Enjoy a Yarra Valley Winter Yoga Retreat

WOMEN’S ONLY WELLNESS RETREAT YARRA VALLEY

For those who can’t make it to our Bali retreat to escape Melbourne winter, we’ve added an extra Winter Wellness Yoga Retreat in the Yarra Valley for you. Complete with wood burner and indoor jacuzzi, our home for the weekend is well-equipped for those chilly Victorian winters. This boutique yoga retreat is limited to 8 guests, and designed to bring you a healthy combo of yoga and movement, wine-tasting and wholesome gourmet meals to fuel your body. No chanting, chakra cleansing or goddess circles – it’s just not our jam.

Dates | 2-4 June 2023 – SOLD OUT
Waitlist and preregister
NEW Dates released 26-28 May

Want to escape to a different location? Book our Yoga and Wellness Retreat in the Otway Ranges, planned for April 2023.

RETREAT ITINERARY AND WHAT TO EXPECT

This non-traditional yoga retreat in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, is very much your getaway. We’ve planned this escape to help you step back from the daily hustle, so you can enjoy a relaxing weekend filled with amazing food, yoga and connection. Your host Sab will look after you from the moment you arrive!

You will nourish your body with healthy meals prepared with love by our in-house chef. In addition, enjoy morning yoga flows (or a sleep in if you prefer! Your retreat, your choice), a deep rest yin class and a yoga nidra session.

catering yoga retreat australia — prepared with love by Aliza at Shakti Fresh Eats

RETREAT ITINERARY

Friday

2pm | Arrival and Welcome drink (lunch on arrival is not included)
2-5pm | Time for You: Get to know your fellow guests whilst enjoying a welcome drink by the fire, go for a walk, have a nap, watch a movie in the private cinema or retreat yourself in the yoga & meditation space. This is your time to relax.
5pm | Restorative Yin Class
6.30pm | Vegetarian feasting table (incl. cheeses!) incl. guided wine-tasting with local winery.

Saturday

7.45am | Slow Vinyasa Yoga Flow (All-levels)
9.15am | Nourishing Breakfast
10.15am | Time for you
1pm | Healthy lunch prepared by on-site chef
2pm | Time for you
4.30pm | Yoga Nidra (meditation and deep rest with gentle movements at the end to ‘wake us up’ for our dinner!)
5pm | Sound Healing
6.30pm | Healthy and delicious dinner paired with matching wine

Sunday

8am | Slow Vinyasa Yoga Flow (All-levels)
9.30am | Nourishing Breakfast
11am | Check-out

OUR YARRA VALLEY RETREAT VENUE

Cheeky Fox Retreat sits on 50 private acres with spectacular views over the Ranges. There are 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a yoga and meditation space, private cinema, a cosy wood burner, lush grounds, and plenty of private bush tracks for you to explore.

We’ve been lucky enough to retreat here many times and we LOVE IT so much that we keep coming back.

what to expect at our yoga retreats in victoria — morning views at the retreat venue

TRAVELING SOLO?

We love solo travellers!

Most retreats have a 50/50 mix of solo guests and friends who travel together. If you are joining alone we will pair you up with another female solo guest to share a twin room. We will also introduce you to each other prior to the retreat so you can get to know each other a little better beforehand. From the moment you walk in we’ll make you feel at home. We’ll promise friendly faces and easygoing conversations.

Also, we don’t do ‘opening circles’ and we prefer it if our guests get to know each other organically – over a cuppa or glass of bubbles.

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YOUR HOST, INCLUSIONS AND PRICING

All meals, yoga classes, private chef, sound healing, welcome drink, unlimited coffee and tea, and guided wine-tasting are included in your retreat price as per the schedule. You’ll find a full list of inclusions below.

PRICING

~~$1097 p.p. Early bird* Twin Share Room, shared bathroom~~ | Sold out
~~$1297 p.p. Early bird* Private Room, shared bathroom~~

Non-Refundable Deposit to guarantee your booking: $250
Remaining balance due 60 days prior to the event. Payment plans on request.
* Early birds: please book before 15 February 2023

twin share room yarra valley yoga retreat — bedrooms at the venue: use as private or twin room

INCLUSIONS YOGA RETREAT YARRA VALLEY:

Two nights private or twin share accommodation (shared bathroom)
All gourmet meals and grazing platters as per schedule
Daily Breakfast
Friday night feasting table
Guided wine tasting with Friday feast
Deep Rest Yin Class
Private on-site chef
Healthy Gourmet Lunch prepared by private chef (Saturday)
Wholesome and Healthy Vegetarian Dinner (Saturday)
Glass of wine with your Saturday dinner
2 x Morning Yoga Classes
Yoga nidra (try yoga nidra at home)
Sound Healing session
Herbal Teas, Coffee, Cacao
Plenty of time to relax, read, chat, explore, walk, meditate, snooze, sleep in.. your retreat, your choice!

YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND HOST

Your host for the weekend and yoga instructor is Sabijn Linssen (Sab).

Originally from The Netherlands, Sab has lived in Melbourne with her husband since 2012. She worked in the travel and event industry for more than 15 years and traded the corporate world for a life in the wellness (and wine..) industry.

Her passion is to help connect like-minded women in real life and she’s been creating and hosting Yoga and Wine Retreats since 2017. She is the founder of Retreat Here, and a massive advocate of a balanced lifestyle.

As a qualified 200-hr Vinyasa yoga instructor with a strong yoga practice for over 14 years, she will give adjustments and variations to all levels. With over 1000+ teaching hours, her classes are a mix of creative flows and moving meditations.

She has also completed a 60-hr Yin teacher training, a 20-hr Yoga for Anatomy training and a Pilates Teacher Training with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Deposits are non-refundable (except in case of a government imposed lockdown).

Cancellations made 60 days prior to the retreat: You will forfeit the deposit.
Cancellations made within 59 days of the retreat: No refunds or transfers are allowed.
Covid lockdowns: you may transfer your spot or request a refund.
We highly recommend you book TRAVEL INSURANCE that covers you for Covid-19 prior to attending your retreat.

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