A Private Retreat Where Emotional Healing Meets Holistic Well-Being
Step away from the noise. Immerse yourself in nature. Experience deep, one-on-one healing.
A Retreat Designed Just for You
This is not a group retreat. It’s a deeply personal and private experience, designed entirely around your needs. Whether seeking emotional healing, clarity, or a full-body reset, this retreat offers complete immersion in a tranquil, natural setting.
Here, you’ll receive full attention and care—space to rest, reflect, and transform.
A Different Way to Engage in Therapy
Most psychological therapy takes place within the rhythm of everyday life. You spend an hour in a clinic, then immediately return to work, family, and the usual pace of life. A therapeutic retreat creates something different.
This is a completely private, individually tailored experience. There is no group program, no forced communal dining, and no expectation to achieve a predetermined outcome. Instead, we create a supportive environment where you can slow down, engage in meaningful therapeutic work, and allow time for your nervous system to process and integrate.
Step away to connect with self
Step away to connect with self
Clinical Therapy, EMDR & SSP
We dedicate 6 hours to deep therapeutic work in a supportive space. We use targeted EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to safely clear neural pathways, process trauma, and support nervous-system regulation.
Physical Output in Nature
Movement sessions tailored to your baseline. Whether it is hiking Mount Tomaree, walking meditation on the coast, or breathwork by the water, we use the raw elements to force you out of your head and back into your body.
Integration & Stillness
Guided meditations, philosophical reflection, and unstructured time to let the work settle. We include a post-retreat integration session to ensure this transformation sustains when you return to your daily life.
Who is This Retreat For?
This retreat is ideal if you:
✔️ Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck?
✔️ Want to experience deep, focused healing in a peaceful setting?
✔️ Are you looking for an alternative to traditional therapy sessions?
✔️ Need time away to reset and reconnect with yourself?
Key Components of the Retreat
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy for treating trauma and maladaptive emotional responses.
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Somatic psychology is a therapeutic approach that emphasises the connection between the mind and body in understanding and healing psychological distress.
It views the body as a vital source of wisdom and insight, where memories, trauma, and emotional experiences are stored and can influence mental health. At our retreat, somatic psychology focuses on helping you reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom, allowing you to process and release stored emotions, heal from trauma, and restore balance. Techniques include Trauma Sensitive Yoga, breathwork and nature-based mindfulness practices.
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Engaging in regular, intentional physical activity is linked to improved mood, enhanced cognitive function, and reduced stress. Our retreat includes movement-based interventions such as yoga, guided walks, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and functional fitness to activate the body’s natural stress-recovery mechanisms and promote neurobiological health.
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Nature-based psychology is an innovative and holistic therapeutic approach that harnesses the healing power of nature to promote emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. This practice recognises the deep, inherent connection between humans and the natural world, and it draws on nature's restorative qualities to support healing, personal growth, and emotional resilience.
At our retreat, nature-based psychology combines traditional psychological principles with experiential, nature-immersive therapies, allowing you to engage with your inner self through the lens of the natural world. Whether through guided nature walks, mindfulness exercises, or ecotherapy, this approach provides a unique space to explore, reflect, and heal.
Who Leads Our Movement + Meditations?
Evan Sutter
Mindfulness, Movement & Philosophy
Evan is an author, filmmaker, ultra-endurance athlete, and facilitator of conversations about what contributes to a good life. He has spent years exploring mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.
His experience includes studying internationally and learning walking meditation at Plum Village, the Buddhist community associated with Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Evan brings a perspective that complements the clinical work—encouraging curiosity, embodied presence, movement, and reflection rather than prescribing a particular way of living.
Our Offerings
Therapeutic Retreat
Your Accommodation
You book your own premium space—whether that is an Airbnb in Fingal Bay, a beachfront hotel in Shoal Bay, or a quiet spot in Nelson Bay. You get complete privacy and a sanctuary to retreat to when our sessions conclude.
Your Fuel
We provide local recommendations for the best whole-foods, but you handle your own meals on your own schedule. No forced group dinners.
The Work & Integration
Your individual therapy takes place in Sam’s private office, ensuring complete security. For the physical output, we step out into the elements along coastal paths and waterways. Crucially, the retreat does not end when you leave Shoal Bay. Time is intentionally provided for continued integration, including a follow-up session with Sam to ensure your therapeutic gains become part of your ongoing life.