those who wish to stay in town for lunch (own account) more of a shop and explore feel free, and we can organise a pick up time later in the afternoon.

This evening our farewell dinner with wine, bubbles and a delicious dinner.

Overnight Accommodation:  Springfield Retreat

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine

DAY 07 – THURSDAY 17:  Time to head back to Sydney…

Guided meditation, stretching and a lazy breakfast before we jump back into the vans and head to Sydney.  We will arrive back into the city in plenty of time for a leisurely explore of the shops and then down to the Quay for our farewell drinks.  Dinner is at leisure tonight.

Might be nice to jump on a ferry and head to Manly depending on the weather or just stay local.

Overnight Accommodation:  The Fullerton

Included Meals:  Breakfast

DAY 08 – FRIDAY 18:  So long, farewell…

Enjoy your breakfast this morning at leisure, before making your way to the airport for your flight home.  Thank you for joining us on this fabulous retreat and travel safely.

See you next time.

Included Meals:  Breakfast

The Fullerton, Sydney:

Steeped in character and elegance, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is a luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Sydney’s financial and fashion district, and housed in the historic former General Post Office building.

Feel the pulse of the city and enjoy the proximity to iconic landmarks such as Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic Garden, Barangaroo, the Sydney Opera House and the Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as theatres and noteworthy restaurants.

Springfield Retreat:

Springfield offers space to pause, rest, and restore. Leave behind the hustle of your daily grind. Your first deep breath of country air will be the beginning of a beautiful transformation of body & mind.

Springfield is the perfect place for disconnecting to reconnect. Remember and revive your innate connection to nature, to your true self, and to others – we’re all in this together.

Treat yourself at Springfield. Nourish your body and your mind, discover the healing power of rest, take time to simply and quietly reconnect with nature, and enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience.