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Experience the Retreat
Step inside a Nourish Travel Retreat and experience the moments of connection, reflection, and joy surrounded by nature.
We’ve launched some very special 2026 retreats already, including:
La Dolce Vita Retreat with Daniela Maiorano.
Whisk & Wonder Retreat in March in the Gold Coast Hinterland with Anna Polyviou.
Slow Living Tuscan Retreat in April with Chef Riccardo Petraru and Cally Albrecht.
A Run x Recovery Retreat in May in the Gold Coast Hinterland with Ben Lucas.
Return to the Wild Botswana Retreat in August with Kate Kendall.
Plus more to come, including Chat 10 Retreats 2026, escapes to the Gold Coast Hinterland, Southern Highlands NSW, and beyond.
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Retreats
La Dolce Vita Retreat with Daniela Maiorano
If you’ve ever dreamed of living la dolce vita — the sweet life — this is your invitation.
Join celebrated Italian chef and storyteller Daniela Maiorano for a long weekend of food, friendship, and slow living in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Together, you’ll roll fresh pasta, share long-table feasts, sip wine under the stars, and rediscover the simple joy of cooking and connecting from the heart.
Between the meals, you’ll unwind with forest walks, yoga, spa time, and stillness — embracing the Italian art of dolce far niente (the sweetness of doing nothing). It’s a soulful escape where every dish tells a story and every moment is savoured.
Gold Coast Hinterland 20-23 February 2026
Location: EcoView Retreat
Earlybird pricing until 31 Dec 2025
Whisk & Wonder: A Creative Retreat with Anna Polyviou
The kind of weekend that fills your heart, sparks your creativity and satisfies your sweet tooth.
Escape to the lush Gold Coast Hinterland for four decadent days of colour, flavour, and connection. Guided by award-winning pastry chef and creative force Anna Polyviou, you’ll step into a world where dessert meets artistry and every moment invites play.
Think: whisk in hand, laughter spilling across long-table feasts, slow mornings with coffee and rainforest views, and the bliss of creating something beautiful, just for the joy of it. You’ll learn the secrets behind Anna’s show-stopping sweets, discover new ways to express yourself through food, and still have time for yoga, forest walks, and fireside chats that feed the soul.
If you’ve ever dreamed of slowing down, indulging freely, and finding magic in the everyday, this is your invitation. A weekend woven with creativity, laughter, and a touch of sugar-coated wonder.
Gold Coast Hinterland 27-30 March 2026
Location: EcoView Retreat
Earlybird pricing until 31 Dec 2025
Slow Living Tuscan Retreat
The kind of week where slow is sacred (and joy is handmade).
Let the hills of Tuscany hold you for six soul-nourishing days filled with movement, stillness, and shared meals that feel like coming home. This is slow living, designed for those who crave deeper connection, beauty in the everyday, and space to breathe again.
Each morning begins with grounding yoga in a peaceful studio overlooking the countryside. Days unfold with hands-on cooking, olive oil tastings, vineyard walks, and long-table feasts under the stars. Alongside mindful practices, you’ll savour simple pleasures by rolling pasta, sipping local Chianti, or journaling beneath an olive tree.
Tuscany, Italy: 23–29 April 2026
Location: Antico Macchione
Earlybird pricing until 31 Dec 2025
A Run × Recovery Retreat with Ben Lucas
When was the last time you ran purely for the joy of it, not for a finish line, but for the feeling?
This long weekend in the Gold Coast Hinterland invites you to move, recover, and reconnect in equal measure. Designed by performance head coach of the Sydney marathoner Ben Lucas, this four-day experience blends trail running, strength, and recovery with a focus on presence, performance, and purpose.
You’ll run through the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland, reset your body in ice and sauna contrast sessions, and refuel with vibrant, nourishing meals that feel downright indulgent. There’ll be movement labs, mindful breathwork, slow flow yoga, and fireside chats that spark connection and clarity.
It’s not a bootcamp.
It’s a holistic performance retreat where science meets soul, and where movement becomes meditation.
Gold Coast Hinterland 22-25 May 2026
Location: EcoView Retreat
Earlybird pricing until 31 Jan 2026
Return to the Wild
When was the last time you felt truly wild (in the best possible way)?
Next August, we’re heading to Munga Plains in Botswana with Kate Kendall for a sacred journey into the wild. It’s a place where golden savannahs, soulful rituals, and immersive safari experiences invite you to reconnect with your truest self.
Explore the raw beauty of Botswana through immersive safari experiences across Chobe National Park, where elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and countless other species move freely through the landscape, creating unforgettable moments in the wild.
Within each of us lies a place that is untouched, sacred, and wild.
This retreat is your invitation to return to it.
Botswana: August 22–29, 2026
Location: Munga Plains
Earlybird pricing until 31 Jan 2026
Testimonials - Tuscany Retreat
“I knew I wanted to write another book but I was deep in writers block – until I spent 5 days on the most glorious writing retreat in Tuscany with Nourish Travel. I don’t know if it was the gorgeous house and landscape, the incredible writing teacher Lisa, the chef who made the most delicious foods, the morning yoga, the other phenomenal women or that Mandi simply was able to create such a beautiful space for inspiration to happen. By the end of the five days I had written my first chapter, started on my next two and was officially unblocked. I’m excited that the book I started in Tuscany all those months ago, will now be released in February 2026! Thank you so much to Mandi and the team for creating space for this unblocking and inspiring to be awakened. Cannot wait to come back to another one.”
“Mandi, I commend your absolute dedication to building a wonderful business and am so thankful for the opportunity to attend such an inspiring retreat. You provided an incredibly nurturing space for rest and repair with enormous integrity. What a beautiful experience!”
“The retreat was amazing. We were all made to feel so cared for and nurtured. The villa was stunning and very comfortable. Our days were beyond relaxing yet they flew by. The meals were delicious, and our chef was beyond excellent. Mandi, Cally & Kate were a brilliant team - thank you for an unforgettable week.”
“I attended the yoga and meditation retreat with my two sisters. We live at opposite ends of the world. It was the most incredible journey, both personally and together, and we learned so much from breathwork and journaling to cooking and wine tasting! What an incredible group of women that I can now call friends. The property and management are very personal, warm and caring. I am so glad I went and cannot wait to repeat this amazing experience.”
“What an incredible experience and I would highly recommend Nourish Travel. The stay was organised to perfection, and I felt renewed after just one day at the beautiful Villa Macchione. The yoga and mindfulness sessions were exceptional, and the meals were delicious. Thank you for such a memorable week and experience!”
“It was my first writer’s retreat. I had a great time discovering how to unblock my writing and as well relax and enjoy the beautiful Tuscany landscape. The yoga sessions were excellent, the food was excellent and the overall organisation of the retreat was above my expectations. Thank you for the great time I had and for being outstanding in terms of taking care of everybody’s needs, and doing it all with love.”
“Loved this retreat. I had never considered going on a retreat, it was a spur of the moment decision, but so glad I did. I came home feeling inspired and refreshed. The care shown to provide a quality experience by Mandi, Cally and Riccardo was shown in all the small details. Highly recommend Nourish Travel.”
Testimonials - Gold Coast Retreat
”The retreat of retreats - fun, friendship and a little bit of magic. Mandi’s unique blend of lush, generosity and groundedness delivers an experience that is wholly refreshing. And the best part is you return home not just rejuvenated, but with a broader friendship circle.”
“Nourish is the perfect word for Mandi’s retreats in all respects: mind, body and soul. Amazing people, food, drinks, place and care. Even as an incurable introvert, I found the experience left me with an unexpectedly lasting calm and clarity. 10/10 would recommend.”
“An exceptionally well curated experience that blended indulgence, learning and luxury with the company of extraordinary people.”
“Amazing retreat, special people, luxurious accommodation, spectacular views. I loved every minute!”
“My Nourish Chatter retreat experience was extraordinary - above my expectation. Mandi and her team ticked every box. It was luxurious, personal and friendly without being intrusive. Plenty of choices with activities, food and friendships to cultivate. Thanks to everyone involved.”
“A remarkable experience of human connection. My cheeks hurt from laughing. The conversations were challenging and funny and brilliant. It was like finding your tribe instantly and never wanting to leave them.”
“What an experience! The wonderful women, the stunning location and the beautiful gifts! And Leigh’s generosity and insights - just wonderful. If you’re thinking maybe, just say YES!!”
Testimonials - Adelaide Hills Retreat
“Attending the Adelaide Hills retreat was truly one of the highlights of my year. From start to finish, the experience was seamless thanks to Mandi’s exceptional organisation, clear communication, and responsiveness. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, making participation effortless and enjoyable. The retreat offered a variety of activities without any pressure to join, creating a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills provided the perfect backdrop for a like-minded group to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships. A standout feature was the presence of Leigh Sales, whose generosity with her time and candid sharing of life experiences added immense value to the event. Her openness and authenticity left a lasting impression on all attendees.This retreat was a rare combination of thoughtful planning, inspiring company, and a stunning location—an experience I will cherish for years to come.”
“A beautiful, restorative weekend in the Adelaide Hills. The venue, food, conversations, and gentle pace came together to create a truly memorable experience. The thoughtful touches provided by Mandi and her team throughout the retreat made me feel so special, and hearing from and being guided by Leigh Sales was such a privilege. I left feeling rested, inspired, with new friends and some lovely stories. I'm very glad I chose to be there.”
“I would not hesitate for a second to recommend Nourish Travel. Mandi and her team do an exceptional job of organising all the 'big stuff' and attending to the tiny details that create rich connections within the group, and truly memorable experiences. Thank you!”
“The weekend exceeded any expectations - Nourish Travel knows how to nourish it's travellers. From the moment I committed to the weekend I felt cared for and all the little additional touches throughout the weekend enhanced the experience.It was such an incredible experience to spend a weekend with other amazing women. Mandi and her team are sensational (I am running out of superlatives)”
“This was such a special, rejuvenating and connecting experience for all who attended. A mix of organised fun and self-directed relaxation with excellent food and company! Thanks Leigh, Mandi, Gwen and the whole organising team - will definitely be back!”
“An absolutely divine experience, beautiful connections, surprises and delights! You feel really looked after, eternally grateful for this retreat!”
“Mandi is warm and considerate , 100% committed and skilled in ensuring you supported and happy.”
“Great people, great food, great conversations, great experience.”
Stories That Stay With You
Hear from our guests as they share what makes our retreats such a meaningful and unforgettable experience.
