Yoga Retreat Otway Ranges, Victoria

WOMEN’S ONLY YOGA RETREAT IN THE OTWAYS

Need a time-out from your to-do list and day-to-day hustle? Join us for a weekend of complete relaxation at our upcoming Women’s Only Yoga Retreat in Victoria. We’ll give you the opportunity to hand over your digital devices (optional!) to enjoy a tiny digital detox retreat so you can give your mind a well-deserved rest.

Our retreats are non-traditional and down-to-earth women’s only getaways. Expect healthy meals, some indulgence (hello cheese and wine), all-levels yoga flows as well as restorative yin classes.

Dates: 28-30 April 2023 | Sold Out
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Above dates don’t suit? Try our Bali yoga retreat in August, or escape to the Yarra Valley in May.

RETREAT ITINERARY AND WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR YOGA HOLIDAY IN VICTORIA

We like to think that our Yoga retreats in Victoria and Bali bring you the best of both worlds: a heap of wellness combined with a pinch of indulgence. Our aim is to help you rest and relax so you can be the best version of yourself.

In today’s goal-oriented society it’s not always easy to find the time to care for your wellbeing. Yet, slowing down, eating healthy foods, connecting with (new-found) friends, as well as movement and meditation are crucial for a healthy body and happy mind.

OTWAY RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday 28 April ’23

1.30pm | Arrival and Welcome drink (please note lunch on arrival is not included)
2.15-5.15pm | Massage Time Slots and Free Time: get to know your fellow retreat guests whilst enjoying your welcome drink, explore the beautiful surroundings and get your zen on with a 45 mins relaxation massage (add-on in booking form).
5.30pm | Restorative Yin Class
6.45pm | Vegetarian feasting table with a glass of wine (or kombucha, if you prefer)

Saturday 29 April ’23

7.45am | All-Levels Slow Vinyasa Flow
9am | Nourishing Breakfast
10am | Massage Time Slots and Free Time
1pm | Healthy lunch prepared by on-site chef
3-5.45pm | Massage Time Slots (add on in booking form) and Free Time: nap, meditate, read, swim, walk, explore the local area, make new friends, the choice is yours.
5.45pm | Yoga Nidra (meditation and deep intentional rest with gentle movements at the end to ‘wake us up’ in time for dinner.
6.30pm | Delicious and healthy dinner paired with a glass of wine (or Kombucha, if you wish)

Sunday 30 April ’23

8am | All-Levels Slow Vinyasa Flow
9.15am | Nourishing Breakfast
11am | Check out

dinner yoga retreat victoria — delicious and healthy food by our private chef Aliza at Shakti Fresh Eats

YOGA AND WELLNESS RETREAT VENUE

We can’t wait to escape again to King Parrot Cottages near the Great Ocean Road.

This wonderful retreat venue offers the most incredible views over the Otway Ranges, and a beautiful yoga studio with plenty of space. Surrounded by greenery and bush tracks, it’s the perfect location for a total reset.

yoga space kingparrot cottages in the otways — yoga space

King Parrot Cottages features five individual cottages with various accommodation options. All are well-designed, spacious and super peaceful. There’s also a communal lodge including dining and kitchen area with stunning landscape views.

You will have the choice to book:

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
~~Private Room with Shared Bathroom~~ sold out

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RETREAT INCLUSIONS, ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS AND PRICING

Besides transport to and from the retreat venue, all meals, yoga classes, drinks and massages are included in your retreat price:

RETREAT INCLUSIONS

Two nights accommodation
All Healthy Gourmet Meals
Tea, Coffee, Drinking Cacao
Friday night Grazing Table incl. cheeses
Wine (or Kombucha) as per itinerary – choose in booking form
Private chef on-site the whole time
Delicious and healthy Lunch on Saturday
Healthy Vegetarian Dinner on Saturday
Daily Breakfast (Sat + Sun)
1 x Yin Class on arrival
2 x Morning Yoga Flows (all-levels welcome)
Yoga Nidra Meditation (try it at home too)
Option to add on: 45 Minutes Relaxation Massage (in booking form)

YOGA RETREAT PRICING

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | $1047 p.p. Sold Out
Upgrade to Private Room, Shared Bathroom | $150 p.p. Sold Out
Add on 45 mins massage | $130

Deposit of $250 required to guarantee your booking. Remaining balance 60 days prior. If booking your retreat within 60 days of the arrival date, you will be charged the full retreat price upon booking.

Queen or Twin Room at Yoga Retreat Victoria — Private room

YOGA RETREAT HOST AND INSTRUCTOR

Our Yoga and Wellness Retreat in Victoria will be hosted by our founder Sabijn Linssen (Sab!). She is a fully certified Yoga and Pilates instructor and a huge advocate of living a balanced life. Sab has successfully completed a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and a 60-hour Yin Training with two renowned yoga schools, and studied Mat and Reformer Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute.

yoga retreat host Sab — your host for the weekend: Sab

Her favourite part of being a retreat host is the ability to connect likeminded women, help them practice yoga in a down-to-earth environment, and swap stories at the dinner table whilst sharing delicious food and wine.

ALL-LEVELS YOGA CLASSES

Sab’s yoga classes are catered to all-levels. Whereas it’s not mandatory to have practiced yoga prior to attending one of our retreats, we dos recommend having done a few classes to enhance your retreat experience. Expect Vinyasa Flows that are creatively sequenced with adjustments given to all levels, and Yin and Nidra sessions to help you to rest deeply and unwind both body and mind.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We understand life can get in the way of your retreat experiences, and we ask that you familiarise yourself with our full terms and conditions. As a quick guide:

Deposit is non-refundable unless we can find a replacement for you.
Any cancellations made within 60 days of the retreat means you will forfeit your ticket and any fees paid.

READ OUR MOST RECENT GOOGLE REVIEWS

So excited that the Online Yoga With Sab is back. These classes kept me sane during lockdowns and now I can still do amazing yoga classes without trying to find a local studio. Highly recommend joining an online class!

Dianne P.

05:34 10 Mar 23

Sab is a wonderfully vibrant and humble host who truly goes out of her way to make each of her retreat guests feel comfortable, relaxed and connected to their own intentions and desired from the experience. With well thought out yoga sequences and sessions integrated into the retreat, she ensures that each of her guests is grounded and benefits holistically from all the aspects of yoga - including relaxing yin yoga, beautiful morning flows, deeply relaxing yoga nidra and opportunities to explore different methods of asana and mindfulness. This retreat is for anyone that loves yoga (and amazing food/wine)! But also for those who may be new to the practice, as she skillfully guides and facilitates connection to the self and your own experience of each asana/flow. Sab thoughtfully holds space for each of her retreat guests, encouraging true self love and personal time through the abundance of opportunities to connect meaningfully with others, indulge in delicious and nutritious meals, giggle over a glass of bubbles, but also time to just be (however that looks for each of us), with plenty of space for you time. Her enthusiastic and encouraging nature means there is no pressure or expectations, other than making the most of this time for yourself! I truly recommend this retreat to anyone seeking some time away from their busy lives to just be, connect with other wonderful women, find embodiment through yoga and relaxation at its best! Thanks so much Sab, I will definitely be coming to your retreats again! xox

Samantha N.

23:43 07 Feb 23

I have been on multiple retreats now through Retreat Here and will continue to do so as each retreat is fantastic - they are thoughtfully scheduled, with a great balance between unscheduled time, classes and group socialisation time. Sab is genuine and welcoming and you can easily attend solo, knowing that the other attendees are going to be like minded and the company enjoyable.The most recent retreat held down in the Mornington Peninsula was a delight. The venue was outstanding and Sab's classes catered to all levels of proficiency, as always. The included meals were a highlight, as was the location.I highly recommend Retreat Here if you are looking for an extremely well run yoga escape.

Kris H.

02:14 07 Feb 23

Went to my first retreat in the Otways in December- Great to meet Sab and the gang! The retreats are curated to give everyone time to relax, do yoga, make friends and enjoy delicious/healthy food. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly- would definitely recommend these retreats!

Luci G.

22:08 15 Jan 23

Had a fabulous time at this women's only yoga retreat. The food was delicious, the accommodation and surrounds beautiful and the yoga restoring and energising. Oh, and the delicious wine and cocktail making class were good too. Sab sets a really lovely vibe - the whole weekend felt both relaxed and decadent. Have already booked the next one! Highly recommend.

Rachel R.

23:51 24 Dec 22

Sab (The Founder) was welcoming, knowledgeable and so much fun to retreat with. The food and wine/ cocktails were amazing and everyone was so impressed with the balance between wellness and having cheeky fun. We had freedom to explore the area / alone time / laughs together at the dinner table and structured well thought out yoga classes that was ultimately body healing and relaxing.

Johanna W.

23:48 17 Dec 22

I had a fabulous time on this retreat and am already looking to book in the next one! Sab has created a truly unique experience that I can’t recommend highly enough. The yoga was thoughtfully curated, food amazing and delicious and you couldn’t get a more beautiful setting than the Yarra Valley. Thanks Sab, I felt truly relaxed and rejuvenated!

Rebecca Le F.

23:36 22 Nov 22

Fantastic set up and deliverance, massive compliments to Sab and Vanessa. The staff cant wait for you to return

Filippo A.

00:25 30 Aug 22

The retreat was so amazing! I had the best time, yoga, food&wine were absolutely divine and Sab was a fantastic host ☺️I will definitely book another one later in the year!

barbara D.

04:24 05 Jul 22

What an incredible weekend! If you are looking for a nice getaway with yoga, wine and great company then this is 100% for you. I will be back.

Pam D.

06:09 08 Jun 22

What can I say, Sab is amazing!! From the moment we arrived at Cheeky Fox Retreat we were able to switch off and relax. Our yoga sessions were tailored to the level of the group, with options to advance if the individual needed. The food was amazing, so full of flavor and yummy! Thank you Sab, we will be back!

Chalice M.

00:16 23 May 22

What a weekend, great venue at the Cheeky Fox, great host with Sab from Retreat Here, we had the best time, relaxed, exercised, well fed and not forgetting the wine, thanks again, we will be back next year!

Christie M.

09:07 20 Apr 22

An amazing retreat experience with yoga classes, relaxation time, great food and wine in a beautiful location. Sab is a fabulous host and an awesome yoga instructor. I have now been on 3 retreats by myself and cannot recommend highly enough!

Kay Lee S.

23:39 14 Apr 22

Wonderful experience at the Cheeky Fox Retreat with Sab! It was an enjoyable and relaxing weekend of wine and dine and of course yoga. It was great spending time at the retreat and was amazing meeting a group of lovely ladies! Will definitely be back next year!

Grace L.

06:19 14 Apr 22

I had the most wonderful time at this retreat! Sab is extremely organised and caring, really made the weekend feel special and a space to switch off. I highly recommend this retreat and look forward to attending another in the future. Also, the food was divine!!!

Bendigo Orthodontic S.

09:39 13 Apr 22

This would have to be one of those experiences that I would highly and confidently recommend. It was tastefully organised with an amazing yoga instructor Sabin, and daily yoga sessions indoor and outdoor, complimented with great venue, The Cheeky Fox retreat. A beautiful house in the Yarra Valley, daily in house chefs putting together such flavoursome meals, healthy and presented beautifully. Great activities were planned for each day, life drawing session, winery visits and lunches. Great way to unwind, relax, detox, meet new people and take up a great practice, yoga. If you are a foodie, wine lover and wanting to to try something new like yoga or love yoga I highly recommend @retreathere.

Another C.

06:14 25 Feb 22

Thankyou Sab for hosting such a wonderfully relaxing weekend! The yoga was just what I needed, and it was great to try a variety of classes (yin, flow, nidra, and sound healing). There was no hectic schedule or pressure to do any activities you didnt want to, so was perfect for a bit of backyard sunning and reading. The food was AMAZING, I cant speak any higher of the wonderful chefs from @madame_feasts who provided delicious canapes, mains and desserts all paired with perfect wines. The venue at the Summer House was beautiful, and nice and close to the beautiful coastline for beach walks. I would come back again in a heartbeat!!

Caz O.

06:15 21 Dec 21

Highly recommended experience! The yoga and wine retreat day tour with Sab was amazing and I came back home that day with a wide smile on my face, my heart filled with good vibes and my mind nourished with good information about Yarra Valley wines and the wine industry. Melbourne’s countryside and Yarra Valley have so much to offer and discover!.... thanks Sab for organizing these amazing trips, such an interesting opportunity to have fun, learn and discover. Yoga and wine retreats are an innovative combination of outdoor yoga (or in case of rain, barrel room yoga!), wine degustations and stunning landscapes.The logistics of the trip was impeccably organised by Sab plus our van driver was a very friendly lady, responsible and knowledgeable. When we arrived at the first stop, we had a beautiful yoga class taught by Sab, I can tell she is the warmest person, her class was inclusive to all levels, and it doesn't matter if you are new at yoga or regular practitioner, everyone will enjoy this session !!! Sab is a sweet and caring teacher.After the class we had the first wine tasting guided by an expert sommelier.Later, we visited a second vineyard with a cozy restaurant settled just in the middle of the green vines, what and amazing panorama!! We enjoyed a delicious lunch with a glass of wine of our choice, that was a great treat! (You have options to cover different dietary needs, food is delicious and dish presentation is gourmet quality.)Finally, we went to a third place where we had a final wine tasting at a large table with all the beautiful ladies participating in the retreat.Personally, I had nobody to accompany me on this adventure, so I went there by myself but I never ever felt lonely. The rest of the group were so nice and friendly ! You have a chance to meet new people, have chats and tons of fun and laughs. Plus, Sab is always there willing to help you when you need it.Last but not least, looking at the price of the yoga and wine tour and the inclusions, it really is great value.Like I said above, I highly recommend this yoga retreat with Sab and I will repeat it as soon as possible!Much loveCecilia

Ceci A.

04:51 18 Jan 21

I went on this yoga retreat know one other lady plus of course Sab - I came away having forged some lovely friendships with 5 other ladies as well. The Summer House is absolutely perfect for this retreat location, the food cooked up on Saturday by our personal chefs was amazing and the laughs and of course wine and yoga was just what we all needed. I can't wait to do it all again in March :)

Heidi R.

12:24 11 Dec 20

A wonderful weekend with Sab and a fabulous group of ladies I had never met before! It doesn't get much better than a Retreat Here Yoga & Wine Retreat! The Summer House in Torquay was beautiful and the food was amazing! Apart from being an awesome yoga instructor, Sab ensured everyone got what they wanted from the weekend. Lots of laughs, time to relax (be it a nap, a walk or time to read a book), a couple of wines with dinner and of course, plenty of yoga. I had the most enjoyable time and I can't wait for the next retreat in March 2021!

Kay Lee S.

20:50 09 Dec 20

Great yoga class, and well organised trip to the Bellarine Peninsula. The ferry ride across was a great way to go, and the wine tasting was good too, with a knowledgeable host.

Sarah D.

06:39 18 Feb 20

All for O.

05:00 15 Jan 20

I joined the yoga and champagne breakfast sessions and I think it was awesome. Sab is a great instructor, her class is catered for all levels. I love that she takes her time to check on her students and check our alignments. She is very friendly too! Great vibes from both the yoga class and the breakfast.

Sherly L.

08:28 26 Dec 19

My mum and I had such a wonderful experience at Sab’s Yoga and Champagne event in St.Kilda. I would definitely do it again and recommend highly to anyone thinking about doing it. Thanks so much Sab!

Hannah O.

09:58 18 Dec 19

I recently joined Yoga and champagne breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it!! Sab is an excellent Yoga instructor and her class caters for different levels.I was a bit rusty as I hadn’t done yoga in a while, and felt great afterwards.Sab is friendly and welcoming (and easy to communicate with before the event), and so were the rest of the group! I highly recommend joining!

jessica M.

09:59 04 Nov 19

Another wonderful and well organised yoga and wine retreat. Summer House was a beautiful place to stay. Had a lovely relaxing weekend.. wine and yoga perfect combination. Thanks Sab and Clare.

Cecilia P.

12:31 30 Jun 19

Retreat here events are such a great way to slow down and be in the moment after a busy week at work. I felt so relaxed and reenergised after the yoga session and loved meeting new people of a delicious meal.

Tegan M.

02:24 22 Jun 19

My friend and I had a wonderful time on our weekend retreat in Torquay. Yoga, a wine tour, great food, lovely accommodation- what’s not to love? And it was all great value. Thanks so much Sab and Claire - we’ll be back!

Catriona M.

00:59 18 Jun 19

Great yoga & wine event at Glamp bar. Perfect combination of good yoga, good wine and a great group of people. I will definitely be attending another event!

Louise T.

03:59 11 Apr 19

If you're looking for a relaxing getaway that won't cost a fortune, look no further. I've been lucky enough to go on two yoga and wine retreats with retreat here. The first was in Nov 2018 at the Yarra Valley lodge and the second, which I won as a door prize, was for the galloping retreat at Balgownie Estate last weekend. Both retreats were well organised, the location, food, wine & yoga were all superb. It was so lovely to just relax, meet and spend time with like-minded people. Sab, Claire & Bethany you're all doing an amazing job and I wish you luck for all your future events. Looking forward to booking in another retreat some time soon! :)

Vesna V

00:32 27 Mar 19

I recently went on a yoga and wine day trip to the Bellarine Peninsula with Sab from Retreat Here and couldn’t recommend it highly enough! The yoga class was amazing (thanks Claire!) complete with a stunning view, the company was fantastic, and the wine and food were delicious. Thank you Sab for organising such a great day out, I thoroughly enjoyed the day and the combo of yoga and and wine is just perfect. I’ll definitely be coming to more events! :)

Angela P.

02:27 04 Mar 19

I attended a Yoga and Wine event at the Glamping Bar in Melbourne CBD and I was not disappointed!Such a great concept and a great opportunity to meet like minded folk.Everyone was so welcoming and I would thoroughly recommend this group for anyone with a passion for yoga and a good wine!Lucy :)

Lucy B.

23:40 26 Feb 19

I recently attended a yoga and wine day trip to the Bellarine Peninsula with Retreat Here. From the moment I expressed an interest in joining this excursion, I found Sabijn and her team to be very professional, welcoming and accommodating. The day itself was well organised, fun and filled with delicious wines and food of a very high standard. I look forward to attending many more of the events organised by the team and would recommend this event for a nice weekend escape, fun with friends and the perfect balance of yoga and wine (together, at last! 🙏🍷!!)

Keeley W.

06:59 15 Jan 19

Attended a great yoga and essential oils workshop a few weeks ago. Sab is well organised and a lovely lady! Highly recommend checking out their future events, I’ll definitely be back.

Bianca Maree Y.

05:35 02 Jan 19

Sab is a true professional, she took care of me throughout the entire trip. She made sure I was well fed (with good food), had plenty of wine and offered 4 star room all to myself! Her attentiveness and friendly communication made it a pleasure to work with her.

Michelle McFarlane Photography (MMP S.

04:51 30 Nov 18

Enjoyed a well-organised and fun yoga & wine retreat with Sab & Claire - highly recommended!

Linda B.

00:45 27 Nov 18

Retreat Here organised a fabulous retreat for our business Mums Who Wine in Daylesford. Sab made it absolutely seamless, she was attentive, punctual and always available to assist. The manager of the venue when we attended the retreat even made comment that Sab was the best agent he had ever dealt with, making it so easy on their end. Very thankful and could not recommend Retreat Here more highly.

Mark O.

06:40 01 Jul 18

Working with Sab at Retreat Here made planning my Yarra Valley yoga event a breeze. She took care of all communications with the venue, worked out the retreat schedule and itinerary and crunched the numbers for me. I'm excited to be working with her on my next retreat in Tuscany and Bendigo.

Claire M.

02:22 07 Jun 18

Sab was fantastic with her product choice and knowledge for what I needed for my trip.Kept me informed and up-to-date, right up to my departure date from Australia.Highly recommended for any kind of travel planning. Great Service. Thank-you Sab.

Simon

02:50 07 Dec 17

Very quick to assist us and provided a lot of great ideas!We were not looking for a Wellness Retreat ourselves, but more of a relaxation holiday (I suppose that is kind of a wellness retreat..), the quotes and itinerary provided was exactly what we were looking for, and easily updated when we had other thoughts or ideas.Highly recommend!

James B.

09:00 06 Apr 17