Who we are
Your host: Mandi Gunsberger
Founder & Retreat Curator of Nourish Travel | Serial Entrepreneur | Soulful Connector
Hi, I’m Mandi Gunsberger, founder of Nourish Travel and a passionate believer in the power of pressing pause.
Over the last two decades, I’ve built multiple businesses, raised three daughters, and spent much of my life balancing work, family, and caregiving. Like many women, I became very good at looking after everyone else. What I didn’t realise was how much I was carrying until things finally began to ease.
I think that’s often when the exhaustion really hits us. Not during the crisis, but afterwards, when we can finally stop and start picking up the pieces. In many ways, that’s exactly why Nourish Travel exists.
I reached a point where I desperately needed a break from it all and gave myself permission to rest, replenish, and work out what came next. That experience changed me.
The idea for Nourish Travel first took root during a year my family spent living in Tuscany after I sold my media company. I fell in love with the slower pace of life, long shared meals, meaningful conversations, and the space to simply be.
Today, I curate boutique retreats across Australia and around the world, creating experiences that nourish the mind, body, and soul. These aren’t cookie-cutter holidays. They’re thoughtfully designed escapes filled with connection, beautiful places, inspiring people, shared stories, and the chance to step away from the demands of everyday life.
Our guests come from all walks of life but share a common desire: to slow down, reconnect, and return home feeling refreshed, inspired, and more like themselves again.
If that sounds like something you need, I’d love to welcome you on a Nourish retreat.
Come for the destination. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling nourished.
Our Next Soulful Escapes With
Leigh Sales, AM
Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, master storyteller, and beloved co-host of Chat 10 Looks 3
Leigh Sales is one of Australia’s most respected and admired journalists, with a career spanning more than three decades of bringing clarity, compassion, and fierce curiosity to some of the nation’s biggest stories.
Best known for her decade-long tenure as the anchor of ABC’s flagship current affairs program 7.30, Leigh has interviewed everyone from prime ministers and global leaders to everyday Australians, navigating moments of triumph, heartbreak, and change with unmatched precision and humanity.
A gifted writer, Leigh is the author of several best-selling books, including Any Ordinary Day, a deeply moving exploration of resilience in the face of sudden life upheaval and Storytellers, a celebration of the art and craft of journalism.
She is also one half of the wildly popular Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast, where her wit, warmth, and love of books, music, culture, and connection have endeared her to a loyal audience of "Chatters" across the country.
Leigh’s rare ability to combine intellectual depth with genuine empathy shines through in every conversation she leads — whether grilling a world leader, championing a debut novel, or swapping book recommendations over a glass of wine.
At the retreats, Leigh brings her extraordinary storytelling gifts into an intimate, welcoming space, creating the perfect setting for thought-provoking workshops, fireside chats, and relaxed conversations that invite reflection, laughter, and genuine connection.
Whether you come with a story ready to tell, a question in your heart, or simply a love of books and big ideas, Leigh's sessions promise to be memorable, inspiring, and infused with the magic that happens when open minds and kindred spirits gather.
Annabel Crabb
Award-Winning Journalist, Sharp Political Commentator, Best-Selling Author and beloved co-host of Chat 10 Looks 3
Annabel Crabb is one of Australia’s most recognisable and respected journalists, known for her incisive political analysis, quick wit, and ability to make the complex feel both accessible and deeply engaging.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Annabel has been a prominent voice in Australian political journalism, including her work as chief online political writer for ABC News and as a beloved presenter across television and digital platforms. She has covered federal politics from Canberra with intelligence and humour, offering insights that cut through the noise while never losing sight of the human stories at the heart of it all.
Annabel is also the author of several acclaimed books, including The Wife Drought, a thought-provoking and widely discussed exploration of work, gender, and modern life, as well as her Quarterly Essay Men at Work, which examines the evolving role of women in Australian politics.
Beyond politics, Annabel has become a cultural favourite through her television series, including Kitchen Cabinet and Back in Time for Dinner, where her warmth, curiosity, and signature humour shine as she connects with guests over food, history, and conversation.
She is, of course, one half of the much-loved Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast, where her dynamic partnership with Leigh Sales has created a community of devoted “Chatters” who tune in for conversations that wander delightfully through books, culture, food, and life’s big (and small) questions.
Annabel brings a rare blend of intellect, humour, and heart to every space she enters. At the retreats, she creates an atmosphere that is both lively and deeply thoughtful, whether leading conversations, sharing stories, or sparking unexpected moments of laughter and connection.
Expect sharp insights, brilliant storytelling, and the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the retreat ends, the ones that make you think differently, laugh loudly, and feel just a little more connected to the world around you.
Kate Kendall
Yoga, meditation & breathwork
Kate is the Co-Founder and Director of Spiritually Fit at Flow Athletic in Paddington.
With over 20 years of experience teaching locally in Australia and around the globe, her knowledge and interests move beyond the asana (physical yoga) into energetic practices, breathwork and emotional freedom techniques.
She is the author of Life in Flow, a contemporary guide to living your yoga off the mat and loves inspiring her wide audience to return to self through the science of slow. Yoga came into her life as a teacher when she needed it the most. Struggling mentally and having surrendered to the idea that she may be medicated for the rest of her life to treat depression and a chronic eating disorder, yoga and its many gifts kept her buoyant throughout her healing journey.
With her yoga teachings featured on Gaia and having Founded Flow After Dark, Australia’s largest yoga silent disco, Kate is committed to and passionate about bringing spiritually expansive experiences to all.
Her current passion project is Spiritually Fit, a three-month container during which participants undergo daily practices to return to self and get clear on what feels most important, most alive and what wants to be expressed. It’s a course that is deeply respectful of the yogic traditions and all the teachers before her and is equal parts practical and magical; it’s science meets spirituality and she returns to this curious question of “what is it to be spiritually fit in this modern world” through all her offerings both in the studio and online.
Learn more about Kate’s messaging and how she endeavours to live a life in flow at @activeyogi and www.spirituallyfit.com.au
Cally Albrecht - Tuscany
Yoga & Meditation
Cally Albrecht is your retreat host & leader, yoga & meditation teacher, and owner of Antico Macchione.
‘I am passionate about creating inclusive spaces for us to heal, learn and grow together.’
Cally created the healing sanctuary that is Macchione because she had experienced the transformational and healing power of retreats for herself.
With a lifelong passion for the philosophy of yoga among other wisdom traditions, she blends these teachings with movement and meditation to offer her own unique style of body-mind-self-healing.
In 2018 Cally started sharing her style and teachings with others, now leading various retreats each year. Many of her clients do not consider themselves ‘yogis’ or have never practiced yoga or meditation before and are amazed to find an accessibility within her retreats that feels deeply personal to each and every one.
Above all, Cally’s work is in creating the ideal environment for the retreat community to form: the loving space in which each member feels safe enough to truly be themself, so that each of us can have our own individual experience within the heart-led, soulful space of a shared group experience.
Riccardo Petraru - Tuscany
Private Chef at Villa Macchione
Meet Riccardo, the culinary maestro behind the magic at Nourish Retreats in Tuscany!
From an early age he was always fascinated with all things to do with food. He often wondered how it was possible that wonderful meals could be born from simple ingredients. This curiosity has evolved into his current work and searching for the best ingredients and their highest quality, so as to create excellent dishes to delight all guests with both traditional and modern combinations.
Riccardo’s philosophy is rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and deep respect for the land. Each dish he creates tells a story of Tuscany… from sun-ripened tomatoes and freshly pressed olive oil to fragrant herbs picked straight from the garden. There is an honesty to his cooking that feels both grounding and quietly extraordinary.
At Nourish Retreats, meals are never just meals… they are moments of connection. Long, laughter-filled tables, shared plates, and that unmistakable joy that comes from food made with love. Riccardo has a beautiful way of bringing people together, creating an atmosphere where conversations flow as easily as the wine.
With Riccardo at the heart of our Tuscan retreats, every meal becomes part of the journey… nourishing not just the body, but the soul.
His warmth and zest for life are as delightful as his dishes, making Riccardo a cherished member of our Nourish Retreats family.
Sarah Di Lorenzo
Clinical Nutritionist, Bestselling Author, Media Nutritionist and Creator of The 10:10 Plan
Sarah Di Lorenzo is one of Australia's most trusted voices in nutrition, a qualified clinical nutritionist with more than 20 years in the wellness industry and a passion for helping people feel their best at every stage of life.
Caring for others has always been in Sarah's DNA. Raised by a psychiatrist father and a nurse mother, and growing up around family tables built on the Mediterranean way of eating, she learned early that good health starts with fresh, simple, real food.
Many Australians know Sarah as the Resident Nutritionist on Channel 7's Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise, where she shares practical advice on everything from sleep and stress to weight management, immunity and ageing well. She also runs her own busy clinic in Sydney, helping clients transform their health one habit at a time.
Sarah is the bestselling author behind The 10:10 Plan, The 10:10 Recipe Book and The 10:10 Kickstart, and her books have become a go-to for readers wanting sustainable, no-nonsense results. She is also a sought-after public speaker, delivering keynotes on holistic health to packed audiences and workplaces across the country.
What sets Sarah apart is her approach. It's not about fad diets, quick fixes or giving up the foods you love. It's about understanding your body, eating with intention and building habits that actually last.
A single mum of three and a keen exerciser, Sarah lives what she teaches, with warmth, honesty and a good dose of humour.
At the retreat, Sarah brings her expertise into a relaxed, welcoming space, with practical sessions on nutrition, energy and the habits that hold. You'll leave with real tools, a fresh relationship with food, and a plan you can take home with you.
Ingrid Seaburn
Celebrity Facialist, Skin Health Expert, Media Contributor and Founder of Ingrid Seaburn Skin Health Studio
Ingrid Seaburn is one of Australia's most trusted skin experts, a former LA-based celebrity facialist with more than 25 years of experience creating personalised treatments for healthy, glowing skin.
From A-list clients in Los Angeles to her loyal community in Sydney, Ingrid has built a reputation as one of the best in the business. Today she welcomes clients to her tranquil Skin Health Studio in Bondi, a space that blends clinical care with a touch of beachside calm and LA glamour.
Ingrid is known for her signature facial massage technique, often described by clients as "magic hands", and her deep knowledge of all things skin. Her client list includes some of Australia's best-known faces, including Delta Goodrem and Pip Edwards, who trust her to bring out their most natural, healthy glow.
Her philosophy is refreshingly simple: beauty is not defined by age. Ingrid believes the look of youth comes from healthy, vibrant skin, and that this is achievable through the right active skincare, lifestyle choices and clinical treatments. She is a living example of exactly that.
A familiar face on Australian morning television, Ingrid regularly shares her expertise on health and beauty, cutting through the noise with honest, practical advice that women can actually use.
At the retreat, Ingrid brings her warmth, wisdom and signature candour to an intimate setting. Expect honest conversations about skin, hormones, confidence and reinvention, plus expert tips you can take straight into your own routine. It's a chance to reconnect with yourself, embrace where you are, and leave feeling radiant from the inside out.
Good company makes a great getaway. We bring together hosts with a passion for what they do and people who are curious to share in it. Add a beautiful destination, time to unwind and conversations that carry on over dinner, and you have a Nourish Travel retreat.
Come for the experience. Leave with fresh ideas, new friends and plenty to talk about.