Retreat
Recharge
Repeat
Through welcoming and supportive in-person & online retreats, plus curated wellness resources, we help women step away from the noise and prioritise themselves with all-levels movement, nourishing practices, mindful (guilt-free) indulgence, and tools to build resilience & strength in body and mind – making self-care simple & sustainable, and easy to implement into everyday life.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
Before we talk about us, let’s talk about you first. As you’re still on our website reading our story, we figure that you are feeling the pressures of modern-day life. You might be thinking about booking a yoga retreat for yourself, but you’re unsure if it’s for you?
We believe you love (or want) to look after yourself by practicing yoga, exercising, and eating healthy but you are struggling to find the time or motivation. We also reckon you won’t say no to a delicious pizza or glass of wine, and sometimes you have lazy days for sleeping in and relaxing on the sofa. Yes, we are with you!
You love to travel and explore different cultures, meet new people and try different foods. Yet many of your friends are busy with family life or simply don’t have the budget for a trip right now.
If any of this sounds familiar, our retreats might be just what you need.
We can help you take a break from the daily grind so you can reset, find your balance, and take a well-deserved time out for you. Our retreats give you the sense of empowerment that solo travel does, yet you are surrounded by likeminded women whenever you want to socialise.
HOW WE HELP YOU FIND BALANCE
Our no-nonsense Yoga Retreats in Victoria, Thailand, Fiji and Europe combine the best of two worlds: Wellness with a pinch of indulgence. You will have the chance to recharge your batteries in beautiful surroundings and connect with likeminded women in real life.
You won’t find any influencer energy at our getaways. There’s no pressure, no performance and no posing. In fact, we’ll encourage you to switch off as much as possible to give your mind a true break.
Life these days rarely slows down. Especially for women beyond 40, that pace seems to intensify as they get older – leaving very little space to focus on themselves. We are on a mission to change that, help you unplug from the noise, and inspire you to live a life in balance.
WHY RETREAT HERE?
YOU
You are the reason we are able to do what we love. Let us return the favour. Our retreats are as unique as you are, and offer the perfect balance for those wanting to enjoy a yoga holiday without the super serious stuff (and fluff). We welcome any feedback you might have, and are here if you have any questions.
INSPIRE
It is our passion to inspire you to retreat yourself, at home or away, and give your mind and body a well-deserved break. Moreover, we’re here to help you find balance in life, so you can create a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable with guilt-free moments of indulgence.
PERSONAL SERVICE
We want you to experience exceptional personal service and get the one-on-one attention you deserve. Whether you’re joining a retreat in Victoria or travel with us to Italy for a yoga holiday, our small-scale retreat groups allow us to check in with you properly every single day.
SLOWING DOWN
Inspiring you to slow down and self-care is what we’re all about. We feel there’s a lot of pressure in today’s fast-paced society, and day-to-day life can be overwhelming. Multi-tasking is a myth and having 17 ‘tabs’ open in our mind is far from healthy. Slowing down and taking mindful moments for yourself can really help your health and wellbeing.
A WORD FROM THE FOUNDER
Retreat Here is the brainchild of Sabijn Linssen – or Sab, as she’s often called. Originally launched as a wellness travel agency, the company evolved in 2016 into its current concept: offering down-to-earth Yoga and Pilates retreats in Victoria, Thailand, Fiji, and Europe, to name just a few locations.
Born and raised in The Netherlands, Sab lived and worked in the South of France and London before settling in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband. With over 15 years of experience in the travel and events industry, she founded Retreat Here to help women recharge and reset in a supportive, unpretentious environment.
Alongside Retreat Here, Sab runs her mobile yoga studio and personal brand – Sabijn Linssen Yoga – offering customised Yoga and Pilates sessions for private and corporate clients in Melbourne.
HERE’S HER STORY
I created Retreat Here as a passion project, born from the belief that caring for your wellbeing means:
- finding what works for you, especially when it comes to exercise
- choosing moderation over deprivation, because food & wine can bring you joy
- normalising slowing down, and stopping to smell the roses
- always listening to your body. Morning, noon & night.
We live in a world that’s fast-paced and demanding, where many women struggle to find the time or motivation to prioritise their wellness. Instead of slowing down after 40, we speed up.
As much as I love Yoga, Pilates, and nourishing food, I believe self-care isn’t about living at the gym or surviving on green juices. It’s also about slowing down, spending quality time with loved ones, going offline, watching the sunset, and enjoying good food, wine, and company.
I call this sustainable self-care – a philosophy that shapes every retreat I create. My passion is to offer women a chance to recharge in a down-to-earth, non-judgemental space, and to inspire them to return home feeling balanced, grounded, and renewed.
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