The Sweet Life
Dessert • Creativity • Connection
Whisk & Wonder Retreat with Anna Polyviou
March 27-30, 2026
Experience the Retreat
Step into a world of colour, creativity and pure joy.
Hosted by renowned pastry chef, creative collaborator and TV personality Anna Polyviou, this long weekend is a playful celebration of dessert, artistry and connection, the sweetest kind of escape.
Set in the lush Gold Coast Hinterland at EcoView Retreat, you’ll slow down, laugh loud, and rediscover the joy of creating (and eating!) beautiful things. Expect hands-on workshops, indulgent long-table feasts, yoga, massages, fireside chats and plenty of time to simply be.
This is not your average cooking class.
It’s four days of inspiration, imagination and irresistible flavour.
Expect to experience:
Example Daily Routine:
8:00 Yoga or a local walk in the Hinterland
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 Session or cooking class with Anna
13:00 Long Lunch under the trees
14:30 Afternoon reset - a spa treatment, dip in the pool, a walk in the Hinterland, afternoon nap or all of the above
18:00 Aperitivo
19:00 Dinner under the Stars
20:30 Evening gathering by the fireplace, storytelling, or traditional dance
All activities are optional, so feel free to do as much or as little as you like. There is plenty of space for rest, reflection, and quiet immersion in nature.
Guided by Anna’s fearless approach to food and fun, this retreat brings together her love of boundary-pushing desserts with Nourish Travel’s signature slow-living style.
Across four vibrant days, you’ll:
Learn dessert and pastry techniques in hands-on creative workshops
Explore colour, texture and plating as forms of self-expression
Dine on long-table feasts where sweet meets savoury
Rest and reset with yoga, forest walks, and poolside downtime
Connect through stories of creativity, resilience and joy
This is a weekend for anyone who loves to play, create, and share good food with good people.
Location: EcoView Retreat
EcoView is a brand new property in Queensland’s tranquil Tallebudgera Valley, which sits upon a 70-acre property in the pristine Gold Coast Hinterland, only 25 minutes from Gold Coast Airport.
Arriving at EcoView is like taking a deep breath and letting your stresses melt away. North facing, the architecturally designed property sit amidst pristine bushland. Every villa is carefully positioned to capture the majestic views and provide a deep connection to the natural surroundings.
EcoView Retreat is designed to immerse you in the wonder of the natural world, with the location carefully selected to offer a harmonious blend of comfort and proximity to nature.
Whether relaxing in the room or on the private balcony, you will feel a sense of tranquillity as the sights, sounds, and scents of the surrounding environment invade the senses.
Stop, breathe and open your senses to the healing magic of the natural surroundings within the Tallebudgera Valley.
This is for you if…
You love creativity and want to reignite your spark.
You’re curious about food as art and self-expression.
You’re craving a weekend that feels both indulgent and restorative.
You’d love to learn playful tricks and creative techniques from one of Australia’s most inspiring chefs.
You want to swap schedules for sunshine and slow moments that fill your cup.
You’re seeking laughter, connection, and stories shared over long lunches.
You believe that creativity, like good chocolate, is best when shared.
Food That Feeds the Soul
At EcoView, every meal is crafted to celebrate both flavour and connection.
Alongside Anna’s signature creations, our incredible chef Darryn Bonhomme and his team will serve vibrant, seasonal dishes that blend local produce with playful sweet twists.
Think: rainbow-bright grazing tables, whimsical desserts, and long-table feasts under the stars.
Every bite is designed to delight, surprise and inspire.
What's included…
3 nights of luxury accommodation at EcoView Retreat
All meals, drinks and desserts curated by Anna and Chef Darryn Bonhomme
Hands-on creative workshops with Anna Polyviou
Long-table dinners and fireside story sessions
Daily optional yoga or forest walks
Access to EcoView facilities — pools, sauna, yoga, gym, fire pit and forest trails
Gifted recipes and keepsakes to take home
Connection, rest and reflection
What’s not included…
Flights to/from Gold Coast, transfers outside scheduled times, and travel insurance.
Early Bird Pricing is available until 1 December 2025
Double villa rate: $3,495pp
Private villa rate: $4,995pp
Triple and Quad share available on request
Rooms are limited, secure your place early.
Private villa rate $4,995 / Shared double villa rate $3,495pp
Enquire about triple and quad shared villas.
All stunning Eco Villas feature extraordinary uninterrupted views, a private deck, climate control, ensuite with a separate toilet, hairdryer, casting to TV, couch, small fridge, iron and board, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
Rooms are limited. Please get in touch.
What Awaits You
Four days of colour, creativity, and connection in the lush Gold Coast Hinterland.
You’ll whisk, taste, laugh, and unwind surrounded by nature, good food, and great company.
You’ll leave feeling inspired, recharged, and a little more in love with the joy of creating.
Join Anna Polyviou for Whisk & Wonder, where creativity, connection, and dessert come together in the sweetest way.
